Books matching: humorous first contact
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Save:In the book 'The High Crusade' by Poul Anderson, a group of Englishmen from the 14th century, led by Sir Roger de Tourneville, unexpectedly find themselves in possession of an alien spaceship after a failed invasion attempt by the aliens. Instead of being taken to France, the Englishmen end up on the aliens' home planet and decide to take over the alien galactic empire. The story combines elements of medieval historical fiction and science fiction, blending humor, action, and adventure in a light-hearted and engaging manner. Anderson's writing style presents a mix of tongue-in-cheek humor, witty dialogue, and well-drawn characters that make the novel a fun and fast-paced read.
Archbishop William, a most learned and holy prelate, having commanded me to put into English writing those great events to which I was a humble witness, I take up my quill in the name of the Lord and ... - #2
Save:'Live Free or Die' by John Ringo is a space opera that follows the story of Tyler Vernon, an American entrepreneur who rises to become the richest man in the world and takes on alien invaders to defend Earth. The plot involves first contact with aliens, the exploitation of resources, the development of advanced technology including a prototype Death Star, and the protagonist's efforts to save the planet. The writing style is described as a mix of hard science fiction, humor, and detailed explanations of technology and action sequences.
Chris Greenstein, in spite of his name, was a gangling, good-looking blond guy who most people mistook for a very pale surfer-dude. He'd found that he was great with the ladies right up until he opene... - #3
Save:'Space Opera' by Catherynne M. Valente is a wild and imaginative science fiction novel that follows the story of a washed-up rock star and his band who must compete in an intergalactic Eurovision-style song contest to save humanity from extinction. The book is described as a mix of Douglas Adams' humor, glam punk rock music, and psychedelic aesthetics, with a heavy focus on over-the-top worldbuilding and quirky characters. The writing style is noted for its complex sentence structures, dense syntax, and high-level vocabulary, which can make it challenging to follow at times, especially in the audio book version.
Once upon a time on a small, watery, excitable planet called Earth, in a small, watery, excitable country called Italy, a soft-spoken, rather nice-looking gentleman by the name of Enrico Fermi was bor... - #4
Save:'Strange Love' by Ann Aguirre is a unique alien romance that follows the story of Zylar, an alien who kidnaps a human named Beryl to be his mate in a tournament on his planet. The plot is filled with humor, adventure, and romance, with a touch of weird alien sex. The writing style is engaging, with a mix of quirky characters, misunderstandings in communication, and a talking dog that adds to the charm of the story.
He’d had doubts about signing up for the matching service, but he couldn’t resist the prospect of millions of potential partners across hundreds of compatible species. It was humiliating that he’d bee... - #5
Save:The Excalibur Alternative by David Weber is based on the short story Sir George and the Dragon. It tells the story of a group of English knights and men at arms who are captured by aliens and forced to fight battles on behalf of an advanced alien civilization on other worlds. The book explores the concept of transplanted ancient earth warriors, richly drawn characters, exciting battles, and rapid changes leading to a thrilling conclusion. The plot involves the Englishmen being rescued from certain death at sea and becoming slave mercenaries, fighting intergalactic battles against other primitive species throughout the universe.
The story progresses with the Englishmen, led by master tactician Sir George, desperately seeking freedom and facing a climactic moment where they must act quickly and decisively to save themselves and possibly Earth. The book also delves into Earth's contact with the Federation, the threat of extermination, and a climactic ending that leaves readers satisfied and intrigued about the future.
Demon wind greeted pallid daylight with hell howl fury. It was no true daylight, although somewhere above the clouds of seething black the sun had heaved itself once more into the heavens. It was only... - #6
Save:'Columbus Day' in the 'Expeditionary Force' series by Craig Alanson follows a young soldier in near future America whose leave is interrupted when Earth is invaded by two interstellar species at war with each other. The story features a snarky AI named Skippy and a unique sense of humor injected into the plot, making it a fun and engaging military sci-fi read with elements of space opera and action galore. introduces a diverse cast of characters, some of whom are shallow and forgettable, while others like the two main protagonists, Joe, and Skippy, stand out for their banter and humor.
The Ruhar hit us on Columbus Day. Every country had a name for the day the Ruhar attacked; the common name that stuck, after a while, was Columbus Day. I guess that makes sense. There we were, innocen... - #7
Save:'In the Balance' by Harry Turtledove is an alternate history novel set during World War II, where an alien invasion interrupts the conflict on Earth. The story explores how humans from different nations come together to resist the alien invaders, leading to a fragile alliance between major combatants. Turtledove weaves a tale of how lives on both sides are changed by this unprecedented world war, showcasing a fascinating scenario of human-alien cooperation and conflict.
The plot of 'In the Balance' is conceptually brilliant, featuring a thought-provoking premise of aliens with advanced technology invading a less developed Earth during World War II. The story is engaging, with a heavy emphasis on character development and intricate plotlines that keep readers hooked. Turtledove skillfully blends historical accuracy with sci-fi elements, creating a captivating narrative that explores themes of cooperation, prejudice, and the impact of alien invasion on humanity.
Fleetlord Atvar strode briskly into the command station of the invasion fleet bannership 127th Emperor Hetto. Officers stiffened in their seats as he came in. But for the way his eye turrets swiveled ... - #8
Save:Phule's Company by Robert Lynn Asprin is a lighthearted take on the military sci-fi genre, following a ragtag company of aliens and misfit humans lead by a trust fund kid with lofty ambitions. The story revolves around newly minted Captain Jester, a.k.a. Willard Phule, who finds himself in command of a group of rejects and no-goodniks on a backwater planet, Haskin's Planet. Despite the initial challenges, Phule sets out to turn this ragtag group into an effective and cohesive unit, with a humorous and tongue-in-cheek writing style that introduces quirky characters and incorporates Asprin's typical humor.
Some have commented that the executive mind tends to expand work to fill, or overfill, available time. While I will not attempt to comment on the overall accuracy of this statement, it was certainly t... - #9
Save:Captain Togram was using the chamberpot when the Indomitable broke out of hyperdrive. As happened all too often, nausea surged through the Roxolan officer. He raised the pot and was abruptly sick into...With these dazzling stories, discover just how different things might have been!
Alternate History: The What-If? fiction that has finally come into its own! Shedding light on the past by exploring what could have happened, this bold genre tantalizes
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Save:In "Agent to the Stars" by John Scalzi, aliens seek the help of a Hollywood agent to improve their image before making contact with humanity. The book humorously explores the challenges of this unconventional first contact scenario, blending comedy with insights into Hollywood and the complexities of human-alien interactions. Scalzi's writing style is described as light, funny, and engaging, with a mix of absurdity and heartwarming moments that keep the reader entertained throughout the story.
Headsets are a godsend; they allow you to speak on the phone while leaving your hands free for the truly important things. My hands were currently occupied with a blue rubber racquetball, which I was ...
