The Expanse

Post by **herbalhippie** » Mon Apr 04, 2022 8:44 pm

Anyone here a fan?

I can't talk about it much because I'm only getting close to finishing the second book and I haven't seen the series yet but OMG THIS IS SO GOOD!!

Edit 4/25: My friend wrote this great synopsis for us and also gave links to one of the short stories and a chart on the reading order of the books. ty,f

The Expanse is a science fiction series set around the year 2350 when Earth has colonized the Moon and Mars to the point of Mars being an independent Republic. Humanity has pushed outwards into the Asteroid Belt (and beyond) with a third faction called The Belters. Both Martians and Belters are physiologically different after generations of humans born without the benefit of the same gravity on Earth. Governments, corporations, war, and poverty all exist with everyone trying to survive until a particular event happened that threatens humanity. Is it aliens? Some corporate project? Is the government involved? What are the implications of this discovery, what are the dangers, or can it help us go into The Expanse beyond our Solar System. The 9-book series intertwines numerous plot lines into a flowing narrative that continues to reinvent and increase the scope of the original story. The 10th book compilation of short stories provides an excellent background prior to events of the first book and some events between the novels. Amazon has picked up The Expanse from Syfy and all six seasons are available. The popular series tracks the book well with book writers being advisors on the show though the series ends early, at approximately book 6 in the series.

here's a link to Drive, a short story. This was technically free before but Amazon now charges for it though you can still find it in places. It was meant to be free since it only talks about the Epstein Drive. However it's an idea of the writing and it doesn't give anything away. It's also 33 pages long so really short compared to the novels.

https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B_ai6Q ... PhVx1E7_fw

And here is the chart showing the reading order of the books and short stories.

https://i.imgur.com/jypLhG9.jpg

Post by **IndelibleDotInk** » Mon Apr 04, 2022 8:55 pm

never heard. what's it about?

Post by **herbalhippie** » Mon Apr 04, 2022 9:24 pm

IndelibleDotInk wrote: ↑Mon Apr 04, 2022 8:55 pm never heard. what's it about?

It's scifi and I guess it can't be discussed unless you've at the very least read to the second book without spoiling everything.

If you like scifi, this is a must read. It's very easy to read and moves fast.

Post by **IndelibleDotInk** » Mon Apr 04, 2022 9:33 pm

ah, i gotta stay away from wikipedia then.. give me an idea of the setting of the story!

Post by **herbalhippie** » Mon Apr 04, 2022 9:41 pm

IndelibleDotInk wrote: ↑Mon Apr 04, 2022 9:33 pm ah, i gotta stay away from wikipedia then.. give me an idea of the setting of the story!

Yeah, stay away from the wiki.

I don't know what to say without spoiling, I can't say much. Humanity has moved off Earth and is now on Earth, the Moon, Mars and the outer asteroid belt.

Shit is happening.

There.

Post by **IndelibleDotInk** » Mon Apr 04, 2022 9:51 pm

man, there's more than ten books, lol!

Post by **herbalhippie** » Mon Apr 04, 2022 9:55 pm

IndelibleDotInk wrote: ↑Mon Apr 04, 2022 9:51 pm man, there's more than ten books, lol!

There are 9 main books and a bunch of short stories that fit in here and there. But like I said, they're relatively easy, fast reads. The friend who introduced me to the series a couple weeks ago sent me this today to show where the short stories fit in with the other books.

https://i.imgur.com/jypLhG9.jpg

All the short stories you can get in one book now and I'm going to get it when it goes to paperback.

Post by **IndelibleDotInk** » Mon Apr 04, 2022 10:03 pm

herbalhippie wrote: ↑Mon Apr 04, 2022 9:55 pm https://static.wikia.nocookie.net/expan ... 1215152700

All the short stories you can get in one book now and I'm going to get it when it goes to paperback.

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Post by **herbalhippie** » Mon Apr 04, 2022 10:22 pm

Huh. It works for me. (Fixed 4/25)

Anyway, if you like scifi, I HIGHLY recommend this series.

Post by **MetalMamaRocks** » Wed Apr 06, 2022 10:40 am

I see Amazon Prime has 6 seasons of this. I'm going to check it out!

Post by **herbalhippie** » Wed Apr 06, 2022 11:18 am

MetalMamaRocks wrote: ↑Wed Apr 06, 2022 10:40 am I see Amazon Prime has 6 seasons of this. I'm going to check it out!

I've only seen a few short clips (of parts I've already read) but I know a couple people have seen the whole series and say it's very good and true to the books.

Post by **herbalhippie** » Thu Apr 07, 2022 10:53 am

MetalMamaRocks wrote: ↑Wed Apr 06, 2022 10:40 am I see Amazon Prime has 6 seasons of this. I'm going to check it out!

Let us know what you think if you do watch it!

I ordered books 1-8 from Ebay for a great price, a friend sent me the link. They'll be here today but I am going to read at least one other book between them, stretch the pleasure out a little.

