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The Colors of SpaceNovel
Marion Zimmer Bradleystandalone novel1963
Space opera, about space exploration, set in space.
“The Lhari seem peaceful and friendly, but they go to some lengths to protect their monopoly on faster-than-light travel.”
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Tunnel in the SkyNovel
Robert A. Heinleinstandalone novel1955
Tense in tone, about space exploration and coming of age.
“As the final test of a survivalist/explorer class, teenagers are dumped on an alien planet to use their skills while awaiting pickup.”
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ForerunnerSeries
series5 books1960
completed
Science fiction, set in other star systems and far future.
“Under desperate circumstances, a beautiful young woman must team up with a star traveler in order to find the key to the start of civilization so that the future might be saved.”
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Destiny DollNovel
Clifford D. Simakstandalone novel1971
About robots.
“A group of space travelers is trapped on a planet that lured them to land.”
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Known SpaceUniverse
universe142 books1964
Set in space.
“Give a clever species a few centuries and a working fusion drive, and it will fill the sky with problems.”
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Start with Ringworld →
includes Ringworld, Man-Kzin Wars, Fleet of Worlds
Masters of EveronNovel
Gordon R. Dicksonstandalone novel1979
About space colonization.
“Jef Robini was heading for Everon with a highly controversial cargo.”
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