Terrys list
- Peter F Hamilton: Fallen Dragon, Mindstar Rising and The Void Series
- Orson Scott Card: Songmaster, Xenocide, Enders Game
- Vernor Vinge: A Fire Upon The Deep, Rainbows End, A Deepness In The Sky
- Terry Pratchet: Everything, including Strata and The Dark Side Of The Sun, but especially The Diskworld Series.
- Robort Heinlien: The Moon Is A Harsh Mistress, Starship Troopers and many others.