Hi everyone. I’m looking for my next book (or series) to read but I’m in the mood for a particular theme. I’m hoping you all can assist with some recommendations.

I’m looking for a book written around humanity first discovering FTL travel. So the first moments of humanity starting to explore outside of the solar system.

Don’t ask me why I want this specific kind of story but I do haha. Thank you in advance!

EDIT: Thank you all! I’ve added every book here to my reading list.

  • @[email protected]
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    281 year ago

    Have you checked out The Expanse series? I think it’s 8 primary books, with like 4 optional novellas. Its not exactly what you’re looking for, but it does deal with some of what you’re interested in. It was also turned into a pretty good TV show.

      • TooL
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        41 year ago

        The murder mystery thing is literally only in the first season. After that it’s very much an afterthought.

        Highly highly recommend. Fantastic series.

      • wjrii
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        41 year ago

        Ignore those concerns. The “mystery” is not the only plotline even from the early going, it’s fairly quickly tied into the overarching narrative, and it’s largely used to do some awesome world building. It’s worthwhile in both the show and the books.

    • @[email protected]
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      21 year ago

      This is what I came to suggest. I’m just finishing the series now and have really enjoyed it. There is a lot of stuff going on in the story, but a bug part of it is FTL travel and humanity expanding beyond the solar system.

    • SapienSRCOP
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      21 year ago

      I’ve actually read the first three books and really enjoyed it. Somewhere down the line I forgot about the series somehow. I’ll add that to the list for sure.

    • TooL
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      21 year ago

      9 books, with I believe also 9 novellas. 6 seasons of a show that cover the first 6 books. A video game coming out as well as some comic books.

      Books 3-6 very much deal with the premise of humanity discovering FTL travel and what happens to the political landscape when they do.

      Fantastic series. Definitely recommend.