theFantasyReviews.com yesterday published "9 Essential Science Fiction Books for Beginners" (link below). I don't agree with them all, so I thought I'd ask here, what are the top 5-ish books you would pick to introduce someone (let's say ages 15-99) to science fiction?
https://thefantasyreviews.com/2023/03/05/9-essential-science-fiction-books-for-beginners/
@codeWhisperer in the early 70's a police dispatcher co-worker suggested sci-fi books for me to read. The first was Dune, the second was the Lord of the Rings trilogy, the 3rd was I Robot and then the Foundation Trilogy. Man, I never forgot that woman. She passed away without me knowing in January 2023 at 95yo. Sigh. The ceremony was private. She was one hell of a smart woman with something smart alecky to say to me whenever I was babbling. She was a fantastically smart woman who i treasured.
@codeWhisperer I only knew her at work, did not know her family except I knew she had 4 kids 2 girls and 2 boys. Because her services were in Feb. and was private, I didn't get to go to her funeral. Sigh.
@tirebiter73 It sounds like she was amazing person. Just curious, have you shared these memories with her kids/grandkids (if she had any)? If not, I bet they'd appreciate hearing it. 🙂