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Robert J. Sawyerstandalone novel2000

Science fiction and first contact, about aliens.

“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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American GodsSeries

series10 books1999

Fantasy and mythic fantasy, about gods.

“Gaiman's 2005 novel Anansi Boys is set in the same mythological world and shares the trickster god Mr. Nancy, but follows a different protagonist and story, making it a loose companion rather than a direct sequel.”
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ContactNovel

Carl Saganstandalone novel1985

Science fiction and first contact, about aliens and space exploration.

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

universe78 books1963

Science fiction and space opera, set in far future and other star systems.

“The desert planet, where empire runs on a single substance: the spice melange, which folds space, prolongs life, and unlocks prescience, and which exists nowhere else in the known universe.”
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includes Dune, Background of the Dune Universe, Dune Prequels, Dune Sequels, Heroes of Dune

The Satanic VersesNovel

Salman Rushdiestandalone novel1988

Literary & general and magical realism, about identity and immigration and exile.

“As with his previous books, Rushdie used magical realism and relied on contemporary events and people to create his characters.”
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GodbodyNovel

Theodore Sturgeonstandalone novel1986

Science fiction, emotional in tone, about gods and identity.

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