Hugo Award - Novel Finalist

Titles in bold are on the Classics of Science Fiction v5 list.

Title↥ Author/Editor Year Citations Reviews
2010 Arthur C. Clarke 1982
Hugo Award - Novel Finalist
2019Worlds Without End: Most Read Books of All-Time
2312 Kim Stanley Robinson 2012
Nebula Award - Novel Winner
Hugo Award - Novel Finalist
2016Goodreads Best Science Fiction of the 21st Century
2024Best Sci-Fi of the 2010s - Goodreads/Listopia (1/29/24)
Accelerando Charles Stross 2005
Locus Award for Best Science Fiction Novel
Hugo Award - Novel Finalist
2012Locus Poll Best 21st Century Science Fiction Novels
2012Science Fiction the 101 Best Novels 1985-2010 by Damien Broderick and Paul Di Filippo
2016Sci-Fi Lists Top 200 - novel
2016Gunn Center for the Study of Science Fiction: A Basic Science Fiction Library
2016Goodreads Best Science Fiction of the 21st Century
2020The Best Modern Classic Science Fiction Books
2022Best Science Fiction of the 21st Century (Listopia/Goodreads 6/25/22)
2022The 25 Best Sci-Fi Books from the 2000s Decade - The Portalist
2023My Top 25 Science Fiction Books of the 21st Century by the Outlaw Bookseller
2024Classic Science Fiction - 2000-2009 - Goodreads/Listopia (1/29/24)
The Adventures of Amina al-Sirafi S. A. Chakraborty 2023
Hugo Award - Novel Finalist
The Aeronaut's Windlass Jim Butcher 2015
Hugo Award - Novel Finalist
The Algebraist Iain M. Banks 2004
Hugo Award - Novel Finalist
2016Sci-Fi Lists Top 200 - novel
2016Goodreads Best Science Fiction of the 21st Century
2022Best Science Fiction of the 21st Century (Listopia/Goodreads 6/25/22)
2022The 25 Best Sci-Fi Books from the 2000s Decade - The Portalist
2024Classic Science Fiction - 2000-2009 - Goodreads/Listopia (1/29/24)
All the Birds in the Sky Charlie Jane Anders 2016
Nebula Award - Novel Winner
Hugo Award - Novel Finalist
2019100 Best Sci-Fi Books of All Time - Reedsydiscovery
2020The Best Modern Classic Science Fiction Books
2021Worlds Without End: Award Winning Books by Women Authors
All the Weyrs of Pern Anne McCaffrey 1991
Hugo Award - Novel Finalist
2005ISFDB Top 100 Books (Balanced List)
Anathem Neal Stephenson 2008
Locus Award for Best Science Fiction Novel
Hugo Award - Novel Finalist
2011NPR Top 100 Science-Fiction, Fantasy Books
2012Locus Poll Best 21st Century Science Fiction Novels
2016Goodreads Best Science Fiction of the 21st Century
2016Goodreads Best Science Fiction & Fantasy 200
2016Goodreads Best Science Fiction 100
2016Sci-Fi Lists Top 200 - novel
2019Worlds Without End: Most Read Books of All-Time
2019100 Best Sci-Fi Books of All Time - Reedsydiscovery
2020Top 100 Sci Fi Books - Movie Death Cult
2022Best Science Fiction of the 21st Century (Listopia/Goodreads 6/25/22)
2022The 25 Best Sci-Fi Books from the 2000s Decade - The Portalist
2024Classic Science Fiction - 2000-2009 - Goodreads/Listopia (1/29/24)
2024SciFiScavenger's 2024 Poll of All-Time Favorite SF Books
Ancillary Mercy Ann Leckie 2015
Locus Award for Best Science Fiction Novel
Hugo Award - Novel Finalist
Nebula Award - Novel Finalist
2016Sci Femme: The Reading List edited by Shannon Turlington
2024Best Sci-Fi of the 2010s - Goodreads/Listopia (1/29/24)
Ancillary Sword Ann Leckie 2014
British Science Fiction Association Awards
Locus Award for Best Science Fiction Novel
Hugo Award - Novel Finalist
Nebula Award - Novel Finalist
2016Sci Femme: The Reading List edited by Shannon Turlington
2021Worlds Without End: Award Winning Books by Women Authors
2022Best Science Fiction of the 21st Century (Listopia/Goodreads 6/25/22)
2024Best Sci-Fi of the 2010s - Goodreads/Listopia (1/29/24)
Babel-17 Samuel R. Delany 1966
Nebula Award - Novel Winner
Hugo Award - Novel Finalist
1975Locus Poll Best All-Time Science Fiction Novels
1976Anatomy of Wonder: Science Fiction, 1st Edition by Neil Barron
1987Anatomy of Wonder: A Critical Guide to Science Fiction, 3rd Edition by Neil Barron
1996North American College Courses in Science Fiction, Utopian Literature, and Fantasy edited by Arthur B. Evans
2002Strictly Science Fiction: A Guide to Reading Interests by Diana Tixier Herald and Bonnie Kunzel
2003The Cambridge Companion to Science Fiction edited by Edward James and Farah Mendlesohn
2004Anatomy of Wonder: A Critical Guide to Science Fiction, 5th Edition by Neil Barron
2011Forbidden Planet: The 50 Books You MUST Read
2016Gunn Center for the Study of Science Fiction: A Basic Science Fiction Library
2016SF Masterworks
201675 Best New Wave Sci-Fi (1964-1983) Novels by Josh Glenn
2016Easton Press Masterpieces of Science Fiction
2016Sci-Fi Lists Top 200 - novel
2019Worlds Without End: Most Read Books of All-Time
Beggars & Choosers Nancy Kress 1994
Hugo Award - Novel Finalist
Nebula Award - Novel Finalist
2001200 Significant Science Fiction Books by Women, 1984-2001 by David G. Hartwell
2016Sci Femme: The Reading List edited by Shannon Turlington
Beggars in Spain Nancy Kress 1991
Hugo Award - Novel Finalist
2020Top 100 Sci Fi Books - Movie Death Cult
Beyond the Blue Event Horizon Frederik Pohl 1980
Hugo Award - Novel Finalist
Nebula Award - Novel Finalist
Black Genesis L. Ron Hubbard 1986
Hugo Award - Novel Finalist
Black Sun Rebecca Roanhorse 2020
Hugo Award - Novel Finalist
Nebula Award - Novel Finalist
2021NPR Books Summer Poll 2021: A Decade of Great Sci-Fi and Fantasy
Blackout Seanan McGuire 2012
Hugo Award - Novel Finalist
2016Sci Femme: The Reading List edited by Shannon Turlington
Blind Lake Robert Charles Wilson 2003
Hugo Award - Novel Finalist
Blind Voices Tom Reamy 1978
Hugo Award - Novel Finalist
Nebula Award - Novel Finalist
1984The Science Fiction Source Book edited by David Wingrove
2005ISFDB Top 100 Books (Balanced List)
Blindsight Peter Watts 2006
Hugo Award - Novel Finalist
2012Locus Poll Best 21st Century Science Fiction Novels
2012Science Fiction the 101 Best Novels 1985-2010 by Damien Broderick and Paul Di Filippo
2016Goodreads Best Science Fiction of the 21st Century
202015 Recent Sci-Fi Books That Forever Shaped The Genre - Andrew Liptak for Polygon
2020Top 100 Sci Fi Books - Movie Death Cult
2022Best Science Fiction of the 21st Century (Listopia/Goodreads 6/25/22)
2022The 25 Best Sci-Fi Books from the 2000s Decade - The Portalist
2023My 25 Favourite Sci-Fi Books of All Time - Words in Time
2023My Top 25 Science Fiction Books of the 21st Century by the Outlaw Bookseller
2024The 15 Best Sci-Fi Books I've Ever Read 2024 - Bookpilled
2024Classic Science Fiction - 2000-2009 - Goodreads/Listopia (1/29/24)
2024SciFiScavenger's 2024 Poll of All-Time Favorite SF Books
Blood Music Greg Bear 1985
Nebula Award - Novel Finalist
Hugo Award - Novel Finalist
1987Anatomy of Wonder: A Critical Guide to Science Fiction, 3rd Edition by Neil Barron
1994The Ultimate Guide to Science Fiction by David Pringle
1996North American College Courses in Science Fiction, Utopian Literature, and Fantasy edited by Arthur B. Evans
2003The Cambridge Companion to Science Fiction edited by Edward James and Farah Mendlesohn
2004Anatomy of Wonder: A Critical Guide to Science Fiction, 5th Edition by Neil Barron
2006100 Must-Read Science Fiction Novels
2011Forbidden Planet: The 50 Books You MUST Read
2016Gunn Center for the Study of Science Fiction: A Basic Science Fiction Library
2016SF Masterworks
201675 Best New Wave Sci-Fi (1964-1983) Novels by Josh Glenn
2016Easton Press Masterpieces of Science Fiction
2016Amazon: 100 Sci-Fi & Fantasy Books to Read in a Lifetime
2016Sci-Fi Lists Top 200 - novel
The Boat of a Million Years Poul Anderson 1989
Hugo Award - Novel Finalist
Nebula Award - Novel Finalist
