| 2001: A Space Odyssey |
Arthur C. Clarke
|
1968 |
|
|
| 1975 | Locus Poll Best All-Time Science Fiction Novels |
| 1987 | Locus Poll Best All-Time Science Fiction Novels |
| 1996 | North American College Courses in Science Fiction, Utopian Literature, and Fantasy edited by Arthur B. Evans |
| 1998 | Locus Poll Best All-Time Science Fiction Novels |
| 2002 | Strictly Science Fiction: A Guide to Reading Interests by Diana Tixier Herald and Bonnie Kunzel |
| 2004 | Anatomy of Wonder: A Critical Guide to Science Fiction, 5th Edition by Neil Barron |
| 2011 | Internet Top 100 SF/Fantasy List |
| 2011 | NPR Top 100 Science-Fiction, Fantasy Books |
| 2012 | Locus Poll Best 20th Century Science Fiction Novels |
| 2016 | Gunn Center for the Study of Science Fiction: A Basic Science Fiction Library |
| 2016 | Easton Press Masterpieces of Science Fiction |
| 2016 | Sci-Fi Lists Top 200 - novel |
| 2016 | Amazon: 100 Sci-Fi & Fantasy Books to Read in a Lifetime |
| 2016 | Goodreads Best Science Fiction 100 |
| 2016 | Ranker: The Greatest Science Fiction Novels of All Time |
| 2016 | Goodreads Best Science Fiction & Fantasy 200 |
| 2019 | Worlds Without End: Most Read Books of All-Time |
|
|
|
| The Absolute at Large |
Karel Čapek
|
1927 |
|
|
| 1976 | Anatomy of Wonder: Science Fiction, 1st Edition by Neil Barron |
| 1984 | The Science Fiction Source Book edited by David Wingrove |
| 1987 | Anatomy of Wonder: A Critical Guide to Science Fiction, 3rd Edition by Neil Barron |
| 2016 | Gunn Center for the Study of Science Fiction: A Basic Science Fiction Library |
| 2016 | Radium Age Sci-Fi: 100 Best Novels of 1904-1933 by Josh Glenn |
|
|
|
| Accelerando |
Charles Stross
|
2005 |
|
|
| Locus Award for Best Science Fiction Novel |
| Hugo Award - Novel Finalist |
| 2012 | Locus Poll Best 21st Century Science Fiction Novels |
| 2012 | Science Fiction the 101 Best Novels 1985-2010 by Damien Broderick and Paul Di Filippo |
| 2016 | Sci-Fi Lists Top 200 - novel |
| 2016 | Gunn Center for the Study of Science Fiction: A Basic Science Fiction Library |
| 2016 | Goodreads Best Science Fiction of the 21st Century |
| 2020 | The Best Modern Classic Science Fiction Books |
| 2022 | Best Science Fiction of the 21st Century (Listopia/Goodreads 6/25/22) |
| 2022 | The 25 Best Sci-Fi Books from the 2000s Decade - The Portalist |
| 2023 | My Top 25 Science Fiction Books of the 21st Century by the Outlaw Bookseller |
| 2024 | Classic Science Fiction - 2000-2009 - Goodreads/Listopia (1/29/24) |
|
|
|
| Across Realtime |
Vernor Vinge
|
1986 |
|
|
| 2016 | Gunn Center for the Study of Science Fiction: A Basic Science Fiction Library |
|
|
|
| Across the Sea of Suns |
Gregory Benford
|
1984 |
|
|
| 2016 | Gunn Center for the Study of Science Fiction: A Basic Science Fiction Library |
|
|
|
| Adventures in Time and Space |
J. Francis McComas,
Raymond J. Healy
|
1946 |
|
|
| 1949 | The Seventeen Basic SF Titles - Arkham Sampler |
| 1952 | Astounding Magazine, the Twenty-Eight All-Time Best SF Books |
| 1956 | Astounding Magazine, The Twenty-Six All-Time Best SF Books |
| 1966 | Analog All-Time Favorite Science Fiction Poll |
| 1976 | The World of Science Fiction by Lester Del Rey |
| 1976 | Anatomy of Wonder: Science Fiction, 1st Edition by Neil Barron |
| 1977 | "A Basic Science-Fiction Library" from The Road to Science Fiction by James Gunn |
| 1994 | The Ultimate Guide to Science Fiction by David Pringle |
| 2003 | The Cambridge Companion to Science Fiction edited by Edward James and Farah Mendlesohn |
| 2004 | Anatomy of Wonder: A Critical Guide to Science Fiction, 5th Edition by Neil Barron |
| 2016 | Gunn Center for the Study of Science Fiction: A Basic Science Fiction Library |
|
|
|
| Afterparty |
Daryl Gregory
|
2014 |
|
|
| 2016 | Gunn Center for the Study of Science Fiction: A Basic Science Fiction Library |
|
|
|
| Again, Dangerous Visions |
Harlan Ellison
|
1972 |
|
|
| 1976 | Anatomy of Wonder: Science Fiction, 1st Edition by Neil Barron |
| 1994 | The Ultimate Guide to Science Fiction by David Pringle |
| 2002 | Strictly Science Fiction: A Guide to Reading Interests by Diana Tixier Herald and Bonnie Kunzel |
| 2003 | The Cambridge Companion to Science Fiction edited by Edward James and Farah Mendlesohn |
| 2016 | Gunn Center for the Study of Science Fiction: A Basic Science Fiction Library |
|
|
|
| The Age of the Pussyfoot |
Frederik Pohl
|
1969 |
|
|
| 2016 | Gunn Center for the Study of Science Fiction: A Basic Science Fiction Library |
|
|
|
| Agent to the Stars |
John Scalzi
|
2005 |
|
|
| 2016 | Gunn Center for the Study of Science Fiction: A Basic Science Fiction Library |
|
|
|
| Alif the Unseen |
G. Willow Wilson
|
2012 |
|
|
| 2016 | Gunn Center for the Study of Science Fiction: A Basic Science Fiction Library |
| 2021 | Worlds Without End: Award Winning Books by Women Authors |
|
|
|
| Alvin Journeyman |
Orson Scott Card
|
1995 |
|
|
| 2016 | Gunn Center for the Study of Science Fiction: A Basic Science Fiction Library |
|
|
|
| Ammonite |
Nicola Griffith
|
1993 |
|
|
| Otherwise Award |
| 2001 | 200 Significant Science Fiction Books by Women, 1984-2001 by David G. Hartwell |
| 2003 | The Cambridge Companion to Science Fiction edited by Edward James and Farah Mendlesohn |
| 2004 | Feminist Science Fiction and Fantasy by Cynthia Ward |
| 2005 | ISFDB Top 100 Books (Balanced List) |
| 2012 | Science Fiction the 101 Best Novels 1985-2010 by Damien Broderick and Paul Di Filippo |
| 2014 | Mistressworks by Ian Sales |
| 2016 | SF Masterworks |
| 2016 | Sci Femme: The Reading List edited by Shannon Turlington |
| 2016 | Goodreads Science Fiction Books by Female Authors |
| 2016 | Gunn Center for the Study of Science Fiction: A Basic Science Fiction Library |
| 2019 | The Best Sci-Fi Books of All Time - Penguin Random House |
| 2019 | 100 Best Sci-Fi Books of All Time - Reedsydiscovery |
| 2021 | Worlds Without End: Award Winning Books by Women Authors |
| 2022 | The 50 Best Sci-Fi Books of All Time - Esquire Magazine |
|
|
|
| Ancient of Days |
Michael Bishop
|
1985 |
|
|
| 2006 | 100 Must-Read Science Fiction Novels |
| 2016 | Gunn Center for the Study of Science Fiction: A Basic Science Fiction Library |
|
|
|
| Angry Candy |
Harlan Ellison
|
1988 |
|
|
| 2016 | Gunn Center for the Study of Science Fiction: A Basic Science Fiction Library |
|
|
|
| Anvil of Stars |
Greg Bear
|
1992 |
|
|
| 2016 | Gunn Center for the Study of Science Fiction: A Basic Science Fiction Library |
|
|
|
| The Armageddon Rag |
George R. R. Martin
|
1983 |
|
|
| 2016 | Gunn Center for the Study of Science Fiction: A Basic Science Fiction Library |
|
|
|
| The Atrocity Exhibition |
J. G. Ballard
|
1970 |
|
|
| 1996 | The Best 105 Books Since the Invention of the Field in the Twenties - Age of Wonders by David G. Hartwell |
| 2002 | Strictly Science Fiction: A Guide to Reading Interests by Diana Tixier Herald and Bonnie Kunzel |
| 2016 | Gunn Center for the Study of Science Fiction: A Basic Science Fiction Library |
| 2016 | 75 Best New Wave Sci-Fi (1964-1983) Novels by Josh Glenn |
|
|
|
| Babel-17 |
Samuel R. Delany
|
1966 |
|
|
| Nebula Award - Novel Winner |
| Hugo Award - Novel Finalist |
| 1975 | Locus Poll Best All-Time Science Fiction Novels |
| 1976 | Anatomy of Wonder: Science Fiction, 1st Edition by Neil Barron |
| 1987 | Anatomy of Wonder: A Critical Guide to Science Fiction, 3rd Edition by Neil Barron |
| 1996 | North American College Courses in Science Fiction, Utopian Literature, and Fantasy edited by Arthur B. Evans |
| 2002 | Strictly Science Fiction: A Guide to Reading Interests by Diana Tixier Herald and Bonnie Kunzel |
| 2003 | The Cambridge Companion to Science Fiction edited by Edward James and Farah Mendlesohn |
| 2004 | Anatomy of Wonder: A Critical Guide to Science Fiction, 5th Edition by Neil Barron |
| 2011 | Forbidden Planet: The 50 Books You MUST Read |
| 2016 | Gunn Center for the Study of Science Fiction: A Basic Science Fiction Library |
| 2016 | SF Masterworks |
| 2016 | 75 Best New Wave Sci-Fi (1964-1983) Novels by Josh Glenn |
| 2016 | Easton Press Masterpieces of Science Fiction |
| 2016 | Sci-Fi Lists Top 200 - novel |
| 2019 | Worlds Without End: Most Read Books of All-Time |
|
|
|
| The Barbie Murders |
John Varley
|
1980 |
|
|
| 2016 | Gunn Center for the Study of Science Fiction: A Basic Science Fiction Library |
|
|
|
| Barefoot in the Head |
Brian W. Aldiss
|
1969 |
|
|
| 1974 | Modern Science Fiction edited by Norman Spinrad |
| 1976 | Anatomy of Wonder: Science Fiction, 1st Edition by Neil Barron |
| 1987 | Anatomy of Wonder: A Critical Guide to Science Fiction, 3rd Edition by Neil Barron |
| 2002 | Strictly Science Fiction: A Guide to Reading Interests by Diana Tixier Herald and Bonnie Kunzel |
| 2016 | Gunn Center for the Study of Science Fiction: A Basic Science Fiction Library |
| 2016 | 75 Best New Wave Sci-Fi (1964-1983) Novels by Josh Glenn |
|
|
|
| Barrayar |
Lois McMaster Bujold
|
1991 |
|
|
| Hugo Award - Novel Winner |
| Nebula Award - Novel Finalist |
| Locus Award for Best Science Fiction Novel |
| 2004 | Anatomy of Wonder: A Critical Guide to Science Fiction, 5th Edition by Neil Barron |
| 2005 | ISFDB Top 100 Books (Balanced List) |
| 2011 | Internet Top 100 SF/Fantasy List |
| 2012 | Locus Poll Best 20th Century Science Fiction Novels |
| 2012 | Science Fiction the 101 Best Novels 1985-2010 by Damien Broderick and Paul Di Filippo |
| 2016 | Goodreads Best Science Fiction & Fantasy 200 |
| 2016 | Goodreads Science Fiction Books by Female Authors |
| 2016 | Gunn Center for the Study of Science Fiction: A Basic Science Fiction Library |
| 2016 | Sci-Fi Lists Top 200 - novel |
| 2019 | Worlds Without End: Most Read Books of All-Time |
| 2021 | Worlds Without End: Award Winning Books by Women Authors |
|
|
|
| Battle Circle |
Piers Anthony
|
1978 |
|
|
| 2016 | Gunn Center for the Study of Science Fiction: A Basic Science Fiction Library |
|
|
|
| Beachhead |
Jack Williamson
|
1992 |
|
|
| 2016 | Gunn Center for the Study of Science Fiction: A Basic Science Fiction Library |
|
|
|
| Beauty |
Sheri S. Tepper
|
1991 |
|
|
| 2009 | Mindblowing SF by Women and People of Color (Tor.com) |
| 2016 | Gunn Center for the Study of Science Fiction: A Basic Science Fiction Library |
| 2021 | Worlds Without End: Award Winning Books by Women Authors |
|
|
|
| Before Adam |
Jack London
|
1906 |
|
|
| 1976 | Anatomy of Wonder: Science Fiction, 1st Edition by Neil Barron |
| 1977 | "A Basic Science-Fiction Library" from The Road to Science Fiction by James Gunn |
| 1987 | Anatomy of Wonder: A Critical Guide to Science Fiction, 3rd Edition by Neil Barron |
| 2016 | Gunn Center for the Study of Science Fiction: A Basic Science Fiction Library |
| 2016 | Easton Press Masterpieces of Science Fiction |
|
|
|
| Before the Golden Age |
Isaac Asimov
|
1974 |
|
|
| 1976 | The World of Science Fiction by Lester Del Rey |
| 1976 | Anatomy of Wonder: Science Fiction, 1st Edition by Neil Barron |
| 1987 | Anatomy of Wonder: A Critical Guide to Science Fiction, 3rd Edition by Neil Barron |
| 2004 | Anatomy of Wonder: A Critical Guide to Science Fiction, 5th Edition by Neil Barron |
| 2016 | Gunn Center for the Study of Science Fiction: A Basic Science Fiction Library |
|
|
|
| Beggars in Spain |
Nancy Kress
|
1993 |
|
|
| Nebula Award - Novel Finalist |
| 2001 | 200 Significant Science Fiction Books by Women, 1984-2001 by David G. Hartwell |
| 2003 | The Cambridge Companion to Science Fiction edited by Edward James and Farah Mendlesohn |
| 2005 | ISFDB Top 100 Books (Balanced List) |
| 2014 | Mistressworks by Ian Sales |
| 2016 | Sci-Fi Lists Top 200 - novel |
| 2016 | Sci Femme: The Reading List edited by Shannon Turlington |
| 2016 | Gunn Center for the Study of Science Fiction: A Basic Science Fiction Library |
| 2016 | Goodreads Science Fiction Books by Female Authors |
|
|
|
| Bending the Landscape: Science Fiction |
Nicola Griffith,
Stephen Pagel
|
1998 |
|
|
| 2016 | Gunn Center for the Study of Science Fiction: A Basic Science Fiction Library |
|
|
|
| The Best of C. L. Moore |
C. L. Moore
|
1975 |
|
|
| 1976 | The World of Science Fiction by Lester Del Rey |
| 1987 | Anatomy of Wonder: A Critical Guide to Science Fiction, 3rd Edition by Neil Barron |
| 1996 | The Best 105 Books Since the Invention of the Field in the Twenties - Age of Wonders by David G. Hartwell |
| 2004 | Anatomy of Wonder: A Critical Guide to Science Fiction, 5th Edition by Neil Barron |
| 2016 | Gunn Center for the Study of Science Fiction: A Basic Science Fiction Library |
|
|
|
| The Best of C. M. Kornbluth |
C. M. Kornbluth
|
1976 |
|
|
| 1977 | "A Basic Science-Fiction Library" from The Road to Science Fiction by James Gunn |
| 1987 | Anatomy of Wonder: A Critical Guide to Science Fiction, 3rd Edition by Neil Barron |
| 2004 | Anatomy of Wonder: A Critical Guide to Science Fiction, 5th Edition by Neil Barron |
| 2016 | Gunn Center for the Study of Science Fiction: A Basic Science Fiction Library |
|
|
|
| The Best of Cordwainer Smith |
Cordwainer Smith
|
1975 |
|
|
| 1976 | The World of Science Fiction by Lester Del Rey |
| 1994 | The Ultimate Guide to Science Fiction by David Pringle |
| 1999 | The Internet Top 100 SF/Fantasy List |
| 2003 | The Internet Top 100 SF/Fantasy List |
| 2016 | Gunn Center for the Study of Science Fiction: A Basic Science Fiction Library |
|
|
|
| The Best of Damon Knight |
Damon Knight
|
1976 |
|
|
| 1996 | The Best 105 Books Since the Invention of the Field in the Twenties - Age of Wonders by David G. Hartwell |
| 2016 | Gunn Center for the Study of Science Fiction: A Basic Science Fiction Library |
|
|
|
| The Best of Frederik Pohl |
Frederik Pohl
|
1975 |
|
|
| 1976 | The World of Science Fiction by Lester Del Rey |
| 1987 | Anatomy of Wonder: A Critical Guide to Science Fiction, 3rd Edition by Neil Barron |
| 2004 | Anatomy of Wonder: A Critical Guide to Science Fiction, 5th Edition by Neil Barron |
| 2016 | Gunn Center for the Study of Science Fiction: A Basic Science Fiction Library |
|
|
|
| The Best of Henry Kuttner |
Henry Kuttner
|
1975 |
|
|
| 1976 | The World of Science Fiction by Lester Del Rey |
| 1987 | Anatomy of Wonder: A Critical Guide to Science Fiction, 3rd Edition by Neil Barron |
| 1996 | The Best 105 Books Since the Invention of the Field in the Twenties - Age of Wonders by David G. Hartwell |
| 2004 | Anatomy of Wonder: A Critical Guide to Science Fiction, 5th Edition by Neil Barron |
| 2016 | Gunn Center for the Study of Science Fiction: A Basic Science Fiction Library |
|
|
|
| The Best of John W. Campbell |
John W. Campbell, Jr.
