The highly anticipated sequel to the beloved worldwide bestseller Ready Player One, the "ridiculously fun and large-hearted" (NPR) near-future adventure that inspired the blockbuster Steven Spielberg film. Praise for Ready Player One "Enchanting . . . Willy Wonka meets The Matrix ." — USA Today "An addictive read . . . part intergalactic scavenger hunt, part romance, and all heart." — CNN "Delightful . . . the grown-up's Harry Potter ." — HuffPost "As one adventure leads expertly to the next, time simply evaporates." — Entertainment Weekly "Gorgeously geeky, superbly entertaining, [and] spectacularly successful." —Daily Mail (UK) "A smart, funny thriller that both celebrates and critiques online culture." —San Francisco Chronicle "A geek fantasia, '80s culture memoir and commentary on the future of online behavior all at once." — Austin American-Statesman