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[Rapierhole]

I've recently been on a SciFi binge. In the last month I've listened to:

We are legion/we are bob (the whole series): 3.5/5
Expeditionary force (the whole series): 3/5. If it was condensed into a single book without the fluff I'd give it a 4.5/5
Seeker: 4/5
Time frame: 3.5/5
Split Second: 4/5
Quantum space (whole series): 4.5/5

I'm looking for something along these lines: a smart scifi with "oh snap" type of revelations that put everything into perspective without being deus ex machinas. I am open to pure fantasy along those lines too. I highly enjoyed the Stormlight Archives and (to a lesser extent) the Mistborn series.

[Gweilo]

I've been reading SF for about 50 years but don't recognise any of those titles.

What are they? Military SF?

[Rapierhole]

Expeditionary Force is a military SF. You could also probably categorize Seeker as a military SF.
All these books are relatively new (like, in the last 10 years). I have no problem with older books (so long as they are not dated) if you'd like to recommend some

[amisima]

My suggestion: Goodreads have "lists". Using your favorite books find a list that has them all and check what is on the top. Reviews and rating will help. Than check if audiobook exist (most have) and etc.

[amisima]

Fast goodreads/list check:
https://audiobookbay.lu/audio-books/old-mans-war-01-06-john-scalzi/
https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/36510196-old-man-s-war?from_search=true
This is old but super popular.

[Gweilo]

I read new stuff, but can't keep track of every author.
Anyway, if you like military SF, you're probably familiar with these; if not, give them a try:

Heinlein's "Starship Troopers" (almost nothing like the movie), basically the Pacific war in space
https://audiobookbay.lu/audio-books/robert-heinlein-collection-robert-anson-heinlein/

Joe Haldeman "The Forever War", which is a reply to the above, written by a Vietnam vet.

Gordon R Dickson's "Dorsai" series -- space mercenaries.
https://audiobookbay.lu/audio-books/childe-cycle-dorsai-series-gordon-r-dickson/

James A Comey: The Expanse series (as seen on TV.... hard SF, the tech and weapons are [pretty realistic, mostly Cold War, but occasionally goes hot.)
https://audiobookbay.lu/?s=james+s.+a.+corey

[Thornlord]

Red Rising Trilogy by Pierce Brown

[Elliebeth]

Red Rising Trilogy by Pierce Brown

Omnis vir lupus.

[SYFY-Man]

As far as Military Sci-Fi goes I'd recommend the following:

Obviously read the first book for a taste.  Like any long series I tend to take a break after 5 books, go back.  I've been into military scifi for a long time and have read most of the older stuff foundation series etc.  I'd say this list is the best of the last 10 years.

Aurora Frontiers Saga - Ryk Brown

Black Fleet Trilogy - Joshua Dalzelle

Ark Royal - Christopher G. Nuttall

Space Carrier Avalon - Glynn Stewart

Starship's Mage Omnibus - Glynn Stewart (Sounds weird...but soo good)

Dauntless - The Lost Fleet - Jack Campbell (One of the best)

Cheers

[suburbansteve]

If your read any Dune books try....

House Atrides
House Harkonnen
House Corrino

They are prelude to Dune books and really good.