Expert: Sue Kayton - 4/7/2009

Question
Hi, I just finished reading the Vattas War series by Elizabeth Moon, and the Honor Harrington series by David Weber. Was just wondering if you could suggest any books (or preferably series) that are similar to these?
Also, any books similar to Enders Game, I'm really into the books that go heavily into the training of a person, or developing their abilities in detail, that type of thing, I'm fairly open on writing style, so please don't hesitate to suggest something with different styles but similar ideals, thank you for your time.

Answer
David Weber is in the genre of Military Science Fiction.  Google it and you'll get lots of hits.  Many people like the 1642 series and the "March to the Sea" series.  Most people who like Weber enjoy Harry Turtledove's many books.  Personally, my favorite military sci-fi is the Deathworld trilogy by Harry Harrison.

Books about training are much fewer and further between.  Get a copy of the Science Fiction Hall of Fame, volume I, which contains the best sci-fi short stories ever written.  It will expose you to a wide variety of authors and genres.  Check out the other volumes in the series, too.