|
1976 |
|
|
| 1977 | "A Basic Science-Fiction Library" from The Road to Science Fiction by James Gunn |
| 2006 | 100 Must-Read Science Fiction Novels |
| 2016 | Gunn Center for the Study of Science Fiction: A Basic Science Fiction Library |
|
|
|
| The Best of Science Fiction |
Groff Conklin
|
1946 |
|
|
| 1949 | The Seventeen Basic SF Titles - Arkham Sampler |
| 1952 | Astounding Magazine, the Twenty-Eight All-Time Best SF Books |
| 1976 | Anatomy of Wonder: Science Fiction, 1st Edition by Neil Barron |
| 1977 | "A Basic Science-Fiction Library" from The Road to Science Fiction by James Gunn |
| 2003 | The Cambridge Companion to Science Fiction edited by Edward James and Farah Mendlesohn |
| 2016 | Gunn Center for the Study of Science Fiction: A Basic Science Fiction Library |
|
|
|
| Beyond Apollo |
Barry N. Malzberg
|
1972 |
|
|
| John W. Campbell Memorial Award for Best Science Fiction Novel |
| 1974 | Modern Science Fiction edited by Norman Spinrad |
| 1976 | Anatomy of Wonder: Science Fiction, 1st Edition by Neil Barron |
| 1996 | The Best 105 Books Since the Invention of the Field in the Twenties - Age of Wonders by David G. Hartwell |
| 2003 | The Cambridge Companion to Science Fiction edited by Edward James and Farah Mendlesohn |
| 2004 | Anatomy of Wonder: A Critical Guide to Science Fiction, 5th Edition by Neil Barron |
| 2016 | Gunn Center for the Study of Science Fiction: A Basic Science Fiction Library |
| 2016 | 75 Best New Wave Sci-Fi (1964-1983) Novels by Josh Glenn |
| 2016 | Easton Press Masterpieces of Science Fiction |
| 2024 | The 15 Best Sci-Fi Books I've Ever Read 2024 - Bookpilled |
|
|
|
| The Big Time |
Fritz Leiber
|
1958 |
|
|
| Hugo Award - Novel Winner |
| 1976 | Anatomy of Wonder: Science Fiction, 1st Edition by Neil Barron |
| 1979 | A Reader's Guide to Science Fiction by Baird Searles, et al. |
| 1987 | Anatomy of Wonder: A Critical Guide to Science Fiction, 3rd Edition by Neil Barron |
| 2002 | Strictly Science Fiction: A Guide to Reading Interests by Diana Tixier Herald and Bonnie Kunzel |
| 2016 | Gunn Center for the Study of Science Fiction: A Basic Science Fiction Library |
| 2016 | Golden Age Sci-Fi: 75 Best Novels of 1934-1963 by Josh Glenn |
| 2016 | Easton Press Masterpieces of Science Fiction |
| 2020 | Library of America Science Fiction |
|
|
|
| Bill, the Galactic Hero |
Harry Harrison
|
1965 |
|
|
| 1984 | The Science Fiction Source Book edited by David Wingrove |
| 2016 | Gunn Center for the Study of Science Fiction: A Basic Science Fiction Library |
|
|
|
| Blood Music |
Greg Bear
|
1985 |
|
|
| Nebula Award - Novel Finalist |
| Hugo Award - Novel Finalist |
| 1987 | Anatomy of Wonder: A Critical Guide to Science Fiction, 3rd Edition by Neil Barron |
| 1994 | The Ultimate Guide to Science Fiction by David Pringle |
| 1996 | North American College Courses in Science Fiction, Utopian Literature, and Fantasy edited by Arthur B. Evans |
| 2003 | The Cambridge Companion to Science Fiction edited by Edward James and Farah Mendlesohn |
| 2004 | Anatomy of Wonder: A Critical Guide to Science Fiction, 5th Edition by Neil Barron |
| 2006 | 100 Must-Read Science Fiction Novels |
| 2011 | Forbidden Planet: The 50 Books You MUST Read |
| 2016 | Gunn Center for the Study of Science Fiction: A Basic Science Fiction Library |
| 2016 | SF Masterworks |
| 2016 | 75 Best New Wave Sci-Fi (1964-1983) Novels by Josh Glenn |
| 2016 | Easton Press Masterpieces of Science Fiction |
| 2016 | Amazon: 100 Sci-Fi & Fantasy Books to Read in a Lifetime |
| 2016 | Sci-Fi Lists Top 200 - novel |
|
|
|
| Blue Mars |
Kim Stanley Robinson
|
1997 |
|
|
| Hugo Award - Novel Winner |
| Locus Award for Best Science Fiction Novel |
| 2005 | ISFDB Top 100 Books (Balanced List) |
| 2011 | NPR Top 100 Science-Fiction, Fantasy Books |
| 2016 | Gunn Center for the Study of Science Fiction: A Basic Science Fiction Library |
| 2019 | Worlds Without End: Most Read Books of All-Time |
|
|
|
| The Body Snatchers |
Jack Finney
|
1955 |
|
|
| 1987 | Anatomy of Wonder: A Critical Guide to Science Fiction, 3rd Edition by Neil Barron |
| 2016 | Gunn Center for the Study of Science Fiction: A Basic Science Fiction Library |
| 2016 | Golden Age Sci-Fi: 75 Best Novels of 1934-1963 by Josh Glenn |
| 2016 | SF Masterworks |
| 2016 | Easton Press Masterpieces of Science Fiction |
| 2016 | How Great Science Fiction Works by Gary K. Wolfe |
|
|
|
| The Bones of Time |
Kathleen Ann Goonan
|
1996 |
|
|
| 2001 | 200 Significant Science Fiction Books by Women, 1984-2001 by David G. Hartwell |
| 2003 | The Cambridge Companion to Science Fiction edited by Edward James and Farah Mendlesohn |
| 2016 | Gunn Center for the Study of Science Fiction: A Basic Science Fiction Library |
|
|
|
| The Book of the New Sun |
Gene Wolfe
|
1980-87 |
|
|
| John W. Campbell Memorial Award for Best Science Fiction Novel |
| British Science Fiction Association Awards |
| Nebula Award - Novel Winner |
| 1984 | The Science Fiction Source Book edited by David Wingrove |
| 1985 | Science Fiction: The 100 Best Novels by David Pringle |
| 1987 | Anatomy of Wonder: A Critical Guide to Science Fiction, 3rd Edition by Neil Barron |
| 1994 | The Ultimate Guide to Science Fiction by David Pringle |
| 1996 | The Best 105 Books Since the Invention of the Field in the Twenties - Age of Wonders by David G. Hartwell |
| 1999 | The Internet Top 100 SF/Fantasy List |
| 2003 | The Internet Top 100 SF/Fantasy List |
| 2003 | The Cambridge Companion to Science Fiction edited by Edward James and Farah Mendlesohn |
| 2004 | Anatomy of Wonder: A Critical Guide to Science Fiction, 5th Edition by Neil Barron |
| 2005 | ISFDB Top 100 Books (Balanced List) |
| 2009 | 1000 novels everyone must read (science fiction section) |
| 2011 | Forbidden Planet: The 50 Books You MUST Read |
| 2011 | Internet Top 100 SF/Fantasy List |
| 2011 | NPR Top 100 Science-Fiction, Fantasy Books |
| 2012 | Locus Poll Best 20th Century Science Fiction Novels |
| 2016 | Gunn Center for the Study of Science Fiction: A Basic Science Fiction Library |
| 2016 | Easton Press Masterpieces of Science Fiction |
| 2016 | How Great Science Fiction Works by Gary K. Wolfe |
| 2016 | Goodreads Best Science Fiction & Fantasy 200 |
| 2019 | Worlds Without End: Most Read Books of All-Time |
|
|
|
| Borders of Infinity |
Lois McMaster Bujold
|
1989 |
|
|
| 2001 | 200 Significant Science Fiction Books by Women, 1984-2001 by David G. Hartwell |
| 2011 | Internet Top 100 SF/Fantasy List |
| 2016 | Gunn Center for the Study of Science Fiction: A Basic Science Fiction Library |
| 2016 | Goodreads Science Fiction Books by Female Authors |
|
|
|
| Brain Wave |
Poul Anderson
|
1954 |
|
|
| 1974 | Modern Science Fiction edited by Norman Spinrad |
| 1976 | Anatomy of Wonder: Science Fiction, 1st Edition by Neil Barron |
| 1987 | Anatomy of Wonder: A Critical Guide to Science Fiction, 3rd Edition by Neil Barron |
| 2003 | The Cambridge Companion to Science Fiction edited by Edward James and Farah Mendlesohn |
| 2016 | Gunn Center for the Study of Science Fiction: A Basic Science Fiction Library |
| 2016 | Golden Age Sci-Fi: 75 Best Novels of 1934-1963 by Josh Glenn |
|
|
|
| Brave New World |
Aldous Huxley
|
1932 |
|
|
| 1949 | The Seventeen Basic SF Titles - Arkham Sampler |
| 1952 | Astounding Magazine, the Twenty-Eight All-Time Best SF Books |
| 1956 | Astounding Magazine, The Twenty-Six All-Time Best SF Books |
| 1974 | Modern Science Fiction edited by Norman Spinrad |
| 1976 | The World of Science Fiction by Lester Del Rey |
| 1976 | Anatomy of Wonder: Science Fiction, 1st Edition by Neil Barron |
| 1977 | "A Basic Science-Fiction Library" from The Road to Science Fiction by James Gunn |
| 1984 | The Science Fiction Source Book edited by David Wingrove |
| 1987 | Anatomy of Wonder: A Critical Guide to Science Fiction, 3rd Edition by Neil Barron |
| 1994 | The Ultimate Guide to Science Fiction by David Pringle |
| 1996 | North American College Courses in Science Fiction, Utopian Literature, and Fantasy edited by Arthur B. Evans |
| 2002 | Strictly Science Fiction: A Guide to Reading Interests by Diana Tixier Herald and Bonnie Kunzel |
| 2003 | The Cambridge Companion to Science Fiction edited by Edward James and Farah Mendlesohn |
| 2004 | Anatomy of Wonder: A Critical Guide to Science Fiction, 5th Edition by Neil Barron |
| 2006 | 100 Must-Read Science Fiction Novels |
| 2009 | 1000 novels everyone must read (science fiction section) |
| 2011 | Internet Top 100 SF/Fantasy List |
| 2011 | NPR Top 100 Science-Fiction, Fantasy Books |
| 2012 | Locus Poll Best 20th Century Science Fiction Novels |
| 2012 | AbeBooks: 50 Essential Science Fiction Books |
| 2016 | Best-Sci-Fi-Books: 31 Best Literary Science Fiction Books |
| 2016 | Ranker: The Greatest Science Fiction Novels of All Time |
| 2016 | Goodreads Best Science Fiction 100 |
| 2016 | Amazon: 100 Sci-Fi & Fantasy Books to Read in a Lifetime |
| 2016 | Sci-Fi Lists Top 200 - novel |
| 2016 | Radium Age Sci-Fi: 100 Best Novels of 1904-1933 by Josh Glenn |
| 2016 | Goodreads Best Science Fiction & Fantasy 200 |
| 2016 | Gunn Center for the Study of Science Fiction: A Basic Science Fiction Library |
| 2019 | Worlds Without End: Most Read Books of All-Time |
| 2019 | The Best Sci-Fi Books of All Time - Penguin Random House |
| 2019 | 100 Best Sci-Fi Books of All Time - Reedsydiscovery |
| 2020 | Top 100 Sci Fi Books - Movie Death Cult |
| 2022 | The 50 Best Sci-Fi Books of All Time - Esquire Magazine |
|
|
|
| Brightness Falls from the Air |
James Tiptree, Jr.
|
1985 |
|
|
| 2001 | 200 Significant Science Fiction Books by Women, 1984-2001 by David G. Hartwell |
| 2016 | Sci Femme: The Reading List edited by Shannon Turlington |
| 2016 | Gunn Center for the Study of Science Fiction: A Basic Science Fiction Library |
|
|
|
| Brightness Reef |
David Brin
|
1995 |
|
|
| Hugo Award - Novel Finalist |
| 2016 | Gunn Center for the Study of Science Fiction: A Basic Science Fiction Library |
|
|
|
| Bring the Jubilee |
Ward Moore
|
1953 |
|
|
| 1977 | "A Basic Science-Fiction Library" from The Road to Science Fiction by James Gunn |
| 1985 | Science Fiction: The 100 Best Novels by David Pringle |
| 1994 | The Ultimate Guide to Science Fiction by David Pringle |
| 1996 | The Best 105 Books Since the Invention of the Field in the Twenties - Age of Wonders by David G. Hartwell |
| 2003 | The Cambridge Companion to Science Fiction edited by Edward James and Farah Mendlesohn |
| 2004 | Anatomy of Wonder: A Critical Guide to Science Fiction, 5th Edition by Neil Barron |
| 2006 | 100 Must-Read Science Fiction Novels |
| 2016 | Gunn Center for the Study of Science Fiction: A Basic Science Fiction Library |
| 2016 | SF Masterworks |
| 2016 | Easton Press Masterpieces of Science Fiction |
|
|
|
| Brittle Innings |
Michael Bishop
|
1994 |
|
|
| Hugo Award - Novel Finalist |
| 2005 | ISFDB Top 100 Books (Balanced List) |
| 2012 | Science Fiction the 101 Best Novels 1985-2010 by Damien Broderick and Paul Di Filippo |
| 2016 | Gunn Center for the Study of Science Fiction: A Basic Science Fiction Library |
|
|
|
| Brother to Dragons |
Charles Sheffield
|
1992 |
|
|
| John W. Campbell Memorial Award for Best Science Fiction Novel |
| 2016 | Gunn Center for the Study of Science Fiction: A Basic Science Fiction Library |
|
|
|
| Brute Orbits |
George Zebrowski
|
1998 |
|
|
| John W. Campbell Memorial Award for Best Science Fiction Novel |
| 2016 | Gunn Center for the Study of Science Fiction: A Basic Science Fiction Library |
| 2016 | Easton Press Masterpieces of Science Fiction |
|
|
|
| Buddy Holly is Alive and Well on Ganymede |
Bradley Denton
|
1991 |
|
|
| John W. Campbell Memorial Award for Best Science Fiction Novel |
| 2016 | Gunn 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 |
| 1976 | Anatomy of Wonder: Science Fiction, 1st Edition by Neil Barron |
| 1985 | Science Fiction: The 100 Best Novels by David Pringle |
| 2016 | Gunn Center for the Study of Science Fiction: A Basic Science Fiction Library |
| 2016 | 75 Best New Wave Sci-Fi (1964-1983) Novels by Josh Glenn |
| 2016 | Easton Press Masterpieces of Science Fiction |
|
|
|
| Burning Chrome |
William Gibson
|
1986 |
|
|
| 1996 | North American College Courses in Science Fiction, Utopian Literature, and Fantasy edited by Arthur B. Evans |
| 2004 | Anatomy of Wonder: A Critical Guide to Science Fiction, 5th Edition by Neil Barron |
| 2011 | Internet Top 100 SF/Fantasy List |
| 2016 | Sci-Fi Lists Top 200 - novel |
| 2016 | Gunn Center for the Study of Science Fiction: A Basic Science Fiction Library |
|
|
|
| Bête |
Adam Roberts
|
2014 |
|
|
| 2016 | Gunn Center for the Study of Science Fiction: A Basic Science Fiction Library |
|
|
|
| The Call of Earth |
Orson Scott Card
|
1992 |
|
|
| 2016 | Gunn Center for the Study of Science Fiction: A Basic Science Fiction Library |
|
|
|
| Camp Concentration |
Thomas M. Disch
|
1968 |
|
|
| 1976 | The World of Science Fiction by Lester Del Rey |
| 1976 | Anatomy of Wonder: Science Fiction, 1st Edition by Neil Barron |
| 1985 | Science Fiction: The 100 Best Novels by David Pringle |
| 1987 | Anatomy of Wonder: A Critical Guide to Science Fiction, 3rd Edition by Neil Barron |
| 1994 | The Ultimate Guide to Science Fiction by David Pringle |
| 2003 | The Cambridge Companion to Science Fiction edited by Edward James and Farah Mendlesohn |
| 2004 | Anatomy of Wonder: A Critical Guide to Science Fiction, 5th Edition by Neil Barron |
| 2009 | 1000 novels everyone must read (science fiction section) |
| 2016 | Gunn Center for the Study of Science Fiction: A Basic Science Fiction Library |
| 2016 | 75 Best New Wave Sci-Fi (1964-1983) Novels by Josh Glenn |
|
|
|
| A Canticle for Leibowitz |
Walter M. Miller, Jr.
