If you want wild world building, check out “The Expanse” series by James S.A. Corey. It’s got that space opera vibe and the lore just keeps getting deeper with every book. If you want something a little weirder, try “The Long Way to a Small, Angry Planet” by Becky Chambers.
Don’t be afraid to dip into older stuff like “Dune” if you haven’t already, because the world is so detailed it’s almost overwhelming. Sometimes the best worlds are the ones that feel a little messy and lived-in. Go for what feels fun, not just what’s “classic.” You’ll know you found the right book when you start wishing you could move there.
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If you want wild world building, check out “The Expanse” series by James S.A. Corey. It’s got that space opera vibe and the lore just keeps getting deeper with every book. If you want something a little weirder, try “The Long Way to a Small, Angry Planet” by Becky Chambers.
Don’t be afraid to dip into older stuff like “Dune” if you haven’t already, because the world is so detailed it’s almost overwhelming. Sometimes the best worlds are the ones that feel a little messy and lived-in. Go for what feels fun, not just what’s “classic.” You’ll know you found the right book when you start wishing you could move there.
Dune.
Wool by Hugh Howey
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