18 books like The Foundation Trilogy

What to read after The Foundation Trilogy — books similar to it, matched on shared themes.

Forward the Foundation Isaac Asimov · 1993 · ★ 4.3 · 448p · ≈ 14h · Moderate During the whole Foundation series, one man has always had his hand in the development of a galaxy. Merely hinted at in previous books, visited off and on for historical background - finally here delved into as deep as one can go - the demystified Hari Seldon. This follows about 40 years of his life, and traces his progress in the development of Psychohistory - the pseudo-mathematical science… Shares: Psychohistory, Prophecy, Life on other planets, Science Fiction

Foundation and Earth Isaac Asimov · 1986 · ★ 4.1 · 522p · ≈ 17h · Moderate Golan Trevize, Janov Pelorat, Bliss go looking for earth. Shares: Psychohistory, Life on other planets, Science Fiction

Prelude to Foundation Isaac Asimov · 1988 · ★ 4.2 · 470p · ≈ 15h · Moderate Voici une occasion tant pour ceux qui ont lu les cinq volumes du cycle ##Fondation## d'en constater la prȟistoire, que pour ceux qui ne les ont pas lus d'inaugurer la lecture d'un des chefs-d'oeuvre de la science-fiction contemporaine. [SDM]. Shares: Psychohistory, Life on other planets, Science Fiction

Foundation's Edge Isaac Asimov · 1977 · ★ 4.2 · 451p · ≈ 15h · Moderate After the defeat of the Mule by the Second Foundation, Terminus enjoys a period of prosperity and stability which is publicly attributed to the Seldon Plan, but which some feel is the work of the Second Foundation. A search is begun to determine if the Second Foundation still exists. Meanwhile, the Second Foundation finds that there is evidence of an independent force acting against the Mule to… Shares: Psychohistory, Life on other planets, Science Fiction

Foundation Isaac Asimov · 1951 · ★ 4.3 · 200p · ≈ 6h · Moderate One of the great masterworks of science fiction, the Foundation novels of Isaac Asimov are unsurpassed for their unique blend of nonstop action, daring ideas, and extensive world-building. The story of our future begins with the history of Foundation and its greatest psychohistorian: Hari Seldon. For twelve thousand years the Galactic Empire has ruled supreme. Now it is dying. Only Hari… Shares: Psychohistory, Prophecy, Life on other planets, Science Fiction

Cibola burn James S. A. Corey · 2014 · ★ 4.3 · 605p · ≈ 20h · Moderate "The gates have opened the way to a thousand new worlds and the rush to colonize has begun. Settlers looking for a new life stream out from humanity's home planets. Ilus, the first human colony on this vast new frontier, is being born in blood and fire. Independent settlers stand against the overwhelming power of a corporate colony ship with only their determination, courage, and the skills… Shares: Science-Fiction-Literatur, Life on other planets, Science Fiction

Foundation and Empire Isaac Asimov · 1945 · ★ 4.2 · 224p · ≈ 7h · Challenging Led by its founding father, the great psychohistorian Hari Seldon, and taking advantage of its superior science and technology, the Foundation has survived the greed and barbarism of its neighboring warrior-planets. Yet now it must face the Empire still the mightiest force in the Galaxy even in its death throes. When an ambitious general determined to restore the Empire's glory turns the vast… Shares: Psychohistory, Life on other planets, Science Fiction

The ship of Ishtar A. Merritt · 1924 · 309p · ≈ 10h · Challenging The American adventurer was pitched out of his own time and into a weird world of incredible and enticing marvels. Shares: Life on other planets, Science Fiction

Second Foundation Isaac Asimov · 1953 · ★ 4.3 · 272p · ≈ 9h · Moderate After years of struggle, the Foundation lay in ruins -- destroyed by the mutant mind power of the Mule. But it was rumored that there was a Second Foundation hidden somewhere at the end of the Galaxy, established to preserve the knowledge of mankind through the long centuries of barbarism. The Mule had failed to find it the first time -- but now he was certain he knew where it lay. The fate of… Shares: Psychohistory, Life on other planets, Science Fiction

A Plague of Angels (Plague of Angels, #1) Sheri S. Tepper · 1993 · ★ 3.8 · 559p · ≈ 18h · Moderate Atop a twisting,  canyon-climbing road, a witch lurks in a fortress  built strong to keep out dragons and ogres. In  another part of the countryside, a young orphan is  maturing into a beautiful woman in the enchanted  village that is her home. Somewhere nearby, a young man  is seeking adventure after running away from… Shares: Prophecies, Science Fiction

Armada Ernest Cline · 2015 · ★ 3.6 · 376p · ≈ 12h · Moderate Zack Lightman has spent his life dreaming. Dreaming that the real world could be a little more like the countless science-fiction books, movies, and videogames he's spent his life consuming. Dreaming that one day some fantastic, world-altering event will shatter the monotony of his humdrum existence and whisk him off on some grand space-faring adventure. But hey, there's nothing wrong with a… Shares: Science-Fiction-Literatur, Science Fiction

The Door Through Space Marion Zimmer Bradley · 1961 · ★ 3.3 · 122p · ≈ 4h · Moderate It is a peaceful reign, held by compact and not by conquest. Again and again, when rebellion threatens the Terran Peace, the natives of the rebellious world have turned against their own people and sided with the men of Terra; not from fear, but from a sense of dedication. There has never been open war. Shares: Life on other planets, Science Fiction

Star Wars - The New Jedi Order - Star by Star Troy Denning · 2001 · ★ 4.5 · 560p · ≈ 18h · Moderate The New York Times bestselling Star Wars series The New Jedi Order enthralls readers with its epic drama and thrilling adventure. Now readers will pierce the very heart of darkness, as those fascinating figures in that galaxy far, far away—Han Solo, Luke Skywalker, Leia Organa Solo, as well as their children—spring to vivid life to battle their deadliest adversaries. It is a solemn time for the… Shares: Life on other planets, Science Fiction

Daughter of the Blood Anne Bishop · 1998 · ★ 4.0 · 386p · ≈ 12h · Moderate The Dark Kingdom is preparing itself for the fulfillment of an ancient prophecy the arrival of a new Queen, a Witch who will wield more power than even the High Lord of Hell himself. But this new ruler is young, and very susceptible to influence and corruption; whoever controls her controls the Darkness. And now, three sworn enemies begin a ruthless game of politics and intrigue, magic and… Shares: Prophecy, Science Fiction

The Sea Without A Shore David Drake · 2014 · ★ 4.4 LEARY AND MUNDY RETURN in the RCN SERIES.#10 in the nationally best-selling Republic of Cinnabar Navy space adventure series.Cinnabar's chief spymaster is a mother also--and her son is determined to search for treasure in the midst of a civil war. Who better to hold the boy's hand—and to take the blows directed at him—than Captain Daniel Leary, the Republic of Cinnabar Navy's troubleshooter, and… Shares: Science-Fiction-Literatur, Science Fiction

Mistborn Brandon Sanderson · 2001 · ★ 4.5 · 1712p · ≈ 57h · Moderate This discounted ebundle includes: Mistborn: The Final Empire, The Well of Ascension, The Hero of Ages From #1 New York Times bestselling author Brandon Sanderson, the Mistborn trilogy is a heist story of political intrigue and magical, martial-arts action. For a thousand years the ash fell and no flowers bloomed. For a thousand years the Skaa slaved in misery and lived in fear. For a thousand… Shares: Prophecy, Science Fiction

Children Of The Lens (Lensman Series, No 6) Edward E. Smith · 1954 · ★ 3.0 · 255p · ≈ 8h · Moderate Children of the Lens is the sixth and concluding volume of the six classic Lensman books, long recognized as the greatest space opera ever written. Twenty years have passed since the events portrayed in Second Stage Lensman. To Kimball Kinnison and his wife Clarrissa have been born five children Kit, the eldest, and two sets of twin sisters. These are the 'Children of the Lens' the offspring of… Shares: Life on other planets, Science Fiction

The savior Tony Daniel · 2014 · ★ 4.0 · 504p · ≈ 16h · Moderate "Sequel to The Heretic, Book 10 in the nationally best-selling General series. FROM HERETIC TO SAVIOR Duisberg is one of thousands of planets plunged into darkness and chaos by the collapse of the galactic republic, but where other worlds have begun to rebuild a star-travelling culture, Duisberg remains in an uneasy balance between mud-brick civilization and bloodthirsty barbarism. The people… Shares: Life on other planets, Science Fiction

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