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    Carl Sagan · standalone novel · 1985

    About space exploration.

    “The Message, awaited for so long, its very possibility doubted by so many, arrives.”

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    About space exploration.

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    Robert A. Heinlein · standalone novel · 1961

    About psychic powers and identity, set in near future.

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    Robert J. Sawyer · standalone novel · 2000

    Science fiction and first contact, reflective in tone, about aliens and faith and religion, set in contemporary and our world.

    “The bulk of the novel covers the many discussions and arguments on this topic, as well as the nature of belief, religion, and science.”

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    Sheri S. Tepper · standalone novel · 2000

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    “The Fresco was on the shortlist for 2001 James Tiptree, Jr. Award”

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    Clifford D. Simak · standalone novel · 1980

    Tense in tone, about survival.

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