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Stranger in a Strange LandNovel
Robert A. Heinleinstandalone novel1961
First contact, about faith and religion, set in north america and near future.
The Collected Stories of Philip K. DickSeries
series11 books1987
completed
Science fiction, about identity, set in our world.
“See Philip K. Dick bibliography for information about the mass market reprints.”
from the catalogue
Start with Beyond Lies the Wub →
A Clockwork OrangeSeries
series4 books1962
completed
Dystopia, about totalitarianism, set in near future.
“After his crimes catch up with him, Alex is made the subject of a controversial state program meant to forcibly reform his behavior, and the novel uses his ordeal to question whether imposed goodness is worth the loss of free will.”
from the catalogue
Start with A Clockwork Orange →
The Science Fiction Hall of FameSeries
series11 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
Start with The Science Fiction Hall of Fame, Volume One →
Blindsight / FirefallSeries
series3 books2006
Hard science fiction and first contact, tense in tone, set in far future.
Start with Blindsight →
Blade Runner UniverseSeries
series6 books1968
Cyberpunk, about robots, set in near future and big city.
“Together the two trace the story's path from prose original to screen and comic-page adaptation.”
from the catalogue
Start with Do Androids Dream of Electric Sheep? →