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Space Opera (Catherynne M. Valente)Series

series2 books2018

Space opera and science fiction, funny in tone, about aliens, set in far future and space.

“When aliens finally notice humanity, the fate of Earth ends up resting on a fading rock band drafted to represent the whole species on stage.”
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The Hitchhiker's Guide to the GalaxyUniverse

universe18 books1979

Science fiction and humor, funny in tone, 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 Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy, Dirk Gently

Star Smashers of the Galaxy RangersNovel

Harry Harrisonstandalone novel1973

About space exploration.

“The main characters are homages to Tom Swift Jr. and his buddy, Bud Barclay.”
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Aurora CycleSeries

series3 books2019

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The Sirens of TitanNovel

Kurt Vonnegut & Jr.standalone novel1959

Set in mars.

The Stainless Steel RatSeries

series21 books1957

completed

Adventurous in tone, about con artists.

“An adolescent boy on a dull planet resolves to live by his wits outside the law, and enacts a plan which leads to risk and reward.”
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Start with A Stainless Steel Rat Is Born →

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