How To Pick A Science Fiction Novel

By Myrtle Cash


There are so many genres that you can choose from if you want to read a book. You have Children's, Fantasy, Mystery, Horror, Romance, and Thriller. Another genre would be Science Fiction. A science fiction novel would be a good book for you if you happen to love technology and different scientific concepts. Such books are very smart and could really make the reader think of many possibilities using science.

There are already many science fiction books that you can find in bookstores these days. If you want to know how to choose a good one, you can make use of a few pointers. One of these pointers is to assess yourself first. You should ask yourself what kind of book you would want to read. Determine if you want a book that is light, dark, romantic, futuristic, about conspiracy, or comical yet smart.

A very good way to look for books is to ask those that you know. Your family member, friend, workmate, or neighbor will always have a book in mind that they could recommend. It is also a good idea to seek the help of a bookworm. He definitely will have a list of authors and books that would be great to read.

Book reviews would also be another thing that can aid your search. There are book critics that make it their job to read, analyze, and express their opinion as to what they think of the book. Reviews can tell you of the book's week and strong points. However, do not be too dependent on these reviews. It is still your choice in the end.

If you want to make your search easier, find a list that contains a name of books and other information. This kind of list can be found in the library or in the internet. This will give you a list of published books. The good thing about this is that it is very organized since the books are placed under different categories already.

Some great movies are usually adaptations of very great novels. If you have found an interesting movie, you might want to check if it is based on a book or not. There is no need to worry that reading something you have watched is redundant. In most cases, the book and its movie adaptation are different in some ways.

People that are wide readers are the kind that do not just go for bestsellers and books that have become very famous. They are also interested in books that were written by unfamiliar or unknown authors. You cannot really judge a book just by looking at its author.

One way that you will have a short glimpse of the story is by reading the summary or the overview. This is going to help you have an idea what the novel is all about. Reading the overview is also one way that you can get to know the author's style of writing a little.

It pays to have a science fiction novel in your bookshelf or library. These kinds of books are very mentally stimulating. Reading one helps keep your mind preoccupied and will provide all sorts of information to think about.




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