Hard science fiction is a captivating genre that blends scientific principles with imaginative storytelling. It explores scientific concepts in a realistic and plausible manner, often pushing the boundaries of our current understanding of the universe. If you're a fan of hard science fiction or looking to delve into this exciting genre, there are several acclaimed authors and must-read novels worth exploring. One of the pioneers in hard science fiction is Isaac Asimov, who paved the way with his Foundation series. This epic space opera combines politics, powerful characters, and an intricate plot that spans thousands of years. Asimov's meticulous attention to scientific detail and his ability to predict future technologies have made the Foundation series a timeless classic. Another highly regarded author in the genre is Arthur C. Clarke, known for his masterpiece "2001: A Space Odyssey." This novel, later adapted into a groundbreaking film, explores humanity's relationship with advanced artificial intelligence and extraterrestrial life. Clarke's storytelling prowess and his knack for scientific accuracy make this novel a must-read for any hard science fiction enthusiast. If you're interested in hard science fiction that delves into the complexities of time travel, "The Time Machine" by H.G. Wells is a classic choice. Published in 1895, this novel explores the futuristic concept of time travel and the potential consequences it poses. Wells' vivid imagination and his ability to merge science with captivating storytelling make "The Time Machine" a foundational work in the genre. For those seeking a more contemporary take on hard science fiction, the work of Alastair Reynolds is highly recommended. His "Revelation Space" series combines intricate world-building, breathtaking space opera themes, and realistic scientific concepts that will leave readers in awe. Reynolds' ability to balance complex scientific concepts with compelling narratives has made him one of the foremost authors in the genre today. As a fan of hard science fiction, you may also find it worthwhile to explore online communities and websites dedicated to the genre. Websites like Reddit's r/printSF and the Hard SF subreddit offer platforms for discussions, recommendations, and interaction with fellow enthusiasts. The opportunity to engage in conversations about your favorite hard science fiction novels and authors can deepen your appreciation and understanding of the genre. In conclusion, hard science fiction is an enthralling genre that blends science and storytelling in a compelling way. Whether you're intrigued by Asimov's Foundation series, Clarke's "2001: A Space Odyssey," or the contemporary works of Alastair Reynolds, there's a wealth of must-read novels waiting to be explored. Supplement your reading with online communities, websites, and discussions, to enhance your enjoyment and connect with fellow fans of hard science fiction. Happy reading!
At the moment the Earth exploded, the fear of death finally transformed into physical agony, and the burning pain left an indelible mark in Yang Ming's memory. "The universe is an abyss," Yang Ming whispered under the stars. [PS: Starting a new journey on a different track, purely sci-fi, departing from my previous style so I won't rely on the reputation of my old books. Please treat me as a newcomer. Stepping into the interstellar sci-fi genre for the first time, I welcome any feedback on the details.] If you, my fellow readers, think Abyssal Solo is good, please don't forget to recommend it to your friends and fellow book lovers.
260.37 Million words | 2021-08-23 03:35Update
As Chen Yi, the UP main of the handmade area, suddenly discovered that the items he made had attribute interfaces that could adjust the properties of the items. From then on, the art style of human technology changed. Flying high in the sky are unmanned drones that crack open space. Handmade, nuclear-powered smart mechanical dogs with long battery life. Gaming on a smartphone as powerful as Tianhe-1, network lagging. Independent wisdom, a tsundere super artificial intelligence that loves gossip. A liquid water drop with a fully reflective mirror surface, traveling at the speed of sound. And a lightspeed spaceship that can only shoot machine guns. One day, an extraterrestrial civilization visited Earth and, after observing for a while, came to a conclusion. This civilization is strong, but the tech tree is a bit crooked...
61.05 Million words | 2021-08-08 08:11Update
A female thief, in the process of fighting a boss alone, has her soul transmigrated into the body of an orphan girl who has experienced two years of the apocalypse. From then on, she carries a powerful alchemy system, mysterious thief skills, and enigmatic spatial magic, venturing through the apocalypse. Leaf, in particular, never sees herself as a savior but merely wants to survive and live freely in a world full of popularity and happiness. So, powerful mutated beasts and cursed remnants, you'll have to make way for humanity.
