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Monday, May 18, 2020

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Queens of Geek

Three Friends
Two Love Stories
One Convention

 I love conventions as a setting!

  
 Top Ten Tuesday is a weekly feature hosted by That Artsy Reader Girl. Each week a new Top Ten list will be posted. Everyone is welcome to join. Link back so everyone can check out other bloggers' lists. It's a fun way to get to know fellow bloggers.

This week is Top Ten Reasons Why I Love *. I'm going with space opera because I love an optimistic take on the future, and especially lately that's really important. How about a future where things are better, or at least more advanced?       

The Long Way to a Small, Angry Planet (Wayfarers, #1)

Sisters of the Vast Black

 Exit Strategy (The Murderbot Diaries, #4)

 Record of a Spaceborn Few (Wayfarers #3)

 A Closed and Common Orbit (Wayfarers, #2)

 Planet of Exile (Hainish Cycle #2)

Heir to the Jedi

 To Be Taught, If Fortunate

 Date Night on Union Station (EarthCent Ambassador #1)
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42 comments:

  1. RissiMay 18, 2020 at 7:47 PM

    I don't think I've ever read a space opera, but I have seen a few space opera-y movies that I thought were SUPER entertaining. :)

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  2. Shannon @ It Starts at MidnightMay 18, 2020 at 7:50 PM

    I am definitely a fan of quite a few of these! LOVE Murderbot, and Sisters of the Vast Black is such a fave! I really must catch up on Murderbot AND finally get back to the Wayfarers series.

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  3. Anne@HeadFullofBooksMay 18, 2020 at 9:41 PM

    Fun list. I haven't read any of these books but I know where to go for recommendations. My TTT list today>

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  4. Annemieke | A Dance with BooksMay 18, 2020 at 10:38 PM

    I really do need to read Sisters of the Vast Black. It does sound up my alley :) Great list.

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  5. Brooke LorrenMay 18, 2020 at 11:51 PM

    I'm not sure I've read a space opera before. I'm familiar with Becky Chambers, but haven't read one of her books yet.

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  6. KindlemomMay 19, 2020 at 12:54 AM

    A better future is definitely something to look forward to! Hope you are doing well!

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  7. chucklesthescotMay 19, 2020 at 2:05 AM

    I must get round to trying Becky Chambers as she seems to be very popular. I can't wait to get my hands on the new Murderbot book too!

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  8. VerushkaMay 19, 2020 at 3:26 AM

    Kiss me it's date night made me smile! I like your take on the topic today -- I am all for an optimistic future in our reading.

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  9. An @ Traversing ChaptersMay 19, 2020 at 4:06 AM

    I love Illuminae and Aurora Rising, which are both space operas I think?

    My TTT: https://www.traversingchapters.com/top-ten-tuesday-ten-reasons-why-i-love-fantasy/

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  10. LydiaMay 19, 2020 at 4:36 AM

    I love space operas, too. And I totally agree with you on the importance of reading hopeful visions of the future.

    My TTT .

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  11. R's RueMay 19, 2020 at 4:58 AM

    Great picks. Love it.

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  12. paperbackprincessMay 19, 2020 at 5:30 AM

    I thought the convention setting in Queens of Geek was really cool! Definitely something I have never read before.

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  13. Jess @ JessticulatesMay 19, 2020 at 6:07 AM

    Great list! The Long Way to a Small, Angry Planet will always be one of my faves.

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  14. Tammy SparksMay 19, 2020 at 6:36 AM

    I'm glad to see Sisters of the Vast Black on here. Becky Chambers seems to be the queen of optimistic space opera😁

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  15. LynnMay 19, 2020 at 7:39 AM

    Lots of Becky Chambers on here - and with good reason. I've not read all of her books but the ones I've read definitely fit the bill here and were really good. She is the queen of space opera.
    Lynn :D

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  16. dinipandareadsMay 19, 2020 at 8:21 AM

    I don't read a lot of space operas although I do always find them enjoyable! I really need to get on with reading Becky Chambers' books (and now Martha Wells', too) because they're everywhere and sound so good! Great list :)

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  17. Shooting Stars MagMay 19, 2020 at 8:28 AM

    I do think conventions make a fun book setting! I have not read any of these, but I do know you like many of these. :)

    -Lauren
    www.shootingstarsmag.net

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  18. Deanna @ A Novel GlimpseMay 19, 2020 at 8:54 AM

    Space opera! I love that title. I don't really read books in this genre, unless you count Illuminae and The Raging Ones. But I loved seeing all the books you put in this category. You always have books with such fun covers and titles.

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  19. TheaterwriterMay 19, 2020 at 9:07 AM

    I've read Science Fiction but I don't know if they were Space Opera's. I love the Star Wars book. Here is my post-https://paigesofbook.blogspot.com/2020/05/top-ten-tuesday-why-i-love-ya.html.

