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CrosstalkNovel
Connie Willisstandalone novel2016
Romance, about psychic powers and friendship, set in north america.
“In a similar situation to Bellwether and Passage, the main character, Briddey Flannigan, is part of a larger institution who gets caught up in series of escalating events.”
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What Entropy Means to MeNovel
George Alec Effingerstandalone novel1972
Humor.
“As Dore stood by, he saw the Doctor backing slowly into the corner where he would meet his fate.”
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Martians, Go HomeNovel
Fredric Brownstandalone novel1955
Humor and alien invasion, about aliens.
Job: A Comedy of JusticeNovel
Robert A. Heinleinstandalone novel1984
Fantasy, about gods and faith and religion, set in parallel universe.
“The title is a reference to the biblical Book of Job and James Branch Cabell's book Jurgen, A Comedy of Justice.”
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Sputnik's Guide to Life on EarthNovel
Frank Cottrell Boycestandalone novel2016
Humor, about aliens and friendship.
“Prez knows that the best way to keep track of things is to make a list.”
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The Hitchhiker's Guide to the GalaxyUniverse
universe18 books1979
Humor, set in space and far future.
“The Earth is scheduled for demolition to make way for a hyperspace bypass, and honestly, nobody filed the paperwork properly.”
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includes Dirk Gently, Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy