18 books like The Stars, Like Dust

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Beyond the Empire (The Indranan War Book 3) K. B. Wagers · 2017 · 416p · ≈ 13h · Moderate The adrenaline-filled space opera trilogy concludes as a gun-smuggling royal fights to protect her empire from devastating enemies."The final installment of Wagers's Indranan War space adventure trilogy has all of the best qualities of the previous books: nerve-wracking action on the ground and in space, dark humor, and the characters' til-the-end loyalty to one another." —Publishers Weekly… Shares: Space colonies, Science Fiction

The Masterharper of Pern Anne McCaffrey · 1998 · ★ 4.1 · 431p · ≈ 14h · Moderate In a time when the deadly scourge Thread has not fallen on Pern for centuries--and many dare to hope that Thread will never fall again--a boy is born to Harper Hall. A musical prodigy who has the ability to speak with the dragons, he is called Robinton, and he is destined to be one of the most famous and beloved leaders Pern has ever known. It is a perilous time for the harpers who sing of… Shares: Space colonies, Science Fiction

Moreta Anne McCaffrey · 1983 · ★ 4.1 · 358p · ≈ 11h · Moderate All seems well on Pern until a mysterious ailment strikes killing myriads of holders, craftsmen, and dragonriders. Pern is left in mortal danger with noone to rise to char the prarasitic Thread. The dragonriders of Pern are in danger from a mutated strain of influenza. The dragonriders of Pern are in danger from a mutated strain of influenza. Shares: Space colonies, Science Fiction

The Skies of Pern Anne McCaffrey · 2001 · ★ 4.5 · 451p · ≈ 15h · Moderate In this triumphant return to Pern, Anne McCaffrey takes us on an adventure as surprising and unforgettable as any that has come before . . . It is a time of hope and regret, of endings and beginnings. The Red Star, that celestial curse whose eccentric orbit was responsible for Thread, has been shifted to a harmless orbit, and the current Threadfall will be the last. Technological marvels are… Shares: Space colonies, Science Fiction

Dragonseye Anne McCaffrey · 1996 · ★ 4.1 · 334p · ≈ 11h · Moderate In Anne McCaffrey's New York Times bestselling DRAGONSEYE, join Weyrleaders, Holders, and Craftmasters in the creation of the legendary Star Stones and the teaching ballads of Pern!It's been two-hundred years since the deadly Thread fell like rain upon Pern, devouring everything in its path. No one alive remembers that first horrific onslaught and no one believes in its return--except for the… Shares: Space colonies, Science Fiction

Dragonsdawn Anne McCaffrey · 1988 · ★ 4.2 · 435p · ≈ 14h · Moderate NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • Go back in time and visit Pern like it’s never been seen before in this thrilling prequel about the creation of dragons.   The beautiful planet Pern seemed a paradise to its new colonists—until unimaginable terror turned it into hell. Suddenly deadly spores were falling like silver threads from the sky, devouring everything—and everyone—on their path. It… Shares: Space colonies, Science Fiction

Dragon's Kin Anne McCaffrey · 2003 · ★ 4.2 · 298p · ≈ 9h · Moderate Beginning with the classic Dragonriders of Pern, Anne McCaffrey has created a complex, endlessly fascinating world uniting humans and great telepathic dragons. Millions of devoted readers have soared on the glittering wings of Anne's imagination, following book by book the evolution of one of science fiction's most beloved and honored series. Now, for the first time, Anne has invited another… Shares: Space colonies, Science Fiction

De la terre à la lune Jules Verne · 1865 · ★ 3.8 · 120p · ≈ 4h · Challenging Novela grafica Shares: Manned space flight, Science Fiction

The First Men in the Moon H. G. Wells · 1900 · ★ 3.7 · 242p · ≈ 8h · Challenging When penniless businessman Mr Bedford retreats to the Kent coast to write a play, he meets by chance the brilliant Dr Cavor, an absent-minded scientist on the brink of developing a material that blocks gravity. Cavor soon succeeds in his experiments, only to tell a stunned Bedford the invention makes possible one of the oldest dreams of humanity: a journey to the moon. With Bedford motivated by… Shares: Imperialism, Science Fiction

