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The High CrusadeNovel
Poul Andersonstandalone novel1960
Alternate history and military science fiction, funny in tone, about war.
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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Whipping StarNovel
Frank Herbertstandalone novel1970
Space opera, about political intrigue, set in galactic scale and far future.
“From Amazon: In the far future, humankind has made contact with numerous other species: Gowachin, Laclac, Wreaves, Pan Spechi, Taprisiots, and Caleban, and has helped to form the ConSentiency to govern among the species.”
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Project Hail MaryNovel
Andy Weirstandalone novel2021
Hard science fiction, about space exploration, set in near future.
The Star BeastNovel
Robert A. Heinleinstandalone novel1954
About coming of age, set in our world and near future.
“A talking alien pet has grown to the size of a small dinosaur.”
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Fifth PlanetNovel
Fred Hoyle & Geoffrey Hoylestandalone novel1963
About space exploration, set in other star systems and mid 20th century.