What do today"s top science fiction writers read—and why? This question was posed to some of the most influential authors in the field today, and this book is their answer. My Favorite Science Fiction Story collects 17 of the most memorable stories in the genre, each one personally selected by a well-known writer, and each prefaced by that writer"s explanation of the choice. The book features a smashing sci-fi lineup, including Harry Turtledove, Arthur C. Clarke, Greg Bear, and Robert Silverberg.