Sci Fi Spot

Do you think a 14yr old could read this series? She has read the hunger games, the maze runner, Harry Potter, and divergent. Based on those do you think she could read this? The books can’t have almost any language and no lgbtq characters. Let me know what y’all think.

Who are some booktubers that primarily focus on sci-fi books? I’m subscribed to a lot of fantasy heavy booktubers so I would like to find some that are sci-fi heavy.

I just saw a mecha video game trailer. I realized that there tends to be 2 types of mecha in media. The Japanese style, sleek, fast, nimble. The western style. Bulky, armored, industrial/military style. I then realized aesthetics play a big part for me. I love the western style mechs, but I don't like the Japanese style. I wouldn't read a book with the Japanese style. But I would read a book with a western style in an instant. Do any sci-fi aesthetics have that effect on you? Ships, weapons, etc

A hypothetical scenario. Humans are not from Earth. But in every other way, we are exactly as we currently are, biologically speaking. We have recently developed interstellar travel. We have arrived at Earth with the intent of starting a brand new colony. Earth is exactly as it is now, except without humans and the things humans have created. Where would we land and set up our 1st colony? What location would allow the greatest chance of success?

Is there a specific aspect of sci-fi you like? Space travel, aliens, robots, etc... Or just a theme, idea, or feeling? The technology? The unknown/exploration? The hopeful nature? Do you know why?

Writers, Authors, or anyone, what is the best writing advice you have ever gotten? I'm attempting to write a book, and everything I write seems bland, and I am losing motivation! Help!

What would you like to see more of or see happen with sci-fi? Anything you want to see. Writers, characters, publishers, sub-genres, anything at all.

In your opinion, assuming there is no emergency pushing us onward, are cryoships/generation ships a viable option for reaching other habitable star systems and planets?

A cute cozy sci fi that makes you wonder about your place in the universe. Fans of this author will enjoy his newest story, following a journalist who stumbles across an alien encounter that he never saw coming.

So, many of you will have figured out by now, that I'm a huge nerd. I love to play around with starship design and function. My current pondering is... A smaller ship, 12-ish people capacity, artificial gravity, 3 decks. Best method for moving between decks? Ladder, staircase, elevator, fireman's pole, something else?

If you were to make a list of the top 5-10 sci-fi books ever, what would be on it? Standalones or full series are fine. But keep single book entries to 1 per series. Sci-fi with some romance is fine. But no romance sci-fi.

Anyone read this? Thoughts?

https://www.polygon.com/tv/526411/murderbot-diaries-alexander-skarsgard Might interest fans of Murderbot.

https://comicbook.com/tv-shows/news/new-amazon-sci-fi-series-anti-star-trek-marvel-director-involved-consider-phlebas/

I've asked a similar question before. In a sci-fi setting. Near or far future, doesn't matter. Technology permitting, what types of cybernetic enhancements would you provide soldiers to improve their capabilities and effectiveness?

Just finished The Martian! Any thoughts!

I read this book awhile ago and never finished the series because of the weird/unnecessary, mate bond romance between aurora and kal. is the series worth continuing?

Is it worth it to finish this series? Sometime earlier this year I started this series and read the first book. I liked it pretty well but never read the rest of the series. Is it good enough to finish?

I have a sci-fi question about guns. Any type. Chemical projectile, railgun, energy, plasma, particle... In a setting in which powered armor exists, such as Halos Mjolnir, Warhammer 40Ks Ultramarines, Fallouts T-series, etc... What are the pros & cons of integrating the weapon into the armor or carrying an independent weapon, such as a rifle?