Talking with Aliens
Speculative fiction about linguistics, translation, and communication with other species. Please share recs, I love this niche and want to read more.
created by displacedcactus
last updated August, 2026
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YES I hope more people come in with recs because I love this concept and I'd love to read more books with this focus!
I know there's gotta be more out there!
This is such a cool concept! Reminds me of that movie Arrival, which I loved. I'm so mad I can't offer any recs š
Yes, that's the exact sort of vibe I'm looking for, but in books!
Arrival is based on Ted Chaingās āStory of Your Lifeā published in the collection Stories of Your Life and Others
Thank yoooou, adding it!
I definitely have to rec Babel-17 by Samuel Delany for this list!
Thank you, that looks like a perfect fit! Added š
I think "To Each This World" by Julie E. Czerneda would fit here!
Looks like a good fit! Added :)
