I am looking for scifi novels based on real scientific concepts, but with easy to follow plots and characters.

My English level is proficient in a professional setting, and I have no problem reading academic, medical or scientific articles in English.

I love watching documentaries on BBC, but I sometimes struggle watching dramas and sitcoms without subtitles.

I am mainly trying to find audio books that I can listen to while driving. I am half way through listening to Carl Sagan’s Contact on audio, it is great and not too difficult because I’ve already watched the movie many times.

  • @intensely_human@lemm.ee
    3•4 months ago

    I don’t think simple plots and characters are connected with easy to understand language.

    I think you should get a kindle so you can look up words on the fly, and then read good sci fi.

    To that end, I recommend The Expanse series, starting with Leviathan Rising.

    • Cloudless ☼OPEnglish
      2•4 months ago

      I’ve got a Kindle but I read too slowly, and most of the time I would “fall back” to watching videos and playing games.

      But when I am driving, I can listen to audio books and there are no other distractions for me except for podcasts.

      Thanks for your suggestions.