My choices would be...
I'm extremely new to this and to the thread process as well, but it looks fun.
I'm an avid reader who enjoys sci-fi novels, so this topic caught my fancy.
That being said. I would suggest that you read Dune. If you haven't read it yet for the book club or on your own. It's slow to start then it blew me away. You say you want discussion, and i know this one will raise some questions. My friend and I would talk about it for hours. Two thumbs up.
Secondly, I would have to suggest Lord Foul's Bane. It's from like the 70's, but it's really good. I just finished reading it, and ran out to get the two sequals.
Lastly, I want to ask. Is there a way to join this club or what the hell do I do. I'm ignorant at this crap.
--Count Michael III