2024 Galactic Book Odyssey: A Science Fiction Genre Tour - hosted by nedens

Space Opera
Prepare to be swept away into the grandeur and drama of Space Opera, where epic tales unfold against the backdrop of the stars! 

In this segment of your journey, you'll encounter vast interstellar empires, gallant space captains, exotic alien species, and sprawling cosmic battles. These stories blend adventure, romance, and complex characters with the wonders of space travel and futuristic technology. 

Witness the intricate political intrigues among powerful galactic factions, the personal sacrifices of those who dare to explore the unknown, and the timeless themes of honor, loyalty, and love played out on an intergalactic stage. From the legendary sagas of Isaac Asimov's 'Foundation' series to the intricate universe of Ann Leckie's 'Imperial Radch' trilogy, each space opera offers a unique and thrilling adventure that is truly out of this world. 

Embark on a journey through the cosmos, where the scale is grandiose, the stakes are high, and the action is as boundless as the universe itself 
All books added
Harrow the Ninth by Tamsyn Muir

Harrow the Ninth

The Locked Tomb #2

Tamsyn Muir

19 hours, 51 minutes • audio • 2020

fiction fantasy lgbtqia+ science fiction adventurous dark mysterious medium-paced
The Galaxy, and the Ground Within by Becky Chambers

The Galaxy, and the Ground Within

Wayfarers #4

Becky Chambers

9 hours, 55 minutes • audio • 2021

fiction lgbtqia+ science fiction emotional hopeful reflective medium-paced
A Closed and Common Orbit by Becky Chambers

A Closed and Common Orbit

Wayfarers #2

Becky Chambers

365 pages • hardcover • 2016

fiction lgbtqia+ science fiction adventurous emotional hopeful medium-paced
The Long Way to a Small, Angry Planet by Becky Chambers

The Long Way to a Small, Angry Planet

Wayfarers #1

Becky Chambers

518 pages • paperback • 2014

fiction lgbtqia+ science fiction adventurous emotional hopeful medium-paced
Space Opera by Catherynne M. Valente

Space Opera

Space Opera #1

Catherynne M. Valente

304 pages • hardcover • 2018

fiction lgbtqia+ science fiction adventurous funny reflective medium-paced
Highest Score by Kem Antilles

Highest Score

Star Trek: Deep Space Nine (Young Adult) #8

Kem Antilles

118 pages • paperback • 1996

fiction childrens science fiction adventurous mysterious fast-paced
Her Alien Doctors by Sara Fields

Her Alien Doctors

Captive Brides #2

Sara Fields

6 hours, 8 minutes • audio • 2016 user-added

fiction erotica dark funny fast-paced
Star Trek (2022-) #6 by Jackson Lanzing, Collin Kelly

Star Trek (2022-) #6

Star Trek (2022-) #6

Jackson Lanzing, Collin Kelly

27 pages • digital • 2023 user-added

fiction comics science fiction
Doctor Who: The Sontaran Games by Jacqueline Rayner

Doctor Who: The Sontaran Games

Doctor Who: Quick Reads #4

Jacqueline Rayner

112 pages • paperback • 2009

fiction fantasy science fiction lighthearted fast-paced
A Price Too High by Ryk Brown

A Price Too High

The Frontiers Saga, Part 2: Rogue Castes #12

Ryk Brown

8 hours, 19 minutes • audio • 2019

fiction science fiction adventurous tense fast-paced