Parallel universes figure a lot in many ya books, from romance, to fantasy, to science fiction. Diana wynne jones is a brilliant writer of this sort of book. Parallel universe books download free books online. Parallel worlds, hidden dimensions, ultimate quest for frontiers of reality hardcover2010 i really dont have much to say except that this book met my expectations and then some. A specific group of parallel universes is called a multiverse, although this term can also be used to describe the possible parallel universes that constitute reality. Multiversum by leonardo patrignani science fiction. Grappling with the problems of engaging with 4d physics while being the owner of a 3d brain, this book is a novel, a popular. Caste of the metabarons features two wars between our. The various universes within the multiverse are called parallel universes, other universes or alternate universes. I was looking for something on the topic the book covers, and this did it in a. This oneofakind novel follows amara, a girl who lives in a world of magic, and nolan, a boy from arizona who sees. Not that ive read that many, but hands down one of the most lucid, worldviewchallenging, explanatory books about parallel universes has been david deutschs the fabric of reality. The best ya books with parallel universes the ya shelf. Heres a list of some of the best ya books taking place in worlds with parallel universes.
While parallel worlds and alternate history stories frequently overlap, generally, parallel worlds differ from alternate history because a parallel world exists alongside our. I did find that this book somewhat repetitive, as mr. The long earth by terry pratchett and stephen baxter science fiction, parallel universes. But why would a young upandcoming physicist possibly risk his future career by posing a theory about parallel universes. From that, you might conclude that i dont understand nonscience fiction fantasy fans lets call. There actually is quite a bit of evidence out there for a multiverse. A fuller list of parallel universes in fiction is at the bottom of the article. In this thrilling journey into the mysteries of our cosmos, bestselling author michio kaku takes us on a dizzying ride to explore black holes and time machines, multidimensional space and, most tantalizing of all, the possibility that parallel universes may lay alongside our own. Novel where a cube cooled below absolute zero makes a hole. The parallel world can be vastly different from our own, or very recognizable. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading parallel travelers series book 1. After two acclaimed non fiction books, dead pets, and sods law, he has just published his first novel, the coincidence engine. The best books on parallel worlds five books expert.
But just because they are used in fiction, doesnt mean they are fiction. When the average person especially a science fiction fan thinks of a parallel universe, hes probably thinking of level 3 parallel universes. Wolf tended to overexplain aspects of the theories presented in parallel universes. Pivot point by kasie west, a thousand pieces of you by claudia gray, parallel by lauren miller, unraveling by elizabeth nor. The top 10 books on parallel universes are the best form of fiction artwork. A parallel novel about parallel universes kindle edition by heinlein, robert a. Science fiction alternate history stories utilize this sort of a parallel universe model, so its the most wellknown outside of physics. Alternate universe often abbreviated as au is a descriptor used to characterize fanworks which change one or more elements of the source works canon. The multiverse is a hypothetical group of multiple universes. Caste of the metabarons features two wars between our universe and alternate ones. Parallel universe is one of the most sensational topics among the most creative writers as it is the best work of imagination. The two publishers have used the multiverse concept to fix problems arising from integrating characters from other publishers into their own canon, and from having major serial protagonists having.
Plato reflected deeply on the parallel realities, resulting in platonism, in which the upper reality is perfect while the lower earthly reality is an imperfect shadow of the heavenly. There is so much childrens fiction that is described as parallel worlds fiction from narnia to alice in wonderland to marianne dreams and so on. In a parallel present where the latest musthave gadget for any busy family is a synth a highlydeveloped robotic servant thats so similar to a real human its transforming the way we live. This was prompted by a previous question i had here, but i decided it was a good standalone question this is a general science fiction question and not specific to any particular world. Bucky ohare, the sciencefiction series is set in a parallel universe known as the aniverse. Marguerite caine is the daughter of two groundbreaking physicists. Top 10 books on parallel universes the hidden reality. This type of parallel universes is sort of a catchall for other mathematical structures which we can conceive of, but which we dont observe as physical realities in. For questions about a parallel universe or alternative reality, a hypothetical selfcontained separate reality coexisting with ones own. Parallel universe fiction, a selfcontained separate world, universe or reality coexisting with the real world, which is used as a recurring plot point or setting used in fantasy and science fiction alternative universe fan fiction, fiction by fan authors that deliberately alters facts of the canonical universe written about list of fiction employing parallel universes.