1996The Best 105 Books Since the Invention of the Field in the Twenties - Age of Wonders by David G. Hartwell
Bone Dance Emma Bull 1991
Hugo Award - Novel Finalist
Nebula Award - Novel Finalist
2001200 Significant Science Fiction Books by Women, 1984-2001 by David G. Hartwell
2003The Cambridge Companion to Science Fiction edited by Edward James and Farah Mendlesohn
2005ISFDB Top 100 Books (Balanced List)
2016Sci Femme: The Reading List edited by Shannon Turlington
Bones of the Earth Michael Swanwick 2002
Hugo Award - Novel Finalist
Nebula Award - Novel Finalist
2022The 25 Best Sci-Fi Books from the 2000s Decade - The Portalist
Boneshaker Cherie Priest 2009
Locus Award for Best Science Fiction Novel
Hugo Award - Novel Finalist
Nebula Award - Novel Finalist
2012Science Fiction the 101 Best Novels 1985-2010 by Damien Broderick and Paul Di Filippo
2016Sci Femme: The Reading List edited by Shannon Turlington
2016Goodreads Best Science Fiction of the 21st Century
2016Book Riot 100 Must-Read Sci-Fi Fantasy Novels by Female Authors
2019Worlds Without End: Most Read Books of All-Time
2021Worlds Without End: Award Winning Books by Women Authors
2022Best Science Fiction of the 21st Century (Listopia/Goodreads 6/25/22)
2022The 25 Best Sci-Fi Books from the 2000s Decade - The Portalist
2024Classic Science Fiction - 2000-2009 - Goodreads/Listopia (1/29/24)
The Book of Skulls Robert Silverberg 1971
Hugo Award - Novel Finalist
Nebula Award - Novel Finalist
2016SF Masterworks
The Book of the New Sun Gene Wolfe 1980-87
British Science Fiction Association Awards
Nebula Award - Novel Finalist
Hugo Award - Novel Finalist
John W. Campbell Memorial Award for Best Science Fiction Novel
Nebula Award - Novel Winner
1984The Science Fiction Source Book edited by David Wingrove
1985Science Fiction: The 100 Best Novels by David Pringle
1987Anatomy of Wonder: A Critical Guide to Science Fiction, 3rd Edition by Neil Barron
1994The Ultimate Guide to Science Fiction by David Pringle
1996The Best 105 Books Since the Invention of the Field in the Twenties - Age of Wonders by David G. Hartwell
1999The Internet Top 100 SF/Fantasy List
2003The Cambridge Companion to Science Fiction edited by Edward James and Farah Mendlesohn
2003The Internet Top 100 SF/Fantasy List
2004Anatomy of Wonder: A Critical Guide to Science Fiction, 5th Edition by Neil Barron
2005ISFDB Top 100 Books (Balanced List)
2006100 Must-Read Science Fiction Novels
20091000 novels everyone must read (science fiction section)
2011Forbidden Planet: The 50 Books You MUST Read
2011NPR Top 100 Science-Fiction, Fantasy Books
2011Internet Top 100 SF/Fantasy List
2012Locus Poll Best 20th Century Science Fiction Novels
2016How Great Science Fiction Works by Gary K. Wolfe
2016Easton Press Masterpieces of Science Fiction
2016Goodreads Best Science Fiction & Fantasy 200
2016Gunn Center for the Study of Science Fiction: A Basic Science Fiction Library
2019Worlds Without End: Most Read Books of All-Time
2020Top 100 Sci Fi Books - Movie Death Cult
2023Your Top Science Fiction Books Of All Time (Survey Results) - Media Death Cult
2024SciFiScavenger's 2024 Poll of All-Time Favorite SF Books
Brain Twister Randall GarrettLaurence M. Janifer 1962
Hugo Award - Novel Finalist
Brasyl Ian McDonald 2007
British Science Fiction Association Awards
Hugo Award - Novel Finalist
Nebula Award - Novel Finalist
Brightness Reef David Brin 1995
Hugo Award - Novel Finalist
2016Gunn Center for the Study of Science Fiction: A Basic Science Fiction Library
Brittle Innings Michael Bishop 1994
Hugo Award - Novel Finalist
2005ISFDB Top 100 Books (Balanced List)
2012Science Fiction the 101 Best Novels 1985-2010 by Damien Broderick and Paul Di Filippo
2016Gunn Center for the Study of Science Fiction: A Basic Science Fiction Library
Bug Jack Barron Norman Spinrad 1969
Hugo Award - Novel Finalist
Nebula Award - Novel Finalist
1976Anatomy of Wonder: Science Fiction, 1st Edition by Neil Barron
1985Science Fiction: The 100 Best Novels by David Pringle
2016Gunn Center for the Study of Science Fiction: A Basic Science Fiction Library
201675 Best New Wave Sci-Fi (1964-1983) Novels by Josh Glenn
2016Easton Press Masterpieces of Science Fiction
The Butterfly Kid Chester Anderson 1967
Hugo Award - Novel Finalist
201675 Best New Wave Sci-Fi (1964-1983) Novels by Josh Glenn
Calculating God Robert J. Sawyer 2000
Hugo Award - Novel Finalist
2016Goodreads Best Science Fiction of the 21st Century
2024Classic Science Fiction - 2000-2009 - Goodreads/Listopia (1/29/24)
Captain Vorpatril's Alliance Lois McMaster Bujold 2012
Hugo Award - Novel Finalist
Cat's Cradle Kurt Vonnegut, Jr. 1963
Hugo Award - Novel Finalist
1974Modern Science Fiction edited by Norman Spinrad
1985Science Fiction: The 100 Best Novels by David Pringle
1994The Ultimate Guide to Science Fiction by David Pringle
1996North American College Courses in Science Fiction, Utopian Literature, and Fantasy edited by Arthur B. Evans
1999The Internet Top 100 SF/Fantasy List
2003The Internet Top 100 SF/Fantasy List
2011Forbidden Planet: The 50 Books You MUST Read
2011Internet Top 100 SF/Fantasy List
2011NPR Top 100 Science-Fiction, Fantasy Books
2012Locus Poll Best 20th Century Science Fiction Novels
2016Ranker: The Greatest Science Fiction Novels of All Time
2016SF Masterworks
2016Goodreads Best Science Fiction 100
2016Golden Age Sci-Fi: 75 Best Novels of 1934-1963 by Josh Glenn
2016Gunn Center for the Study of Science Fiction: A Basic Science Fiction Library
2016Sci-Fi Lists Top 200 - novel
2016Goodreads Best Science Fiction & Fantasy 200
2019Worlds Without End: Most Read Books of All-Time
2020Library of America Science Fiction
2023My 25 Favourite Sci-Fi Books of All Time - Words in Time
Children of Dune Frank Herbert 1976
Hugo Award - Novel Finalist
2019Worlds Without End: Most Read Books of All-Time
Children of God Mary Doria Russell 1998
Hugo Award - Novel Finalist
2016Goodreads Best Science Fiction & Fantasy 200
2016Sci Femme: The Reading List edited by Shannon Turlington
China Mountain Zhang Maureen F. McHugh 1992
Nebula Award - Novel Finalist
Hugo Award - Novel Finalist
Otherwise Award
2001200 Significant Science Fiction Books by Women, 1984-2001 by David G. Hartwell
2003The Cambridge Companion to Science Fiction edited by Edward James and Farah Mendlesohn
2004Anatomy of Wonder: A Critical Guide to Science Fiction, 5th Edition by Neil Barron
2005ISFDB Top 100 Books (Balanced List)
2006100 Must-Read Science Fiction Novels
2012Science Fiction the 101 Best Novels 1985-2010 by Damien Broderick and Paul Di Filippo
2012Locus Poll Best 20th Century Science Fiction Novels
2014Mistressworks by Ian Sales
2016Book Riot 100 Must-Read Sci-Fi Fantasy Novels by Female Authors
2016Sci Femme: The Reading List edited by Shannon Turlington
2016SF Masterworks
2016Goodreads Science Fiction Books by Female Authors
2021Worlds Without End: Award Winning Books by Women Authors
A Choice of Gods Clifford D. Simak 1972
Hugo Award - Novel Finalist
1987Anatomy of Wonder: A Critical Guide to Science Fiction, 3rd Edition by Neil Barron
2016Gunn Center for the Study of Science Fiction: A Basic Science Fiction Library
The Chronoliths Robert Charles Wilson 2001
John W. Campbell Memorial Award for Best Science Fiction Novel
Hugo Award - Novel Finalist
2005ISFDB Top 100 Books (Balanced List)
2016Gunn Center for the Study of Science Fiction: A Basic Science Fiction Library
2019100 Best Sci-Fi Books of All Time - Reedsydiscovery
2024Classic Science Fiction - 2000-2009 - Goodreads/Listopia (1/29/24)
Chthon Piers Anthony 1967
Hugo Award - Novel Finalist
