K.C.’s Comments (group member since Dec 11, 2014)

K.C.’s comments from the The Near Future group.

Anyone want to nominate a book for Feb?

I have no problem with classics that might be a bit outdated, I find speculation of those older SF periods to be just as interesting and thought provoking. Certainly Philip K. Dick's work has held up (in a theoretical sense - his writing style is a little tough though) and is gaining popularity as time goes on.

I also think an Asimov work would be a great option for an early group BOTM selection.

I always have trouble tracking down a list of books that fit into this category which is again why I started this group (suggestions from others who like this type of SF/fiction). I will conduct a search on Google looking for something to read but inevitably come up with list of books that mostly deal with alien races and alternate dimensions.

Not bad stuff for those who like that type of sci-fi but it's just not my cup of tea. I love real speculation. I honestly don't mind a plot device such as time travel thrown in occasionally, but at least attempt to root it some sort of scientific theory and make it only 10% of the actual plot line.

Thanks for joining Peter. I like SF but I really am most interested in reading near future stories rooted mostly in science which is why I started this group.

Please feel free to suggest some BOTM reads and stick with the group as we grow.

I also just started the Martian and like it so far, definitely fits into the group focus.

Welcome again.

Of course we want to stick to the focus of the group which are novels that are based mostly in current, developing, anticipated and theoretical technologies for the next century or so.

The Martian by andy Weir will be our first Book of the Month.

Been looking forward to reading this one.

Anyone want to nominate a speculative non-fiction book for the firt quarter of 2015?

Nominate a book to read for the first quarter of 2015.

Ok folks here we go with our first nomination for Book of the Month, February 2015.

Here we go, this is going to be fun.

Start nominating!