The Renegades of Pern Anne McCaffrey · 1989 · ★ 3.9 · 339p · ≈ 11h · Moderate As long as the people of Pern could remember, the Holds had protected them from Thread, the deadly silver strands that fell from the sky. In exchange for sanctuary in the huge stone fortresses, the people tithed to their Lord Holders, who in turn supported the dragonriders, Pern's greatest weapon against Thread. But not everyone on Pern was protected. Some, like Jayge's trader clan, simply… Shares: Space colonies, Science Fiction

The Naked Sun Isaac Asimov · 1954 · ★ 4.2 · 293p · ≈ 9h · Moderate On the remote planet Solaria the first murder for two hundred years has been committed. The Solarians are Spacers with a civilisation based on robots instead of slaves - and some pretty weird taboos and phobias. Into this strange set-up comes Terran detective Elijah Baley, assigned to find the murderer and act as an investigator for his government. But as an Earthman, Baley finds aspects of life… Shares: Space colonies, Science Fiction

Blue remembered Earth Alastair Reynolds · 2012 · ★ 3.9 · 538p · ≈ 17h · Moderate One-hundred-and-fifty years from now, the moon and Mars are settled, and colonies stretch all the way out to the edge of the solar system. But something has come to light on the Moon--secrets that could change everything--or tear this near utopia apar Shares: Space colonies, Science Fiction

Nerilka's Story Anne McCaffrey · 1986 · ★ 4.4 · 184p · ≈ 6h · Moderate Everyone, holder and dragonrider alike, pitched in to help--except Nerilka's father, who refused to share Fort Hold's bounty with the other holds. So, ashamed of her family and determined to do her part, Nerilka packed up medicines and supplies and sneaked off to aid her people.Her quest to help wherever she was most needed led her finally to Ruatha Hold, where Lord Alessan was frantically… Shares: Space colonies, Science Fiction

Space Opera Catherynne M. Valente · 2018 · ★ 3.4 · 299p · ≈ 9h · Moderate "Mankind will not get to fight for its destiny. They must sing. A century ago, the Sentience Wars tore the galaxy apart and nearly ended the entire concept of intelligent space-faring life. In the aftermath, a curious tradition was invented by the remnants of civilization. Something to cheer up everyone who was left. Something to celebrate having escaped total annihilation by the skin of one's… Shares: Space colonies, Science Fiction

The Martian Chronicles Ray Bradbury · 1950 · ★ 4.2 · 277p · ≈ 9h · Moderate This is a collection of science fiction short stories, cleverly cobbled together to form a coherent and very readable novel about a future colonization of Mars. As the stories progress chronologically the author tells how the first humans colonized Mars, initially sharing the planet with a handful of Martians. When Earth is devastated by nuclear war the colony is left to fend for itself and the… Shares: Space colonies, Science Fiction

The longest way home Robert Silverberg · 2002 · ★ 3.7 · 290p · ≈ 9h · Moderate E-book extra: "Speculative Fictions": An Interview with Robert Silverberg.A rebellion of the Folk has trapped young Joseph Master Keilloran 10,000 miles from House Keilloran. Surrounded by enemies who would kill him if they found him, Joseph must embark on a journey toward a home that may also already be in ruins.One of the most renowned and respected literary artists in the field of science… Shares: Space colonies, Science Fiction

All the Weyrs of Pern Anne McCaffrey · 1991 · ★ 4.4 · 479p · ≈ 15h · Moderate For generations, the dragonriders had dedicated their lives to fighting Thread, the dreaded spores that periodically rained from the sky to ravage the land. On the backs of their magnificent telepathic dragons they flow to flame the deadly stuff out of the air before it could reach the planet's surface. But the greatest dream of the dragonriders was to find a way to eradicate thread completely,… Shares: Space colonies, Science Fiction

Aurora Kim Stanley Robinson · 2015 · ★ 3.9 · 466p · ≈ 15h · Moderate "Generations after leaving earth, a starship draws near to the planet that may serve as a new home world for those on board. But the journey has brought unexpected changes and their best laid plans may not be enough to survive. "-- Shares: Space colonies, Science Fiction

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