|
1959 |
|
|
| Hugo Award - Novel Winner |
| 1966 | Analog All-Time Favorite Science Fiction Poll |
| 1974 | Modern Science Fiction edited by Norman Spinrad |
| 1975 | Locus Poll Best All-Time Science Fiction Novels |
| 1976 | The World of Science Fiction by Lester Del Rey |
| 1976 | Anatomy of Wonder: Science Fiction, 1st Edition by Neil Barron |
| 1977 | "A Basic Science-Fiction Library" from The Road to Science Fiction by James Gunn |
| 1979 | A Reader's Guide to Science Fiction by Baird Searles, et al. |
| 1985 | Science Fiction: The 100 Best Novels by David Pringle |
| 1987 | Anatomy of Wonder: A Critical Guide to Science Fiction, 3rd Edition by Neil Barron |
| 1987 | Locus Poll Best All-Time Science Fiction Novels |
| 1994 | The Ultimate Guide to Science Fiction by David Pringle |
| 1996 | The Best 105 Books Since the Invention of the Field in the Twenties - Age of Wonders by David G. Hartwell |
| 1996 | North American College Courses in Science Fiction, Utopian Literature, and Fantasy edited by Arthur B. Evans |
| 1998 | Locus Poll Best All-Time Science Fiction Novels |
| 1999 | The Internet Top 100 SF/Fantasy List |
| 2002 | Strictly Science Fiction: A Guide to Reading Interests by Diana Tixier Herald and Bonnie Kunzel |
| 2003 | The Cambridge Companion to Science Fiction edited by Edward James and Farah Mendlesohn |
| 2003 | The Internet Top 100 SF/Fantasy List |
| 2004 | Anatomy of Wonder: A Critical Guide to Science Fiction, 5th Edition by Neil Barron |
| 2006 | 100 Must-Read Science Fiction Novels |
| 2009 | 1000 novels everyone must read (science fiction section) |
| 2011 | Forbidden Planet: The 50 Books You MUST Read |
| 2011 | NPR Top 100 Science-Fiction, Fantasy Books |
| 2011 | Internet Top 100 SF/Fantasy List |
| 2012 | Locus Poll Best 20th Century Science Fiction Novels |
| 2012 | AbeBooks: 50 Essential Science Fiction Books |
| 2016 | Goodreads Best Science Fiction 100 |
| 2016 | SF Masterworks |
| 2016 | Ranker: The Greatest Science Fiction Novels of All Time |
| 2016 | Amazon: 100 Sci-Fi & Fantasy Books to Read in a Lifetime |
| 2016 | Gunn Center for the Study of Science Fiction: A Basic Science Fiction Library |
| 2016 | Easton Press Masterpieces of Science Fiction |
| 2016 | Sci-Fi Lists Top 200 - novel |
| 2016 | How Great Science Fiction Works by Gary K. Wolfe |
| 2016 | Goodreads Best Science Fiction & Fantasy 200 |
| 2016 | Golden Age Sci-Fi: 75 Best Novels of 1934-1963 by Josh Glenn |
| 2019 | The Best Sci-Fi Books of All Time - Penguin Random House |
| 2019 | 100 Best Sci-Fi Books of All Time - Reedsydiscovery |
| 2019 | Worlds Without End: Most Read Books of All-Time |
|
|
|
| Carmen Dog |
Carol Emshwiller
|
1988 |
|
|
| 2004 | Feminist Science Fiction and Fantasy by Cynthia Ward |
| 2014 | Mistressworks by Ian Sales |
| 2016 | Gunn Center for the Study of Science Fiction: A Basic Science Fiction Library |
|
|
|
| A Case of Conscience |
James Blish
|
1958 |
|
|
| Hugo Award - Novel Winner |
| 1975 | Locus Poll Best All-Time Science Fiction Novels |
| 1976 | The World of Science Fiction by Lester Del Rey |
| 1976 | Anatomy of Wonder: Science Fiction, 1st Edition by Neil Barron |
| 1977 | "A Basic Science-Fiction Library" from The Road to Science Fiction by James Gunn |
| 1979 | A Reader's Guide to Science Fiction by Baird Searles, et al. |
| 1985 | Science Fiction: The 100 Best Novels by David Pringle |
| 1987 | Anatomy of Wonder: A Critical Guide to Science Fiction, 3rd Edition by Neil Barron |
| 1994 | The Ultimate Guide to Science Fiction by David Pringle |
| 1996 | The Best 105 Books Since the Invention of the Field in the Twenties - Age of Wonders by David G. Hartwell |
| 1996 | North American College Courses in Science Fiction, Utopian Literature, and Fantasy edited by Arthur B. Evans |
| 2002 | Strictly Science Fiction: A Guide to Reading Interests by Diana Tixier Herald and Bonnie Kunzel |
| 2003 | The Cambridge Companion to Science Fiction edited by Edward James and Farah Mendlesohn |
| 2004 | Anatomy of Wonder: A Critical Guide to Science Fiction, 5th Edition by Neil Barron |
| 2006 | 100 Must-Read Science Fiction Novels |
| 2016 | Gunn Center for the Study of Science Fiction: A Basic Science Fiction Library |
| 2016 | Golden Age Sci-Fi: 75 Best Novels of 1934-1963 by Josh Glenn |
| 2016 | How Great Science Fiction Works by Gary K. Wolfe |
| 2016 | Easton Press Masterpieces of Science Fiction |
| 2016 | SF Masterworks |
| 2020 | Library of America Science Fiction |
| 2024 | The 15 Best Sci-Fi Books I've Ever Read 2024 - Bookpilled |
|
|
|
| Cat's Cradle |
Kurt Vonnegut, Jr.
|
1963 |
|
|
| Hugo Award - Novel Finalist |
| 1974 | Modern Science Fiction edited by Norman Spinrad |
| 1985 | Science Fiction: The 100 Best Novels by David Pringle |
| 1994 | The Ultimate Guide to Science Fiction by David Pringle |
| 1996 | North American College Courses in Science Fiction, Utopian Literature, and Fantasy edited by Arthur B. Evans |
| 1999 | The Internet Top 100 SF/Fantasy List |
| 2003 | The Internet Top 100 SF/Fantasy List |
| 2011 | Forbidden Planet: The 50 Books You MUST Read |
| 2011 | Internet Top 100 SF/Fantasy List |
| 2011 | NPR Top 100 Science-Fiction, Fantasy Books |
| 2012 | Locus Poll Best 20th Century Science Fiction Novels |
| 2016 | Ranker: The Greatest Science Fiction Novels of All Time |
| 2016 | SF Masterworks |
| 2016 | Goodreads Best Science Fiction 100 |
| 2016 | Golden Age Sci-Fi: 75 Best Novels of 1934-1963 by Josh Glenn |
| 2016 | Gunn Center for the Study of Science Fiction: A Basic Science Fiction Library |
| 2016 | Sci-Fi Lists Top 200 - novel |
| 2016 | Goodreads Best Science Fiction & Fantasy 200 |
| 2019 | Worlds Without End: Most Read Books of All-Time |
| 2020 | Library of America Science Fiction |
| 2023 | My 25 Favourite Sci-Fi Books of All Time - Words in Time |
|
|
|
| The Caves of Steel |
Isaac Asimov
|
1954 |
|
|
| 1975 | Locus Poll Best All-Time Science Fiction Novels |
| 1976 | The World of Science Fiction by Lester Del Rey |
| 1987 | Locus Poll Best All-Time Science Fiction Novels |
| 1987 | Anatomy of Wonder: A Critical Guide to Science Fiction, 3rd Edition by Neil Barron |
| 1996 | North American College Courses in Science Fiction, Utopian Literature, and Fantasy edited by Arthur B. Evans |
| 2003 | The Cambridge Companion to Science Fiction edited by Edward James and Farah Mendlesohn |
| 2004 | Anatomy of Wonder: A Critical Guide to Science Fiction, 5th Edition by Neil Barron |
| 2011 | NPR Top 100 Science-Fiction, Fantasy Books |
| 2011 | Internet Top 100 SF/Fantasy List |
| 2012 | Locus Poll Best 20th Century Science Fiction Novels |
| 2016 | Golden Age Sci-Fi: 75 Best Novels of 1934-1963 by Josh Glenn |
| 2016 | Sci-Fi Lists Top 200 - novel |
| 2016 | Gunn Center for the Study of Science Fiction: A Basic Science Fiction Library |
| 2016 | Goodreads Best Science Fiction 100 |
| 2016 | Ranker: The Greatest Science Fiction Novels of All Time |
| 2016 | Goodreads Best Science Fiction & Fantasy 200 |
| 2019 | Worlds Without End: Most Read Books of All-Time |
|
|
|
| The Chantry Guild |
Gordon R. Dickson
|
1988 |
|
|
| 2016 | Gunn Center for the Study of Science Fiction: A Basic Science Fiction Library |
|
|
|
| Child of Fortune |
Norman Spinrad
|
1972 |
|
|
| 1987 | Anatomy of Wonder: A Critical Guide to Science Fiction, 3rd Edition by Neil Barron |
| 2016 | Gunn Center for the Study of Science Fiction: A Basic Science Fiction Library |
|
|
|
| Childhood's End |
Arthur C. Clarke
|
1953 |
|
|
| 1956 | Astounding Magazine, The Twenty-Six All-Time Best SF Books |
| 1966 | Analog All-Time Favorite Science Fiction Poll |
| 1975 | Locus Poll Best All-Time Science Fiction Novels |
| 1976 | Anatomy of Wonder: Science Fiction, 1st Edition by Neil Barron |
| 1976 | The World of Science Fiction by Lester Del Rey |
| 1977 | "A Basic Science-Fiction Library" from The Road to Science Fiction by James Gunn |
| 1979 | A Reader's Guide to Science Fiction by Baird Searles, et al. |
| 1985 | Science Fiction: The 100 Best Novels by David Pringle |
| 1987 | Anatomy of Wonder: A Critical Guide to Science Fiction, 3rd Edition by Neil Barron |
| 1987 | Locus Poll Best All-Time Science Fiction Novels |
| 1994 | The Ultimate Guide to Science Fiction by David Pringle |
| 1996 | North American College Courses in Science Fiction, Utopian Literature, and Fantasy edited by Arthur B. Evans |
| 1996 | The Best 105 Books Since the Invention of the Field in the Twenties - Age of Wonders by David G. Hartwell |
| 1998 | Locus Poll Best All-Time Science Fiction Novels |
| 2003 | The Cambridge Companion to Science Fiction edited by Edward James and Farah Mendlesohn |
| 2004 | Anatomy of Wonder: A Critical Guide to Science Fiction, 5th Edition by Neil Barron |
| 2006 | 100 Must-Read Science Fiction Novels |
| 2009 | 1000 novels everyone must read (science fiction section) |
| 2011 | Forbidden Planet: The 50 Books You MUST Read |
| 2011 | NPR Top 100 Science-Fiction, Fantasy Books |
| 2011 | Internet Top 100 SF/Fantasy List |
| 2012 | Locus Poll Best 20th Century Science Fiction Novels |
| 2016 | Amazon: 100 Sci-Fi & Fantasy Books to Read in a Lifetime |
| 2016 | How Great Science Fiction Works by Gary K. Wolfe |
| 2016 | Ranker: The Greatest Science Fiction Novels of All Time |
| 2016 | Gunn Center for the Study of Science Fiction: A Basic Science Fiction Library |
| 2016 | Easton Press Masterpieces of Science Fiction |
| 2016 | Golden Age Sci-Fi: 75 Best Novels of 1934-1963 by Josh Glenn |
| 2016 | Best-Sci-Fi-Books: 31 Best Literary Science Fiction Books |
| 2016 | Goodreads Best Science Fiction 100 |
| 2016 | Sci-Fi Lists Top 200 - novel |
| 2016 | Goodreads Best Science Fiction & Fantasy 200 |
| 2016 | SF Masterworks |
| 2019 | Worlds Without End: Most Read Books of All-Time |
| 2020 | Top 100 Sci Fi Books - Movie Death Cult |
| 2022 | The 50 Best Sci-Fi Books of All Time - Esquire Magazine |
| 2023 | My 25 Favourite Sci-Fi Books of All Time - Words in Time |
| 2023 | Your Top Science Fiction Books Of All Time (Survey Results) - Media Death Cult |
|
|
|
| A Choice of Gods |
Clifford D. Simak
|
1972 |
|
|
| Hugo Award - Novel Finalist |
| 1987 | Anatomy of Wonder: A Critical Guide to Science Fiction, 3rd Edition by Neil Barron |
| 2016 | Gunn 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 |
| 2005 | ISFDB Top 100 Books (Balanced List) |
| 2016 | Gunn Center for the Study of Science Fiction: A Basic Science Fiction Library |
| 2019 | 100 Best Sci-Fi Books of All Time - Reedsydiscovery |
| 2024 | Classic Science Fiction - 2000-2009 - Goodreads/Listopia (1/29/24) |
|
|
|
| The Chrysalids |
John Wyndham
|
1955 |
|
|
| 1966 | Analog All-Time Favorite Science Fiction Poll |
| 1974 | Modern Science Fiction edited by Norman Spinrad |
| 1999 | The Internet Top 100 SF/Fantasy List |
| 2011 | Internet Top 100 SF/Fantasy List |
| 2012 | AbeBooks: 50 Essential Science Fiction Books |
| 2016 | Sci-Fi Lists Top 200 - novel |
| 2016 | Gunn Center for the Study of Science Fiction: A Basic Science Fiction Library |
| 2016 | Golden Age Sci-Fi: 75 Best Novels of 1934-1963 by Josh Glenn |
| 2016 | SF Masterworks |
| 2020 | Top 100 Sci Fi Books - Movie Death Cult |
|
|
|
| Cities in Flight |
James Blish
|
1970 |
|
|
| 1975 | Locus Poll Best All-Time Science Fiction Novels |
| 1976 | Anatomy of Wonder: Science Fiction, 1st Edition by Neil Barron |
| 1987 | Anatomy of Wonder: A Critical Guide to Science Fiction, 3rd Edition by Neil Barron |
| 1996 | The Best 105 Books Since the Invention of the Field in the Twenties - Age of Wonders by David G. Hartwell |
| 2002 | Strictly Science Fiction: A Guide to Reading Interests by Diana Tixier Herald and Bonnie Kunzel |
| 2004 | Anatomy of Wonder: A Critical Guide to Science Fiction, 5th Edition by Neil Barron |
| 2016 | Sci-Fi Lists Top 200 - novel |
| 2016 | Gunn Center for the Study of Science Fiction: A Basic Science Fiction Library |
| 2016 | SF Masterworks |
| 2016 | How Great Science Fiction Works by Gary K. Wolfe |
|
|
|
| City |
Clifford D. Simak
|
1952 |
|
|
| 1956 | Astounding Magazine, The Twenty-Six All-Time Best SF Books |
| 1966 | Analog All-Time Favorite Science Fiction Poll |
| 1976 | Anatomy of Wonder: Science Fiction, 1st Edition by Neil Barron |
| 1976 | The World of Science Fiction by Lester Del Rey |
| 1977 | "A Basic Science-Fiction Library" from The Road to Science Fiction by James Gunn |
| 1984 | The Science Fiction Source Book edited by David Wingrove |
| 1987 | Locus Poll Best All-Time Science Fiction Novels |
| 1987 | Anatomy of Wonder: A Critical Guide to Science Fiction, 3rd Edition by Neil Barron |
| 1996 | The Best 105 Books Since the Invention of the Field in the Twenties - Age of Wonders by David G. Hartwell |
| 1998 | Locus Poll Best All-Time Science Fiction Novels |
| 2002 | Strictly Science Fiction: A Guide to Reading Interests by Diana Tixier Herald and Bonnie Kunzel |
| 2003 | The Cambridge Companion to Science Fiction edited by Edward James and Farah Mendlesohn |
| 2003 | The Internet Top 100 SF/Fantasy List |
| 2004 | Anatomy of Wonder: A Critical Guide to Science Fiction, 5th Edition by Neil Barron |
| 2011 | Internet Top 100 SF/Fantasy List |
| 2012 | Locus Poll Best 20th Century Science Fiction Novels |
