Feng Zhu

Feng Zhu

Science Fiction & Speculative Fiction Curator

Feng Zhu recommends immersive speculative worlds that blend philosophical depth with imaginative worldbuilding, from post-apocalyptic survival to sprawling space opera.

Professors & Academics

Feng Zhu is a discerning reader of science fiction and speculative fiction who gravitates toward complex, atmospheric narratives. Their selections span from intimate character studies in isolated settings to vast, intricately constructed universes, demonstrating a preference for works that combine rigorous worldbuilding with existential themes.

6 Books Recommended by Feng Zhu

Ranked by popularity across all reading lists on this site

πŸ“–
#1

Hyperion

by Dan Simmons

3 people recommended

One of the best sci-fi books of our times.

Buy on Amazon β†’

Also recommended by: Nolan Bushnell, Sahil Lavingia

πŸ“–
#2

I Am Legend

by Richard Matheson

2 people recommended

The book which started the entire zombie/vampire apocalypse genre.

Buy on Amazon β†’

Also recommended by: Pewdiepie

πŸ“–
#3

The Scar

by China MiΓ©ville

[One] of the most visual books I've ever read.

Buy on Amazon β†’
πŸ“–
#4

Perdido Street Station

by China MiΓ©ville

[One] of the most visual books I've ever read.

Buy on Amazon β†’
πŸ“–
#5

Roadside Picnic

by Arkady Strugatsky

I highly recommend it. Stalkers, alien artifacts and radioactive zones. Too much fun.

Buy on Amazon β†’
πŸ“–
#6

How To Draw

by Scott Robertson

[The author is] the BEST at this.

Buy on Amazon β†’