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Science Fiction

LearnedHand

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2. The Expanse series (James SA Carey) is probably my favorite space opera of all time

Reply to DanBaron (Original post)

Sun Jul 6, 2025, 10:18 AM

Jul 6

It is absolute genius, and their new series looks to be just as good. For favorite fantasy, it depends on the sub-genre. I love Game of Thrones for swords-and-horses, but for urban fantasy the contenders would have to be the Harry Dresden series and the Rivers of London series. I also love Karen Marie Moning’s Fever series. The world of the fae she imagines is brilliant. The latest horror writer I like is Stephen Graham Jones.

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Science Fiction, Fantasy, and Gothic Horror [View all] DanBaron Jul 6 OP

There are many, but my absolute favorites are: Xavier Breath Jul 6 #1

The Expanse series (James SA Carey) is probably my favorite space opera of all time LearnedHand Jul 6 #2

I adore all the Dresden books! lark Jul 6 #4

Likewise! LearnedHand Jul 6 #5

I haven't read any of his other works, although I've thought about getting one. lark Jul 6 #7

I was just thinking about Ghost Story the other day (no spoilers) LearnedHand Jul 6 #8

Love Steven King, I've probably got 30 of his books at home. lark Jul 6 #3

I think you are thinking of Stranger in a Strange Land by Heinlein, and The Lathe of Heaven by LeGuin. . . .nt Bernardo de La Paz Jul 6 #11

Bazinga, you hit the nail on the head!! lark Jul 7 #13

I forgot to mention Grady Hendrix LearnedHand Jul 6 #6

To add to the OP's question, which of the newer writers are your favorites? LearnedHand Jul 6 #9

Newer Writers DanBaron Jul 6 #12

E.E Smith , William Hope Hodgeson justaprogressive Jul 6 #10