Three fabulous works of science fiction that you should experience

July is my month of relaxation. Theoretically, I’m supposed to be putting down the pen and taking some time off for myself.

In practice, yeah, some of that is happening. But in reality, I’m studying science fiction, revisiting stories I’ve always loved with an eye to picking apart how they work. The results of that are mixed, but here’s some of the works I believe deserve to be recognized as some of the most epic sci-fi ever.

A Fire upon the Deep by Vernor Vinge The Bobiverse by Dennis Taylo...