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The MartianSeries
series2 books2012
Hopeful in tone, about space exploration, set in our world.
“Using scientific improvisation and dark humor, Watney works to keep himself alive long enough for a rescue to reach him.”
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Man PlusSeries
series2 books1976
About robots.
“Thomas T. Thomas wrote the sequel Mars Plus, continuing the story of the Martian colony years later.”
from the catalogue
Start with Man Plus →
SevenevesNovel
Neal Stephensonstandalone novel2015
Post-apocalyptic, about genetic engineering and ecological collapse, set in space.
RamaUniverse
universe7 books1973
About aliens, set in space and spaceship.
“Something is falling through the solar system on a hyperbolic orbit, and it is not a comet.”
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Start with Rendezvous with Rama →
includes Rama (2)
A Fall of MoondustNovel
Arthur C. Clarkestandalone novel1961
Adventurous in tone, set in the moon.
“One of the high points of each tour is a cruise around the Sea of Thirst, a body of volcanic dust, in a specially designed vessel called the Selene On a perfectly routine voyage one day the Selene suddenly disappears.”
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Adventures of Viktor & JuliaSeries
series2 books1999
Adventurous in tone, about space exploration and aliens.
“When NASA becomes bogged down in politics and bureaucracy, businessman Axelrod and a conglomerate of backers seize their chance.”
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Start with The Martian Race →