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Alpha (Robert Silverberg) is science fiction. The 9 series below are ranked by how much of that they share — each card says which parts.

Alpha (Robert Silverberg) is 9 books, 1970–1978.

“Ballantine published volumes annually from 1970 through 1974, while Berkley resumed the series with four volumes from 1976 through 1978.”
from the catalogue description
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The Science Fiction Hall of Fame
Ender's Game
Cosmic Trilogy (C. S. Lewis)
Hainish
The Culture
Forge of God
The Hugo Winners
The Collected Stories of Philip K. Dick
Ocean / Galactic Center

The Science Fiction Hall of FameSeries

seriesBen Bova, Algis Budrys, Arthur C. Clarke, Geo. W. Proctor, H. G. Wells, Robert Silverberg, Terry Carr & Theodore R. Cogswell11 books1895

Science fiction.

“The greatest science fiction stories of all time chosen by the members of the Science Fiction Writers of America.”
from the catalogue description of The Science Fiction Hall of Fame, Volume One

Start with The Science Fiction Hall of Fame, Volume One →

Ender's GameUniverse

universe39 books1977

Science fiction, set in far future.

“To beat your enemy you must first understand him so completely that you love him — and in the instant you love him, you destroy him.”
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Cosmic Trilogy (C. S. Lewis)Series

seriesC. S. Lewis4 books1938

Science fiction, about aliens and faith and religion, set in other star systems.

Start with Out of the Silent Planet →

HainishSeries

seriesUrsula K. Le Guin33 books1964

Science fiction, reflective in tone, set in other star systems and far future.

“The Hainish Cycle consists of a number of science fiction novels and stories by Ursula K. Le Guin.”
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Start with Rocannon's World →

The CultureUniverse

universe21 books1987

Space opera, set in galactic scale.

“No money, no laws, no hunger, no death you didn't choose; a galaxy-spanning anarchy of humans and drones administered, gently and with enormous irony, by superintelligent Minds who name their warships things like *Frank Exchange Of Views*.”
from the catalogue description

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Forge of GodSeries

seriesGreg Bear2 books1987

Science fiction, dark and tense in tone, about aliens and survival.

“Earth faces destruction when an inscrutable and overwhelming alien form of life attacks.”
from the catalogue description of The Forge of God

Start with The Forge of God →

The Hugo WinnersSeries

seriesIsaac Asimov, Jack Vance & Spider Robinson15 books1962

Science fiction, about aliens, set in far future.

“Each volume was edited by American writer Isaac Asimov, who wrote the introduction and a short essay about each author featured in the book.”
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Start with The Hugo Winners →

The Collected Stories of Philip K. DickSeries

seriesPhilip K. Dick11 books1987

Science fiction, about identity, set in our world.

“See Philip K. Dick bibliography for information about the mass market reprints.”
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Start with Beyond Lies the Wub →

Ocean / Galactic CenterSeries

seriesGregory Benford12 books1972

Hard science fiction.

“For some time now, Earth has been heavily influenced by the aliens, who have conquered the oceans, sinking a lot of the ships, making that kind of transportation of goods impossible.”
from the catalogue description of Swarmer, Skimmer
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Start with Swarmer, Skimmer →

Why these

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What should I read after Alpha (Robert Silverberg)?: The Science Fiction Hall of Fame — the closest match to Alpha (Robert Silverberg) on what it is about, not on what sells.
Where do I start with Alpha (Robert Silverberg)?: Alpha One. It is the entry the catalogue recommends for Alpha (Robert Silverberg).
How big is Alpha (Robert Silverberg)?: Alpha (Robert Silverberg) is 9 books, 1970–1978.

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