Short stories vs Science fiction, science fact — Which Should You Read First?

Both Short stories and Science fiction, science fact are beloved by readers. Here is what RateYourReads readers say about both, plus similar books you might enjoy.

• Bel-Ami by Guy de Maupassant
• The Life Impossible by Matt Haig
• Aces High by George R. R. Martin
• Nostromo by Joseph Conrad
• A Tradition of Victory by Douglas Reeman
• A bid for fortune, or, Dr. Nikola's vendetta by Guy Boothby
• Will you please be quiet, please? by Raymond Carver
• The Book of Wonder by Lord Dunsany