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  20. Louise @ MonstrumologyMay 19, 2020 at 9:17 AM

    I'm not the biggest fan of space opera because some can be a little overwhelming for me, but I have wanted to read Becky Chambers' books for a long time :)

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  21. Lark May 19, 2020 at 9:34 AM

    I've been reading more space opera lately and have been really enjoying it. I love the scope and scale of it. And all the unique characters that seem to people these kinds of books. :)

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  22. Alicia @ A Kernel of NonsenseMay 19, 2020 at 10:33 AM

    I don't read a lot of space operas but my favorites are Chilling Effect and Empress of a Thousand Skies.

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  23. KarenMay 19, 2020 at 11:05 AM

    Queens of Geek was fun!

    Have you read the new, full length Murderbot yet? I haven't but I'm looking forward to it.

    Karen @ For What It's Worth

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  24. BarbMay 19, 2020 at 11:58 AM

    I'm really trying to read more science fiction and picked up the Becky Chambers books because you loved them so much. Of course I still need to read them. Of course I also need to read Murderbot too. Great list and I want that pink hair!

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  25. BlodeueddMay 19, 2020 at 12:14 PM

    Kevin Hearne wrote a SW too?!

    I need to try the murder bot! I do have the first 4

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  26. PoinsettiaMay 19, 2020 at 1:50 PM

    I don't think I've read anything that could be considered a space opera! I have enjoyed watching shows like Star Trek though. I do like the idea of an optimistic future too. Here is my Top Ten Tuesday.

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  27. InkvotaryMay 19, 2020 at 2:42 PM

    Some of those covers are real beauties. I am not sure if I´ve ever read a space opera, but if the Red Rising Saga by Pierce Brown counts as that, then I have *smile* Stay safe and well and happy reading!

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  28. Matt SweeneyMay 19, 2020 at 2:42 PM

    Space Opera would be a new genre for me. But I say a few of those with the same design. Series perhaps? The titles and covers were intriguing for sure.

    My TTT if interested! Peace, Matt

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  29. Samantha@WLABBMay 19, 2020 at 3:01 PM

    Space opera are is really the closest I get to sci-fi, though, I have not read any of these.

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  30. AngelaMay 19, 2020 at 3:43 PM

    I loved A Long Way to a Small Angry Planet, I need to read more space operas!

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  31. Leslie @ Books Are The New BlackMay 19, 2020 at 3:50 PM

    Those Becky Chamber book covers are AMAZING!!!

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  32. HopewellMay 19, 2020 at 4:16 PM

    You've educated me. I had no clue space opera was a thing. Lisa @ https://hopewellslibraryoflife.wordpress.com/2020/05/19/top-ten-tuesday-reasons-why-i-love-historical-fiction/

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  33. Katherine PMay 19, 2020 at 5:39 PM

    I'm not really a space opera fan but they definitely have the best covers!

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  34. Aj @ Read All The Things!May 19, 2020 at 5:51 PM

    I’ve been thinking about reading Illuminae again because I’m in the mood for some fast-paced sci-fi. I could use some escapism right now.

    Aj @ Read All The Things!

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  35. Lectrice VoraceMay 19, 2020 at 7:57 PM

    I don't think I've read any space operas, aside from Ender's Game (if that's even considered a space opera...) Here's my TTT list.

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  36. SilviaMay 20, 2020 at 3:15 AM

    I don't just love conventions as a setting, I love conventions!! I used to go to quite a few of them, I miss that and I hope I can plan on going to one again soon . . . Also, is it just me or the pink hair tangled in the text like that is pretty cool? :D

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  37. The Candid CoverMay 20, 2020 at 5:53 AM

    I had no idea that there were so many space operas out there! I am intrigued by A Closed and Common Orbit. Any book that can help me escape reality is welcome right now!! ;)

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  38. Becky BakerMay 20, 2020 at 11:24 PM

    Space opera! WHat I great choice, I did smile when you said you were chosing to take an optimistic view of the future, especially now. I think I need to do that too. I've only read one of these and that was A Long Way To A Small Angry Planet and it was brilliant but now I feel like I should try a few more.

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  39. Dani @ Perspective of a WriterMay 21, 2020 at 12:27 PM

    I sure love the Murderbot series! I love how obsessed with dramas he is and how he gets roped into helping humans. I love the length too. I normally don’t love short stories but it works so well with the adventure nature.

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  40. Lauren StoolfireMay 22, 2020 at 7:14 AM

    Thanks for reminding me to catch up on Chambers!

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  41. Lindsey @ Lindsey ReadsMay 23, 2020 at 5:37 AM

    Love Queens of Geek!
    I have to admit I haven't read many space operas. I really want to check out the Becky Chambers books though.

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  42. La La in the LibraryMay 24, 2020 at 5:26 AM

    Me, too! I cannot wait until I can get to Sisters of the Vast Black, and the Murder Bot series! 🙌🙌🙌

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