Maude’s Book Club
Maude’s Book Club
The 10 Best Women Authors of Fantasy and Sci-Fi
For Women’s History Month, we wanted to highlight the best authors in the Fantasy and Sci-Fi genre! If you’ve been with Maude’s Book Club for a while, you know who our go-to authors are and we added them to this list.
The women listed below have broken barriers in the Sci-Fi genre and cemented themselves in Fantasy as well. They have all created incredible worlds for readers to get lost in and have become popular over time. Whether they have one trilogy under their belt or more, their writing has introduced readers to new perspectives and brilliant female characters.
If You Like ‘Dune’ Add These To Your TBR
Let the spice flow!
Frank Herbert’s Dune has been a series loved by many. The universe is extensive and has plenty of lore to make fans happy. The film adaptations have been received extremely well by general audiences and they have even picked up the book after watching.
Check out the five books we recommend after reading ‘Dune.’
If You Like ‘Network Effect’ Add These To Your TBR
The MBC community enjoyed reading the next instalment in the Murderbot Series and will continue with the series as bonus books in the future. We love having discussions in our discord, and we have multiple channels for authors and books.
Convincing You to Read ‘Dune’ By Frank Herbert
Frank Herbert’s Dune series is extensive, and it’s a difficult series to get into. Most people read Dune and Dune Messiah because it works as a duology. But, if you want to know more about the characters and the world, Herbert covered all his bases.
The 5 Best Black Science Fiction Authors
Happy Black History Month!
Americans recognize the contributions and influence of Black Americans to the history, culture, and achievements of the United States.
What better way to highlight Black culture and heritage than through wonderful stories and well-written characters?
The 10 Most Anticipated Book Adaptations Of 2024
Not only are there incredible books being released in 2024, but there are film adaptations everyone is excited about. Some of you may not know that these books are being adapted, so MBC is here to help you all.
There are critically acclaimed books from the New York Times to #BookTok that have created some chatter online. Whether you’re a Colleen Hoover fan or a spice lover of Herbert’s, there’s something for everyone this year.
The books listed below are also some of my most anticipated of the year and hopefully, I will be able to read the books before or after I watch some of these. From romance to horror to sci-fi, here are the 10 most anticipated book adaptations of 2024.
The 10 Best Starter Science Fiction Novels
Happy National Sci-Fi Day!!
If you’ve been a sci-fi reader since the beginning, then you may have read the books on the list below. BUT, if you’re new to sci-fi and want to dip your toes in the genre, then the books below are the best starters to get to know your palette. The beauty of science fiction is that most stories explore the idea of isolation, which makes any reader instantly connect with the protagonist.
Here at MBC we are massive sci-fi fans and encourage everyone to start reading from this genre. Come and join us in the discord for more fun discussions about wicked sci-fi novels!
‘Murderbot Diaries’ Series In the Works At Apple TV Plus
The Murderbot Diaries series has been picked up by Apple TV Plus! The streaming service has had success with other book adaptations like Defending Jacob, Pachinko, Black Bird, Lessons in Chemistry, and the legendary sci-fi series Foundation and Silo.
The 10 Best Science Fiction Books of 2023
Some Sci-Fi novels on this list received plenty of buzz, and others flew under the radar. And just because they flew under the radar doesn’t mean they aren’t highly rated on Goodreads. The good thing about these sci-fi novels is that most of them are standalone. So, it’s not daunting to start a brand new series constantly.
The 2023 Goodreads Choice Awards WINNERS
The Goodreads Choice Awards Winners have been announced and we couldn’t be happier for the winners! and their opening round is officially open for voting. Even though MBC covers Science Fiction and Fantasy, we love to see books in other genres win!
The Goodreads Choice Awards 2023 Final Round Nominations
The final round for the Goodreads Choice Awards is now open! Some of the books we have read have made it through the next round and we could not be happier. If you haven’t read the books listed below, then it’s time to add them to your TBR for next year! All the books nominated below have impacted this year; we can’t wait to read some of them as a community.
The Best of 2023 on Audible
Goodreads and Audible have released the best books of 2023 on their designated platforms, and it’s great to see the variety. As someone who is a born-again reader, audiobooks have become enjoyable for me. It is hard to find time to sit down and read a book. Listening to novels while driving, cleaning the house or going for a walk adds a similar layer of calmness when reading a book.
Join Maude’s Book Club!
We know that the internet can be a tough space to navigate and that’s why we want to create a safe space for everyone in the reading community to be able to discuss their favourite books with other bookworms.
Not only do community members interact with other book lovers and creator Maude Garrett, but Maude connects with the authors of the books directly so the community can also discuss the book with their favoruite authors.