| 2016 | Gunn Center for the Study of Science Fiction: A Basic Science Fiction Library |
| 2016 | Easton Press Masterpieces of Science Fiction |
| 2016 | SF Masterworks |
| 2016 | Golden Age Sci-Fi: 75 Best Novels of 1934-1963 by Josh Glenn |
| 2016 | Sci-Fi Lists Top 200 - novel |
|
|
|
| The City & The City |
China Miéville
|
2009 |
|
|
| Nebula Award - Novel Finalist |
| British Science Fiction Association Awards |
| Hugo Award - Novel Winner |
| Arthur C. Clarke Awards |
| 2012 | Locus Poll Best 21st Century Science Fiction Novels |
| 2016 | Goodreads Best Science Fiction of the 21st Century |
| 2016 | Gunn Center for the Study of Science Fiction: A Basic Science Fiction Library |
| 2019 | Worlds Without End: Most Read Books of All-Time |
| 2019 | The Best Sci-Fi Books of All Time - Penguin Random House |
| 2019 | 100 Best Sci-Fi Books of All Time - Reedsydiscovery |
| 2022 | The 50 Best Sci-Fi Books of All Time - Esquire Magazine |
| 2022 | Best Science Fiction of the 21st Century (Listopia/Goodreads 6/25/22) |
| 2024 | Classic Science Fiction - 2000-2009 - Goodreads/Listopia (1/29/24) |
|
|
|
| The City and the Stars |
Arthur C. Clarke
|
1956 |
|
|
| 1956 | Astounding Magazine, The Twenty-Six All-Time Best SF Books |
| 1966 | Analog All-Time Favorite Science Fiction Poll |
| 1975 | Locus Poll Best All-Time Science Fiction Novels |
| 1979 | A Reader's Guide to Science Fiction by Baird Searles, et al. |
| 1985 | Science Fiction: The 100 Best Novels by David Pringle |
| 1987 | Anatomy of Wonder: A Critical Guide to Science Fiction, 3rd Edition by Neil Barron |
| 1987 | Locus Poll Best All-Time Science Fiction Novels |
| 1996 | The Best 105 Books Since the Invention of the Field in the Twenties - Age of Wonders by David G. Hartwell |
| 1998 | Locus Poll Best All-Time Science Fiction Novels |
| 1999 | The Internet Top 100 SF/Fantasy List |
| 2003 | The Cambridge Companion to Science Fiction edited by Edward James and Farah Mendlesohn |
| 2011 | Internet Top 100 SF/Fantasy List |
| 2012 | Locus Poll Best 20th Century Science Fiction Novels |
| 2016 | Golden Age Sci-Fi: 75 Best Novels of 1934-1963 by Josh Glenn |
| 2016 | SF Masterworks |
| 2016 | Goodreads Best Science Fiction 100 |
| 2016 | Goodreads Best Science Fiction & Fantasy 200 |
| 2016 | How Great Science Fiction Works by Gary K. Wolfe |
| 2016 | Gunn Center for the Study of Science Fiction: A Basic Science Fiction Library |
| 2016 | Sci-Fi Lists Top 200 - novel |
|
|
|
| A Clockwork Orange |
Anthony Burgess
|
1962 |
|
|
| 1974 | Modern Science Fiction edited by Norman Spinrad |
| 1976 | Anatomy of Wonder: Science Fiction, 1st Edition by Neil Barron |
| 1976 | The World of Science Fiction by Lester Del Rey |
| 1985 | Science Fiction: The 100 Best Novels by David Pringle |
| 1987 | Anatomy of Wonder: A Critical Guide to Science Fiction, 3rd Edition by Neil Barron |
| 1996 | The Best 105 Books Since the Invention of the Field in the Twenties - Age of Wonders by David G. Hartwell |
| 1996 | North American College Courses in Science Fiction, Utopian Literature, and Fantasy edited by Arthur B. Evans |
| 1999 | The Internet Top 100 SF/Fantasy List |
| 2002 | Strictly Science Fiction: A Guide to Reading Interests by Diana Tixier Herald and Bonnie Kunzel |
| 2003 | The Internet Top 100 SF/Fantasy List |
| 2004 | Anatomy of Wonder: A Critical Guide to Science Fiction, 5th Edition by Neil Barron |
| 2006 | 100 Must-Read Science Fiction Novels |
| 2009 | 1000 novels everyone must read (science fiction section) |
| 2011 | Internet Top 100 SF/Fantasy List |
| 2011 | NPR Top 100 Science-Fiction, Fantasy Books |
| 2012 | Locus Poll Best 20th Century Science Fiction Novels |
| 2016 | Gunn Center for the Study of Science Fiction: A Basic Science Fiction Library |
| 2016 | Easton Press Masterpieces of Science Fiction |
| 2016 | Goodreads Best Science Fiction 100 |
| 2016 | Ranker: The Greatest Science Fiction Novels of All Time |
| 2016 | Golden Age Sci-Fi: 75 Best Novels of 1934-1963 by Josh Glenn |
| 2016 | Sci-Fi Lists Top 200 - novel |
| 2019 | Worlds Without End: Most Read Books of All-Time |
| 2019 | 100 Best Sci-Fi Books of All Time - Reedsydiscovery |
| 2022 | The 50 Best Sci-Fi Books of All Time - Esquire Magazine |
| 2023 | The 25 Best Science Fiction Books I've Ever Read (Parts 1 and 2) - Outlaw Bookseller |
|
|
|
| The Complete Compleat Enchanter |
L. Sprague de Camp,
Fletcher Pratt
|
1989 |
|
|
| 2016 | Gunn Center for the Study of Science Fiction: A Basic Science Fiction Library |
|
|
|
| Conjure Wife |
Fritz Leiber
|
1953 |
|
|
| 1977 | "A Basic Science-Fiction Library" from The Road to Science Fiction by James Gunn |
| 2016 | Gunn Center for the Study of Science Fiction: A Basic Science Fiction Library |
|
|
|
| Consider Phlebas |
Iain M. Banks
|
1987 |
|
|
| 2003 | The Cambridge Companion to Science Fiction edited by Edward James and Farah Mendlesohn |
| 2004 | Anatomy of Wonder: A Critical Guide to Science Fiction, 5th Edition by Neil Barron |
| 2009 | 1000 novels everyone must read (science fiction section) |
| 2011 | Internet Top 100 SF/Fantasy List |
| 2011 | NPR Top 100 Science-Fiction, Fantasy Books |
| 2012 | AbeBooks: 50 Essential Science Fiction Books |
| 2016 | Gunn Center for the Study of Science Fiction: A Basic Science Fiction Library |
| 2016 | Sci-Fi Lists Top 200 - novel |
| 2016 | Goodreads Best Science Fiction & Fantasy 200 |
| 2016 | How Great Science Fiction Works by Gary K. Wolfe |
| 2019 | Worlds Without End: Most Read Books of All-Time |
| 2020 | Top 100 Sci Fi Books - Movie Death Cult |
| 2021 | 29 of the Best Science Fiction Books Everyone Should Read - WIRED UK |
|
|
|
| Count Zero |
William Gibson
|
1986 |
|
|
| Hugo Award - Novel Finalist |
| Nebula Award - Novel Finalist |
| 2005 | ISFDB Top 100 Books (Balanced List) |
| 2016 | Gunn Center for the Study of Science Fiction: A Basic Science Fiction Library |
| 2019 | Worlds Without End: Most Read Books of All-Time |
|
|
|
| Crescent City Rhapsody |
Kathleen Ann Goonan
|
2000 |
|
|
| Nebula Award - Novel Finalist |
| 2001 | 200 Significant Science Fiction Books by Women, 1984-2001 by David G. Hartwell |
| 2016 | Gunn Center for the Study of Science Fiction: A Basic Science Fiction Library |
|
|
|
| Crown of Stars |
James Tiptree, Jr.
|
1988 |
|
|
| 2001 | 200 Significant Science Fiction Books by Women, 1984-2001 by David G. Hartwell |
| 2016 | Gunn Center for the Study of Science Fiction: A Basic Science Fiction Library |
|
|
|
| The Crucible of Time |
John Brunner
|
1983 |
|
|
| 2016 | Gunn Center for the Study of Science Fiction: A Basic Science Fiction Library |
|
|
|
| The Crystal City |
Orson Scott Card
|
2003 |
|
|
| 2016 | Gunn Center for the Study of Science Fiction: A Basic Science Fiction Library |
|
|
|
| The Crystal World |
J. G. Ballard
|
1966 |
|
|
| 1976 | The World of Science Fiction by Lester Del Rey |
| 1976 | Anatomy of Wonder: Science Fiction, 1st Edition by Neil Barron |
| 1977 | "A Basic Science-Fiction Library" from The Road to Science Fiction by James Gunn |
| 1985 | Science Fiction: The 100 Best Novels by David Pringle |
| 1987 | Anatomy of Wonder: A Critical Guide to Science Fiction, 3rd Edition by Neil Barron |
| 1994 | The Ultimate Guide to Science Fiction by David Pringle |
| 1996 | The Best 105 Books Since the Invention of the Field in the Twenties - Age of Wonders by David G. Hartwell |
| 2002 | Strictly Science Fiction: A Guide to Reading Interests by Diana Tixier Herald and Bonnie Kunzel |
| 2004 | Anatomy of Wonder: A Critical Guide to Science Fiction, 5th Edition by Neil Barron |
| 2016 | Gunn Center for the Study of Science Fiction: A Basic Science Fiction Library |
| 2016 | 75 Best New Wave Sci-Fi (1964-1983) Novels by Josh Glenn |
| 2016 | Easton Press Masterpieces of Science Fiction |
|
|
|
| The Cyberiad: Fables for the Cybernetic Age |
Stanislaw Lem
|
1974 |
|
|
| 1976 | Anatomy of Wonder: Science Fiction, 1st Edition by Neil Barron |
| 1999 | The Internet Top 100 SF/Fantasy List |
| 2003 | The Internet Top 100 SF/Fantasy List |
| 2011 | Internet Top 100 SF/Fantasy List |
| 2016 | Sci-Fi Lists Top 200 - novel |
| 2016 | Gunn Center for the Study of Science Fiction: A Basic Science Fiction Library |
| 2016 | Easton Press Masterpieces of Science Fiction |
|
|
|
| Dangerous Visions |
Harlan Ellison
|
1967 |
|
|
| 1976 | Anatomy of Wonder: Science Fiction, 1st Edition by Neil Barron |
| 1977 | "A Basic Science-Fiction Library" from The Road to Science Fiction by James Gunn |
| 1979 | A Reader's Guide to Science Fiction by Baird Searles, et al. |
| 1987 | Anatomy of Wonder: A Critical Guide to Science Fiction, 3rd Edition by Neil Barron |
| 1999 | The Internet Top 100 SF/Fantasy List |
| 2002 | Strictly Science Fiction: A Guide to Reading Interests by Diana Tixier Herald and Bonnie Kunzel |
| 2003 | The Cambridge Companion to Science Fiction edited by Edward James and Farah Mendlesohn |
| 2004 | Anatomy of Wonder: A Critical Guide to Science Fiction, 5th Edition by Neil Barron |
| 2016 | Sci-Fi Lists Top 200 - novel |
| 2016 | Gunn Center for the Study of Science Fiction: A Basic Science Fiction Library |
| 2016 | SF Masterworks |
|
|
|
| The Dark Light Years |
Brian W. Aldiss
|
1964 |
|
|
| 1974 | Modern Science Fiction edited by Norman Spinrad |
| 2016 | Gunn Center for the Study of Science Fiction: A Basic Science Fiction Library |
|
|
|
| Darwin's Radio |
Greg Bear
|
1999 |
|
|
| Nebula Award - Novel Winner |
| Hugo Award - Novel Finalist |
| 2003 | The Cambridge Companion to Science Fiction edited by Edward James and Farah Mendlesohn |
| 2004 | Anatomy of Wonder: A Critical Guide to Science Fiction, 5th Edition by Neil Barron |
| 2005 | ISFDB Top 100 Books (Balanced List) |
| 2009 | 1000 novels everyone must read (science fiction section) |
| 2016 | Sci-Fi Lists Top 200 - novel |
| 2016 | Gunn Center for the Study of Science Fiction: A Basic Science Fiction Library |
| 2019 | Worlds Without End: Most Read Books of All-Time |
| 2019 | The Best Sci-Fi Books of All Time - Penguin Random House |
| 2019 | 100 Best Sci-Fi Books of All Time - Reedsydiscovery |
|
|
|
| The Day of the Triffids |
John Wyndham
|
1951 |
|
|
| 1976 | The World of Science Fiction by Lester Del Rey |
| 1977 | "A Basic Science-Fiction Library" from The Road to Science Fiction by James Gunn |
| 1985 | Science Fiction: The 100 Best Novels by David Pringle |
| 1987 | Anatomy of Wonder: A Critical Guide to Science Fiction, 3rd Edition by Neil Barron |
| 1994 | The Ultimate Guide to Science Fiction by David Pringle |
| 2003 | The Cambridge Companion to Science Fiction edited by Edward James and Farah Mendlesohn |
| 2009 | 1000 novels everyone must read (science fiction section) |
| 2011 | Forbidden Planet: The 50 Books You MUST Read |
| 2011 | Internet Top 100 SF/Fantasy List |
| 2012 | Locus Poll Best 20th Century Science Fiction Novels |
| 2016 | SF Masterworks |
| 2016 | Golden Age Sci-Fi: 75 Best Novels of 1934-1963 by Josh Glenn |
| 2016 | Easton Press Masterpieces of Science Fiction |
| 2016 | Gunn Center for the Study of Science Fiction: A Basic Science Fiction Library |
| 2016 | Goodreads Best Science Fiction 100 |
| 2016 | Ranker: The Greatest Science Fiction Novels of All Time |
| 2016 | Sci-Fi Lists Top 200 - novel |
| 2016 | Goodreads Best Science Fiction & Fantasy 200 |
| 2019 | Worlds Without End: Most Read Books of All-Time |
| 2020 | Top 100 Sci Fi Books - Movie Death Cult |
|
|
|
| Deathbird Stories |
Harlan Ellison
|
1975 |
|
|
| 1976 | Anatomy of Wonder: Science Fiction, 1st Edition by Neil Barron |
| 1987 | Anatomy of Wonder: A Critical Guide to Science Fiction, 3rd Edition by Neil Barron |
| 2003 | The Internet Top 100 SF/Fantasy List |
| 2004 | Anatomy of Wonder: A Critical Guide to Science Fiction, 5th Edition by Neil Barron |
| 2016 | Sci-Fi Lists Top 200 - novel |
| 2016 | Gunn Center for the Study of Science Fiction: A Basic Science Fiction Library |
| 2016 | Easton Press Masterpieces of Science Fiction |
|
|
|
| The Deathworld Trilogy |
Harry Harrison
|
1960-68 |
|
|
| 1977 | "A Basic Science-Fiction Library" from The Road to Science Fiction by James Gunn |
| 1987 | Anatomy of Wonder: A Critical Guide to Science Fiction, 3rd Edition by Neil Barron |
| 2016 | Sci-Fi Lists Top 200 - novel |
| 2016 | Gunn Center for the Study of Science Fiction: A Basic Science Fiction Library |
|
|
|
| Deception Well |
Linda Nagata
|
1997 |
|
|
| 2001 | 200 Significant Science Fiction Books by Women, 1984-2001 by David G. Hartwell |
| 2016 | Gunn Center for the Study of Science Fiction: A Basic Science Fiction Library |
|
|
|
| A Deepness in the Sky |
Vernor Vinge
|
1999 |
|
|
| Hugo Award - Novel Winner |
| Nebula Award - Novel Finalist |
| John W. Campbell Memorial Award for Best Science Fiction Novel |
| 2003 | The Internet Top 100 SF/Fantasy List |
| 2003 | The Cambridge Companion to Science Fiction edited by Edward James and Farah Mendlesohn |
| 2004 | Anatomy of Wonder: A Critical Guide to Science Fiction, 5th Edition by Neil Barron |
| 2005 | ISFDB Top 100 Books (Balanced List) |
| 2012 | Locus Poll Best 20th Century Science Fiction Novels |
| 2016 | SF Masterworks |
| 2016 | Goodreads Best Science Fiction & Fantasy 200 |
| 2016 | Goodreads Best Science Fiction 100 |