Post by **MetalMamaRocks** » Thu Apr 07, 2022 11:48 am

herbalhippie wrote: ↑Thu Apr 07, 2022 10:53 am
MetalMamaRocks wrote: ↑Wed Apr 06, 2022 10:40 am I see Amazon Prime has 6 seasons of this. I'm going to check it out!
Let us know what you think if you do watch it!

I ordered books 1-8 from Ebay for a great price, a friend sent me the link. They'll be here today but I am going to read at least one other book between them, stretch the pleasure out a little.

Will do!

Post by **IndelibleDotInk** » Wed Apr 20, 2022 6:46 pm

FOMO about these books, lol!

Need to read too!

Post by **herbalhippie** » Wed Apr 20, 2022 6:51 pm

IndelibleDotInk wrote: ↑Wed Apr 20, 2022 6:46 pm FOMO about these books, lol!

Need to read too!

I finished book 3 a couple days ago. Reading a different book between each one, trying to stretch it out.

Post by **MetalMamaRocks** » Wed Apr 20, 2022 7:04 pm

I'm up to episode 6 on the series. I really like it! It's fast moving and the cinematography is beautiful. I highly recommend it!

Post by **herbalhippie** » Wed Apr 20, 2022 7:18 pm

MetalMamaRocks wrote: ↑Wed Apr 20, 2022 7:04 pm I'm up to episode 6 on the series. I really like it! It's fast moving and the cinematography is beautiful. I highly recommend it!

It is beautiful, isn't it? As I finish each book the friend who introduced me to it links me to a short video clip from the series of a part I've already read, so I don't get spoiled. He's like, curating this experience for me and it's really cool. I can hardly wait to be able to sit and watch the whole series. No, wait. That means I'd have to finish all the books.

I don't know what I want.

Post by **herbalhippie** » Wed Apr 20, 2022 7:25 pm

MetalMamaRocks wrote: ↑Wed Apr 20, 2022 7:04 pm I'm up to episode 6 on the series. I really like it! It's fast moving and the cinematography is beautiful. I highly recommend it!

I'm really happy you're enjoying it.

Post by **e_poison** » Wed Apr 20, 2022 8:47 pm

I think I'll watch The Expanse next. Right now I'm binging 'The 100'... which is a strange show. I'm on season 5 out of 7. It started off pretty good (season 1 and 2 were really good) then it's literally just seasons of people making horrible decisions lol.

Post by **herbalhippie** » Wed Apr 20, 2022 8:59 pm

e_poison wrote: ↑Wed Apr 20, 2022 8:47 pm I think I'll watch The Expanse next. Right now I'm binging 'The 100'... which is a strange show. I'm on season 5 out of 7. It started off pretty good (season 1 and 2 were really good) then it's literally just seasons of people making horrible decisions lol.

Oh good! Let us know what you think!

it's so good

Post by **IndelibleDotInk** » Wed Apr 20, 2022 9:12 pm

@herbalhippie - I'm still not used to your new avatar.

Post by **herbalhippie** » Wed Apr 20, 2022 9:13 pm

IndelibleDotInk wrote: ↑Wed Apr 20, 2022 9:12 pm @herbalhippie - I'm still not used to your new avatar.

haha that snoo is so me

I loved her from the second I saw her.

Post by **elbandito88** » Sun Apr 24, 2022 10:53 pm

Just started watching the Expanse recently. I binged 7 episodes today. On season 2 now. Amazing show so far!

Post by **herbalhippie** » Mon Apr 25, 2022 12:07 am

elbandito88 wrote: ↑Sun Apr 24, 2022 10:53 pm Just started watching the Expanse recently. I binged 7 episodes today. On season 2 now. Amazing show so far!

Isn't it??? I am so happy to hear of another convert. lol

Post by **herbalhippie** » Mon Apr 25, 2022 7:58 am

IndelibleDotInk wrote: ↑Wed Apr 20, 2022 6:46 pm FOMO about these books, lol!

Need to read too!

Have you started reading yet?

We can't have discussions until everyone's past the same certain point and I'm looking forward to talking about it with you guys.

Post by **IndelibleDotInk** » Mon Apr 25, 2022 8:06 am

herbalhippie wrote: ↑Mon Apr 25, 2022 7:58 am
IndelibleDotInk wrote: ↑Wed Apr 20, 2022 6:46 pm FOMO about these books, lol!

Need to read too!
Have you started reading yet?

We can't have discussions until everyone's past the same certain point and I'm looking forward to talking about it with you guys.

Man I so want to get my nerd on with this stuff. Wish I could just tell my brain to get into reading mode.

Post by **herbalhippie** » Mon Apr 25, 2022 8:10 am

IndelibleDotInk wrote: ↑Mon Apr 25, 2022 8:06 am
herbalhippie wrote: ↑Mon Apr 25, 2022 7:58 am
IndelibleDotInk wrote: ↑Wed Apr 20, 2022 6:46 pm FOMO about these books, lol!

Need to read too!
Have you started reading yet?

We can't have discussions until everyone's past the same certain point and I'm looking forward to talking about it with you guys.
Man I so want to get my nerd on with this stuff. Wish I could just tell my brain to get into reading mode.

