The release of Jurassic World Dominion may mean that the rebooted Jurassic Park franchise is done for good, but that doesn’t mean that there aren’t still tons of great books out there for fans of the series.
If you’re a long-time fan of the Jurassic Park books and movies, you’ll want to check out these five great reads.
Even though it was first published over three decades ago, Contact by Carl Sagan is still one of the best sci-fi novels ever written. The story follows Eleanor (Ellie) Arroway, a radio telescope engineer and astrophysicist working for the Search for Extraterrestrial Intelligence (SETI) project.
One night, the radio telescope picks up a signal that appears to be artificial, and Ellie is put in charge of trying to decode it. Religious fanatics and government officials soon become involved, complicating Ellie’s efforts.
While the book does deal with some heavy topics, like the nature of faith and science, it’s also a very fast-paced and exciting read. If you’re looking for a thought-provoking sci-fi novel that will keep you on the edge of your seat, Contact is a great choice.
Dinosaur Planet is the first book in a series of two by Anne McCaffrey. The story follows humans who are sent to colonize a planet that turns out to be inhabited by dinosaurs. However, this information was not included in the data they were given about the planet, so they must find a way to coexist with the dinosaurs.
The book is a bit slow-paced at times, but it’s still a very enjoyable read. Anne McCaffrey is a master of world-building, and she does an excellent job of making the reader feel like they’re right there on the planet with the characters.
If you’re looking for a book that’s heavy on world-building and light on action, Dinosaur Planet is a great choice.
Dinosaur Summer is a novel by Greg Bear that was published in 1998. The story follows Peter Belzoni and his father, photojournalist Anthony Belzoni, who set on a journey to South America so that they can return a dinosaur circus’s attractions to their natural habitat.
However, when they reach the Amazon rainforest, they find that there are much more dangerous dinosaurs than they were expecting — and they are stranded in the middle of it all.
Dinosaur Summer is a fast-paced and exciting read, with plenty of dinosaurs and action to keep readers entertained. If you’re looking for a book that’s similar to Jurassic Park in terms of excitement and adventure, this is a great choice.
From the mind of Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, the creator of Sherlock Holmes comes The Lost World. The story follows Professor Challenger, who leads an expedition to a remote plateau in South America that is home to dinosaurs and other prehistoric creatures.
The book was first published in 1912, and it’s considered to be one of the earliest examples of the “lost world” genre. It’s a bit dated, but it’s still a very enjoyable read.
If you’re looking for a classic lost world novel that’s filled with dinosaurs and adventure, The Lost World is a great choice.
Dinosaurs aren’t the only terrifying creatures that can be found in lost world stories. In Planet of the Apes by Pierre Boulle, a group of astronauts crash-lands on a planet where apes are the dominant species, and humans are treated as animals.
The book is much more philosophical than most lost world stories, and it deals with topics like what it means to be human. It’s a bit slow-paced at times, but it’s still a very thought-provoking read.
If you’re looking for a Jurassic World-esque story that’s more about ideas than action, Planet of the Apes is a great choice.
Final Thoughts
Dinosaurs and the lost world genre, in general, are always popular topics, and there are plenty of great books out there for fans of Jurassic Park. Whether you’re looking for a fast-paced adventure or a thought-provoking read, there’s something on this list for you. So go ahead and indulge your inner child — these books are sure to entertain.
Vincent Salera
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