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CavorSeries
series2 books1901
About space exploration, set in the moon and early 20th century.
“H. G. Wells's 1901 novel The First Men in the Moon is narrated by the businessman Bedford, who joins the reclusive scientist Cavor after Cavor invents cavorite, a gravity-blocking substance that carries the two men to the Moon.”
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Start with The First Men in the Moon →
The Moon Is a Harsh MistressNovel
Robert A. Heinleinstandalone novel1966
About artificial intelligence and rebellion and revolution, set in the moon and far future.
Known SpaceUniverse
universe142 books1964
About aliens, set in far future and space.
“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
The Door Into SummerNovel
Robert A. Heinleinstandalone novel1957
Time travel, about revenge, set in north america and near future.
Double StarNovel
Robert A. Heinleinstandalone novel1956
About political intrigue and identity, set in far future.
“Lorenzo Smythe, the excellent yet unemployed actor, meets Dak Broadbent in a bar.”
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Podkayne of MarsNovel
Robert A. Heinleinstandalone novel1963
Space opera, about coming of age, set in near future.
“Poddy has one goal in life, to be the first female starship captain.”
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