Stars and Gods

A stellar collection of stories, essays, and more from an award-winning Grand Master of Science Fiction.

“A writer of supreme talent.” —Tom Clancy

“A galaxy-class storyteller.” —Time

Larry Niven is the New York Times–bestselling author of such classic science fiction novels as Ringworld and Destiny's Road. One of his previous collections, N-Space, was lauded by the Houston Post as “Outstanding . . . hours of entertainment,” while Publishers Weekly called it “A must for science fiction fans.” A follow-up volume, Playgrounds of the Mind, was praised by Kirkus Reviews as “Grand Entertainment.”

Niven returns with the sequel to Scatterbrain, which gathers an equally engaging assortment of Niven's work, all in one captivating volume. Here are choice excerpts from his novels, including Ringworld's Child, as well as short stories, non-fiction, interviews, editorials, collaborations, and correspondence. Stars and Gods roams all over a wide variety of fascinating topics, from space stations to conventional etiquette.

Give yourself a treat, and feel free to pick the brain of one of modern science fiction's most fascinating thinkers.

“Niven's impressive body of work is given a stunning showcase in this hefty volume.” —Publishers Weekly