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Ken Grimwoodstandalone novel1987
Fantasy, about time loop and grief and loss, set in late 20th century.
Childhood's EndNovel
Arthur C. Clarkestandalone novel1953
First contact, bittersweet in tone, about aliens, set in near future.
More Than HumanNovel
Theodore Sturgeonstandalone novel1953
About psychic powers and found family.
“Science fiction critic and editor David Pringle included it in his book Science Fiction: The 100 Best Novels.”
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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.
LandlineNovel
Rainbow Rowellstandalone novel2014
Contemporary romance, emotional in tone, set in north america and contemporary.
“Rowell stated that aspects from the novel are loosely based on her own life such as the fact that Georgie is incredibly career-driven while her husband is a stay-at-home dad.”
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The Man Who Folded HimselfNovel
David Gerroldstandalone novel1973
About loneliness, set in contemporary.