Nebula Award - Novel Finalist
1974Modern Science Fiction edited by Norman Spinrad
1987Anatomy of Wonder: A Critical Guide to Science Fiction, 3rd Edition by Neil Barron
The City in the Middle of the Night Charlie Jane Anders 2019
Locus Award for Best Science Fiction Novel
Hugo Award - Novel Finalist
2021Worlds Without End: Award Winning Books by Women Authors
City on Fire Walter Jon Williams 1997
Hugo Award - Novel Finalist
Nebula Award - Novel Finalist
The City We Became N. K. Jemisin 2020
British Science Fiction Association Awards
Hugo Award - Novel Finalist
Nebula Award - Novel Finalist
2021Worlds Without End: Award Winning Books by Women Authors
A Civil Campaign Lois McMaster Bujold 1999
Hugo Award - Novel Finalist
Nebula Award - Novel Finalist
2001200 Significant Science Fiction Books by Women, 1984-2001 by David G. Hartwell
2016Goodreads Best Science Fiction & Fantasy 200
2016Goodreads Science Fiction Books by Female Authors
A Closed and Common Orbit Becky Chambers 2016
Hugo Award - Novel Finalist
2024Best Sci-Fi of the 2010s - Goodreads/Listopia (1/29/24)
The Collapsing Empire John Scalzi 2017
Locus Award for Best Science Fiction Novel
Hugo Award - Novel Finalist
2021NPR Books Summer Poll 2021: A Decade of Great Sci-Fi and Fantasy
2024Best Sci-Fi of the 2010s - Goodreads/Listopia (1/29/24)
The Computer Connection Alfred Bester 1975
Hugo Award - Novel Finalist
Nebula Award - Novel Finalist
Cosmonaut Keep Ken MacLeod 2000
Hugo Award - Novel Finalist
2003The Cambridge Companion to Science Fiction edited by Edward James and Farah Mendlesohn
Count Zero William Gibson 1986
Hugo Award - Novel Finalist
Nebula Award - Novel Finalist
2005ISFDB Top 100 Books (Balanced List)
2016Gunn Center for the Study of Science Fiction: A Basic Science Fiction Library
2019Worlds Without End: Most Read Books of All-Time
Courtship Rite Donald Kingsbury 1982
Hugo Award - Novel Finalist
1987Anatomy of Wonder: A Critical Guide to Science Fiction, 3rd Edition by Neil Barron
Cryoburn Lois McMaster Bujold 2010
Hugo Award - Novel Finalist
2016Goodreads Science Fiction Books by Female Authors
2016Goodreads Best Science Fiction of the 21st Century
Cryptonomicon Neal Stephenson 1999
Locus Award for Best Science Fiction Novel
Hugo Award - Novel Finalist
2003The Cambridge Companion to Science Fiction edited by Edward James and Farah Mendlesohn
2004Anatomy of Wonder: A Critical Guide to Science Fiction, 5th Edition by Neil Barron
2011NPR Top 100 Science-Fiction, Fantasy Books
2012Locus Poll Best 20th Century Science Fiction Novels
2012AbeBooks: 50 Essential Science Fiction Books
2016Ranker: The Greatest Science Fiction Novels of All Time
2019Worlds Without End: Most Read Books of All-Time
2020The Best Modern Classic Science Fiction Books
Cuckoo's Egg C. J. Cherryh 1985
Hugo Award - Novel Finalist
2001200 Significant Science Fiction Books by Women, 1984-2001 by David G. Hartwell
The Curse of Chalion Lois McMaster Bujold 2001
Hugo Award - Novel Finalist
The Dark Between the Stars Kevin J. Anderson 2014
Hugo Award - Novel Finalist
Dark Universe Daniel F. Galouye 1961
Hugo Award - Novel Finalist
1987Anatomy of Wonder: A Critical Guide to Science Fiction, 3rd Edition by Neil Barron
2004Anatomy of Wonder: A Critical Guide to Science Fiction, 5th Edition by Neil Barron
Darwin's Radio Greg Bear 1999
Nebula Award - Novel Winner
Hugo Award - Novel Finalist
2003The Cambridge Companion to Science Fiction edited by Edward James and Farah Mendlesohn
2004Anatomy of Wonder: A Critical Guide to Science Fiction, 5th Edition by Neil Barron
2005ISFDB Top 100 Books (Balanced List)
20091000 novels everyone must read (science fiction section)
2016Sci-Fi Lists Top 200 - novel
2016Gunn Center for the Study of Science Fiction: A Basic Science Fiction Library
2019Worlds Without End: Most Read Books of All-Time
2019The Best Sci-Fi Books of All Time - Penguin Random House
2019100 Best Sci-Fi Books of All Time - Reedsydiscovery
Darwinia Robert Charles Wilson 1998
Hugo Award - Novel Finalist
The Daughter of Doctor Moreau Silvia Moreno-Garcia 2022
Hugo Award - Novel Finalist
Davy Edgar Pangborn 1964
Hugo Award - Novel Finalist
1975Locus Poll Best All-Time Science Fiction Novels
1976The World of Science Fiction by Lester Del Rey
1987Locus Poll Best All-Time Science Fiction Novels
2004Anatomy of Wonder: A Critical Guide to Science Fiction, 5th Edition by Neil Barron
Day of the Minotaur Thomas Burnett Swann 1966
Hugo Award - Novel Finalist
Death's End Cixin Liu 2016
Locus Award for Best Science Fiction Novel
Hugo Award - Novel Finalist
2019100 Best Sci-Fi Books of All Time - Reedsydiscovery
Deathworld Harry Harrison 1960
Hugo Award - Novel Finalist
1976The World of Science Fiction by Lester Del Rey
The Dervish House Ian McDonald 2010
British Science Fiction Association Awards
John W. Campbell Memorial Award for Best Science Fiction Novel
Hugo Award - Novel Finalist
2012Locus Poll Best 21st Century Science Fiction Novels
2016Gunn Center for the Study of Science Fiction: A Basic Science Fiction Library
2020Top 100 Sci Fi Books - Movie Death Cult
Distraction Bruce Sterling 1998
Arthur C. Clarke Awards
Hugo Award - Novel Finalist
2003The Cambridge Companion to Science Fiction edited by Edward James and Farah Mendlesohn
2004Anatomy of Wonder: A Critical Guide to Science Fiction, 5th Edition by Neil Barron
Doorways in the Sand Roger Zelazny 1976
Hugo Award - Novel Finalist
Nebula Award - Novel Finalist
1999The Internet Top 100 SF/Fantasy List
Dragonquest Anne McCaffrey 1971
Hugo Award - Novel Finalist
2016Goodreads Best Science Fiction & Fantasy 200
2016Sci Femme: The Reading List edited by Shannon Turlington
2019Worlds Without End: Most Read Books of All-Time
Dying Inside Robert Silverberg 1972
Nebula Award - Novel Finalist
Hugo Award - Novel Finalist
1975Locus Poll Best All-Time Science Fiction Novels
1976Anatomy of Wonder: Science Fiction, 1st Edition by Neil Barron
1976The World of Science Fiction by Lester Del Rey
1977"A Basic Science-Fiction Library" from The Road to Science Fiction by James Gunn
1987Anatomy of Wonder: A Critical Guide to Science Fiction, 3rd Edition by Neil Barron
1987Locus Poll Best All-Time Science Fiction Novels
1998Locus Poll Best All-Time Science Fiction Novels
1999The Internet Top 100 SF/Fantasy List
2003The Internet Top 100 SF/Fantasy List
2004Anatomy of Wonder: A Critical Guide to Science Fiction, 5th Edition by Neil Barron
2011Forbidden Planet: The 50 Books You MUST Read
2016Gunn Center for the Study of Science Fiction: A Basic Science Fiction Library
2016Easton Press Masterpieces of Science Fiction
201675 Best New Wave Sci-Fi (1964-1983) Novels by Josh Glenn
2016SF Masterworks
2016Sci-Fi Lists Top 200 - novel
2023My 25 Favourite Sci-Fi Books of All Time - Words in Time
2024SciFiScavenger's 2024 Poll of All-Time Favorite SF Books
Dying of the Light George R. R. Martin 1977
Hugo Award - Novel Finalist
2016SF Masterworks
Earth David Brin 1990
Hugo Award - Novel Finalist
2004Anatomy of Wonder: A Critical Guide to Science Fiction, 5th Edition by Neil Barron
2011Internet Top 100 SF/Fantasy List
2016Sci-Fi Lists Top 200 - novel
2016Gunn Center for the Study of Science Fiction: A Basic Science Fiction Library
Eifelheim Michael F. Flynn 1986
Hugo Award - Novel Finalist
The Einstein Intersection Samuel R. Delany 1967
Nebula Award - Novel Winner
Hugo Award - Novel Finalist
1976Anatomy of Wonder: Science Fiction, 1st Edition by Neil Barron
1977"A Basic Science-Fiction Library" from The Road to Science Fiction by James Gunn
1987Anatomy of Wonder: A Critical Guide to Science Fiction, 3rd Edition by Neil Barron
2002Strictly Science Fiction: A Guide to Reading Interests by Diana Tixier Herald and Bonnie Kunzel
2003The Cambridge Companion to Science Fiction edited by Edward James and Farah Mendlesohn
2004Anatomy of Wonder: A Critical Guide to Science Fiction, 5th Edition by Neil Barron
20091000 novels everyone must read (science fiction section)
2016Gunn Center for the Study of Science Fiction: A Basic Science Fiction Library
201675 Best New Wave Sci-Fi (1964-1983) Novels by Josh Glenn
2016Easton Press Masterpieces of Science Fiction
Embassytown China Miéville 2011
Locus Award for Best Science Fiction Novel
Hugo Award - Novel Finalist
Nebula Award - Novel Finalist
2011Forbidden Planet: The 50 Books You MUST Read
2012Locus Poll Best 21st Century Science Fiction Novels
2012AbeBooks: 50 Essential Science Fiction Books
2016Sci-Fi Lists Top 200 - novel
2016Gunn Center for the Study of Science Fiction: A Basic Science Fiction Library
2016Goodreads Best Science Fiction of the 21st Century
2019Worlds Without End: Most Read Books of All-Time
2022Best Science Fiction of the 21st Century (Listopia/Goodreads 6/25/22)
2024Best Sci-Fi of the 2010s - Goodreads/Listopia (1/29/24)
Emergence David R. Palmer 1984
Hugo Award - Novel Finalist
2005ISFDB Top 100 Books (Balanced List)
The End of Eternity Isaac Asimov 1955
Hugo Award - Novel Finalist
1984The Science Fiction Source Book edited by David Wingrove
1985Science Fiction: The 100 Best Novels by David Pringle
2002Strictly Science Fiction: A Guide to Reading Interests by Diana Tixier Herald and Bonnie Kunzel
2011Internet Top 100 SF/Fantasy List
2012Locus Poll Best 20th Century Science Fiction Novels
2016Goodreads Best Science Fiction & Fantasy 200
2016Sci-Fi Lists Top 200 - novel
2016Gunn Center for the Study of Science Fiction: A Basic Science Fiction Library
2016Goodreads Best Science Fiction 100
2016Ranker: The Greatest Science Fiction Novels of All Time
The Enemy Stars Poul Anderson 1958
Hugo Award - Novel Finalist
1987Anatomy of Wonder: A Critical Guide to Science Fiction, 3rd Edition by Neil Barron
2004Anatomy of Wonder: A Critical Guide to Science Fiction, 5th Edition by Neil Barron
Factoring Humanity Robert J. Sawyer 1998
Hugo Award - Novel Finalist
The Faded Sun: Kesrith C. J. Cherryh 1978
Hugo Award - Novel Finalist
Nebula Award - Novel Finalist
The Fall of Hyperion Dan Simmons 1990
Nebula Award - Novel Finalist
British Science Fiction Association Awards
Hugo Award - Novel Finalist
Locus Award for Best Science Fiction Novel
1999The Internet Top 100 SF/Fantasy List
2005ISFDB Top 100 Books (Balanced List)
2011Internet Top 100 SF/Fantasy List
2011NPR Top 100 Science-Fiction, Fantasy Books
2016SF Masterworks
2016Goodreads Best Science Fiction 100
2016Ranker: The Greatest Science Fiction Novels of All Time
2016Goodreads Best Science Fiction & Fantasy 200
2016Gunn Center for the Study of Science Fiction: A Basic Science Fiction Library
2019Worlds Without End: Most Read Books of All-Time
2023My 25 Favourite Sci-Fi Books of All Time - Words in Time
A Fall of Moondust Arthur C. Clarke 1961
Hugo Award - Novel Finalist
2016SF Masterworks
Falling Free Lois McMaster Bujold 1988
Nebula Award - Novel Winner
Hugo Award - Novel Finalist
2001200 Significant Science Fiction Books by Women, 1984-2001 by David G. Hartwell
2004Anatomy of Wonder: A Critical Guide to Science Fiction, 5th Edition by Neil Barron
2012AbeBooks: 50 Essential Science Fiction Books
2016Gunn Center for the Study of Science Fiction: A Basic Science Fiction Library
2016Goodreads Science Fiction Books by Female Authors
2016Easton Press Masterpieces of Science Fiction
2021Worlds Without End: Award Winning Books by Women Authors
A Feast of Crows George R. R. Martin 2005
Hugo Award - Novel Finalist
Feed Seanan McGuire 2010
Hugo Award - Novel Finalist
2016Sci Femme: The Reading List edited by Shannon Turlington
2024Best Sci-Fi of the 2010s - Goodreads/Listopia (1/29/24)
A Fire in the Sun George Alec Effinger 1989
Hugo Award - Novel Finalist
Fire Time Poul Anderson 1974
Hugo Award - Novel Finalist
Flow My Tears, the Policeman Said Philip K. Dick 1974
John W. Campbell Memorial Award for Best Science Fiction Novel
Hugo Award - Novel Finalist
Nebula Award - Novel Finalist
2002Strictly Science Fiction: A Guide to Reading Interests by Diana Tixier Herald and Bonnie Kunzel
2016Goodreads Best Science Fiction & Fantasy 200
2016Sci-Fi Lists Top 200 - novel
2016Gunn Center for the Study of Science Fiction: A Basic Science Fiction Library
2016SF Masterworks
201675 Best New Wave Sci-Fi (1964-1983) Novels by Josh Glenn
2019Worlds Without End: Most Read Books of All-Time
2020Top 100 Sci Fi Books - Movie Death Cult
Flowers for Algernon Daniel Keyes 1966
Nebula Award - Novel Winner
Hugo Award - Novel Finalist
1974Modern Science Fiction edited by Norman Spinrad
1975Locus Poll Best All-Time Science Fiction Novels
1976Anatomy of Wonder: Science Fiction, 1st Edition by Neil Barron
1977"A Basic Science-Fiction Library" from The Road to Science Fiction by James Gunn
1984The Science Fiction Source Book edited by David Wingrove
1985Science Fiction: The 100 Best Novels by David Pringle
1987Anatomy of Wonder: A Critical Guide to Science Fiction, 3rd Edition by Neil Barron
1994The Ultimate Guide to Science Fiction by David Pringle
1998Locus Poll Best All-Time Science Fiction Novels
1999The Internet Top 100 SF/Fantasy List
2002Strictly Science Fiction: A Guide to Reading Interests by Diana Tixier Herald and Bonnie Kunzel
2003The Internet Top 100 SF/Fantasy List
2004Anatomy of Wonder: A Critical Guide to Science Fiction, 5th Edition by Neil Barron
2006100 Must-Read Science Fiction Novels
20091000 novels everyone must read (science fiction section)
2011Forbidden Planet: The 50 Books You MUST Read
2011NPR Top 100 Science-Fiction, Fantasy Books
2011Internet Top 100 SF/Fantasy List
2012Locus Poll Best 20th Century Science Fiction Novels
2016SF Masterworks
2016Goodreads Best Science Fiction & Fantasy 200
2016Goodreads Best Science Fiction 100
2016How Great Science Fiction Works by Gary K. Wolfe
2016Easton Press Masterpieces of Science Fiction
2016Gunn Center for the Study of Science Fiction: A Basic Science Fiction Library
2016Sci-Fi Lists Top 200 - novel
2016Ranker: The Greatest Science Fiction Novels of All Time
2019100 Best Sci-Fi Books of All Time - Reedsydiscovery
2019Worlds Without End: Most Read Books of All-Time
2020Top 100 Sci Fi Books - Movie Death Cult
2020Library of America Science Fiction
2023My 25 Favourite Sci-Fi Books of All Time - Words in Time
2024SciFiScavenger's 2024 Poll of All-Time Favorite SF Books
Footfall Larry NivenJerry Pournelle 1985
Hugo Award - Novel Finalist
2016Goodreads Best Science Fiction & Fantasy 200
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The Forbidden Tower Marion Zimmer Bradley 1977
Hugo Award - Novel Finalist
The Forge of God Greg Bear 1987
Hugo Award - Novel Finalist
Nebula Award - Novel Finalist
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Frameshift Robert J. Sawyer 1997
Hugo Award - Novel Finalist
Friday Robert A. Heinlein 1982
Hugo Award - Novel Finalist
Nebula Award - Novel Finalist
2016Goodreads Best Science Fiction & Fantasy 200
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The Galaxy, and the Ground Within Becky Chambers 2021
Hugo Award - Novel Finalist
The Genetic General Gordon R. Dickson 1960
Hugo Award - Novel Finalist
Gideon the Ninth Tamsyn Muir 2019
Hugo Award - Novel Finalist
Nebula Award - Novel Finalist
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Glasshouse Charles Stross 2006
Hugo Award - Novel Finalist
2016Goodreads Best Science Fiction of the 21st Century
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Glory Road Robert A. Heinlein 1963
Hugo Award - Novel Finalist
2016Gunn Center for the Study of Science Fiction: A Basic Science Fiction Library
Glory Season David Brin 1993
Hugo Award - Novel Finalist
The Goblin Emperor Sarah Monette 2014
Hugo Award - Novel Finalist
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The Goblin Reservation Clifford D. Simak 1968
Hugo Award - Novel Finalist
Grass Sheri S. Tepper 1989
Hugo Award - Novel Finalist
2001200 Significant Science Fiction Books by Women, 1984-2001 by David G. Hartwell
2003The Cambridge Companion to Science Fiction edited by Edward James and Farah Mendlesohn
2004Anatomy of Wonder: A Critical Guide to Science Fiction, 5th Edition by Neil Barron
2012Science Fiction the 101 Best Novels 1985-2010 by Damien Broderick and Paul Di Filippo
2014Mistressworks by Ian Sales
2016Gunn Center for the Study of Science Fiction: A Basic Science Fiction Library
2016Goodreads Best Science Fiction & Fantasy 200
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2016SF Masterworks
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2016Sci-Fi Lists Top 200 - novel
Halting State Charles Stross 2007
Hugo Award - Novel Finalist
Harpist in the Wind Patricia A. McKillip 1979
Hugo Award - Novel Finalist
Harrow the Ninth Tamsyn Muir 2020
Hugo Award - Novel Finalist
Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban J. K. Rowling 1999
Hugo Award - Novel Finalist
Have Space Suit-Will Travel Robert A. Heinlein 1958
Hugo Award - Novel Finalist
1985Science Fiction: The 100 Best Novels by David Pringle
1994The Ultimate Guide to Science Fiction by David Pringle
1998Locus Poll Best All-Time Science Fiction Novels
2016Goodreads Best Science Fiction & Fantasy 200
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2019Worlds Without End: Most Read Books of All-Time
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The High Crusade Poul Anderson 1960
Hugo Award - Novel Finalist
1976The World of Science Fiction by Lester Del Rey
1987Anatomy of Wonder: A Critical Guide to Science Fiction, 3rd Edition by Neil Barron
2003The Cambridge Companion to Science Fiction edited by Edward James and Farah Mendlesohn
2016Sci-Fi Lists Top 200 - novel
2016Gunn Center for the Study of Science Fiction: A Basic Science Fiction Library
2016Golden Age Sci-Fi: 75 Best Novels of 1934-1963 by Josh Glenn
2020Library of America Science Fiction
His Majesty's Dragon Naomi Novik 2006
Hugo Award - Novel Finalist
Holy Fire Bruce Sterling 1996
Hugo Award - Novel Finalist
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Humans Robert J. Sawyer 2003
Hugo Award - Novel Finalist
Ilium Dan Simmons 2003
Locus Award for Best Science Fiction Novel
Hugo Award - Novel Finalist
2012Locus Poll Best 21st Century Science Fiction Novels
2016Goodreads Best Science Fiction & Fantasy 200
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Immortality, Inc. Robert Sheckley 1959
Hugo Award - Novel Finalist
2006100 Must-Read Science Fiction Novels
Inferno Larry NivenJerry Pournelle 1976
Hugo Award - Novel Finalist
Nebula Award - Novel Finalist
The Integral Trees Larry Niven 1984
Locus Award for Best Science Fiction Novel
Hugo Award - Novel Finalist
Nebula Award - Novel Finalist
Inverted World Christopher Priest 1974
British Science Fiction Association Awards
Hugo Award - Novel Finalist
1984The Science Fiction Source Book edited by David Wingrove
1985Science Fiction: The 100 Best Novels by David Pringle
2011Forbidden Planet: The 50 Books You MUST Read
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Iron Council China Miéville 2004
Arthur C. Clarke Awards
Hugo Award - Novel Finalist
Iron Sunrise Charles Stross 2004
Hugo Award - Novel Finalist
Islands in the Net Bruce Sterling 1988
John W. Campbell Memorial Award for Best Science Fiction Novel
Hugo Award - Novel Finalist
2004Anatomy of Wonder: A Critical Guide to Science Fiction, 5th Edition by Neil Barron
2005ISFDB Top 100 Books (Balanced List)
2016Gunn Center for the Study of Science Fiction: A Basic Science Fiction Library
2016Easton Press Masterpieces of Science Fiction
Jack Faust Michael Swanwick 1997
Hugo Award - Novel Finalist
Jack of Shadows Roger Zelazny 1971
Hugo Award - Novel Finalist
Jem Frederik Pohl 1979
Hugo Award - Novel Finalist
Nebula Award - Novel Finalist
2016Gunn Center for the Study of Science Fiction: A Basic Science Fiction Library
2016SF Masterworks
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Job: A Comedy of Justice Robert A. Heinlein 1984
Hugo Award - Novel Finalist
Nebula Award - Novel Finalist
Julian Comstock: A Story of 22nd-Century America Robert Charles Wilson 2009
Hugo Award - Novel Finalist
The Kaiju Preservation Society John Scalzi 2022
Locus Award for Best Science Fiction Novel
Hugo Award - Novel Finalist
Kiln People David Brin 2002
Hugo Award - Novel Finalist
2016Gunn Center for the Study of Science Fiction: A Basic Science Fiction Library
2024Classic Science Fiction - 2000-2009 - Goodreads/Listopia (1/29/24)
The Last Colony John Scalzi 2007
Hugo Award - Novel Finalist
2016Goodreads Best Science Fiction of the 21st Century
2019Worlds Without End: Most Read Books of All-Time
2022Best Science Fiction of the 21st Century (Listopia/Goodreads 6/25/22)
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The Lathe of Heaven Ursula K. Le Guin 1971
Nebula Award - Novel Finalist
Hugo Award - Novel Finalist
1996North American College Courses in Science Fiction, Utopian Literature, and Fantasy edited by Arthur B. Evans
2009Mindblowing SF by Women and People of Color (Tor.com)
2016SF Masterworks
2016Goodreads Science Fiction Books by Female Authors
2016Sci Femme: The Reading List edited by Shannon Turlington
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2016Goodreads Best Science Fiction 100
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2016Sci-Fi Lists Top 200 - novel
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2019Worlds Without End: Most Read Books of All-Time
2021Worlds Without End: Award Winning Books by Women Authors
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Learning the World Ken MacLeod 2005
Hugo Award - Novel Finalist
Legends & Lattes Travis Baldree 2022
Hugo Award - Novel Finalist
Nebula Award - Novel Finalist
Leviathan Wakes Daniel AbrahamTy Franck 2011
Hugo Award - Novel Finalist
2016Goodreads Best Science Fiction of the 21st Century
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202015 Recent Sci-Fi Books That Forever Shaped The Genre - Andrew Liptak for Polygon
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The Light Brigade Kameron Hurley 2019
Hugo Award - Novel Finalist
Light From Uncommon Stars Ryka Aoki 2021
Otherwise Award
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Little Brother Cory Doctorow 2008
John W. Campbell Memorial Award for Best Science Fiction Novel
Hugo Award - Novel Finalist
Nebula Award - Novel Finalist
2012Locus Poll Best 21st Century Science Fiction Novels
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2012AbeBooks: 50 Essential Science Fiction Books
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2022Best Science Fiction of the 21st Century (Listopia/Goodreads 6/25/22)
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Little Fuzzy H. Beam Piper 1962
Hugo Award - Novel Finalist
1976The World of Science Fiction by Lester Del Rey
1979A Reader's Guide to Science Fiction by Baird Searles, et al.
