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The Three-Body Problem: Read it first!

This epic alien invasion book series, officially titled Remembrance of Earth's Past, is one of the most acclaimed and popular sci-fi series in recent years, beloved by President Obama and George R. R. Martin - and legions of sci-fi fans. The recent adaptation of the books into a Netflix miniseries by the showrunners of Game of Thrones has inspired a whole new audience intrigued by the concepts of Chinese author Cixin Liu, who was previously a computer engineer. But fans of Liu know: you’re missing out on a cosmic scale if you don’t read the books before the 8-episode series.

5 books
Book Cover for: The Three-Body Problem, Cixin Liu
Book 1 of Remembrance of Earth's Past

The Three-Body Problem

Cixin Liu

This Hugo Award-winning book is a sci-fi masterpiece. Set against the backdrop of China's Cultural Revolution, a secret military project sends signals into space to establish contact with aliens. An alien civilization on the brink of destruction captures the signal and plans to invade Earth...

HIDEO_KOJIMACharles PMHIDEO_KOJIMA & Charles PM

Paperback, 2016

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Book 2 of Remembrance of Earth's Past

The Dark Forest

Cixin Liu

Earth is reeling from the revelation of a coming alien invasion. The aliens' human allies may have been defeated, but the presence of the sophons, the particles that allow Trisolaris instant access to all human information, means that Earth's defense plans are totally exposed to the enemy. Four men involved in the Wallfacer Project plot to stop the Trisolaris invasion.

Malaka ملكة غريب Gharib 🇪🇬 🇵🇭 🇺🇸Ben ShapiroMalaka ملكة غريب Gharib 🇪🇬 🇵🇭 🇺🇸 & Ben Shapiro

Paperback, 2016

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Book 3 of Remembrance of Earth's Past

Death's End

Cixin Liu

The conclusion of Cixin Liu's triology takes place a half century after the Doomsday Battle, as Earth enjoys unprecedented prosperity due to the infusion of Trisolaran knowledge. With human science advancing daily and the Trisolarans adopting Earth culture, it seems that the two civilizations will soon be able to co-exist peacefully as equals without the terrible threat of mutually assured annihilation. But the peace has also made humanity complacent...

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Paperback, 2017

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Book Cover for: Ball Lightning, Cixin Liu
Can’t get enough?

Ball Lightning

Cixin Liu

This 2004 novel is not part of the Three-Body Problem triology, but is set earlier in the same universe.

HIDEO_KOJIMAChina Xinhua NewsHIDEO_KOJIMA & China Xinhua News

Paperback, 2019

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A fascinating testament to Cixin Liu's influence

The Redemption of Time: A Three-Body Problem Novel

Baoshu

This book was originally fan fiction published online in response to the series. But Liu approved the work by Li Jun to be considered part of the Remembrance of Earth's Past.

Paperback, 2020

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