Ready Player One

One of the most FUN books I've ever listened to – and read by Wil Wheaton. The premise for this one takes place about 30 years in the future, where the creator of an MMO dies (imagine 2nd Life + WoW + Eve + the web itself + more). His will leaves his assets, and the fate of the game itself, to whoever can find the Easter Egg he hid within Oasis, his game.

The quest to find the Easter Egg dives into geek culture – specifically from the 80s. Games, TV, movies, anime, cartoons, computers, music and too much more to count are referenced. Most of the book takes place in the game itself, allowing for a world where anything can happen without the need to justify. Things get interesting when the high score list highlights names of players – effectively making them targets both in the game and in the real world.

If you're up for an 80s pop culture history lesson in the form of a book, that reads like a game, you should check this out.