{"product_id":"stars-and-gods-a-collection-of-fact-fiction-wit-9780765330055","title":"Stars and Gods: A Collection of Fact, Fiction \u0026 Wit","description":"\u003cp\u003eLarry Niven is the \u003ci\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/i\u003e bestselling author of such classic science fiction novels as Ringworld and Destiny's Road. One of his previous collections, \u003ci\u003eN-Space\u003c\/i\u003e, was lauded by the \u003ci\u003eHouston Post\u003c\/i\u003e as \"Outstanding . . . hours of entertainment,\" while \u003ci\u003ePublishers Weekly\u003c\/i\u003e called it \"A must for science fiction fans.\" A follow-up volume, \u003ci\u003ePlaygrounds of the Mind\u003c\/i\u003e, was praised by \u003ci\u003eKirkus Reviews\u003c\/i\u003e as \"Grand Entertainment.\" \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eNiven returns with the sequel to his most recent collection, \u003ci\u003eScatterbrain\u003c\/i\u003e, which gathers an equally engaging assortment of Niven's latest work, all in one captivating volume. Here are choice excerpts from his most recent novels, including \u003ci\u003eRingworld's Child\u003c\/i\u003e, as well as short stories, non-fiction, interviews, editorials, collaborations, and correspondence. \u003ci\u003eStars and Gods \u003c\/i\u003eroams all over a wide variety of fascinating topics, from space stations to conventional etiquette. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eGive yourself a treat, and feel free to pick the brain of one of modern science fiction's most fascinating thinkers.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eLarry Niven\u003c\/b\u003e is the award-winning author of the Ringworld series, along with many other science fiction masterpieces, and fantasy novels including the Magic Goes Away series. His \u003ci\u003eBeowulf's Children\u003c\/i\u003e, co-authored with Jerry Pournelle and Steven Barnes, was a \u003ci\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/i\u003e bestseller. He has received the Nebula Award, five Hugos, four Locus Awards, two Ditmars, the Prometheus, and the Robert A. Heinlein Award, among other honors. He lives in Chatsworth, California.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Tor Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50328142315794,"sku":"9780765330055","price":13.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_723b1ed8-1895-4c05-8d35-ec023313e0b4.jpg?v=1727729448","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/stars-and-gods-a-collection-of-fact-fiction-wit-9780765330055","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}