| 2016 | Gunn Center for the Study of Science Fiction: A Basic Science Fiction Library |
| 2019 | Worlds Without End: Most Read Books of All-Time |
| 2020 | Top 100 Sci Fi Books - Movie Death Cult |
|
|
|
| The Demolished Man |
Alfred Bester
|
1952 |
|
|
| Hugo Award - Novel Winner |
| 1956 | Astounding Magazine, The Twenty-Six All-Time Best SF Books |
| 1966 | Analog All-Time Favorite Science Fiction Poll |
| 1975 | Locus Poll Best All-Time Science Fiction Novels |
| 1976 | The World of Science Fiction by Lester Del Rey |
| 1976 | Anatomy of Wonder: Science Fiction, 1st Edition by Neil Barron |
| 1977 | "A Basic Science-Fiction Library" from The Road to Science Fiction by James Gunn |
| 1984 | The Science Fiction Source Book edited by David Wingrove |
| 1985 | Science Fiction: The 100 Best Novels by David Pringle |
| 1987 | Anatomy of Wonder: A Critical Guide to Science Fiction, 3rd Edition by Neil Barron |
| 1987 | Locus Poll Best All-Time Science Fiction Novels |
| 1994 | The Ultimate Guide to Science Fiction by David Pringle |
| 1996 | The Best 105 Books Since the Invention of the Field in the Twenties - Age of Wonders by David G. Hartwell |
| 1998 | Locus Poll Best All-Time Science Fiction Novels |
| 1999 | The Internet Top 100 SF/Fantasy List |
| 2002 | Strictly Science Fiction: A Guide to Reading Interests by Diana Tixier Herald and Bonnie Kunzel |
| 2003 | The Cambridge Companion to Science Fiction edited by Edward James and Farah Mendlesohn |
| 2003 | The Internet Top 100 SF/Fantasy List |
| 2004 | Anatomy of Wonder: A Critical Guide to Science Fiction, 5th Edition by Neil Barron |
| 2006 | 100 Must-Read Science Fiction Novels |
| 2011 | Forbidden Planet: The 50 Books You MUST Read |
| 2011 | Internet Top 100 SF/Fantasy List |
| 2012 | Locus Poll Best 20th Century Science Fiction Novels |
| 2012 | AbeBooks: 50 Essential Science Fiction Books |
| 2016 | SF Masterworks |
| 2016 | Goodreads Best Science Fiction 100 |
| 2016 | Easton Press Masterpieces of Science Fiction |
| 2016 | Golden Age Sci-Fi: 75 Best Novels of 1934-1963 by Josh Glenn |
| 2016 | Gunn Center for the Study of Science Fiction: A Basic Science Fiction Library |
| 2016 | Sci-Fi Lists Top 200 - novel |
| 2016 | Goodreads Best Science Fiction & Fantasy 200 |
| 2019 | Worlds Without End: Most Read Books of All-Time |
|
|
|
| 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 |
| 2012 | Locus Poll Best 21st Century Science Fiction Novels |
| 2016 | Gunn Center for the Study of Science Fiction: A Basic Science Fiction Library |
| 2020 | Top 100 Sci Fi Books - Movie Death Cult |
|
|
|
| Desolation Road |
Ian McDonald
|
1988 |
|
|
| 2016 | Gunn Center for the Study of Science Fiction: A Basic Science Fiction Library |
|
|
|
| Dhalgren |
Samuel R. Delany
|
1975 |
|
|
| Nebula Award - Novel Finalist |
| 1976 | The World of Science Fiction by Lester Del Rey |
| 1979 | A Reader's Guide to Science Fiction by Baird Searles, et al. |
| 1987 | Locus Poll Best All-Time Science Fiction Novels |
| 1996 | The Best 105 Books Since the Invention of the Field in the Twenties - Age of Wonders by David G. Hartwell |
| 1998 | Locus Poll Best All-Time Science Fiction Novels |
| 2003 | The Cambridge Companion to Science Fiction edited by Edward James and Farah Mendlesohn |
| 2004 | Anatomy of Wonder: A Critical Guide to Science Fiction, 5th Edition by Neil Barron |
| 2009 | Mindblowing SF by Women and People of Color (Tor.com) |
| 2012 | Locus Poll Best 20th Century Science Fiction Novels |
| 2016 | SF Masterworks |
| 2016 | Goodreads Best Science Fiction & Fantasy 200 |
| 2016 | 75 Best New Wave Sci-Fi (1964-1983) Novels by Josh Glenn |
| 2016 | Amazon: 100 Sci-Fi & Fantasy Books to Read in a Lifetime |
| 2016 | Gunn Center for the Study of Science Fiction: A Basic Science Fiction Library |
| 2016 | Best-Sci-Fi-Books: 31 Best Literary Science Fiction Books |
| 2016 | Sci-Fi Lists Top 200 - novel |
| 2019 | The Best Sci-Fi Books of All Time - Penguin Random House |
| 2019 | 100 Best Sci-Fi Books of All Time - Reedsydiscovery |
| 2022 | The 50 Best Sci-Fi Books of All Time - Esquire Magazine |
|
|
|
| The Diamond Age |
Neal Stephenson
|
1995 |
|
|
| Hugo Award - Novel Winner |
| Nebula Award - Novel Finalist |
| Locus Award for Best Science Fiction Novel |
| 1999 | The Internet Top 100 SF/Fantasy List |
| 2003 | The Cambridge Companion to Science Fiction edited by Edward James and Farah Mendlesohn |
| 2004 | Anatomy of Wonder: A Critical Guide to Science Fiction, 5th Edition by Neil Barron |
| 2005 | ISFDB Top 100 Books (Balanced List) |
| 2011 | NPR Top 100 Science-Fiction, Fantasy Books |
| 2011 | Internet Top 100 SF/Fantasy List |
| 2012 | Locus Poll Best 20th Century Science Fiction Novels |
| 2012 | Science Fiction the 101 Best Novels 1985-2010 by Damien Broderick and Paul Di Filippo |
| 2016 | Goodreads Best Science Fiction & Fantasy 200 |
| 2016 | Easton Press Masterpieces of Science Fiction |
| 2016 | Goodreads Best Science Fiction 100 |
| 2016 | Ranker: The Greatest Science Fiction Novels of All Time |
| 2016 | Gunn Center for the Study of Science Fiction: A Basic Science Fiction Library |
| 2016 | Sci-Fi Lists Top 200 - novel |
| 2019 | Worlds Without End: Most Read Books of All-Time |
|
|
|
| The Difference Engine |
Bruce Sterling,
William Gibson
|
1990 |
|
|
| Nebula Award - Novel Finalist |
| 2005 | ISFDB Top 100 Books (Balanced List) |
| 2011 | Forbidden Planet: The 50 Books You MUST Read |
| 2016 | Gunn Center for the Study of Science Fiction: A Basic Science Fiction Library |
| 2016 | SF Masterworks |
|
|
|
| Dimension of Miracles |
Robert Sheckley
|
1968 |
|
|
| 1996 | The Best 105 Books Since the Invention of the Field in the Twenties - Age of Wonders by David G. Hartwell |
| 2016 | Gunn Center for the Study of Science Fiction: A Basic Science Fiction Library |
|
|
|
| The Dispossessed |
Ursula K. Le Guin
|
1974 |
|
|
| Nebula Award - Novel Winner |
| Hugo Award - Novel Winner |
| 1975 | Locus Poll Best All-Time Science Fiction Novels |
| 1976 | Anatomy of Wonder: Science Fiction, 1st Edition by Neil Barron |
| 1984 | The Science Fiction Source Book edited by David Wingrove |
| 1985 | Science Fiction: The 100 Best Novels by David Pringle |
| 1987 | Anatomy of Wonder: A Critical Guide to Science Fiction, 3rd Edition by Neil Barron |
| 1987 | Locus Poll Best All-Time Science Fiction Novels |
| 1994 | The Ultimate Guide to Science Fiction by David Pringle |
| 1996 | North American College Courses in Science Fiction, Utopian Literature, and Fantasy edited by Arthur B. Evans |
| 1996 | The Best 105 Books Since the Invention of the Field in the Twenties - Age of Wonders by David G. Hartwell |
| 1998 | Locus Poll Best All-Time Science Fiction Novels |
| 1999 | The Internet Top 100 SF/Fantasy List |
| 2002 | Strictly Science Fiction: A Guide to Reading Interests by Diana Tixier Herald and Bonnie Kunzel |
| 2003 | The Cambridge Companion to Science Fiction edited by Edward James and Farah Mendlesohn |
| 2004 | Anatomy of Wonder: A Critical Guide to Science Fiction, 5th Edition by Neil Barron |
| 2005 | ISFDB Top 100 Books (Balanced List) |
| 2006 | 100 Must-Read Science Fiction Novels |
| 2009 | Mindblowing SF by Women and People of Color (Tor.com) |
| 2011 | NPR Top 100 Science-Fiction, Fantasy Books |
| 2011 | Forbidden Planet: The 50 Books You MUST Read |
| 2011 | Internet Top 100 SF/Fantasy List |
| 2012 | Locus Poll Best 20th Century Science Fiction Novels |
| 2014 | Best-Sci-Fi-Books: The 23 Best Science Fiction Books by Female Authors |
| 2014 | Mistressworks by Ian Sales |
| 2016 | Sci Femme: The Reading List edited by Shannon Turlington |
| 2016 | Gunn Center for the Study of Science Fiction: A Basic Science Fiction Library |
| 2016 | Easton Press Masterpieces of Science Fiction |
| 2016 | SF Masterworks |
| 2016 | Goodreads Best Science Fiction & Fantasy 200 |
| 2016 | 75 Best New Wave Sci-Fi (1964-1983) Novels by Josh Glenn |
| 2016 | Amazon: 100 Sci-Fi & Fantasy Books to Read in a Lifetime |
| 2016 | Book Riot 100 Must-Read Sci-Fi Fantasy Novels by Female Authors |
| 2016 | Goodreads Best Science Fiction 100 |
| 2016 | Ranker: The Greatest Science Fiction Novels of All Time |
| 2016 | Goodreads Science Fiction Books by Female Authors |
| 2016 | Sci-Fi Lists Top 200 - novel |
| 2019 | Worlds Without End: Most Read Books of All-Time |
| 2019 | 100 Best Sci-Fi Books of All Time - Reedsydiscovery |
| 2020 | Library of America Science Fiction |
| 2021 | Worlds Without End: Award Winning Books by Women Authors |
| 2023 | Your Top Science Fiction Books Of All Time (Survey Results) - Media Death Cult |
|
|
|
| Do Androids Dream of Electric Sheep? |
Philip K. Dick
|
1968 |
|
|
| Nebula Award - Novel Finalist |
| 1984 | The Science Fiction Source Book edited by David Wingrove |
| 1985 | Science Fiction: The 100 Best Novels by David Pringle |
| 1987 | Anatomy of Wonder: A Critical Guide to Science Fiction, 3rd Edition by Neil Barron |
| 1996 | North American College Courses in Science Fiction, Utopian Literature, and Fantasy edited by Arthur B. Evans |
| 1998 | Locus Poll Best All-Time Science Fiction Novels |
| 2003 | The Cambridge Companion to Science Fiction edited by Edward James and Farah Mendlesohn |
| 2004 | Anatomy of Wonder: A Critical Guide to Science Fiction, 5th Edition by Neil Barron |
| 2006 | 100 Must-Read Science Fiction Novels |
| 2009 | 1000 novels everyone must read (science fiction section) |
| 2011 | NPR Top 100 Science-Fiction, Fantasy Books |
| 2011 | Internet Top 100 SF/Fantasy List |
| 2012 | Locus Poll Best 20th Century Science Fiction Novels |
| 2012 | AbeBooks: 50 Essential Science Fiction Books |
| 2016 | 75 Best New Wave Sci-Fi (1964-1983) Novels by Josh Glenn |
| 2016 | Goodreads Best Science Fiction & Fantasy 200 |
| 2016 | Sci-Fi Lists Top 200 - novel |
| 2016 | Gunn Center for the Study of Science Fiction: A Basic Science Fiction Library |
| 2016 | Easton Press Masterpieces of Science Fiction |
| 2016 | Amazon: 100 Sci-Fi & Fantasy Books to Read in a Lifetime |
| 2016 | Goodreads Best Science Fiction 100 |
| 2016 | Ranker: The Greatest Science Fiction Novels of All Time |
| 2016 | SF Masterworks |
| 2019 | Worlds Without End: Most Read Books of All-Time |
| 2019 | The Best Sci-Fi Books of All Time - Penguin Random House |
| 2020 | Top 100 Sci Fi Books - Movie Death Cult |
| 2020 | Library of America Science Fiction |
| 2022 | The 50 Best Sci-Fi Books of All Time - Esquire Magazine |
| 2023 | Your Top Science Fiction Books Of All Time (Survey Results) - Media Death Cult |
| 2023 | The 25 Best Science Fiction Books I've Ever Read (Parts 1 and 2) - Outlaw Bookseller |
|
|
|
| Doomsday Book |
Connie Willis
|
1992 |
|
|
| Locus Award for Best Science Fiction Novel |
| Hugo Award - Novel Winner |
| Nebula Award - Novel Winner |
| 1996 | North American College Courses in Science Fiction, Utopian Literature, and Fantasy edited by Arthur B. Evans |
| 2001 | 200 Significant Science Fiction Books by Women, 1984-2001 by David G. Hartwell |
| 2003 | The Cambridge Companion to Science Fiction edited by Edward James and Farah Mendlesohn |
| 2004 | Anatomy of Wonder: A Critical Guide to Science Fiction, 5th Edition by Neil Barron |
| 2005 | ISFDB Top 100 Books (Balanced List) |
| 2006 | 100 Must-Read Science Fiction Novels |
| 2011 | Internet Top 100 SF/Fantasy List |
| 2011 | NPR Top 100 Science-Fiction, Fantasy Books |
| 2012 | Locus Poll Best 20th Century Science Fiction Novels |
| 2012 | Science Fiction the 101 Best Novels 1985-2010 by Damien Broderick and Paul Di Filippo |
| 2014 | Mistressworks by Ian Sales |
| 2016 | Book Riot 100 Must-Read Sci-Fi Fantasy Novels by Female Authors |
| 2016 | Gunn Center for the Study of Science Fiction: A Basic Science Fiction Library |
| 2016 | Sci-Fi Lists Top 200 - novel |
| 2016 | Goodreads Best Science Fiction & Fantasy 200 |
| 2016 | Easton Press Masterpieces of Science Fiction |
| 2016 | How Great Science Fiction Works by Gary K. Wolfe |
| 2016 | SF Masterworks |
| 2016 | Sci Femme: The Reading List edited by Shannon Turlington |
| 2016 | Amazon: 100 Sci-Fi & Fantasy Books to Read in a Lifetime |
| 2016 | Goodreads Science Fiction Books by Female Authors |
| 2016 | Goodreads Best Science Fiction 100 |
| 2016 | Best-Sci-Fi-Books: 31 Best Literary Science Fiction Books |
| 2019 | Worlds Without End: Most Read Books of All-Time |
| 2019 | The Best Sci-Fi Books of All Time - Penguin Random House |
| 2019 | 100 Best Sci-Fi Books of All Time - Reedsydiscovery |
| 2021 | Worlds Without End: Award Winning Books by Women Authors |
|
|
|
| A Door into Ocean |
Joan Slonczewski
|
1986 |
|
|
| John W. Campbell Memorial Award for Best Science Fiction Novel |
| 1996 | North American College Courses in Science Fiction, Utopian Literature, and Fantasy edited by Arthur B. Evans |
| 2001 | 200 Significant Science Fiction Books by Women, 1984-2001 by David G. Hartwell |
| 2003 | The Cambridge Companion to Science Fiction edited by Edward James and Farah Mendlesohn |
| 2004 | Anatomy of Wonder: A Critical Guide to Science Fiction, 5th Edition by Neil Barron |
| 2004 | Feminist Science Fiction and Fantasy by Cynthia Ward |
| 2012 | Science Fiction the 101 Best Novels 1985-2010 by Damien Broderick and Paul Di Filippo |
| 2014 | Mistressworks by Ian Sales |
