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Fire and HemlockNovel
Diana Wynne Jonesstandalone novel1984
Fantasy and mythic fantasy, about fae and amnesia.
ChockySeries
series2 books1968
Science fiction, mysterious in tone, about aliens, set in contemporary.
“The BBC produced a radio adaption by John Tydeman in 1967.”
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The Colors of SpaceNovel
Marion Zimmer Bradleystandalone novel1963
Space opera, about space exploration, set in far future and 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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Double IdentityNovel
Margaret Peterson Haddixstandalone novel2005
Emotional in tone, about cloning and family secrets, set in north america.
EmbassytownNovel
China Miévillestandalone novel2011
First contact, about space colonization and political intrigue, set in far future.
“In the far future, humans have colonized a distant planet, home to the enigmatic Ariekei, sentient beings famed for a language unique in the universe, one that only a few altered human ambassadors can speak.”
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The Stonehenge GateNovel
Jack Williamsonstandalone novel2005
Adventure, adventurous in tone, about expeditions and space exploration.
“Stumbling on ancient stones in the Sahara Desert, four adventurous excavators and poker buddies realize that they have discovered a gateway to other worlds, from technologically advanced planets to primitive civilizations.”
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