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series11 books1895

“The greatest science fiction stories of all time chosen by the members of the Science Fiction Writers of America.”
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Start with The Science Fiction Hall of Fame, Volume One →

Fifth PlanetNovel

Fred Hoyle & Geoffrey Hoylestandalone novel1963

First contact, about aliens and space exploration, set in other star systems.

Ender's GameUniverse

universe39 books1977

Set in far future.

“To beat your enemy you must first understand him so completely that you love him — and in the instant you love him, you destroy him.”
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Start with Ender's Game →

includes Ender's Shadow, First Formic War, Second Formic War, Fleet School, Ender Wiggin

Known SpaceUniverse

universe142 books1964

About aliens, set in far future and other star systems.

“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

Wine of the DreamersNovel

John D. MacDonaldstandalone novel1951

About aliens and virtual reality, set in other star systems.

“Wine of the Dreamers was his first science fiction novel and one of his earliest published novels altogether.”
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The Hitchhiker's Guide to the GalaxyUniverse

universe18 books1979

Humor, funny in tone, set in 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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Start with The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy →

includes Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy, Dirk Gently

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