Ringworld – Larry Niven (1970)
Ringworld is a landmark hard science fiction novel that introduced one of the most awe-inspiring megastructures in speculative fiction: a giant, habitable ring encircling a star. Winner of the Hugo, Nebula, and Locus awards, Niven’s masterpiece follows a team of explorers—including a 200-year-old human, a catlike alien, and a luck-obsessed Puppeteer—as they unravel the mysteries of this colossal artificial world.
For Fans Who’d Also Enjoy:
- Rendezvous with Rama by Arthur C. Clarke – Another enigmatic alien megastructure
- The Mote in God’s Eye by Larry Niven & Jerry Pournelle – First contact with brilliant aliens
- Hyperion by Dan Simmons – Epic, multi-layered sci-fi with rich mythology
“A ring so vast, it bends the imagination.” 🪐
