I haven't read plenty of Andre Norton--although I plan to--but the two I've read are two of her best reviewed. The Zero Stone and its sequel Uncharted Stars, both in her wider Free Traders universe, both of which were really good spacefaring action packed science fantasy
Nice haul! Rare Galluns spark envy in me. W. Michael Gear Sci-Fi: We're gonna need a longer video on this series expanding from your comments on the first two books. I've read and still own two "American Pre-Pioneering" novels W. Michael Gear wrote. Novels about the very first Europeans going into the American interior in the 1820's before the great waves of pioneers, French and American trappers, "coureurs des bois," who would marry Indian women and live between two worlds (see the movie Jeremiah Johnson). This connected duology is titled The Morning River followed by Coyote Summer. I know it's not SF, but these are great books and there is a strong connection between the pioneering of the American West and the pioneering of Space in science-fiction. Many Sci-Fi readers are also interested in historical fiction. It's going to be interesting to read the Gear's science-fiction. I do believe his wife Kathleen O'Neal-Gear also wrote some solo scifi. I'll look into it. Cheers, Matt! Keep the Spirit Up! 🚀
I think Catacomb Years is a linked set of short stories that kind of tie into another book called A Little Knowledge. Glad you got a copy of Eden Cycle after I sniped it from on you ebay. Great mix of books in this haul.
Re: Andre Norton I read dozens of her books when I was 12 and I still reread my favorites every decade or so. Beastmaster (and the sequel Lord Of Thunder)is way different from the movie and way better. The Zero Stone and Uncharted Stars are fun reads. The Solar Queen series is my favorite, maybe because when I grow up I want a job as a Free Trader. Many of her Space Operas share the same future setting just enough to make me feel at home.
Bloodstone is my favorite of Wagner's Kane stories. Highly recommended. You can read the stories in any order, Kane is immortal and the individual stories take place at different times.
PS: I forgot: Clan Of The Cave Bear by Jean Auel is among my favorite novels. Homo Sapiens and Neanderthals in Southern France 35, 000 years ago. I loved the sequels two and recently bought the last two to finish the series. Its is important to note that the movie was lousy and did a great disservice to the book.
My mom and I were both reading it when I was a kid, and she took book 2 away from me once she realized it was very adult :D I mean, book one is adult as well, but not as much.
@Seven-Planets-Sci-Fi-Tuber My mom did not know that I was way ahead of her in the book, so I was already corrupted by it 😂 I never did finish the series, but I did like how she did a lot of archaeological research for it.
i previously recommended Quag Keep. Andre Norton's "Here abide Monsters" is excellent! I would recommend that as well. If I remember correctly a man finds himself trapped in a reality where he is co-existing with people,animals and u.f.o.'s from all different points in earth's timeline all of whom are now existing with each other at the same time and were all trapped there as well. A fun read.
Always love seeing you post, Matt. You must be in my top 3 booktubers. Honest, genuine and just reads what he likes and loves to share. Do you ever get tired of reading Science Fiction and feel like trying something else? Just curious
@@secretfirebooks7894 Haha! I assume the Kane stories are worth the hype? I’m still an S&S noob so my journey has barely begun, with very little read so far.
@sciencefictionreads I haven't read them yet. I hear they're pretty dark and edgy. The main character is supposed to be an alternate universe version of Cain from the old testament.
I haven't read plenty of Andre Norton--although I plan to--but the two I've read are two of her best reviewed. The Zero Stone and its sequel Uncharted Stars, both in her wider Free Traders universe, both of which were really good spacefaring action packed science fantasy
Nice haul! Rare Galluns spark envy in me. W. Michael Gear Sci-Fi: We're gonna need a longer video on this series expanding from your comments on the first two books. I've read and still own two "American Pre-Pioneering" novels W. Michael Gear wrote. Novels about the very first Europeans going into the American interior in the 1820's before the great waves of pioneers, French and American trappers, "coureurs des bois," who would marry Indian women and live between two worlds (see the movie Jeremiah Johnson). This connected duology is titled The Morning River followed by Coyote Summer. I know it's not SF, but these are great books and there is a strong connection between the pioneering of the American West and the pioneering of Space in science-fiction. Many Sci-Fi readers are also interested in historical fiction. It's going to be interesting to read the Gear's science-fiction. I do believe his wife Kathleen O'Neal-Gear also wrote some solo scifi. I'll look into it. Cheers, Matt! Keep the Spirit Up! 🚀
Thanks for the classic recs! I love a good used bookstore haul.
I think Catacomb Years is a linked set of short stories that kind of tie into another book called A Little Knowledge. Glad you got a copy of Eden Cycle after I sniped it from on you ebay. Great mix of books in this haul.
Re: Andre Norton
I read dozens of her books when I was 12 and I still reread my favorites every decade or so. Beastmaster (and the sequel Lord Of Thunder)is way different from the movie and way better.
The Zero Stone and Uncharted Stars are fun reads.
The Solar Queen series is my favorite, maybe because when I grow up I want a job as a Free Trader.
Many of her Space Operas share the same future setting just enough to make me feel at home.
Just ordered WE ARE ALL LEGENDS per your recommendation. "80s sword and sorcery'' sold it.
Bloodstone is my favorite of Wagner's Kane stories. Highly recommended. You can read the stories in any order, Kane is immortal and the individual stories take place at different times.
PS: I forgot: Clan Of The Cave Bear by Jean Auel is among my favorite novels. Homo Sapiens and Neanderthals in Southern France 35, 000 years ago. I loved the sequels two and recently bought the last two to finish the series.
Its is important to note that the movie was lousy and did a great disservice to the book.
My mom and I were both reading it when I was a kid, and she took book 2 away from me once she realized it was very adult :D
I mean, book one is adult as well, but not as much.
@@evilcritter Lol. Yes. Ayla became a woman and met Jondalar. Yes, adult, but more funny than raunchy. Did you get to pick up the book later?
@Seven-Planets-Sci-Fi-Tuber My mom did not know that I was way ahead of her in the book, so I was already corrupted by it 😂
I never did finish the series, but I did like how she did a lot of archaeological research for it.
Yup - rereading Robert Reed books today and tomorrow thanks for the reminder ⚡
Happy 2025!
As a kid I remember when Clan of the Cave Bear came out because that book was HUGE. It was a very big deal.
i previously recommended Quag Keep. Andre Norton's "Here abide Monsters" is excellent! I would recommend that as well. If I remember correctly a man finds himself trapped in a reality where he is co-existing with people,animals and u.f.o.'s from all different points in earth's timeline all of whom are now existing with each other at the same time and were all trapped there as well. A fun read.
Always love seeing you post, Matt. You must be in my top 3 booktubers. Honest, genuine and just reads what he likes and loves to share. Do you ever get tired of reading Science Fiction and feel like trying something else? Just curious
Dude, hide that Bloodstone! All the vintage S&S nerds will be clawing at your door now!😂
@@secretfirebooks7894 Haha! I assume the Kane stories are worth the hype? I’m still an S&S noob so my journey has barely begun, with very little read so far.
@sciencefictionreads I haven't read them yet. I hear they're pretty dark and edgy. The main character is supposed to be an alternate universe version of Cain from the old testament.
I didn't realize print on demand books were available! Where do you get them?
@@evilcritter Those all came from Amazon. Much cheaper than tracking down original prints!
Kane..Karl Edward Wagner is very good storyteller...I have read all three of his books. He is good. The writer, that is.