18 books like Machines That Think

What to read after Machines That Think — books similar to it, matched on shared themes.

Edison's conquest of Mars Garrett Putman Serviss · 1947 · ★ 2.8 · 119p · ≈ 3h · Moderate The original sequel to HG Wells War of the Worlds as written by the science editor of the Hearst newspaper group. Mentioned multiple times by rocket pioneer Robert Hutchings Goddard in his diaries as one of the sources of inspiration for him. The 2005 paperback edition from Apogee Books includes an extensive history of the work by Robert Godwin, noted space historian and space curator of the… Shares American literature, Science Fiction

Isaac Asimov's Inferno Roger MacBride Allen · 1994 · ★ 2.0 · 285p · ≈ 9h · Moderate In a Universe protected by the Three Laws of Robotics, humans are safe. The Second Law states, a robot must obey the orders given it by human beings except where such orders would conflict with the First Law. When a key politician is murdered, suspicion falls on Caliban... the only robot without guilt or conscience, with no need to obey or to respect humanity... a robot without the Three Laws.… Shares Robots, Science Fiction

Isaac Asimov's Caliban Roger MacBride Allen · 1993 · ★ 4.0 · 312p · ≈ 10h · Moderate In a universe protected by the Three Laws of Robotics, humans are safe. The First Law states, A robot may not injure a human being, or, through inaction, allow a human being to come to harm.When an experiment with a new type of robot brain goes awry, the unthinkable happens. Caliban is created... A robot without guilt or conscience. A robot with no knowledge of or compassion for humanity. A robot… Shares Robots, Science Fiction

The killer thing Kate Wilhelm · 1967 · ★ 3.2 · 190p · ≈ 6h · Moderate A robot destroys its inventor and programs itself to kill all life. How much must be sacrificed to stop it? Shares Robots, Science Fiction

Isaac Asimov's Utopia Roger MacBride Allen · 1996 · ★ 4.0 · 351p · ≈ 11h · Moderate In a universe protected by the Three Laws of Robotics, humans are safe. The Third Law states, A robot must protect its own existence as long as such protection does not conflict with the First or Second Law. The world of Inferno is dying. A world where Spacers work with Settlers, where standard Three-Law robots exist alongside the controversial New-Law robots. A world that will be uninhabitable… Shares Robots, Science Fiction

The Runaway Robot Lester del Rey · 1964 · ★ 4.0 · 188p · ≈ 6h · Moderate this is one of the first sf books that I read and will always remember it. Shares Robots, Science Fiction

The Mad Scientists Daughter Cassandra Rose Clarke · 2013 · ★ 3.7 · 330p · ≈ 11h · Moderate A stand-alone novel from the author of *The Assassin's Curse* and *The Pirate's Wish*. "Cat, this is Finn. He’s going to be your tutor." He looks and acts human, though he has no desire to be. He was programmed to assist his owners, and performs his duties to perfection. A billion-dollar construct, his primary task now is to tutor Cat. As she grows into a beautiful young woman, Finn is her… Shares Androids, Robots

Eager Helen Fox · 2003 · ★ 3.7 · 288p · ≈ 9h · Moderate It's the end of the 21st century where technocrats rule and robots take care of humans' every need. Your house watches you, knows your secrets, and talks to you. And your closest friend can be--a machine? Gavin Bell and his teenage sister Fleur come from a middle-class family. Their much-loved, old-fashioned robot, Grumps, is running down and can't be repaired, so a scientist friend loans them… Shares Robots, Science Fiction

Eager's nephew Helen Fox · 2004 · 299p · ≈ 9h · Moderate In a world which has banned self-aware robots, Eager and his brilliant but headstrong nephew, Jonquil, come out of hiding to visit the Bell family, and soon become involved in the mysterious and dangerous events surrounding them and their friends. Shares Robots, Science Fiction

Norby, the Mixed-up Robot Janet Asimov · 1983 · 96p · ≈ 3h · Moderate Jeff Wells, a Space Academy student, and Norby, a second-hand robot with unusual abilities, find themselves involved in the sinister plans of Ing the Ingrate, who intends to take over the universe. Shares Robots, Science Fiction

I am a droid, by C-3PO Marc A. Cerasini · 1999 · ★ 2.5 · 24p · ≈ 48m · Moderate My name is C-3PO. I am a droid. There are many droids in the universe. Some fly ships, others fix Podracers, and still others fight dangerous battles. I would be honored to tell you more. Just open this book and I will begin! Shares Androids, Robots, Science Fiction

Time and again Clifford D. Simak · 1951 · ★ 3.9 · 255p · ≈ 8h · Moderate It is the future and Mankind has spread to the stars like seeds before the wind. One star system, though, shrouded in mystery, has defied Man's every attempt to visit it. Every expedition to 61 Cygni has found its path inexplicably deflected and has been forced to return home in frustration. In desperation, special agent Asher Sutton was sent on a solo mission, but unlike the others he did not… Shares Androids, Robots, Science Fiction

The Robot Novels Isaac Asimov · 1954 · ★ 4.4 · 404p · ≈ 13h · Moderate Shares Robots, Science Fiction with this book. Shares Robots, Science Fiction

The Robots of Dawn Isaac Asimov · 1983 · ★ 4.5 · 445p · ≈ 14h · Moderate A millennium into the future two advances have altered the course of human history: the colonization of the Galaxy and the creation of the positronic brain. Isaac Asimov's Robot novels chronicle the unlikely partnership between a New York City detective and a humanoid robot who must learn to work together. Detective Elijah Baley is called to the Spacer world Aurora to solve a bizarre case of… Shares Robots, American literature

Robotermärchen Stanisław Lem · 1964 · ★ 3.9 · 219p · ≈ 7h · Moderate **„Robotermärchen“ (polnischer Originaltitel: *Bajki robotów*, erschienen 1964) ist eine berühmte Sammlung von Science-Fiction-Erzählungen von Stanisław Lem.** \[1\] Ähnlich wie in der kurz darauf erschienenen *Kyberiade* nutzt Lem hier die klassische Struktur des Volksmärchens, besetzt sie jedoch komplett mit kybernetischen Elementen. Menschen kommen in diesen Geschichten, wenn überhaupt, nur… Shares Robots

The Whispers of War

The Whispers of War Julia Kelly · 2020 · ★ 4.5 · 336p · ≈ 11h · Moderate For fans of historical novels by Kristin Harmel and Martha Hall Kelly comes a “gripping tale by a writer at the top of her game” (Fiona Davis, author of The Chelsea Girls) following three friends who struggle to remain loyal as one of them is threatened with internment by the British government at the start of World War II. In August of 1939, as Britain watches the headlines in fear of another… Shares American literature

The Wife Stalker

The Wife Stalker Liv Constantine · 2020 · ★ 3.7 · 416p · ≈ 13h · Moderate Breezing into the tony seaside paradise of Westport, Connecticut, gorgeous thirtysomething Piper Reynard sets down roots, opening a rehab and wellness space and joining a local yacht club. When she meets Leo Drakos, a handsome, successful lawyer, the wedding ring on his finger is the only thing she doesn't like about him. Yet as Piper well knows, no marriage is permanent. Meanwhile, Joanna has… Shares American literature

Animal Robots

Animal Robots Gail Saunders-Smith · 2014 · 24p · ≈ 48m · Light Shares Robots with this book.

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