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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.”
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Start with Rocannon's World →

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

Anna Nestor-Sigrid / The AighorsSeries

series4 books1975

completed

Adventurous in tone, set in space.

“Greg Bear wrote it as a standalone 1980 novel rather than the start of a series.”
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Start with Perihesperon →

Earth GirlUniverse

universe22 books2012

Science fiction, set in far future.

“One baby in a thousand is born wrong for the stars — an immune system that fails the instant it leaves Earth's air.”
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Start with Earth Girl →

includes Jarra / Earth Girl, Drago Tell Dramis, Earth Girl: EGN, The Earth Girl Aftermath Stories, Exodus / Scavenger Exodus, Earth Girl Prequel short fiction

The Best of All Possible Worlds UniverseSeries

series3 books2013

Reflective in tone.

“The Galaxy Game and The Blue, Beautiful World continue Lord's character-driven exploration of the same universe's societies, power politics, and cross-cultural understanding, without following a single continuous plot.”
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Start with The Best of All Possible Worlds →

Lunar ChroniclesSeries

series15 books2011

Fairy tale retelling, adventurous in tone, about political intrigue.

“Set in a futuristic world inhabited by various species and creatures, tensions are rising between Earth and its former colony Luna, while both attempt to manage an ongoing pandemic.”
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Start with Fairest: Levana's Story →

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