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[–] [email protected] 6 points 1 year ago (2 children)

Ursula K. Le Guin

So pissed that she is not much more famous. Earthsea is one of the great fantasy stories that people tend to forget.

[–] [email protected] 3 points 1 year ago (1 children)

It always strikes me how few female sci-fi and fantasy writers I've read. I've tried amending that mistake over the last couple of years but it's not easy, especially when looking for books translated into more obscure languages.

[–] [email protected] 3 points 1 year ago (2 children)

Now that you say it - her sci-fi is also up there with the best. Did you find any other interesting female sci-fi authors?

[–] [email protected] 3 points 1 year ago (1 children)

Yes! Becky Chambers is a really interesting one. Her series Wayfarers is really different to most stuff I've read.

I also read Octavia E. Butler's Kindred, which was amazing. Wholeheartedly recommend it.

[–] [email protected] 1 points 1 year ago (1 children)
[–] [email protected] 2 points 1 year ago

No problem, hope you enjoy!

[–] [email protected] 1 points 1 year ago (1 children)

Julian May has a great series in two parts, the Saga of Pliocene exiles and the Galactic Milieu trilogy. Amazing books, great story, very moving and thought provoking.

[–] [email protected] 1 points 1 year ago

Sounds intriguing, will check it out - thanks.