Space Opera Fans discussion

Hi all.

Starting my new sci-fi, and digging into some research first.

This will be a sequel to my last book, where I pored over quantum books, cosmology and whatnot to educate and nudge and hint from within various science disciplines.

I would really love some fresh new theories. I am a member of the ACM.org, and do dive into the white papers and such there, but wanted to tap the sci-fi author community for suggestions if they have come across something really great to read.

I wish-listed a couple on Amazon so far:

Spooky Action at a Distance: The Phenomenon That Reimagines Space and Time--and What It Means for Black Holes, the Big Bang, and Theories of Everything by George Musser

and

A Beautiful Question: Finding Nature's Deep Design by Frank Wilczek

But, I've just gotten started. I'm looking for newer books (past few years).

Any suggestions would be appreciated.

Thanks


q-cave

ps - if you can think of a better folder at GoodReads to ask this question, please let me know. Again, thanks.

I have enjoyed the Hidden In Plain Sight: The simple link between relativity and quantum mechanics Hidden In Plain Sight 2: The Equation of the Universe and Hidden In Plain Sight 3: The secret of time by Andrew Thomas. Not sure what the publication date is but he dumbs it down so ding dongs like me can understand a bit easier. Each book builds on the one before it. They are not expensive either.

Jeffrey wrote: "I have enjoyed the Hidden In Plain Sight: The simple link between relativity and quantum mechanics Hidden In Plain Sight 2: The Equation of the Universe and [book:Hi..."

Thanks Jeffrey
I tossed #4 into my Wishlist.
Score!

There are several science groups here on Goodreads, like the Science & Inquiry Group, which I co-moderate. I was going to suggest you check out the bookshelves of those groups, but unfortunately the book lists of groups don't list publication date. However, the groups still might be useful. Our group, for instance, has a folder on Recent Releases, where members post about recent books that have been released. And you can read that folder without joining the group. Or you could join the group and post your question there. I know we have a number of physicists in our group that might be able to advise you on recent books.

Cox's "Quantum universe" is pretty good.

http://www.amazon.co.uk/The-Quantum-U...

Thanks so much.
I put this one in my basket as well.

Betsy wrote: "There are several science groups here on Goodreads, like the Science & Inquiry Group, which I co-moderate. I was going to suggest you check out the bookshelves of those groups, but unfortunately th..."

Oh nice!
Thanks so much Betsy.