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Phil Giunta Author Of Firebringer Take Two: Freedom's Blood & Like Mother, Like Daughters

From Phil's 3 favorite reads in 2025.

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Author Fisherman Hiker Reader Science fiction geek Editor

Phil's 3 favorite reads in 2025

Phil Giunta Why Phil loves this book

Asimov delivers an adroit mix of intrigue, mystery, and science fiction in a fast-paced story with solid world-building. It should be noted that this tale is set in the same universe as his Foundation series with Trantor as the seat of the Galactic Empire.

By Isaac Asimov ,

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1 author picked The Currents of Space as one of their favorite books, and they share why you should read it.

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High above the planet Florinia, the Squires of Sark live in unimaginable wealth and comfort. Down in the eternal spring of the planet, however, the native Florinians labor ceaselessly to produce the precious kyrt that brings prosperity to their Sarkite masters. Rebellion is unthinkable and impossible. Not only do the Florinians no longer have a concept of freedom, any disruption of the vital kyrt trade would cause other planets to rise in protest, ultimately destabilizing trade and resulting in a galactic war. So the Trantorian Empire, whose grand plan is to unite all humanity in peace, prosperity, and freedom, has…


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Aggressor by FX Holden,

It is April 1st, 2038. Day 60 of China's blockade of the rebel island of Taiwan.

The US government has agreed to provide Taiwan with a weapons system so advanced that it can disrupt the balance of power in the region. But what pilot would be crazy enough to run…

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Phil Giunta Author Of Firebringer Take Two: Freedom's Blood & Like Mother, Like Daughters

From Phil's 3 favorite reads in 2025.

Why am I passionate about this?

Author Fisherman Hiker Reader Science fiction geek Editor

Phil's 3 favorite reads in 2025

Phil Giunta Why Phil loves this book

First published in Galaxy Science Fiction magazine in 1953, it's easy to see why The Demolished Man was the first book to win the Hugo Award. Bester presents an engaging thriller in which a murder is committed in a world filled with telepaths. Watching the perpetrator evade capture and thwart the efforts of the top telepathic investigator makes for a captivating read.

By Alfred Bester ,

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1 author picked The Demolished Man as one of their favorite books, and they share why you should read it.


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