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

Colonization
Embark on interstellar voyages with the Colonization subtopic, where the frontiers of space beckon humanity to new worlds and civilizations. 

In these stories, you'll explore the trials, tribulations, and triumphs of establishing colonies on distant planets. Encounter narratives that grapple with the challenges of alien environments, the complexities of creating new societies, and the ethical dilemmas of interacting with indigenous life forms. From the hopeful beginnings in Kim Stanley Robinson's 'Red Mars', depicting the terraforming and settlement of the Martian landscape, to the struggle for survival in James S.A. Corey’s 'Leviathan Wakes', set in a colonized solar system, each story offers a unique perspective on the human spirit and its relentless drive to explore and settle new frontiers. 

As you journey through these tales, prepare to confront the unknown, face the challenges of adaptation and coexistence, and experience the profound impact of expanding human civilization beyond Earth. 
All books added
System Collapse by Martha Wells

System Collapse

The Murderbot Diaries #7

Martha Wells

222 pages • first pub 2023 (editions)

fiction science fiction adventurous emotional funny fast-paced
Supernova by Robb Pearlman

Supernova

Star Trek: Prodigy #2

Robb Pearlman

147 pages • first pub 2023 (editions)

fiction middle grade science fiction adventurous lighthearted fast-paced
Station Eternity by Mur Lafferty

Station Eternity

The Midsolar Murders #1

Mur Lafferty

456 pages • first pub 2022 (editions)

fiction mystery science fiction funny lighthearted mysterious medium-paced
Elder Race by Adrian Tchaikovsky

Elder Race

Adrian Tchaikovsky

4 hours, 14 minutes • first pub 2021 (editions)

fiction fantasy science fiction adventurous medium-paced
The Terraformers by Annalee Newitz

The Terraformers

Annalee Newitz

13 hours, 18 minutes • first pub 2023 (editions)

fiction lgbtqia+ science fiction adventurous hopeful medium-paced
A Song of Salvation by Alechia Dow

A Song of Salvation

Alechia Dow

10 hours, 13 minutes • first pub 2023 (editions)

fiction science fiction young adult adventurous emotional hopeful medium-paced
We Are Legion (We Are Bob) by Dennis E. Taylor

We Are Legion (We Are Bob)

Bobiverse #1

Dennis E. Taylor

9 hours, 56 minutes • first pub 2016 (editions)

fiction science fiction adventurous medium-paced
The Immortal Part of Myself by MJ James

The Immortal Part of Myself

MJ James

305 pages • first pub 2023 (editions)

fiction lgbtqia+ science fiction adventurous dark emotional fast-paced
The Martian Chronicles by Ray Bradbury

The Martian Chronicles

Ray Bradbury

305 pages • first pub 1949 (editions)

fiction classics science fiction short stories adventurous mysterious reflective medium-paced
An Anatomy of Beasts by Olivia A. Cole

An Anatomy of Beasts

Faloiv #2

Olivia A. Cole

432 pages • missing pub info (editions)

fiction fantasy science fiction young adult adventurous slow-paced