Space Opera

[close] 🚀 Welcome to Aetheria, a haven for adventurous souls and curious minds! 🌌 Embark on a literary odyssey with us as we delve into the uncharted realms of science fiction, fantasy, and speculative fiction. This is not just a reading group; this is a sanctuary for dreamers, explorers, and those who revel in the extraordinary. In our cosmic corner of Goodreads, we sail the starlit seas of galaxies far, far away, traverse mystical lands filled with magic and wonder, and decipher the secrets of futuristic technologies. From dystopian epics to epic high fantasy sagas, from mind-bending alternate realities to awe-inspiring space operas, we revel in the boundless imagination of speculative fiction. 🌟 What to Expect: Monthly Book Discussions: Engage in lively discussions about our monthly book picks, sharing insights, theories, and fan theories. Recommendations Galore: Discover hidden gems and discuss your favorite sci-fi and fantasy reads. We love book suggestions! Writing & Creativity Corner: For those inspired to create, share your own stories, fan fiction, or artwork inspired by the genres we adore. Author Spotlights: Connect with authors in our exclusive Q&A sessions, learning about their creative process and latest works. Themed Challenges: Embark on reading challenges tailored to unearth the best of speculative fiction. Whether you're a seasoned space explorer or a fantasy enthusiast, join us as we chart the unexplored territories of the literary universe. Together, let's celebrate the marvels of imagination, one page at a time! 🌌 Buckle up, fellow explorers! Adventure awaits! 🚀

[close] If you like space opera: an epic scale adventure through the galaxy with military battles, interplanetary politics, realistic interpersonal relationships and futuristic technology, then you've found the right place. Space Opera includes legacy sci-fi epics, tie-in universes (Star Wars, BSG, Firefly, etc.) & softer crossover epics aimed at enticing a new generation of young people, men and women into the genre. Legacy reader or brand new fan, welcome!!! Come join us for a frolicking good romp through the galaxy! We have space opera book discussions, TV and movie tie-ins, comic/anime/manga tie-ins, gaming tie-ins, and even discussions for upcoming Sci-Fi Conventions and LARPing. General science-fiction fans are welcome, but no arguing! We can discuss the different sci-fi sub-genres and various preferences. AUTHORS: The best way to get your books noticed by our community members is by being a participating member yourself. Spamming is prohibited! However, we do have certain, limited ways to put your book in front of readers. Read our self-marketing post HERE: https://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/1761613-self-marketing-info-for-space-opera-fans-authors

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[close] For those getting back into reading and want to catch up on all the amazing books they've missed over the years. All types of fiction and non-fiction but most certainly no smut!