You have to Mike, I want to talk about this with you so bad.

Also, the friend who introduced me to the series just wrote a great synopsis and I'm going to paste it in at the top of the thread for new people so be sure to have a look!

Post by **herbalhippie** » Mon Apr 25, 2022 8:18 am

IndelibleDotInk wrote: ↑Mon Apr 04, 2022 10:03 pm
herbalhippie wrote: ↑Mon Apr 04, 2022 9:55 pm https://static.wikia.nocookie.net/expan ... 1215152700

All the short stories you can get in one book now and I'm going to get it when it goes to paperback.
there's a grey rectangle with image of when you can't load a pic

Here, got a new link.

https://i.imgur.com/jypLhG9.jpg

Post by **MetalMamaRocks** » Mon Apr 25, 2022 8:19 am

How far along in the books are you hippie?

Post by **herbalhippie** » Mon Apr 25, 2022 8:22 am

MetalMamaRocks wrote: ↑Mon Apr 25, 2022 8:19 am How far along in the books are you hippie?

I will be starting Book 4 probably tomorrow night if I do some intense reading today of my 'interim book'.

Post by **herbalhippie** » Mon Apr 25, 2022 8:44 am

For anyone already in this thread, be sure to go back to the top, there are a bunch of new edits as of today.

Post by **MetalMamaRocks** » Mon Apr 25, 2022 1:55 pm

Wow, there's COMICS?!? So cool!

I was checking out the books on Amazon and a lot of the reviews were from people that had seen the TV series then read the books, and they were loving them!

This is what I will probably do once I retire in a few months.

I also saw you can buy an Expanse Loot Crate! How cool is that!

Post by **herbalhippie** » Mon Apr 25, 2022 4:24 pm

MetalMamaRocks wrote: ↑Mon Apr 25, 2022 1:55 pm Wow, there's COMICS?!? So cool!

I was checking out the books on Amazon and a lot of the reviews were from people that had seen the TV series then read the books, and they were loving them!

This is what I will probably do once I retire in a few months.

I also saw you can buy an Expanse Loot Crate! How cool is that!

I was looking online while I was reading the first book and noticed there were a LOT of Rocinante tshirts but not much else, wondered why. By the end of the
second book I had developed a somewhat deep emotional attachment to that ship and then I understood.

That sounds like an excellent plan for your retirement!

Post by **MetalMamaRocks** » Tue Apr 26, 2022 10:50 am

There's Rocinante LEGOs! The nerd in me is loving this!

My 27 yr old son is into Star Wars and has a ton of memorabilia. When he was younger I really enjoyed collecting with him. I could see him getting into The Expanse too.

Post by **herbalhippie** » Tue Apr 26, 2022 10:54 am

MetalMamaRocks wrote: ↑Tue Apr 26, 2022 10:50 am There's Rocinante LEGOs! The nerd in me is loving this!

My 27 yr old son is into Star Wars and has a ton of memorabilia. When he was younger I really enjoyed collecting with him. I could see him getting into The Expanse too.

Have you told him about it?

Post by **MetalMamaRocks** » Tue Apr 26, 2022 6:10 pm

herbalhippie wrote: ↑Tue Apr 26, 2022 10:54 am
MetalMamaRocks wrote: ↑Tue Apr 26, 2022 10:50 am There's Rocinante LEGOs! The nerd in me is loving this!

My 27 yr old son is into Star Wars and has a ton of memorabilia. When he was younger I really enjoyed collecting with him. I could see him getting into The Expanse too.
Have you told him about it?

I did! And my mom. My mom will probably watch the series, I think my son would rather read the books. Going to tell my sister too.

I'm starting season 2. The end of 1 was so good with what happened to Miller and Holden and the introduction of the Rocinante. And you're right, it's hard to discuss it without giving it away.

Post by **herbalhippie** » Tue Apr 26, 2022 6:51 pm

MetalMamaRocks wrote: ↑Tue Apr 26, 2022 6:10 pm
herbalhippie wrote: ↑Tue Apr 26, 2022 10:54 am
MetalMamaRocks wrote: ↑Tue Apr 26, 2022 10:50 am There's Rocinante LEGOs! The nerd in me is loving this!

My 27 yr old son is into Star Wars and has a ton of memorabilia. When he was younger I really enjoyed collecting with him. I could see him getting into The Expanse too.
Have you told him about it?
I did! And my mom. My mom will probably watch the series, I think my son would rather read the books. Going to tell my sister too.

I'm starting season 2. The end of 1 was so good with what happened to Miller and Holden and the introduction of the Rocinante. And you're right, it's hard to discuss it without giving it away.

Yeah, it's going to be a while before we can get a discussion going I think.

I started the 4th book today.

edit: And I have so many questions. I need a book club.

Post by **herbalhippie** » Sun May 08, 2022 9:57 am

YOU GUYS!!!! Look what e-poison made!!!!

Post by **MetalMamaRocks** » Sun May 08, 2022 10:25 am

Lol, very cool!!!

Post by **herbalhippie** » Sun May 08, 2022 10:26 am

I love it so much!