| 2016 | Sci Femme: The Reading List edited by Shannon Turlington |
| 2016 | Gunn Center for the Study of Science Fiction: A Basic Science Fiction Library |
| 2016 | Easton Press Masterpieces of Science Fiction |
| 2021 | Worlds Without End: Award Winning Books by Women Authors |
|
|
|
| The Doors of His Face, the Lamps of His Mouth and Other Stories |
Roger Zelazny
|
1971 |
|
|
| 1987 | Anatomy of Wonder: A Critical Guide to Science Fiction, 3rd Edition by Neil Barron |
| 1996 | The Best 105 Books Since the Invention of the Field in the Twenties - Age of Wonders by David G. Hartwell |
| 1999 | The Internet Top 100 SF/Fantasy List |
| 2003 | The Internet Top 100 SF/Fantasy List |
| 2004 | Anatomy of Wonder: A Critical Guide to Science Fiction, 5th Edition by Neil Barron |
| 2016 | Sci-Fi Lists Top 200 - novel |
| 2016 | Gunn Center for the Study of Science Fiction: A Basic Science Fiction Library |
|
|
|
| Down and Out in the Magic Kingdom |
Cory Doctorow
|
2003 |
|
|
| Nebula Award - Novel Finalist |
| 2016 | Gunn Center for the Study of Science Fiction: A Basic Science Fiction Library |
| 2024 | Classic Science Fiction - 2000-2009 - Goodreads/Listopia (1/29/24) |
|
|
|
| Downbelow Station |
C. J. Cherryh
|
1981 |
|
|
| Hugo Award - Novel Winner |
| 1987 | Anatomy of Wonder: A Critical Guide to Science Fiction, 3rd Edition by Neil Barron |
| 1987 | Locus Poll Best All-Time Science Fiction Novels |
| 1998 | Locus Poll Best All-Time Science Fiction Novels |
| 2003 | The Cambridge Companion to Science Fiction edited by Edward James and Farah Mendlesohn |
| 2004 | Anatomy of Wonder: A Critical Guide to Science Fiction, 5th Edition by Neil Barron |
| 2014 | Best-Sci-Fi-Books: The 23 Best Science Fiction Books by Female Authors |
| 2016 | Goodreads Science Fiction Books by Female Authors |
| 2016 | Gunn Center for the Study of Science Fiction: A Basic Science Fiction Library |
| 2016 | Sci Femme: The Reading List edited by Shannon Turlington |
| 2016 | Easton Press Masterpieces of Science Fiction |
| 2016 | Sci-Fi Lists Top 200 - novel |
| 2016 | How Great Science Fiction Works by Gary K. Wolfe |
| 2019 | The Best Sci-Fi Books of All Time - Penguin Random House |
| 2019 | 100 Best Sci-Fi Books of All Time - Reedsydiscovery |
| 2021 | Worlds Without End: Award Winning Books by Women Authors |
|
|
|
| The Downstairs Room and Other Speculative Fiction |
Kate Wilhelm
|
1968 |
|
|
| 2016 | Gunn Center for the Study of Science Fiction: A Basic Science Fiction Library |
|
|
|
| The Dragon in the Sea |
Frank Herbert
|
1956 |
|
|
| 1975 | Locus Poll Best All-Time Science Fiction Novels |
| 2004 | Anatomy of Wonder: A Critical Guide to Science Fiction, 5th Edition by Neil Barron |
| 2016 | Gunn Center for the Study of Science Fiction: A Basic Science Fiction Library |
|
|
|
| The Dragon Masters |
Jack Vance
|
1963 |
|
|
| 1977 | "A Basic Science-Fiction Library" from The Road to Science Fiction by James Gunn |
| 1987 | Anatomy of Wonder: A Critical Guide to Science Fiction, 3rd Edition by Neil Barron |
| 2016 | Gunn Center for the Study of Science Fiction: A Basic Science Fiction Library |
| 2016 | Easton Press Masterpieces of Science Fiction |
|
|
|
| A Dream of Wessex |
Christopher Priest
|
1977 |
|
|
| 2016 | Gunn Center for the Study of Science Fiction: A Basic Science Fiction Library |
|
|
|
| The Dreamers |
James E. Gunn
|
1981 |
|
|
| 2016 | Gunn Center for the Study of Science Fiction: A Basic Science Fiction Library |
|
|
|
| Dreamsnake |
Vonda N. McIntyre
|
1978 |
|
|
| Nebula Award - Novel Winner |
| Hugo Award - Novel Winner |
| 1984 | The Science Fiction Source Book edited by David Wingrove |
| 1996 | The Best 105 Books Since the Invention of the Field in the Twenties - Age of Wonders by David G. Hartwell |
| 2002 | Strictly Science Fiction: A Guide to Reading Interests by Diana Tixier Herald and Bonnie Kunzel |
| 2004 | Anatomy of Wonder: A Critical Guide to Science Fiction, 5th Edition by Neil Barron |
| 2004 | Feminist Science Fiction and Fantasy by Cynthia Ward |
| 2005 | ISFDB Top 100 Books (Balanced List) |
| 2014 | Mistressworks by Ian Sales |
| 2016 | Gunn Center for the Study of Science Fiction: A Basic Science Fiction Library |
| 2016 | Easton Press Masterpieces of Science Fiction |
| 2021 | Worlds Without End: Award Winning Books by Women Authors |
|
|
|
| The Drowned World |
J. G. Ballard
|
1962 |
|
|
| 1984 | The Science Fiction Source Book edited by David Wingrove |
| 1985 | Science Fiction: The 100 Best Novels by David Pringle |
| 1987 | Anatomy of Wonder: A Critical Guide to Science Fiction, 3rd Edition by Neil Barron |
| 1994 | The Ultimate Guide to Science Fiction by David Pringle |
| 1996 | North American College Courses in Science Fiction, Utopian Literature, and Fantasy edited by Arthur B. Evans |
| 2003 | The Cambridge Companion to Science Fiction edited by Edward James and Farah Mendlesohn |
| 2004 | Anatomy of Wonder: A Critical Guide to Science Fiction, 5th Edition by Neil Barron |
| 2006 | 100 Must-Read Science Fiction Novels |
| 2009 | 1000 novels everyone must read (science fiction section) |
| 2011 | Forbidden Planet: The 50 Books You MUST Read |
| 2012 | AbeBooks: 50 Essential Science Fiction Books |
| 2016 | Gunn Center for the Study of Science Fiction: A Basic Science Fiction Library |
| 2016 | Sci-Fi Lists Top 200 - novel |
| 2016 | Golden Age Sci-Fi: 75 Best Novels of 1934-1963 by Josh Glenn |
| 2016 | SF Masterworks |
|
|
|
| Dune |
Frank Herbert
|
1965 |
|
|
| Nebula Award - Novel Winner |
| Hugo Award - Novel Winner |
| 1966 | Analog All-Time Favorite Science Fiction Poll |
| 1974 | Modern Science Fiction edited by Norman Spinrad |
| 1975 | Locus Poll Best All-Time Science Fiction Novels |
| 1976 | The World of Science Fiction by Lester Del Rey |
| 1976 | Anatomy of Wonder: Science Fiction, 1st Edition by Neil Barron |
| 1977 | "A Basic Science-Fiction Library" from The Road to Science Fiction by James Gunn |
| 1979 | A Reader's Guide to Science Fiction by Baird Searles, et al. |
| 1984 | The Science Fiction Source Book edited by David Wingrove |
| 1985 | Science Fiction: The 100 Best Novels by David Pringle |
| 1987 | Anatomy of Wonder: A Critical Guide to Science Fiction, 3rd Edition by Neil Barron |
| 1987 | Locus Poll Best All-Time Science Fiction Novels |
| 1996 | The Best 105 Books Since the Invention of the Field in the Twenties - Age of Wonders by David G. Hartwell |
| 1996 | North American College Courses in Science Fiction, Utopian Literature, and Fantasy edited by Arthur B. Evans |
| 1998 | Locus Poll Best All-Time Science Fiction Novels |
| 1999 | The Internet Top 100 SF/Fantasy List |
| 2002 | Strictly Science Fiction: A Guide to Reading Interests by Diana Tixier Herald and Bonnie Kunzel |
| 2003 | The Cambridge Companion to Science Fiction edited by Edward James and Farah Mendlesohn |
| 2003 | The Internet Top 100 SF/Fantasy List |
| 2004 | Anatomy of Wonder: A Critical Guide to Science Fiction, 5th Edition by Neil Barron |
| 2005 | ISFDB Top 100 Books (Balanced List) |
| 2006 | 100 Must-Read Science Fiction Novels |
| 2009 | 1000 novels everyone must read (science fiction section) |
| 2011 | Forbidden Planet: The 50 Books You MUST Read |
| 2011 | NPR Top 100 Science-Fiction, Fantasy Books |
| 2011 | Internet Top 100 SF/Fantasy List |
| 2012 | AbeBooks: 50 Essential Science Fiction Books |
| 2012 | Locus Poll Best 20th Century Science Fiction Novels |
| 2016 | Amazon: 100 Sci-Fi & Fantasy Books to Read in a Lifetime |
| 2016 | 75 Best New Wave Sci-Fi (1964-1983) Novels by Josh Glenn |
| 2016 | Goodreads Best Science Fiction 100 |
| 2016 | Ranker: The Greatest Science Fiction Novels of All Time |
| 2016 | Goodreads Best Science Fiction & Fantasy 200 |
| 2016 | Sci-Fi Lists Top 200 - novel |
| 2016 | Gunn Center for the Study of Science Fiction: A Basic Science Fiction Library |
| 2016 | How Great Science Fiction Works by Gary K. Wolfe |
| 2016 | Easton Press Masterpieces of Science Fiction |
| 2016 | SF Masterworks |
| 2018 | The Great American Read - PBS |
| 2019 | The Best Sci-Fi Books of All Time - Penguin Random House |
| 2019 | 100 Best Sci-Fi Books of All Time - Reedsydiscovery |
| 2019 | Worlds Without End: Most Read Books of All-Time |
| 2020 | Top 100 Sci Fi Books - Movie Death Cult |
| 2021 | 29 of the Best Science Fiction Books Everyone Should Read - WIRED UK |
| 2022 | The 50 Best Sci-Fi Books of All Time - Esquire Magazine |
| 2023 | Your Top Science Fiction Books Of All Time (Survey Results) - Media Death Cult |
|
|
|
| The Dunwich Horror and Others |
H. P. Lovecraft
|
1963 |
|
|
| 2016 | Gunn Center for the Study of Science Fiction: A Basic Science Fiction Library |
| 2016 | Easton Press Masterpieces of Science Fiction |
| 2016 | Ranker: The Greatest Science Fiction Novels of All Time |
|
|
|
| Dwellers in the Mirage |
A. Merritt
|
1932 |
|
|
| 2016 | Gunn Center for the Study of Science Fiction: A Basic Science Fiction Library |
|
|
|
| The Dying Earth |
Jack Vance
|
1950 |
|
|
| 1979 | A Reader's Guide to Science Fiction by Baird Searles, et al. |
| 1996 | The Best 105 Books Since the Invention of the Field in the Twenties - Age of Wonders by David G. Hartwell |
| 2016 | Gunn Center for the Study of Science Fiction: A Basic Science Fiction Library |
| 2024 | The 15 Best Sci-Fi Books I've Ever Read 2024 - Bookpilled |
|
|
|
| Dying Inside |
Robert Silverberg
|
1972 |
|
|
| Nebula Award - Novel Finalist |
| Hugo Award - Novel Finalist |
| 1975 | Locus Poll Best All-Time Science Fiction Novels |
| 1976 | The World of Science Fiction by Lester Del Rey |
| 1976 | Anatomy of Wonder: Science Fiction, 1st Edition by Neil Barron |
| 1977 | "A Basic Science-Fiction Library" from The Road to Science Fiction by James Gunn |
| 1987 | Anatomy of Wonder: A Critical Guide to Science Fiction, 3rd Edition by Neil Barron |
| 1987 | Locus Poll Best All-Time Science Fiction Novels |
| 1998 | Locus Poll Best All-Time Science Fiction Novels |
| 1999 | The Internet Top 100 SF/Fantasy List |
| 2003 | The Internet Top 100 SF/Fantasy List |
| 2004 | Anatomy of Wonder: A Critical Guide to Science Fiction, 5th Edition by Neil Barron |
| 2011 | Forbidden Planet: The 50 Books You MUST Read |
| 2016 | Easton Press Masterpieces of Science Fiction |
| 2016 | 75 Best New Wave Sci-Fi (1964-1983) Novels by Josh Glenn |
| 2016 | SF Masterworks |
| 2016 | Gunn Center for the Study of Science Fiction: A Basic Science Fiction Library |
| 2016 | Sci-Fi Lists Top 200 - novel |
| 2023 | My 25 Favourite Sci-Fi Books of All Time - Words in Time |
|
|
|
| Earth |
David Brin
|
1990 |
|
|
| Hugo Award - Novel Finalist |
| 2004 | Anatomy of Wonder: A Critical Guide to Science Fiction, 5th Edition by Neil Barron |
| 2011 | Internet Top 100 SF/Fantasy List |
| 2016 | Sci-Fi Lists Top 200 - novel |
| 2016 | Gunn Center for the Study of Science Fiction: A Basic Science Fiction Library |
|
|
|
| Earth Abides |
George R. Stewart
|
1949 |
|
|
| 1976 | Anatomy of Wonder: Science Fiction, 1st Edition by Neil Barron |
| 1977 | "A Basic Science-Fiction Library" from The Road to Science Fiction by James Gunn |
| 1984 | The Science Fiction Source Book edited by David Wingrove |
| 1985 | Science Fiction: The 100 Best Novels by David Pringle |
| 1987 | Anatomy of Wonder: A Critical Guide to Science Fiction, 3rd Edition by Neil Barron |
| 1987 | Locus Poll Best All-Time Science Fiction Novels |
| 1994 | The Ultimate Guide to Science Fiction by David Pringle |
| 1996 | North American College Courses in Science Fiction, Utopian Literature, and Fantasy edited by Arthur B. Evans |
| 1998 | Locus Poll Best All-Time Science Fiction Novels |
| 2002 | Strictly Science Fiction: A Guide to Reading Interests by Diana Tixier Herald and Bonnie Kunzel |
| 2003 | The Cambridge Companion to Science Fiction edited by Edward James and Farah Mendlesohn |
| 2004 | Anatomy of Wonder: A Critical Guide to Science Fiction, 5th Edition by Neil Barron |
| 2006 | 100 Must-Read Science Fiction Novels |
| 2012 | Locus Poll Best 20th Century Science Fiction Novels |
| 2012 | AbeBooks: 50 Essential Science Fiction Books |
| 2016 | Golden Age Sci-Fi: 75 Best Novels of 1934-1963 by Josh Glenn |
| 2016 | Easton Press Masterpieces of Science Fiction |
| 2016 | SF Masterworks |
| 2016 | Goodreads Best Science Fiction 100 |
| 2016 | Gunn Center for the Study of Science Fiction: A Basic Science Fiction Library |
| 2016 | Best-Sci-Fi-Books: 31 Best Literary Science Fiction Books |
| 2016 | How Great Science Fiction Works by Gary K. Wolfe |
| 2016 | Sci-Fi Lists Top 200 - novel |
| 2016 | Goodreads Best Science Fiction & Fantasy 200 |
| 2020 | Top 100 Sci Fi Books - Movie Death Cult |
|
|
|
| Earthborn |
Orson Scott Card
|
1995 |
|
|
| 2016 | Gunn Center for the Study of Science Fiction: A Basic Science Fiction Library |
|
|
|
| Earthfall |
Orson Scott Card
|
1995 |
|
|
| 2016 | Gunn Center for the Study of Science Fiction: A Basic Science Fiction Library |
|
|
|
| The Einstein Intersection |
Samuel R. Delany
|
1967 |
|
|
| Nebula Award - Novel Winner |
| Hugo Award - Novel Finalist |
| 1976 | Anatomy of Wonder: Science Fiction, 1st Edition by Neil Barron |
| 1977 | "A Basic Science-Fiction Library" from The Road to Science Fiction by James Gunn |