56.62 Million words | 2021-08-04 22:49Update
"System, can I exchange points for money?" "No." "Damn, what's the use of you then?" "This system can make you become a top student, like the father of all humankind. What use do you have for money?"
448.02 Million words | 2021-08-01 04:56Update
The days when we chased the "Coiling Dragon" novel together. The diary of Coiling Dragon's female fan lolita. For details, click on pl. Following "Nine Cauldrons," "Coiling Dragon," "Stellar Transformations," "Cuan Mang," and "Stellar Peak Legend," this is Tomato's sixth book! Summary: In the starry sky, this planet is entirely brownish-yellow, with no signs of life, and a diameter of kilometers. Oh, it unexpectedly contains veins of "Stellar Tears Gold." What luck! After devouring this planet, my strength should be restored to what it was before my injury. Pale-faced Luo Feng sits cross-legged on a flying meteorite, overlooking a lifeless planet in the distance. "Swallowing the Starry Sky," Tomato's sixth novel, will present a vast and mysterious future world.
478.45 Million words | 2021-07-31 14:55Update
Freely traversing between the real world and the world of fantasy, quietly working as a carrier between the two realms... Bai Yang's goal is to establish a production line for magical treasures and pills with a daily output of over one billion... PS: There is a completed novel, "Endgame Demon God's Game," with 6.4 million words to alleviate any reading drought.
411.95 Million words | 2021-07-22 01:42Update
I am not an evil person. I have eradicated diseases, ended hunger, and put an end to conflicts, allowing humanity to achieve world peace. You say I also eradicated the entire human race? No, no, no. I believe I have granted humanity eternal life. ... The completed works include "Super Skeleton Soldier," "Skeleton Sorcerer," and many more. Quality is guaranteed. Please kindly consider adding them to your collection.
132.00 Million words | 2021-07-14 01:46Update
In the year 20XX, an unknown comet carrying an unknown energy collided with Earth, causing a drastic change in the environment. Powerful monsters emerged, plunging the Earth into an apocalyptic era. In the year 20XX, to combat the monsters, humans developed a cultivation system, marking the beginning of an era of cultivation. In the year 20XX, the old order of humanity completely collapsed, and the New Federation was established, bringing global unity. The battle between humans and monsters intensified, as the population dwindled to only one billion. However, those humans who gained abundant resources from the monsters became stronger, leading to a rapid decrease in the number of monsters on Earth and the stabilization of the New Federation. In the year 20XX, there was a technological explosion, propelling humanity into the interstellar age, with a rapid growth in population. In the year 20XX, Lin Yifan, a child from a poor family, accidentally activates the mysterious inheritance of the ancestral Purple Crystal. Follow his journey as he rises step by step, ultimately reaching the pinnacle of humanity!
36.03 Million words | 2021-06-30 08:34Update
There are many people in this world who are not lazy, but despite their efforts, can only achieve an ordinary life. I have lived for so many years and have not become exceptional even after trying my best. After a heartbreak, Mu Jiujiu stumbled upon a strange shop. "Welcome to the 'Customized Life' game experience store." "You can customize your life according to your preferences." Just when Mu Jiujiu thought it was just a game, she discovered that the person from her game was actually someone familiar in real life. Mu Jiujiu: "...".
84.26 Million words | 2021-06-27 10:02Update
Throughout the ages, it has been rumored that there exists a spiritual realm that transcends time. Regarding this spiritual realm, famous figures and literati from various dynasties have offered differing opinions. In poetry, it is recorded: "From the Qi dynasty to the Tang dynasty, this mountain is desolate and forsaken, the spiritual realm is lonely, rarely visited by humans." "The spiritual realm cannot be described, its essence is elusive."
322.20 Million words | 2021-06-27 01:40Update
Weary reader, it is an honor that you have chosen this book amidst the weighty and dim library. Unfortunately, this book is sick. Your fingers should be able to feel the raised growths on the book cover, a result of the words written in days gone by, like parasites rooted in the pages. It is hoped that someone will observe their wriggling, feel, analyze, and touch this diseased story itself. If you insist on borrowing this book, please remember to regularly examine your physical condition. If any of our fellow bookworms find "Gentleman of the End" satisfactory, please do not forget to recommend it to your friends on QQ groups and Weibo! The latest chapters of "Gentleman of the End" can be found at
170.11 Million words | 2021-06-25 04:17Update
In the apocalypse, if you want to survive, you can't have too much unnecessary sympathy. This is simply a story of a group of foodies and idiots striving to live in the end times.
