1984 (Nineteen Eighty-Four)
1984 (Nineteen Eighty-Four) is a novel written by the English author George Orwell. The book falls into the dystopian social science fiction genre. Dystopian means relating to an imagined world that is undesirable or frightening. And social science fiction explores human society and behavior. The novel was published in 1949. It popularized [...]
A Princess of Mars
A Princess of Mars is the first book in the Barsoom series by Edgar Rice Burroughs, published in 1912. The story follows John Carter, a Civil War veteran who finds himself transported to Mars, where he becomes embroiled in a conflict between various Martian tribes and falls in love with the beautiful [...]
The Chessmen of Mars
In The Chessmen of Mars, Edgar Rice Burroughs continues the adventures of John Carter’s family on the planet Barsoom (Mars). The story follows Tara, Princess of Helium, and her journey across Mars, where she encounters strange creatures, lost cities, and perilous challenges. Recommended for: Science fiction and fantasy fans will enjoy this [...]
The Gods of Mars
The Gods of Mars is a science fantasy novel by American writer Edgar Rice Burroughs, the second of his Barsoom series. It was first published in The All-Story as a five-part serial in the issues for January-May 1913. Recommended for: Fans of science fiction, fantasy, adventure, and classic pulp fiction will enjoy [...]
The Napoleon of Notting Hill
The Napoleon of Notting Hill is a 1904 novel written by the English author G.K. Chesterton. It is a work of speculative fiction and political satire, set in a nearly unchanged London in the year 1984. Recommended for: Fans of speculative fiction, readers interested in political satire and social commentary, and those [...]
The Warlord of Mars
The Warlord of Mars is the third book in the Barsoom series by Edgar Rice Burroughs. The story follows John Carter as he risks everything to rescue his wife, Princess Dejah Thoris, from his evil adversaries. Recommended for: Fans of science fiction, fantasy, and adventure novels will enjoy this classic tale of [...]
Thuvia, Maid of Mars
Thuvia, Maid of Mars is a science fiction novel by Edgar Rice Burroughs, first published in 1916. The book is the fourth installment in the Barsoom series, which follows the adventures of John Carter and his family on the planet Mars. Recommended for: Fans of science fiction, fantasy, and classic adventure novels [...]