Both UTAlumnus and wildman800 are clearly erudite, intelligent and wise people, because they agree with me. Even if you don't think you like military scifi _On Basilisk Station_ is outstanding and you can't beat the price for the ebook. The Foundation series is a classic. _Ringworld_ by Larry Niven, _A Mote In God's Eye_ by Niven and Pournelle, and _Monster Hunter International_ by Larry Correia should also be considered.