Parallel universes in modern comics have become particularly rich and complex, in large part due to the continual problem of continuity faced by the major two publishers, marvel comics and dc comics. Score a book s total score is based on multiple factors, including the number of people who have voted for it and how highly those voters ranked the book. The dune universe duniverse is the political, scientific, and social setting of this six book series of science fiction meets fantasy books. Anything can happen in a book, which means that sometimes a character opens a boring looking door and finds themselves transported to a different universe. Multiverse vs parallel universe wtf is the difference. Her world seems to consist solely of onedimensional.
The different universes within the multiverse are called parallel universes, other universes, or alternate universes. The entire first book is set in this parallel universe, and in the second and third books, the teenage protagonists, each from different universes lyra belacqua from the world of the first book and will parry from our own world learn the mysteries and burdens of travelling between parallel universes, how such universes are created. A rundown of parallel universe books, each with their own different ways. We often think of the multiverse as an invention of modern science and comic books thanks, flash. Top 10 parallel worlds in fiction childrens books the guardian. Jason houghs latest book is why the term highoctane was invented, and his talent for blending lofty scifi concepts with brutal action. Katherine parkinson, gemma chan, lucy carless, tom goodmanhill. What defines multiverse science fiction varies and can often be convoluted, but generally speaking it is referring to a multiplicity of universes branching out into many different moments in. There is so much childrens fiction that is described as parallel worlds fiction from narnia to alice. It is not the kind of book you read, enjoy, then forget.
The dc comics multiverse features parallel universes such as earthone, earthtwo, the elseworlds, and other such worlds. Margaret cavendish, duchess of newcastle, wrote the blazing world 1666, a book far ahead of its time, in which. Imagine alternate possible lives with these books about slipping around in. A scientific odyssey through parallel universes, time warps, and the 10th dimension. Together, these universes comprise everything that exists. What is a good book on parallel universesmultiverse. Parallel universe five science fiction fantasy books for nonscience fiction fantasy fans to enjoy. When you open the pages of a book you step into a parallel universe. Books of all kinds but mostly science fiction that deal with other dimensions, parallel realities, etc.
List of fiction employing parallel universes wikipedia. By contrast, the parallel universe was entirely conjectural and hypothetical. Is there a difference between a parallel universe and an. Since i founded a blog that focuses on science fiction fantasy books, you might think im biased towards them. Comics the adventures of luther arkwright is based around the concept of parallel universes. If you like your sci fi hard, if you like things like hoping between parallel worlds to make complete sense.
Several fictional universes exist in science fiction that serve as backstage for novels, short stories, motion pictures and games. Syfy wire is a fanfirst genre news and editorial destination dedicated to covering science fiction and nerd culture across tv, film, books, comics, space and. It was written from a 15yearolds perspective, but felt unreal and i remember being a 15 year old girl pretty well. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading the pursuit of the pankera. Anathem, neal stephenson anathem is a speculative fiction novel by neal stephenson, published in 2008. Is there a difference between a parallel universe and an alternate universe. The parallel universe of liars readers circle mass market paperback march 9, 2004. Notions of parallel universes or dimensions that resemble our own have appeared in works of science fiction and have been used as explanations for metaphysics. A mixture of fiction and nonfiction, this parallel universe book explores fourthdimensional physics, translating it for nonexpert readers through an ongoing story thats also an affectionate parody of the xfiles. Initially, readers found parallel worlds an amusing but inconsequential conceit, just as they had once found works set within the future academic or absurd.
Major themes include the manyworlds interpretation of quantum mechanics and the philosophical debate between platonic realism and formalism. From alternate realities to parallel universes, the best multiverse science fiction books take us everywhere and beyond. Childrens book with square triangles in parallel universe. The complete guide to the parallel worlds science fiction subgenre. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. A thousand pieces of you by claudia gray, wildest dreams by kristen ashley, the golden dynasty by kristen ashley, fan.
Looking for 1960s ya book about portal to parallel universe. Parallel universes are often depicted in science fiction movies, tv shows, comic books, and even literature. Books implementing the concept of parallel universes and. Parallel universes, ya books with parallel universes, alternative earth, young adult scifi, best vampire steampunk novel, books with parall. Parallel travelers series book 1 kindle edition by lefeve, claudia. Parallel universes and the deep laws of the cosmos. The first book dune was extremely popular and was ultimately adapted in to a film by david lynch. Parallel worlds science fiction are stories about traveling to parallel worlds or universes. Parallel worlds science fiction best science fiction books. Im a big fan of young adult fiction, but this book was a total disappointment. Check out our giveaways and exclusive cover reveals for. Fiction has long borrowed an idea of another world from myth, legend and religion.
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