99.70 Million words | 2021-06-18 10:59Update
The story begins with a card. Education card: bears contemporary significance. Vision card: discovers treasures by sight. First aid card: saves a delicate female police officer. Transport card: silently moves mountains of gold. Energy card: lights up without consuming oil. Shadow card: carries portable entertainment. Sound card: alternative MP3 player. First-class cardholder (-Star): achieves great success in a specific field and leaves remarkable accomplishments. Second-class cardholder (-Star): makes significant contributions in all endeavors. Third-class cardholder (-Star): reportedly limited to no more than ten individuals worldwide, the highest level of cardholder. However, the absolute requirement to become a three-star cardholder is to accomplish numerous historic discoveries and create monumental achievements with global impact.
209.50 Million words | 2021-06-10 11:43Update
【Hilarious Urban Sci-fi Super Cool Novel!】 【Urban Rebirth + Future Technology = One person dominating the world!】 Is the end of science theology? Yes, Chen Lang, who has been reborn, knows better than anyone else. In the not-so-distant future, under the pressure of world destruction, humanity can unleash immense wisdom and creativity. This is an era where everyone can become a dragon and gods are created. Chen Lang is determined to become the father of all living beings and the gods' godfather! 【Book Fans Group:】
217.90 Million words | 2021-06-05 12:35Update
In the distant depths of interstellar space, no one can hear your heart-wrenching screams.
40.78 Million words | 2021-06-04 19:50Update
This is a world of reckless behavior after death. Summon Dad, summon Lu Bu, summon Beethoven, so tired! Summon ancestors, summon death gods, summon Napoleon, enough is enough! However, we can summon Haizi, Gu Cheng, Cangyang Gyatso, and build an amazing poetry empire! We can also summon Hatsune, Aya, Iori, Kurumi, and build a cute dimensional empire! Infinite divine horses are really terrible, but I guess death, so adorable, must be blue-kid paper...
95.37 Million words | 2021-06-02 12:54Update
[Starting Point's First Edits Group Signed Work] What kind of mystery is hidden in the tomb of seven thousand years? How did the Galactic Superstate undergo earth-shattering transformations? Who is the mastermind behind it all? And what is the true extent of the power of martial cultivators? A humble miner from the planet Fengtu, Yishuihan, unexpectedly encounters Mr. Mu in the depths of the earth and becomes his disciple. From that moment on, he embarks on a journey to explore ancient connected tombs, engaging in countless battles and intellectual contests with the once illustrious Xuan Yuan Duke. Through these trials, Yishuihan accum
179.87 Million words | 2021-05-26 00:51Update
It all begins with the protagonist downloading a game called "Fool (Beta Version)." Since then, his life has taken a different turn. It is a rudimentary game with no visuals, no music, only lines of text and numerous options that make up a text-based adventure.
200.68 Million words | 2021-05-12 22:26Update
The new book "The Last Humans" is now available. I hope everyone can show their support for "The Last Humans" - please collect it and, if you have any recommendation votes, please consider voting for the new book. **************** Join the readers' group for this book - group number: ******************* Also, check out my completed work "The Divine Beast Breeding Farm", with tens of thousands of words.
73.00 Million words | 2021-05-10 17:31Update
Dark clouds loom over the world, the sun forever vanishes, demons from the abyss lurk in the mortal realm, and humanity enters its darkest era. When I awaken, beneath the eternal night, is my dominion.
208.82 Million words | 2021-05-06 19:12Update
The Ultimate Foodie System: A Female Fugitive's Ultimate Counterattack! Ever since Tang Yiyi failed to awaken her special abilities, her life has been completely turned upside down. Her status plummeted, she was imprisoned for murder, and she also carried an 'unknown father' child in her belly. While being escorted, she was secretly attacked, infected with a zombie virus, and thrown into a garbage mountain. At the brink of death, she heard a chilling mechanical voice — "The Ultimate Foodie System has been successfully activated. Would you like to bind with it?"
76.52 Million words | 2021-05-04 12:56Update
