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ContactNovel
Carl Saganstandalone novel1985
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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Stranger in a Strange LandNovel
Robert A. Heinleinstandalone novel1961
About aliens and faith and religion, set in north america and near future.
Childhood's EndNovel
Arthur C. Clarkestandalone novel1953
First contact, bittersweet in tone, about aliens, set in near future.
Calculating GodNovel
Robert J. Sawyerstandalone novel2000
First contact, about aliens and faith and religion.
“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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The Man Who Folded HimselfNovel
David Gerroldstandalone novel1973
Time travel, about identity and loneliness.
BellwetherNovel
Connie Willisstandalone novel1996
Set in north america.