Get ready for a pulse-pounding sci-fi showdown in Robopocalypse by Daniel H. Wilson! In this action-packed thriller, AI gains sentience and turns against humanity, igniting an epic battle for survival. Drawing comparisons to World War Z and The Terminator, Wilson, a robotics expert, delivers a gripping story filled with technical realism, high-stakes action, and emotional human drama. Tune in for a wild ride through a world where machines have risen, and humanity’s only hope is resistance!

Step into the world of Ancillary Justice by Ann Leckie, the award-winning sci-fi novel that shatters conventions on identity, gender, and power. As the first book in the Imperial Radch trilogy, this groundbreaking story explores AI, imperialism, and the nature of selfhood in a richly crafted universe. With its bold use of gender-neutral language and innovative narrative, it's no wonder this novel swept the Hugo, Nebula, and Arthur C. Clarke Awards.

Get ready to dive into one of the most mind-bending sci-fi epics of our time! Cixin Liu’s The Three-Body Problem — a global sensation since its release — kicks off the Remembrance of Earth's Past trilogy with a thrilling clash between humanity and an impending alien invasion. Mixing complex science, deep philosophical questions, and a sharp look at China’s history, this novel takes science fiction to new heights. Originally published in 2008 and translated into English in 2014, it's a must-read for any sci-fi fan craving big ideas and even bigger stakes! Disclaimer: Arden Keene & Thorne Marlow are characters from the Heinkeverse. This podcast was created using NotebookLM.

Sources:

• https://www.nytimes.com/2019/12/03/magazine/ken-liu-three-body-problem-chinese-science-fiction.html
• https://www.grimdarkmagazine.com/review-the-three-body-problem-by-cixin-liu/