John Scalzi

John Scalzi

Science Fiction Author & Cultural Commentator

Prolific science fiction writer known for witty, accessible stories that blend humor with complex ideas. His work spans military SF, space opera, and sharp social commentary.

Authors & Thinkers

John Scalzi is a bestselling science fiction author whose career spans multiple decades and genres. He's best known for The Old Man's War series, which reimagined military science fiction for contemporary audiences. Beyond fiction, Scalzi has been influential in online science fiction communities and remains an active voice on genre trends and publishing.

3 Books Recommended by John Scalzi

Ranked by popularity across all reading lists on this site

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#1

Starship Troopers

by Robert A. Heinlein

2 people recommended

John Scalzi mentioned this book on Twitter.

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Also recommended by: Don Winslow

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#2

E. T. The Extra-Terrestrial

by William Kotzwinkle

recommended 3x

Terrific.

Terrific.

Terrific.

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#3

The Goblin Emperor

by Katherine Addison

Go get it and read it, you won't be disappointed.

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