1984The Science Fiction Source Book edited by David Wingrove
Little, Big John Crowley 1981
Hugo Award - Novel Finalist
Nebula Award - Novel Finalist
The Long Tomorrow Leigh Brackett 1955
Hugo Award - Novel Finalist
1985Science Fiction: The 100 Best Novels by David Pringle
1987Anatomy of Wonder: A Critical Guide to Science Fiction, 3rd Edition by Neil Barron
1996The Best 105 Books Since the Invention of the Field in the Twenties - Age of Wonders by David G. Hartwell
2003The Cambridge Companion to Science Fiction edited by Edward James and Farah Mendlesohn
2004Anatomy of Wonder: A Critical Guide to Science Fiction, 5th Edition by Neil Barron
2012AbeBooks: 50 Essential Science Fiction Books
2016Golden Age Sci-Fi: 75 Best Novels of 1934-1963 by Josh Glenn
2016SF Masterworks
2020Library of America Science Fiction
Lord Valentine's Castle Robert Silverberg 1980
Hugo Award - Novel Finalist
1984The Science Fiction Source Book edited by David Wingrove
2016Gunn Center for the Study of Science Fiction: A Basic Science Fiction Library
Lucifer's Hammer Larry NivenJerry Pournelle 1977
Hugo Award - Novel Finalist
2011NPR Top 100 Science-Fiction, Fantasy Books
2011Internet Top 100 SF/Fantasy List
2016Goodreads Best Science Fiction & Fantasy 200
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2019Worlds Without End: Most Read Books of All-Time
Macroscope Piers Anthony 1969
Hugo Award - Novel Finalist
1976Anatomy of Wonder: Science Fiction, 1st Edition by Neil Barron
2016Sci-Fi Lists Top 200 - novel
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2016Easton Press Masterpieces of Science Fiction
Man Plus Frederik Pohl 1976
Nebula Award - Novel Winner
Hugo Award - Novel Finalist
1985Science Fiction: The 100 Best Novels by David Pringle
1987Anatomy of Wonder: A Critical Guide to Science Fiction, 3rd Edition by Neil Barron
2002Strictly Science Fiction: A Guide to Reading Interests by Diana Tixier Herald and Bonnie Kunzel
2004Anatomy of Wonder: A Critical Guide to Science Fiction, 5th Edition by Neil Barron
2006100 Must-Read Science Fiction Novels
2012AbeBooks: 50 Essential Science Fiction Books
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2016SF Masterworks
2016Easton Press Masterpieces of Science Fiction
The Man Who Folded Himself David Gerrold 1973
Hugo Award - Novel Finalist
Nebula Award - Novel Finalist
The Many-Colored Land Julian May 1981
Locus Award for Best Science Fiction Novel
Hugo Award - Novel Finalist
Nebula Award - Novel Finalist
2011Internet Top 100 SF/Fantasy List
2014Mistressworks by Ian Sales
2016Sci-Fi Lists Top 200 - novel
Marooned in Realtime Vernor Vinge 1986
Hugo Award - Novel Finalist
2011Internet Top 100 SF/Fantasy List
A Master of Djinn P. Djèlí Clark 2021
Nebula Award - Novel Winner
Hugo Award - Novel Finalist
2021NPR Books Summer Poll 2021: A Decade of Great Sci-Fi and Fantasy
Memory Lois McMaster Bujold 1996
Hugo Award - Novel Finalist
Nebula Award - Novel Finalist
2001200 Significant Science Fiction Books by Women, 1984-2001 by David G. Hartwell
2011Internet Top 100 SF/Fantasy List
2012Locus Poll Best 20th Century Science Fiction Novels
2014Mistressworks by Ian Sales
2016Sci-Fi Lists Top 200 - novel
2016Goodreads Science Fiction Books by Female Authors
Middlegame Seanan McGuire 2019
Hugo Award - Novel Finalist
2021Worlds Without End: Award Winning Books by Women Authors
Midnight Robber Nalo Hopkinson 2000
Hugo Award - Novel Finalist
Nebula Award - Novel Finalist
2001200 Significant Science Fiction Books by Women, 1984-2001 by David G. Hartwell
2003The Cambridge Companion to Science Fiction edited by Edward James and Farah Mendlesohn
2005ISFDB Top 100 Books (Balanced List)
2014Best-Sci-Fi-Books: The 23 Best Science Fiction Books by Female Authors
2019100 Best Sci-Fi Books of All Time - Reedsydiscovery
2022The 25 Best Sci-Fi Books from the 2000s Decade - The Portalist
Millennium John Varley 1983
Hugo Award - Novel Finalist
1987Anatomy of Wonder: A Critical Guide to Science Fiction, 3rd Edition by Neil Barron
2004Anatomy of Wonder: A Critical Guide to Science Fiction, 5th Edition by Neil Barron
2016Easton Press Masterpieces of Science Fiction
Mindbridge Joe Haldeman 1976
Hugo Award - Novel Finalist
Mona Lisa Overdrive William Gibson 1988
Hugo Award - Novel Finalist
Nebula Award - Novel Finalist
2005ISFDB Top 100 Books (Balanced List)
2016Gunn Center for the Study of Science Fiction: A Basic Science Fiction Library
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Moreta: Dragonlady of Pern Anne McCaffrey 1983
Hugo Award - Novel Finalist
The Mote in God's Eye Larry NivenJerry Pournelle 1974
Nebula Award - Novel Finalist
Hugo Award - Novel Finalist
1976The World of Science Fiction by Lester Del Rey
1984The Science Fiction Source Book edited by David Wingrove
1987Locus Poll Best All-Time Science Fiction Novels
1996North American College Courses in Science Fiction, Utopian Literature, and Fantasy edited by Arthur B. Evans
1998Locus Poll Best All-Time Science Fiction Novels
2002Strictly Science Fiction: A Guide to Reading Interests by Diana Tixier Herald and Bonnie Kunzel
2011NPR Top 100 Science-Fiction, Fantasy Books
2011Internet Top 100 SF/Fantasy List
2012Locus Poll Best 20th Century Science Fiction Novels
2016Gunn Center for the Study of Science Fiction: A Basic Science Fiction Library
2016Goodreads Best Science Fiction 100
2016Ranker: The Greatest Science Fiction Novels of All Time
2016Sci-Fi Lists Top 200 - novel
2016Goodreads Best Science Fiction & Fantasy 200
2019Worlds Without End: Most Read Books of All-Time
2020Top 100 Sci Fi Books - Movie Death Cult
2024SciFiScavenger's 2024 Poll of All-Time Favorite SF Books
Mother of Storms John Barnes 1995
Hugo Award - Novel Finalist
Nebula Award - Novel Finalist
2005ISFDB Top 100 Books (Balanced List)
2012Science Fiction the 101 Best Novels 1985-2010 by Damien Broderick and Paul Di Filippo
Moving Mars Greg Bear 1993
Nebula Award - Novel Winner
Hugo Award - Novel Finalist
2004Anatomy of Wonder: A Critical Guide to Science Fiction, 5th Edition by Neil Barron
2005ISFDB Top 100 Books (Balanced List)
2016Gunn Center for the Study of Science Fiction: A Basic Science Fiction Library
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Neptune's Brood Charles Stross 2013
Hugo Award - Novel Finalist
New York 2140 Kim Stanley Robinson 2017
Hugo Award - Novel Finalist
Ninefox Gambit Yoon Ha Lee 2016
Hugo Award - Novel Finalist
Nebula Award - Novel Finalist
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Nona the Ninth Tamsyn Muir 2022
Hugo Award - Novel Finalist
Nebula Award - Novel Finalist
Not This August C. M. Kornbluth 1955
Hugo Award - Novel Finalist
1987Anatomy of Wonder: A Critical Guide to Science Fiction, 3rd Edition by Neil Barron
2016Gunn Center for the Study of Science Fiction: A Basic Science Fiction Library
Nova Samuel R. Delany 1968
Hugo Award - Novel Finalist
1984The Science Fiction Source Book edited by David Wingrove
1985Science Fiction: The 100 Best Novels by David Pringle
1987Anatomy of Wonder: A Critical Guide to Science Fiction, 3rd Edition by Neil Barron
1996The Best 105 Books Since the Invention of the Field in the Twenties - Age of Wonders by David G. Hartwell
2004Anatomy of Wonder: A Critical Guide to Science Fiction, 5th Edition by Neil Barron
2006100 Must-Read Science Fiction Novels
2012Locus Poll Best 20th Century Science Fiction Novels
2016Sci-Fi Lists Top 200 - novel
2016SF Masterworks
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2020Library of America Science Fiction
