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Ooh I'm a-gonna suggest Logan's Run by William F. NolanLogan's Run is a novel by William F. Nolan and George Clayton Johnson and was written in just 3 weeks. Published in 1967, the novel depicts a dystopic ageist future society in which both population and the consumption of resources are maintained in equilibrium by requiring the death of everyone reaching the age of 21. The story follows the actions of Logan, a Sandman charged with enforcing the rule, as he tracks down and kills citizens who "run" from society's lethal demand—only to end up "running" himself.
The novel was adapted in 1976 as a film, directed by Michael Anderson and starring Michael York as Logan 5 (not 3), Jenny Agutter as Jessica 6, and Richard Jordan as Francis 7. Farah Fawcett-Majors appeared in the film as Holly, and would later go on to star in Charlie's Angels.
I've got an old battered paperback, but if you can't find one you can get a FREE e-copy here http://english-e-reader.net/book/loga...
The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy would be a wonderful classic to check out. Foundation would also be another one for me. I've also been meaning to read Do Androids Dream of Electric Sheep? /Blade Runner 1 but not sure how much intergalactic travel (but definitely sci-fi)
Defy the Stars by Claudia Gray (the sequel: Defy the worlds is coming out soon or has already came out)-pretty cover is a bonus!
great suggestions by all - keep em' coming!
Amber wrote: "I'd like to suggest Dune . its a pretty good sci-fi read."I second that! It's something I've been planning to read, so this as a monthly read would be great!
Anne ✨ wrote: "I second Children of Time - it looks great! And highly rated too!"Yes, I read it last year and would love to reread it!
Amber wrote: "I'd like to suggest Dune . its a pretty good sci-fi read."I second this! The book is such a timeless classic!
Amber wrote: "I'd like to suggest Dune . its a pretty good sci-fi read."Dune has been on my list for so long!
I am so excited about this thread- I’ve been looking to break into sci fi with some classics so any recommendations are amazing!
Zoe wrote: "I am so excited about this thread- I’ve been looking to break into sci fi with some classics so any recommendations are amazing!"Oh you must get Ray Bradbury then!
Ray Bradbury
Ray Bradbury Stories Volume 1: v. 1
Ray Bradbury Stories Volume 2: v. 2
Here is a link to Ray Bradbury's short story 'A Sound of Thunder'http://www.rosaryhs.com/s/1514/images...
Jazzy wrote: "Zoe wrote: "I am so excited about this thread- I’ve been looking to break into sci fi with some classics so any recommendations are amazing!"Oh you must get Ray Bradbury then!
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Ah thank you! This is wonderful! Much appreciated, jazzy!
My pleasure, treasure! Another great short story by Ray Bradbury is The Veldt and it appeared in the Saturday Evening Post in 1950. https://repositorio.ufsc.br/xmlui/bit...
Lily wrote: "A wrinkle in time"Lily - A Wrinkle in Time will be our May read BOTM for movie theme :)
Thank you to ALL for the awesome suggestions. Here's the link to the poll to vote for your favorite book. Voting closes May 14th.
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We want to know about the books YOU want to read most, for inclusion in the voting poll to finalize our June BOTM. Please comment below with book suggestions (on this theme) that you'd like to see included in the poll.
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