Science Fiction and Fantasy by Authors Featured on The Worldshapers Podcast

The Worldshapers Podcast is a weekly podcast that interviews authors of science fiction and fantasy novels. The show is hosted by Eric Flint and Dave Freer, and has featured interviews with some of the biggest names in the genre, including Brandon Sanderson, Patrick Rothfuss, and N.K. Jemisin.

Shapers of Worlds Volume II: Science fiction and fantasy by authors featured on The Worldshapers podcast

by Edward Willett

4.1 out of 5

Language	:	English
File size	:	1185 KB
Text-to-Speech	:	Enabled
Screen Reader	:	Supported
Enhanced typesetting	:	Enabled
Word Wise	:	Enabled
Print length	:	522 pages
Lending	:	Enabled

FREE

In this article, we will take a look at some of the science fiction and fantasy novels by authors who have been featured on The Worldshapers Podcast. These novels are all highly acclaimed and have been praised by critics and readers alike.

Science Fiction

1. The Three-Body Problem by Cixin Liu

The Three-Body Problem is a hard science fiction novel by Chinese author Cixin Liu. The novel tells the story of a group of scientists who are trying to understand a series of strange events that are happening on Earth. The novel has been praised for its realistic portrayal of science and its exploration of the Fermi paradox.

2. Dune by Frank Herbert

Dune is a science fiction novel by American author Frank Herbert. The novel tells the story of Paul Atreides, a young man who is the heir to the planet Arrakis. Arrakis is the only planet in the known universe that produces melange, a spice that is essential for interstellar travel. The novel has been praised for its complex world-building and its exploration of themes such as ecology and religion.

3. The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy by Douglas Adams

The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy is a science fiction comedy novel by British author Douglas Adams. The novel tells the story of Arthur Dent, a man who is rescued from Earth by his friend Ford Prefect, an alien who is researching the planet for the titular Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy. The novel has been praised for its humor and its exploration of themes such as philosophy and the meaning of life.

Fantasy

1. The Name of the Wind by Patrick Rothfuss

The Name of the Wind is a fantasy novel by American author Patrick Rothfuss. The novel tells the story of Kvothe, a young man who is training to become a wizard at the University of the Arcanum. The novel has been praised for its rich world-building and its complex characters.

2. The Stormlight Archive by Brandon Sanderson

The Stormlight Archive is a fantasy series by American author Brandon Sanderson. The series tells the story of Roshar, a world where the sun is constantly blocked by a series of storms. The storms are caused by the presence of the Voidbringers, a race of creatures that are trying to destroy Roshar. The series has been praised for its epic scope and its complex magic system.

3. The Broken Earth by N.K. Jemisin

The Broken Earth is a fantasy trilogy by American author N.K. Jemisin. The trilogy tells the story of Essun, a woman who is trying to protect her daughter from a society that is collapsing. The trilogy has been praised for its exploration of themes such as racism and oppression.

The Worldshapers Podcast is a great resource for fans of science fiction and fantasy. The podcast features interviews with some of the biggest names in the genre, and the authors who have been featured on the show have written some of the most acclaimed science fiction and fantasy novels of all time.

If you are looking for some great science fiction or fantasy to read, then I highly recommend checking out the novels by the authors who have been featured on The Worldshapers Podcast.