Tuesday, August 16, 2016

Top Ten Tuesday #88

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Top Ten Books Set In Space


I won't be surprised if many others choose the same setting ahahah. I was going to go with historical fiction, specifically set during a war, but I feel like I've done that way too many times. So I'm going to change it up, by doing an equally easy topic. 

Hitchhikers and Ender's Game have been published for a long while now. I kind of consider them as classics now.

Then of course there is the Starbound series, with These Broken Stars and This Shattered World. I haven't read Their Fractured Light yet but I'll get to it one day. I just love that each book features new characters, but keep the old ones in the background.

And if we keep with series, there is the Lunar Chronicles, though the first two books don't feature that much space. Cress kind of does, so onto the list it goes.

Oh and there is also Red Rising, which is one of my favorite series as well! It's mainly featured on Mars, if I remember correctly.

You know what else fits on this list? The Little Prince of course! Anyone see the movie on Netflix yet? Because it is beyond cute and it made me cry a little bit. It's more of a movie that uses the story of The Little Prince in the background, while creating a new story that goes along with it. It's still perfection.

Looking to comic books instead? Saga also has a space setting, and has so many unique aliens. I love it. I need the latest volume now.


The only 2016 release I've read that is set in space is Beyond The Red. Maybe it's not set directly in space, but it does take place in a Mars like world (Maybe it is Mars? I honestly don't remember)

And lastly, I would never forget Illuminae. Out of all of these books, I think this is the one that truly and exclusively takes place in space. On a ship. WITH DEATH EVERYWHERE. I've excited to get to Gemina soon.

So space. Do you like books featuring space or other planets? Aliens?

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I've got to pick up Beyond the Red! I was so excited about it but somehow ended up forgetting all about it. I've heard good things about Saga too, so one of these days I'm going to need to pick up that series. I don't often do well with space books, but I really loved Cress, Illuminae and The These Broken Stars books.
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I've only read Red Rising, Saga, and Cress on your list and I LOVE them all. I haven't read a lot of books set in Space but I'd LOVE to. Illuminae and These Broken Stars are on my tbr :)
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Ooooh I love your topic! I personally haven't read a lot of books set in outer space because most of the time, it's a miss for me. But I changed my mind ever since I read all Amie Kaufman's books! Her books are so GREAT and Illuminae is my favorite, along with These Broken Stars :D I love Their Fractured Light more than This Shattered World, you should definitely read it soon! <3 I've also been wanting to read Red Rising for a while but haven't actually had the chance. Heard so many good things about it! :D Great list!
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I was just telling my boyfriend I dislike anything to do with space for some reason! Books and movies alike. I won Beyond the Red in a giveaway and haven't even cracked the spine open yet! I don't know what my deal is.
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I'm slightly disappointed you didn't talk about the war. I'm aware that I'm your only following who seriously wants you to talk more about the war. So, I feel like 'I was going to talk about the war' should be our tagline. The word war has now lost meaning to me.
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I honestly didn't even think to do one on space settings, even though I love books set in space so much! This is a great list, Valerie! I chose to do a list of books set in Chicago/Illinois that I want to read! :)

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Allyson Gilmore · 460 weeks ago

Space seems to be a popular topic this week! Luckily, I have slowly been wanting to read more sci-fi lately, so it's perfect for me :) Great list!

PS - Your blog is ridiculously cute :)

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I read a book about the moon exploding for no apparent reason so humans had to create a space habitat. Of course it ends somewhat tragically but it's very interesting. Saga I think is the only space novel that I love almost obsessively. Lol. Great list!
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Books set in space are sooo cool. I haven't read nearly as many as I would like to, though. These Broken Stars has been on my TBR list for the longest time, and I absolutely loved Cress/Winter and the space setting. Great list, by the way!
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I don't like books with aliens, but I do like books set in space. My favourite will be The Hitchhiker's Guide.
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YAY Space!! I did this once, sort of. I can't remember all the books, but Illuminae and Red Rising and These Broken Stars were there. Maybe Cinder? Idk. Totally had no idea that The Little Prince was set in space either! I like space books... sometimes. I mean, I didn't love Red Rising, but I didn't hate it either. I loved Illuminae! I really want to read Beyond the Red and These Broken Stars and also Saga, which I also didn't know was set in space. Oops? Space oops?

Obviously, The 100 made my list. Because THE 100 is LIFE. And The Cage. And Return Once More!!! I love that book. OH and The Knife of Never Letting Go, because that wasn't on Earth. YAY space books. (I am picky about them, in reality, but the ones I love, I LOVE.)
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I really liked Cress - and the whole series. I read These Broken Stars and then didn't pick up the next book. I liked it though so I am not sure why I never continued. Illuminae is on my shelf. One day I will get over my fear of reading it. My go to space book is The Martian which I loved. Great list!
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Yes to all the space books! And the dancing Garrus gif :) Awesome list
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FUN! I never really read space books but I think they're really intriguing. I just finished Gemina and need to finish the Starbound series - I only read book one so far.
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lol that graphic tho

I read none of these shamefully. I've been dying to read These Broken Stars, but I heard it's quite messy. I also SERIOUSLY wanna read Beyond The Red because omg Mars.
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I love the world of Starbound books, Cinder, and Illuminae although I wouldn't want to particularly live in any of those worlds. I'd rather read about them :)

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Lauren @ Always Me · 460 weeks ago

Such good choices - I need to read Red Rising!

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