Narrated by Battlestar Galactica actor Alessandro Juliani, this is the first ever unabridged release of the Polish classic, and is a powerful and provocative slice of grown-up science fiction.Įxpanded from his short story The Sentinel, Arthur C.

The only previous English edition dated from 1970, and was translated itself from a French version. Stanisław Lem’s elegiac, haunting examination of grief and loss was made into two critically adored movies, in 19, but until Audible’s audiobook, fans were never able to sample Lem’s original text. If you ever find yourself arguing with someone who thinks that science fiction is simply a genre for kids, then Solaris really is Exhibit A for the defence. Here then are our pick of eight of the best SF audiobooks available to listen to on Audible right now… Solaris Listening to an audiobook means you can devour the best sci-fi out there while driving, commuting, hoovering or soaking up rays on the beach. Upon their arrival, they find themselves pawns in an intergalactic power struggle, and Paul the unexpected savior to the native people of Dune.Some of the very best science fiction books out there aren’t just available in print form. It is to this world that young Paul Atreides travels with his family, assigned to ensure the flow of spice. Where the most valuable substance in the universe, the spice melange, is harvested as fuel for interstellar travel. Widely considered the best sci-fi epic of all time, Dune is set on the desert planet Arrakis. What will human civilization look like hundreds, thousands, or even tens of thousands of years from now? That big question serves as the backdrop of some of the most well-loved sci-fi works of all time. Most of these books have been read by at least two members of our editorial staff. We chose the titles on this list based on their longstanding reputations with the audience, resonance in their time and ours, as well as being cornerstones of sci-fi with lasting influence on the genre.

Do Androids Dream of Electric Sheep? by Philip K.

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