| 1987 | Anatomy of Wonder: A Critical Guide to Science Fiction, 3rd Edition by Neil Barron |
| 2002 | Strictly Science Fiction: A Guide to Reading Interests by Diana Tixier Herald and Bonnie Kunzel |
| 2003 | The Cambridge Companion to Science Fiction edited by Edward James and Farah Mendlesohn |
| 2004 | Anatomy of Wonder: A Critical Guide to Science Fiction, 5th Edition by Neil Barron |
| 2009 | 1000 novels everyone must read (science fiction section) |
| 2016 | Gunn Center for the Study of Science Fiction: A Basic Science Fiction Library |
| 2016 | 75 Best New Wave Sci-Fi (1964-1983) Novels by Josh Glenn |
| 2016 | Easton Press Masterpieces of Science Fiction |
|
|
|
| Embassytown |
China Miéville
|
2011 |
|
|
| Locus Award for Best Science Fiction Novel |
| Hugo Award - Novel Finalist |
| Nebula Award - Novel Finalist |
| 2011 | Forbidden Planet: The 50 Books You MUST Read |
| 2012 | Locus Poll Best 21st Century Science Fiction Novels |
| 2012 | AbeBooks: 50 Essential Science Fiction Books |
| 2016 | Sci-Fi Lists Top 200 - novel |
| 2016 | Gunn Center for the Study of Science Fiction: A Basic Science Fiction Library |
| 2016 | Goodreads Best Science Fiction of the 21st Century |
| 2019 | Worlds Without End: Most Read Books of All-Time |
| 2022 | Best Science Fiction of the 21st Century (Listopia/Goodreads 6/25/22) |
| 2024 | Best Sci-Fi of the 2010s - Goodreads/Listopia (1/29/24) |
|
|
|
| The Embedding |
Ian Watson
|
1973 |
|
|
| Nebula Award - Novel Finalist |
| 1984 | The Science Fiction Source Book edited by David Wingrove |
| 1985 | Science Fiction: The 100 Best Novels by David Pringle |
| 1987 | Anatomy of Wonder: A Critical Guide to Science Fiction, 3rd Edition by Neil Barron |
| 1994 | The Ultimate Guide to Science Fiction by David Pringle |
| 2003 | The Cambridge Companion to Science Fiction edited by Edward James and Farah Mendlesohn |
| 2004 | Anatomy of Wonder: A Critical Guide to Science Fiction, 5th Edition by Neil Barron |
| 2016 | Gunn Center for the Study of Science Fiction: A Basic Science Fiction Library |
| 2016 | Easton Press Masterpieces of Science Fiction |
|
|
|
| The End of Eternity |
Isaac Asimov
|
1955 |
|
|
| Hugo Award - Novel Finalist |
| 1984 | The Science Fiction Source Book edited by David Wingrove |
| 1985 | Science Fiction: The 100 Best Novels by David Pringle |
| 2002 | Strictly Science Fiction: A Guide to Reading Interests by Diana Tixier Herald and Bonnie Kunzel |
| 2011 | Internet Top 100 SF/Fantasy List |
| 2012 | Locus Poll Best 20th Century Science Fiction Novels |
| 2016 | Goodreads Best Science Fiction & Fantasy 200 |
| 2016 | Sci-Fi Lists Top 200 - novel |
| 2016 | Gunn Center for the Study of Science Fiction: A Basic Science Fiction Library |
| 2016 | Goodreads Best Science Fiction 100 |
| 2016 | Ranker: The Greatest Science Fiction Novels of All Time |
|
|
|
| Ender's Game |
Orson Scott Card
|
1985 |
|
|
| Hugo Award - Novel Winner |
| Nebula Award - Novel Winner |
| 1996 | North American College Courses in Science Fiction, Utopian Literature, and Fantasy edited by Arthur B. Evans |
| 1996 | The Best 105 Books Since the Invention of the Field in the Twenties - Age of Wonders by David G. Hartwell |
| 1998 | Locus Poll Best All-Time Science Fiction Novels |
| 2002 | Strictly Science Fiction: A Guide to Reading Interests by Diana Tixier Herald and Bonnie Kunzel |
| 2003 | The Cambridge Companion to Science Fiction edited by Edward James and Farah Mendlesohn |
| 2003 | The Internet Top 100 SF/Fantasy List |
| 2004 | Anatomy of Wonder: A Critical Guide to Science Fiction, 5th Edition by Neil Barron |
| 2005 | ISFDB Top 100 Books (Balanced List) |
| 2011 | Internet Top 100 SF/Fantasy List |
| 2011 | Forbidden Planet: The 50 Books You MUST Read |
| 2011 | NPR Top 100 Science-Fiction, Fantasy Books |
| 2012 | AbeBooks: 50 Essential Science Fiction Books |
| 2012 | Locus Poll Best 20th Century Science Fiction Novels |
| 2012 | Science Fiction the 101 Best Novels 1985-2010 by Damien Broderick and Paul Di Filippo |
| 2016 | Goodreads Best Science Fiction 100 |
| 2016 | Easton Press Masterpieces of Science Fiction |
| 2016 | Goodreads Best Science Fiction & Fantasy 200 |
| 2016 | Sci-Fi Lists Top 200 - novel |
| 2016 | Amazon: 100 Sci-Fi & Fantasy Books to Read in a Lifetime |
| 2016 | Gunn Center for the Study of Science Fiction: A Basic Science Fiction Library |
| 2016 | Ranker: The Greatest Science Fiction Novels of All Time |
| 2019 | Worlds Without End: Most Read Books of All-Time |
| 2019 | 100 Best Sci-Fi Books of All Time - Reedsydiscovery |
| 2020 | Top 100 Sci Fi Books - Movie Death Cult |
| 2023 | My 25 Favourite Sci-Fi Books of All Time - Words in Time |
| 2023 | Your Top Science Fiction Books Of All Time (Survey Results) - Media Death Cult |
|
|
|
| The Engines of God |
Jack McDevitt
|
1994 |
|
|
| 2016 | Gunn Center for the Study of Science Fiction: A Basic Science Fiction Library |
|
|
|
| Eon |
Greg Bear
|
1985 |
|
|
| 1996 | The Best 105 Books Since the Invention of the Field in the Twenties - Age of Wonders by David G. Hartwell |
| 2003 | The Cambridge Companion to Science Fiction edited by Edward James and Farah Mendlesohn |
| 2011 | Internet Top 100 SF/Fantasy List |
| 2016 | Sci-Fi Lists Top 200 - novel |
| 2016 | Gunn Center for the Study of Science Fiction: A Basic Science Fiction Library |
| 2016 | SF Masterworks |
| 2016 | Ranker: The Greatest Science Fiction Novels of All Time |
| 2020 | Top 100 Sci Fi Books - Movie Death Cult |
|
|
|
| Extra(ordinary) People |
Joanna Russ
|
1984 |
|
|
| 2001 | 200 Significant Science Fiction Books by Women, 1984-2001 by David G. Hartwell |
| 2016 | Gunn Center for the Study of Science Fiction: A Basic Science Fiction Library |
|
|
|
| The Fabulous Riverboat |
Philip José Farmer
|
1971 |
|
|
| 2016 | Gunn Center for the Study of Science Fiction: A Basic Science Fiction Library |
|
|
|
| The Face in the Abyss |
A. Merritt
|
1931 |
|
|
| 1976 | The World of Science Fiction by Lester Del Rey |
| 2016 | Gunn Center for the Study of Science Fiction: A Basic Science Fiction Library |
| 2016 | Radium Age Sci-Fi: 100 Best Novels of 1904-1933 by Josh Glenn |
|
|
|
| Fahrenheit 451 |
Ray Bradbury
|
1953 |
|
|
| Hugo Award - Novel Winner |
| 1956 | Astounding Magazine, The Twenty-Six All-Time Best SF Books |
| 1976 | The World of Science Fiction by Lester Del Rey |
| 1984 | The Science Fiction Source Book edited by David Wingrove |
| 1985 | Science Fiction: The 100 Best Novels by David Pringle |
| 1987 | Locus Poll Best All-Time Science Fiction Novels |
| 1987 | Anatomy of Wonder: A Critical Guide to Science Fiction, 3rd Edition by Neil Barron |
| 1996 | The Best 105 Books Since the Invention of the Field in the Twenties - Age of Wonders by David G. Hartwell |
| 1996 | North American College Courses in Science Fiction, Utopian Literature, and Fantasy edited by Arthur B. Evans |
| 1998 | Locus Poll Best All-Time Science Fiction Novels |
| 2002 | Strictly Science Fiction: A Guide to Reading Interests by Diana Tixier Herald and Bonnie Kunzel |
| 2003 | The Cambridge Companion to Science Fiction edited by Edward James and Farah Mendlesohn |
| 2006 | 100 Must-Read Science Fiction Novels |
| 2009 | 1000 novels everyone must read (science fiction section) |
| 2011 | Internet Top 100 SF/Fantasy List |
| 2011 | NPR Top 100 Science-Fiction, Fantasy Books |
| 2011 | Forbidden Planet: The 50 Books You MUST Read |
| 2012 | Locus Poll Best 20th Century Science Fiction Novels |
| 2016 | Goodreads Best Science Fiction 100 |
| 2016 | Easton Press Masterpieces of Science Fiction |
| 2016 | Gunn Center for the Study of Science Fiction: A Basic Science Fiction Library |
| 2016 | Sci-Fi Lists Top 200 - novel |
| 2016 | Amazon: 100 Sci-Fi & Fantasy Books to Read in a Lifetime |
| 2016 | Ranker: The Greatest Science Fiction Novels of All Time |
| 2016 | Best-Sci-Fi-Books: 31 Best Literary Science Fiction Books |
| 2016 | How Great Science Fiction Works by Gary K. Wolfe |
| 2016 | Goodreads Best Science Fiction & Fantasy 200 |
| 2016 | Golden Age Sci-Fi: 75 Best Novels of 1934-1963 by Josh Glenn |
| 2019 | Worlds Without End: Most Read Books of All-Time |
| 2019 | 100 Best Sci-Fi Books of All Time - Reedsydiscovery |
| 2020 | Top 100 Sci Fi Books - Movie Death Cult |
|
|
|
| Fairyland |
Paul J. McAuley
|
1995 |
|
|
| Arthur C. Clarke Awards |
| John W. Campbell Memorial Award for Best Science Fiction Novel |
| 2004 | Anatomy of Wonder: A Critical Guide to Science Fiction, 5th Edition by Neil Barron |
| 2005 | ISFDB Top 100 Books (Balanced List) |
| 2016 | Gunn Center for the Study of Science Fiction: A Basic Science Fiction Library |
| 2016 | SF Masterworks |
|
|
|
| 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 |
| 1999 | The Internet Top 100 SF/Fantasy List |
| 2005 | ISFDB Top 100 Books (Balanced List) |
| 2011 | Internet Top 100 SF/Fantasy List |
| 2011 | NPR Top 100 Science-Fiction, Fantasy Books |
| 2016 | SF Masterworks |
| 2016 | Goodreads Best Science Fiction 100 |
| 2016 | Ranker: The Greatest Science Fiction Novels of All Time |
| 2016 | Goodreads Best Science Fiction & Fantasy 200 |
| 2016 | Gunn Center for the Study of Science Fiction: A Basic Science Fiction Library |
| 2019 | Worlds Without End: Most Read Books of All-Time |
| 2023 | My 25 Favourite Sci-Fi Books of All Time - Words in Time |
|
|
|
| Falling Free |
Lois McMaster Bujold
|
1988 |
|
|
| Nebula Award - Novel Winner |
| Hugo Award - Novel Finalist |
| 2001 | 200 Significant Science Fiction Books by Women, 1984-2001 by David G. Hartwell |
| 2004 | Anatomy of Wonder: A Critical Guide to Science Fiction, 5th Edition by Neil Barron |
| 2012 | AbeBooks: 50 Essential Science Fiction Books |
| 2016 | Gunn Center for the Study of Science Fiction: A Basic Science Fiction Library |
| 2016 | Goodreads Science Fiction Books by Female Authors |
| 2016 | Easton Press Masterpieces of Science Fiction |
| 2021 | Worlds Without End: Award Winning Books by Women Authors |
|
|
|
| The Falling Woman |
Pat Murphy
|
1986 |
|
|
| Nebula Award - Novel Winner |
| 2004 | Feminist Science Fiction and Fantasy by Cynthia Ward |
| 2012 | Science Fiction the 101 Best Novels 1985-2010 by Damien Broderick and Paul Di Filippo |
| 2016 | Sci Femme: The Reading List edited by Shannon Turlington |
| 2016 | Gunn Center for the Study of Science Fiction: A Basic Science Fiction Library |
| 2021 | Worlds Without End: Award Winning Books by Women Authors |
|
|
|
| The Female Man |
Joanna Russ
|
1975 |
|
|
| Nebula Award - Novel Finalist |
| Otherwise Award |
| 1984 | The Science Fiction Source Book edited by David Wingrove |
| 1985 | Science Fiction: The 100 Best Novels by David Pringle |
| 1987 | Anatomy of Wonder: A Critical Guide to Science Fiction, 3rd Edition by Neil Barron |
| 1996 | The Best 105 Books Since the Invention of the Field in the Twenties - Age of Wonders by David G. Hartwell |
| 1996 | North American College Courses in Science Fiction, Utopian Literature, and Fantasy edited by Arthur B. Evans |
| 2002 | Strictly Science Fiction: A Guide to Reading Interests by Diana Tixier Herald and Bonnie Kunzel |
| 2003 | The Cambridge Companion to Science Fiction edited by Edward James and Farah Mendlesohn |
| 2004 | Feminist Science Fiction and Fantasy by Cynthia Ward |
| 2004 | Anatomy of Wonder: A Critical Guide to Science Fiction, 5th Edition by Neil Barron |
| 2006 | 100 Must-Read Science Fiction Novels |
| 2009 | Mindblowing SF by Women and People of Color (Tor.com) |
| 2009 | 1000 novels everyone must read (science fiction section) |
| 2011 | Forbidden Planet: The 50 Books You MUST Read |
| 2012 | AbeBooks: 50 Essential Science Fiction Books |
| 2014 | Best-Sci-Fi-Books: The 23 Best Science Fiction Books by Female Authors |
| 2014 | Mistressworks by Ian Sales |
| 2016 | Easton Press Masterpieces of Science Fiction |
| 2016 | SF Masterworks |
| 2016 | Gunn Center for the Study of Science Fiction: A Basic Science Fiction Library |
| 2016 | Book Riot 100 Must-Read Sci-Fi Fantasy Novels by Female Authors |
| 2016 | Goodreads Science Fiction Books by Female Authors |
| 2016 | How Great Science Fiction Works by Gary K. Wolfe |
| 2016 | Sci Femme: The Reading List edited by Shannon Turlington |
| 2016 | 75 Best New Wave Sci-Fi (1964-1983) Novels by Josh Glenn |
| 2019 | The Best Sci-Fi Books of All Time - Penguin Random House |
| 2019 | 100 Best Sci-Fi Books of All Time - Reedsydiscovery |
|
|
|
| Fevre Dream |
George R. R. Martin
|
1982 |
|
|
| 2016 | Gunn Center for the Study of Science Fiction: A Basic Science Fiction Library |
|
|
|
| The Final Encyclopedia |
Gordon R. Dickson
|
1984 |
|
|
| 1984 | The Science Fiction Source Book edited by David Wingrove |
| 2016 | Gunn Center for the Study of Science Fiction: A Basic Science Fiction Library |
|
|
|
| A Fire Upon the Deep |
Vernor Vinge
|
1992 |
|
|
| Hugo Award - Novel Winner |
| Nebula Award - Novel Finalist |
| 1994 | The Ultimate Guide to Science Fiction by David Pringle |
| 1999 | The Internet Top 100 SF/Fantasy List |
| 2003 | The Cambridge Companion to Science Fiction edited by Edward James and Farah Mendlesohn |
| 2003 | The Internet Top 100 SF/Fantasy List |
| 2004 | Anatomy of Wonder: A Critical Guide to Science Fiction, 5th Edition by Neil Barron |
| 2005 | ISFDB Top 100 Books (Balanced List) |
