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series36 books1957

Science fiction, about aliens, set in far future and space station.

“The Hospital was founded to promote peace after humanity's first interstellar war, and in the fourth book the authorities conclude that its emergency services are the most effective way to make peaceful contact with new species.”
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Start with Hospital Station →

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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Start with Ender's Game →

includes Ender Wiggin, First Formic War, Second Formic War, Ender's Shadow, Fleet School

The Fountains of ParadiseNovel

Arthur C. Clarkestandalone novel1979

Hard science fiction, about space exploration, set in space.

“Set in the 22nd century, it describes the construction of a space elevator.”
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Known SpaceUniverse

universe142 books1964

Set in space and other star systems.

“Give a clever species a few centuries and a working fusion drive, and it will fill the sky with problems.”
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Start with Ringworld →

includes Ringworld, Man-Kzin Wars, Fleet of Worlds

Project Hail MaryNovel

Andy Weirstandalone novel2021

Hard science fiction and first contact, set in near future.

VorkosiganUniverse

universe27 books1986

Space opera, set in other star systems.

“Beyond his backwater lies the wormhole nexus: a scatter of human worlds strung along unstable jump-routes, where a blood-and-honor warrior aristocracy, a coolly egalitarian utopia, and a hundred lesser polities trade, spy, and go to war.”
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Start with Shards of Honor →

includes Quaddies, Miles Vorkosigan, Cordelia Vorkosigan

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