1984 by George Orwell

Beware!(Classic Poster from the Movie Adaptation).

   Some wouldn’t consider 1984 to be a science fiction novel.  After all, there aren’t any rockets or ray guns here. Still, no 20th century novel has had more of a far reaching impact on modern culture. The book should be compulsory reading in public school.

Dying Inside by Robert Silverburg

Dying Inside (mid 80s cover)
   Dying Inside isn’t Robert Silverburg’s most well known novel. It also is does not fit into any of the standard themes. 

Evolution versus Creationism; is There a Common Ground?

Evolution, like capital punishment or gun control, is one of those dirty issues that tends to polarize people. The very word “evolution” conjures up images of apes turning into men and atheists with hidden agendas. Creationism, like wise, brings up ideas of book burnings and backwoods fundamentalists. Both lead toward opposite ends of the perceived [...]

Ringworld by Larry Niven

Ringworld 1st Edition Cover.
Larry Niven has a way of presenting hard science in an entertaining light. While much of Sci-Fi opted to go the way of fantasy after the 60s’, Nivens’ work carries on the traditions of Clarke and Asimov in that much of his premises are grounded in real science. Ringworld is his crowning [...]