One of the better Sci-Fi "epic" type books I just finished reading. I'm a little behind in my reading, as this book was published in 2008, but, well, ah, gaming is somewhat time consuming.
Anathem by Neal Stephenson
https://www.amazon.com/Anathem-Neal-Stephenson/dp/006147410X
The another book written by Stephenson is Cryptonomicom, also somewhat epic in size, is another good read as well.
https://www.amazon.com/Cryptonomicon-Neal-Stephenson/dp/0060512806/ref=pd_bxgy_14_img_2/157-0789886-0604220?ie=UTF8&psc=1&refRID=XPA2A02RAN127G1FH7RY
Cheers