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The Stainless Steel RatSeries
series21 books1957
completed
Science fiction and space opera, adventurous in tone, set in far future.
“An adolescent boy on a dull planet resolves to live by his wits outside the law, and enacts a plan which leads to risk and reward.”
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Start with A Stainless Steel Rat Is Born →
Even Cowgirls Get the BluesNovel
Tom Robbinsstandalone novel1976
Literary & general and humor, about identity and gender and society.
“Sissy Hankshaw was born with unusually oversized thumbs, and instead of seeing them as a flaw turns them into a gift: the greatest hitchhiking thumbs in America, carrying her across the country on a restless road life.”
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Harry the BookSeries
series16 books2007
completed
Humor, set in our world and contemporary.
Start with Christmas Eve at Harvey Wallbanger's →
DuluthNovel
Gore Vidalstandalone novel1983
Literary & general and satire.
Ghost of a ChanceNovel
Jayne Ann Krentzstandalone novel1984
Romance and mystery & detective, mysterious in tone, about murder investigation.
“Anne Silver's Brother had been working to expose a clever ring of swindlers when he was struck down by a car - a clear case of attempted murder.”
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The Pirates of ZanNovel
Murray Leinsterstandalone novel1959
Science fiction, about pirates, set in other star systems and far future.