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series5 books1939

completed

About aliens, set in spaceship.

universe173 books1976

Science fiction, set in far future.

“Around that spine cluster the merchanter novels of trader Families, the Faded Sun trilogy of human envoys among the martial alien Mri, and the Chanur books, narrated from the hierarchical, whiskered viewpoint of the hani.”
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Start with Heavy Time →

includes Company Wars, Chanur, Mri Wars, Hanan Rebellion, Age of Exploration, Era of Rapprochement, Unionside, The Hinder Stars

Ender's GameUniverse

universe39 books1977

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

Known SpaceUniverse

universe142 books1964

About aliens.

“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 Man-Kzin Wars, Ringworld, Fleet of Worlds

Pushing IceNovel

Alastair Reynoldsstandalone novel2005

Hard science fiction and first contact, about aliens, set in spaceship.

Tunnel in the SkyNovel

Robert A. Heinleinstandalone novel1955

About 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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