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The Hitchhiker's Guide to the GalaxyUniverse
universe18 books1979
Humor.
“The Earth is scheduled for demolition to make way for a hyperspace bypass, and honestly, nobody filed the paperwork properly.”
from the catalogue
Start with The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy →
includes Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy, Dirk Gently
The Sirens of TitanNovel
Kurt Vonnegut & Jr.standalone novel1959
Set in mars.
HainishSeries
series33 books1964
completed
Reflective in tone.
“The Hainish Cycle consists of a number of science fiction novels and stories by Ursula K. Le Guin.”
from the catalogue
Start with Rocannon's World →
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.”
from the catalogue
Start with A Stainless Steel Rat Is Born →
Star Smashers of the Galaxy RangersNovel
Harry Harrisonstandalone novel1973
Humor, whimsical in tone, about space exploration.
“The main characters are homages to Tom Swift Jr. and his buddy, Bud Barclay.”
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MindswapNovel
Robert Sheckleystandalone novel1966
Adventurous in tone, about body swap and survival.