Old Man's War John Scalzi 2005
Hugo Award - Novel Finalist
2011NPR Top 100 Science-Fiction, Fantasy Books
2012Locus Poll Best 21st Century Science Fiction Novels
2012AbeBooks: 50 Essential Science Fiction Books
2016Goodreads Best Science Fiction 100
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2019Worlds Without End: Most Read Books of All-Time
2020The Best Modern Classic Science Fiction Books
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On Wings of Song Thomas M. Disch 1979
John W. Campbell Memorial Award for Best Science Fiction Novel
Hugo Award - Novel Finalist
Nebula Award - Novel Finalist
1985Science Fiction: The 100 Best Novels by David Pringle
1987Anatomy of Wonder: A Critical Guide to Science Fiction, 3rd Edition by Neil Barron
1994The Ultimate Guide to Science Fiction by David Pringle
2005ISFDB Top 100 Books (Balanced List)
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Palimpsest Catherynne M. Valente 2008
Hugo Award - Novel Finalist
Parasite Seanan McGuire 2013
Hugo Award - Novel Finalist
Passage Connie Willis 2001
Locus Award for Best Science Fiction Novel
Hugo Award - Novel Finalist
Nebula Award - Novel Finalist
2001200 Significant Science Fiction Books by Women, 1984-2001 by David G. Hartwell
2004Anatomy of Wonder: A Critical Guide to Science Fiction, 5th Edition by Neil Barron
2005ISFDB Top 100 Books (Balanced List)
2009Mindblowing SF by Women and People of Color (Tor.com)
2016Sci Femme: The Reading List edited by Shannon Turlington
2016Goodreads Best Science Fiction of the 21st Century
2021Worlds Without End: Award Winning Books by Women Authors
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Past Master R. A. Lafferty 1968
Hugo Award - Novel Finalist
Nebula Award - Novel Finalist
1974Modern Science Fiction edited by Norman Spinrad
2020Library of America Science Fiction
The Peace War Vernor Vinge 1984
Hugo Award - Novel Finalist
The People of the Wind Poul Anderson 1973
Hugo Award - Novel Finalist
Nebula Award - Novel Finalist
Perdido Street Station China Miéville 2000
Hugo Award - Novel Finalist
Nebula Award - Novel Finalist
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Piranesi Susanna Clarke 2020
Hugo Award - Novel Finalist
Nebula Award - Novel Finalist
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The Pirates of Zan Murray Leinster 1959
Hugo Award - Novel Finalist
The Planet Buyer Cordwainer Smith 1964
Hugo Award - Novel Finalist
Planet of the Damned Harry Harrison 1962
Hugo Award - Novel Finalist
The Postman David Brin 1985
Locus Award for Best Science Fiction Novel
John W. Campbell Memorial Award for Best Science Fiction Novel
Hugo Award - Novel Finalist
Nebula Award - Novel Finalist
1996North American College Courses in Science Fiction, Utopian Literature, and Fantasy edited by Arthur B. Evans
2005ISFDB Top 100 Books (Balanced List)
2011Internet Top 100 SF/Fantasy List
2016Goodreads Best Science Fiction & Fantasy 200
2016Sci-Fi Lists Top 200 - novel
2016Gunn Center for the Study of Science Fiction: A Basic Science Fiction Library
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Prentice Alvin Orson Scott Card 1989
Hugo Award - Novel Finalist
Nebula Award - Novel Finalist
2016Gunn Center for the Study of Science Fiction: A Basic Science Fiction Library
The Pride of Chanur C. J. Cherryh 1982
Hugo Award - Novel Finalist
2016Goodreads Science Fiction Books by Female Authors
Project Hail Mary Andy Weir 2021
Hugo Award - Novel Finalist
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Project Pope Clifford D. Simak 1981
Hugo Award - Novel Finalist
Protector Larry Niven 1973
Hugo Award - Novel Finalist
2011Internet Top 100 SF/Fantasy List
Provenance Ann Leckie 2017
Hugo Award - Novel Finalist
Queen of Angels Greg Bear 1990
Hugo Award - Novel Finalist
1994The Ultimate Guide to Science Fiction by David Pringle
2004Anatomy of Wonder: A Critical Guide to Science Fiction, 5th Edition by Neil Barron
2012Science Fiction the 101 Best Novels 1985-2010 by Damien Broderick and Paul Di Filippo
2016Gunn Center for the Study of Science Fiction: A Basic Science Fiction Library
The Quiet Pools Michael P. Kube-McDowell 1990
Hugo Award - Novel Finalist
The Ragged Astronauts Bob Shaw 1986
British Science Fiction Association Awards
Hugo Award - Novel Finalist
Raven Stratagem Yoon Ha Lee 2017
Hugo Award - Novel Finalist
Record of a Few Spaceborn Few Becky Chambers 2018
Hugo Award - Novel Finalist
Red Mars Kim Stanley Robinson 1992
Hugo Award - Novel Finalist
British Science Fiction Association Awards
Nebula Award - Novel Winner
1994The Ultimate Guide to Science Fiction by David Pringle
1996North American College Courses in Science Fiction, Utopian Literature, and Fantasy edited by Arthur B. Evans
2003The Cambridge Companion to Science Fiction edited by Edward James and Farah Mendlesohn
2004Anatomy of Wonder: A Critical Guide to Science Fiction, 5th Edition by Neil Barron
2005ISFDB Top 100 Books (Balanced List)
2006100 Must-Read Science Fiction Novels
2011NPR Top 100 Science-Fiction, Fantasy Books
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2011Internet Top 100 SF/Fantasy List
2012AbeBooks: 50 Essential Science Fiction Books
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2016Amazon: 100 Sci-Fi & Fantasy Books to Read in a Lifetime
2016Goodreads Best Science Fiction 100
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2016How Great Science Fiction Works by Gary K. Wolfe
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Red Prophet Orson Scott Card 1988
Hugo Award - Novel Finalist
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2016Gunn Center for the Study of Science Fiction: A Basic Science Fiction Library
The Relentless Moon Mary Robinette Kowal 2020
Hugo Award - Novel Finalist
Remake Connie Willis 1994
Hugo Award - Novel Finalist
Remnant Population Elizabeth Moon 1996
Hugo Award - Novel Finalist
2001200 Significant Science Fiction Books by Women, 1984-2001 by David G. Hartwell
2014Mistressworks by Ian Sales
2016Sci Femme: The Reading List edited by Shannon Turlington
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Revenant Gun Yoon Ha Lee 2018
Hugo Award - Novel Finalist
The Ringworld Engineers Larry Niven 1979
Hugo Award - Novel Finalist
The Rise of Endymion Dan Simmons 1997
Locus Award for Best Science Fiction Novel
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2011Internet Top 100 SF/Fantasy List
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Rite of Passage Alexei Panshin 1968
Nebula Award - Novel Winner
Hugo Award - Novel Finalist
1975Locus Poll Best All-Time Science Fiction Novels
1976Anatomy of Wonder: Science Fiction, 1st Edition by Neil Barron
1977"A Basic Science-Fiction Library" from The Road to Science Fiction by James Gunn
1987Anatomy of Wonder: A Critical Guide to Science Fiction, 3rd Edition by Neil Barron
1996The Best 105 Books Since the Invention of the Field in the Twenties - Age of Wonders by David G. Hartwell
2002Strictly Science Fiction: A Guide to Reading Interests by Diana Tixier Herald and Bonnie Kunzel
2003The Cambridge Companion to Science Fiction edited by Edward James and Farah Mendlesohn
2016Gunn Center for the Study of Science Fiction: A Basic Science Fiction Library
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River of Gods Ian McDonald 2004
British Science Fiction Association Awards
Hugo Award - Novel Finalist
2004Anatomy of Wonder: A Critical Guide to Science Fiction, 5th Edition by Neil Barron
2012Locus Poll Best 21st Century Science Fiction Novels
2012Science Fiction the 101 Best Novels 1985-2010 by Damien Broderick and Paul Di Filippo
2016Gunn Center for the Study of Science Fiction: A Basic Science Fiction Library
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The Robots of Dawn Isaac Asimov 1983
Hugo Award - Novel Finalist
2016Goodreads Best Science Fiction & Fantasy 200
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Rogue Moon Algis Budrys 1960
Hugo Award - Novel Finalist
1974Modern Science Fiction edited by Norman Spinrad
1976Anatomy of Wonder: Science Fiction, 1st Edition by Neil Barron
1984The Science Fiction Source Book edited by David Wingrove
1985Science Fiction: The 100 Best Novels by David Pringle
1987Anatomy of Wonder: A Critical Guide to Science Fiction, 3rd Edition by Neil Barron
1996The Best 105 Books Since the Invention of the Field in the Twenties - Age of Wonders by David G. Hartwell
2002Strictly Science Fiction: A Guide to Reading Interests by Diana Tixier Herald and Bonnie Kunzel
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Rollback Robert J. Sawyer 2007
Hugo Award - Novel Finalist
The Saint of Bright Doors Vajra Chandrasekera 2023
Nebula Award - Novel Winner
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Saturn's Children Charles Stross 2008
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The Scar China Miéville 2002
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20091000 novels everyone must read (science fiction section)
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Second Ending James White 1962
Hugo Award - Novel Finalist
Seveneves Neal Stephenson 2015
Hugo Award - Novel Finalist
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Seventh Son Orson Scott Card 1987
Hugo Award - Novel Finalist
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Shadrach in the Furnace Robert Silverberg 1976
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The Sirens of Titan Kurt Vonnegut, Jr. 1959
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1984The Science Fiction Source Book edited by David Wingrove
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2003The Cambridge Companion to Science Fiction edited by Edward James and Farah Mendlesohn
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2018The Great American Read - PBS
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Six Wakes Mur Lafferty 2017
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Skylark DuQuesne Edward E. Smith 1966
Hugo Award - Novel Finalist
Slaughterhouse-Five Kurt Vonnegut, Jr. 1969
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1984The Science Fiction Source Book edited by David Wingrove
1996The Best 105 Books Since the Invention of the Field in the Twenties - Age of Wonders by David G. Hartwell
1996North American College Courses in Science Fiction, Utopian Literature, and Fantasy edited by Arthur B. Evans
2002Strictly Science Fiction: A Guide to Reading Interests by Diana Tixier Herald and Bonnie Kunzel
2003The Cambridge Companion to Science Fiction edited by Edward James and Farah Mendlesohn
2004Anatomy of Wonder: A Critical Guide to Science Fiction, 5th Edition by Neil Barron
2006100 Must-Read Science Fiction Novels
2011NPR Top 100 Science-Fiction, Fantasy Books
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2019The Best Sci-Fi Books of All Time - Penguin Random House
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Space Opera Catherynne M. Valente 2018
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Spinning Silver Naomi Novik 2018
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The Squares of the City John Brunner 1965
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Star Light Hal Clement 1971
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Starplex Robert J. Sawyer 1996
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2005ISFDB Top 100 Books (Balanced List)
Starter Villain John Scalzi 2023
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Stations of the Tide Michael Swanwick 1991
Nebula Award - Novel Winner
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1994The Ultimate Guide to Science Fiction by David Pringle
2004Anatomy of Wonder: A Critical Guide to Science Fiction, 5th Edition by Neil Barron
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2012Science Fiction the 101 Best Novels 1985-2010 by Damien Broderick and Paul Di Filippo
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Steel Beach John Varley 1992
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The Stochastic Man Robert Silverberg 1975
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A Storm of Swords George R. R. Martin 2000
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The Summer Queen Joan D. Vinge 1991
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The Sword of Aldones Marion Zimmer Bradley 1962
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Sylva Jean Bruller 1962
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Tau Zero Poul Anderson 1970
Hugo Award - Novel Finalist
1974Modern Science Fiction edited by Norman Spinrad
1976Anatomy of Wonder: Science Fiction, 1st Edition by Neil Barron
1977"A Basic Science-Fiction Library" from The Road to Science Fiction by James Gunn
1979A Reader's Guide to Science Fiction by Baird Searles, et al.
1984The Science Fiction Source Book edited by David Wingrove
1985Science Fiction: The 100 Best Novels by David Pringle
1987Anatomy of Wonder: A Critical Guide to Science Fiction, 3rd Edition by Neil Barron
2004Anatomy of Wonder: A Critical Guide to Science Fiction, 5th Edition by Neil Barron
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Tea with the Black Dragon R. A. MacAvoy 1983
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The Terminal Experiment Robert J. Sawyer 1995
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There Will Be Time Poul Anderson 1972
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Thorns Robert Silverberg 1967
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Three to Conquer Eric Frank Russell 1956
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Throne of the Crescent Moon Saladin Ahmed 2012
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Time Enough for Love Robert A. Heinlein 1973
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1975Locus Poll Best All-Time Science Fiction Novels
1987Locus Poll Best All-Time Science Fiction Novels
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2005ISFDB Top 100 Books (Balanced List)
2011Internet Top 100 SF/Fantasy List
2016Goodreads Best Science Fiction & Fantasy 200
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2016Ranker: The Greatest Science Fiction Novels of All Time
Time is the Simplest Thing Clifford D. Simak 1961
Hugo Award - Novel Finalist
A Time of Changes Robert Silverberg 1971
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1976Anatomy of Wonder: Science Fiction, 1st Edition by Neil Barron
2002Strictly Science Fiction: A Guide to Reading Interests by Diana Tixier Herald and Bonnie Kunzel
201675 Best New Wave Sci-Fi (1964-1983) Novels by Josh Glenn
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The Time Ships Stephen Baxter 1995
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2004Anatomy of Wonder: A Critical Guide to Science Fiction, 5th Edition by Neil Barron
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Time Storm Gordon R. Dickson 1977
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Titan John Varley 1979