| 2006 | 100 Must-Read Science Fiction Novels |
| 2011 | NPR Top 100 Science-Fiction, Fantasy Books |
| 2011 | Forbidden Planet: The 50 Books You MUST Read |
| 2011 | Internet Top 100 SF/Fantasy List |
| 2012 | Locus Poll Best 20th Century Science Fiction Novels |
| 2012 | Science Fiction the 101 Best Novels 1985-2010 by Damien Broderick and Paul Di Filippo |
| 2016 | SF Masterworks |
| 2016 | Goodreads Best Science Fiction 100 |
| 2016 | Ranker: The Greatest Science Fiction Novels of All Time |
| 2016 | Gunn Center for the Study of Science Fiction: A Basic Science Fiction Library |
| 2016 | Sci-Fi Lists Top 200 - novel |
| 2016 | Goodreads Best Science Fiction & Fantasy 200 |
| 2019 | Worlds Without End: Most Read Books of All-Time |
| 2020 | Top 100 Sci Fi Books - Movie Death Cult |
| 2024 | The 15 Best Sci-Fi Books I've Ever Read 2024 - Bookpilled |
|
|
|
| The First Men in the Moon |
H. G. Wells
|
1901 |
|
|
| 1976 | Anatomy of Wonder: Science Fiction, 1st Edition by Neil Barron |
| 1994 | The Ultimate Guide to Science Fiction by David Pringle |
| 2002 | Strictly Science Fiction: A Guide to Reading Interests by Diana Tixier Herald and Bonnie Kunzel |
| 2003 | The Cambridge Companion to Science Fiction edited by Edward James and Farah Mendlesohn |
| 2004 | Anatomy of Wonder: A Critical Guide to Science Fiction, 5th Edition by Neil Barron |
| 2016 | Sci-Fi Lists Top 200 - novel |
| 2016 | Gunn Center for the Study of Science Fiction: A Basic Science Fiction Library |
| 2016 | SF Masterworks |
| 2016 | 50 Best Scientific Romances (1864-1903) by Josh Glenn |
|
|
|
| Flatland |
Edwin A. Abbott
|
1884 |
|
|
| 1984 | The Science Fiction Source Book edited by David Wingrove |
| 2004 | Anatomy of Wonder: A Critical Guide to Science Fiction, 5th Edition by Neil Barron |
| 2016 | Goodreads Best Science Fiction & Fantasy 200 |
| 2016 | Sci-Fi Lists Top 200 - novel |
| 2016 | Gunn Center for the Study of Science Fiction: A Basic Science Fiction Library |
| 2016 | Easton Press Masterpieces of Science Fiction |
| 2016 | 50 Best Scientific Romances (1864-1903) by Josh Glenn |
|
|
|
| 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 |
| 2002 | Strictly Science Fiction: A Guide to Reading Interests by Diana Tixier Herald and Bonnie Kunzel |
| 2016 | Goodreads Best Science Fiction & Fantasy 200 |
| 2016 | Sci-Fi Lists Top 200 - novel |
| 2016 | Gunn Center for the Study of Science Fiction: A Basic Science Fiction Library |
| 2016 | SF Masterworks |
| 2016 | 75 Best New Wave Sci-Fi (1964-1983) Novels by Josh Glenn |
| 2019 | Worlds Without End: Most Read Books of All-Time |
| 2020 | Top 100 Sci Fi Books - Movie Death Cult |
|
|
|
| Flowers for Algernon |
Daniel Keyes
|
1966 |
|
|
| Nebula Award - Novel Winner |
| Hugo Award - Novel Finalist |
| 1974 | Modern Science Fiction edited by Norman Spinrad |
| 1975 | Locus Poll Best All-Time Science Fiction Novels |
| 1976 | Anatomy of Wonder: Science Fiction, 1st Edition by Neil Barron |
| 1977 | "A Basic Science-Fiction Library" from The Road to Science Fiction by James Gunn |
| 1984 | The Science Fiction Source Book edited by David Wingrove |
| 1985 | Science Fiction: The 100 Best Novels by David Pringle |
| 1987 | Anatomy of Wonder: A Critical Guide to Science Fiction, 3rd Edition by Neil Barron |
| 1994 | The Ultimate Guide to Science Fiction by David Pringle |
| 1998 | Locus Poll Best All-Time Science Fiction Novels |
| 1999 | The Internet Top 100 SF/Fantasy List |
| 2002 | Strictly Science Fiction: A Guide to Reading Interests by Diana Tixier Herald and Bonnie Kunzel |
| 2003 | The Internet Top 100 SF/Fantasy List |
| 2004 | Anatomy of Wonder: A Critical Guide to Science Fiction, 5th Edition by Neil Barron |
| 2006 | 100 Must-Read Science Fiction Novels |
| 2009 | 1000 novels everyone must read (science fiction section) |
| 2011 | NPR Top 100 Science-Fiction, Fantasy Books |
| 2011 | Internet Top 100 SF/Fantasy List |
| 2011 | Forbidden Planet: The 50 Books You MUST Read |
| 2012 | Locus Poll Best 20th Century Science Fiction Novels |
| 2016 | SF Masterworks |
| 2016 | Ranker: The Greatest Science Fiction Novels of All Time |
| 2016 | Gunn Center for the Study of Science Fiction: A Basic Science Fiction Library |
| 2016 | How Great Science Fiction Works by Gary K. Wolfe |
| 2016 | Goodreads Best Science Fiction 100 |
| 2016 | Goodreads Best Science Fiction & Fantasy 200 |
| 2016 | Sci-Fi Lists Top 200 - novel |
| 2016 | Easton Press Masterpieces of Science Fiction |
| 2019 | Worlds Without End: Most Read Books of All-Time |
| 2019 | 100 Best Sci-Fi Books of All Time - Reedsydiscovery |
| 2020 | Top 100 Sci Fi Books - Movie Death Cult |
| 2020 | Library of America Science Fiction |
| 2023 | My 25 Favourite Sci-Fi Books of All Time - Words in Time |
|
|
|
| Forever Peace |
Joe Haldeman
|
1997 |
|
|
| Nebula Award - Novel Winner |
| Hugo Award - Novel Winner |
| John W. Campbell Memorial Award for Best Science Fiction Novel |
| 2004 | Anatomy of Wonder: A Critical Guide to Science Fiction, 5th Edition by Neil Barron |
| 2005 | ISFDB Top 100 Books (Balanced List) |
| 2012 | Science Fiction the 101 Best Novels 1985-2010 by Damien Broderick and Paul Di Filippo |
| 2016 | Gunn Center for the Study of Science Fiction: A Basic Science Fiction Library |
| 2016 | Easton Press Masterpieces of Science Fiction |
| 2019 | Worlds Without End: Most Read Books of All-Time |
|
|
|
| The Forever War |
Joe Haldeman
|
1975 |
|
|
| Hugo Award - Novel Winner |
| Nebula Award - Novel Winner |
| 1977 | "A Basic Science-Fiction Library" from The Road to Science Fiction by James Gunn |
| 1984 | The Science Fiction Source Book edited by David Wingrove |
| 1987 | Anatomy of Wonder: A Critical Guide to Science Fiction, 3rd Edition by Neil Barron |
| 1987 | Locus Poll Best All-Time Science Fiction Novels |
| 1996 | The Best 105 Books Since the Invention of the Field in the Twenties - Age of Wonders by David G. Hartwell |
| 1996 | North American College Courses in Science Fiction, Utopian Literature, and Fantasy edited by Arthur B. Evans |
| 1998 | Locus Poll Best All-Time Science Fiction Novels |
| 2002 | Strictly Science Fiction: A Guide to Reading Interests by Diana Tixier Herald and Bonnie Kunzel |
| 2003 | The Cambridge Companion to Science Fiction edited by Edward James and Farah Mendlesohn |
| 2004 | Anatomy of Wonder: A Critical Guide to Science Fiction, 5th Edition by Neil Barron |
| 2005 | ISFDB Top 100 Books (Balanced List) |
| 2006 | 100 Must-Read Science Fiction Novels |
| 2009 | 1000 novels everyone must read (science fiction section) |
| 2011 | NPR Top 100 Science-Fiction, Fantasy Books |
| 2011 | Forbidden Planet: The 50 Books You MUST Read |
| 2011 | Internet Top 100 SF/Fantasy List |
| 2012 | Locus Poll Best 20th Century Science Fiction Novels |
| 2016 | Amazon: 100 Sci-Fi & Fantasy Books to Read in a Lifetime |
| 2016 | How Great Science Fiction Works by Gary K. Wolfe |
| 2016 | Goodreads Best Science Fiction & Fantasy 200 |
| 2016 | Sci-Fi Lists Top 200 - novel |
| 2016 | Gunn Center for the Study of Science Fiction: A Basic Science Fiction Library |
| 2016 | Goodreads Best Science Fiction 100 |
| 2016 | Ranker: The Greatest Science Fiction Novels of All Time |
| 2016 | Easton Press Masterpieces of Science Fiction |
| 2016 | SF Masterworks |
| 2019 | 100 Best Sci-Fi Books of All Time - Reedsydiscovery |
| 2019 | Worlds Without End: Most Read Books of All-Time |
| 2020 | Top 100 Sci Fi Books - Movie Death Cult |
| 2023 | Your Top Science Fiction Books Of All Time (Survey Results) - Media Death Cult |
| 2023 | The 25 Best Science Fiction Books I've Ever Read (Parts 1 and 2) - Outlaw Bookseller |
|
|
|
| The Forge of God |
Greg Bear
|
1987 |
|
|
| Hugo Award - Novel Finalist |
| Nebula Award - Novel Finalist |
| 2016 | Sci-Fi Lists Top 200 - novel |
| 2016 | Gunn Center for the Study of Science Fiction: A Basic Science Fiction Library |
|
|
|
| The Foundation Trilogy |
Isaac Asimov
|
1951-53 |
|
|
| 1952 | Astounding Magazine, the Twenty-Eight All-Time Best SF Books |
| 1956 | Astounding Magazine, The Twenty-Six All-Time Best SF Books |
| 1966 | Analog All-Time Favorite Science Fiction Poll |
| 1975 | Locus Poll Best All-Time Science Fiction Novels |
| 1976 | Anatomy of Wonder: Science Fiction, 1st Edition by Neil Barron |
| 1976 | The World of Science Fiction by Lester Del Rey |
| 1977 | "A Basic Science-Fiction Library" from The Road to Science Fiction by James Gunn |
| 1979 | A Reader's Guide to Science Fiction by Baird Searles, et al. |
| 1984 | The Science Fiction Source Book edited by David Wingrove |
| 1987 | Anatomy of Wonder: A Critical Guide to Science Fiction, 3rd Edition by Neil Barron |
| 1987 | Locus Poll Best All-Time Science Fiction Novels |
| 1996 | North American College Courses in Science Fiction, Utopian Literature, and Fantasy edited by Arthur B. Evans |
| 1998 | Locus Poll Best All-Time Science Fiction Novels |
| 1999 | The Internet Top 100 SF/Fantasy List |
| 2002 | Strictly Science Fiction: A Guide to Reading Interests by Diana Tixier Herald and Bonnie Kunzel |
| 2003 | The Internet Top 100 SF/Fantasy List |
| 2004 | Anatomy of Wonder: A Critical Guide to Science Fiction, 5th Edition by Neil Barron |
| 2006 | 100 Must-Read Science Fiction Novels |
| 2009 | 1000 novels everyone must read (science fiction section) |
| 2011 | NPR Top 100 Science-Fiction, Fantasy Books |
| 2011 | Forbidden Planet: The 50 Books You MUST Read |
| 2011 | Internet Top 100 SF/Fantasy List |
| 2012 | Locus Poll Best 20th Century Science Fiction Novels |
| 2012 | AbeBooks: 50 Essential Science Fiction Books |
| 2016 | Ranker: The Greatest Science Fiction Novels of All Time |
| 2016 | Golden Age Sci-Fi: 75 Best Novels of 1934-1963 by Josh Glenn |
| 2016 | Sci-Fi Lists Top 200 - novel |
| 2016 | How Great Science Fiction Works by Gary K. Wolfe |
| 2016 | Easton Press Masterpieces of Science Fiction |
| 2016 | Goodreads Best Science Fiction & Fantasy 200 |
| 2016 | Goodreads Best Science Fiction 100 |
| 2016 | Gunn Center for the Study of Science Fiction: A Basic Science Fiction Library |
| 2019 | Worlds Without End: Most Read Books of All-Time |
| 2020 | Top 100 Sci Fi Books - Movie Death Cult |
| 2021 | 29 of the Best Science Fiction Books Everyone Should Read - WIRED UK |
|
|
|
| Foundation's Edge |
Isaac Asimov
|
1982 |
|
|
| Hugo Award - Novel Winner |
| Locus Award for Best Science Fiction Novel |
| Nebula Award - Novel Finalist |
| 2005 | ISFDB Top 100 Books (Balanced List) |
| 2011 | Internet Top 100 SF/Fantasy List |
| 2016 | Goodreads Best Science Fiction & Fantasy 200 |
| 2016 | Gunn Center for the Study of Science Fiction: A Basic Science Fiction Library |
| 2016 | Goodreads Best Science Fiction 100 |
| 2016 | Ranker: The Greatest Science Fiction Novels of All Time |
| 2019 | Worlds Without End: Most Read Books of All-Time |
|
|
|
| The Fountains of Paradise |
Arthur C. Clarke
|
1979 |
|
|
| Nebula Award - Novel Winner |
| Hugo Award - Novel Winner |
| 1987 | Anatomy of Wonder: A Critical Guide to Science Fiction, 3rd Edition by Neil Barron |
| 2002 | Strictly Science Fiction: A Guide to Reading Interests by Diana Tixier Herald and Bonnie Kunzel |
| 2004 | Anatomy of Wonder: A Critical Guide to Science Fiction, 5th Edition by Neil Barron |
| 2005 | ISFDB Top 100 Books (Balanced List) |
| 2016 | Sci-Fi Lists Top 200 - novel |
| 2016 | Gunn Center for the Study of Science Fiction: A Basic Science Fiction Library |
| 2016 | SF Masterworks |
| 2016 | Easton Press Masterpieces of Science Fiction |
| 2019 | Worlds Without End: Most Read Books of All-Time |
|
|
|
| Four Ways to Forgiveness |
Ursula K. Le Guin
|
1995 |
|
|
| 2001 | 200 Significant Science Fiction Books by Women, 1984-2001 by David G. Hartwell |
| 2004 | Anatomy of Wonder: A Critical Guide to Science Fiction, 5th Edition by Neil Barron |
| 2016 | Sci Femme: The Reading List edited by Shannon Turlington |
| 2016 | Gunn Center for the Study of Science Fiction: A Basic Science Fiction Library |
|
|
|
| Frankenstein |
Mary Shelley
|
1818 |
|
|
| 1976 | Anatomy of Wonder: Science Fiction, 1st Edition by Neil Barron |
| 1977 | "A Basic Science-Fiction Library" from The Road to Science Fiction by James Gunn |
| 1979 | A Reader's Guide to Science Fiction by Baird Searles, et al. |
| 1984 | The Science Fiction Source Book edited by David Wingrove |
| 1987 | Anatomy of Wonder: A Critical Guide to Science Fiction, 3rd Edition by Neil Barron |
| 1994 | The Ultimate Guide to Science Fiction by David Pringle |
| 1996 | North American College Courses in Science Fiction, Utopian Literature, and Fantasy edited by Arthur B. Evans |
| 1998 | Locus Poll Best All-Time Science Fiction Novels |
| 2002 | Strictly Science Fiction: A Guide to Reading Interests by Diana Tixier Herald and Bonnie Kunzel |
| 2003 | The Cambridge Companion to Science Fiction edited by Edward James and Farah Mendlesohn |
| 2004 | Anatomy of Wonder: A Critical Guide to Science Fiction, 5th Edition by Neil Barron |
| 2006 | 100 Must-Read Science Fiction Novels |
| 2009 | 1000 novels everyone must read (science fiction section) |
| 2011 | NPR Top 100 Science-Fiction, Fantasy Books |
| 2014 | Mistressworks by Ian Sales |
| 2014 | Best-Sci-Fi-Books: The 23 Best Science Fiction Books by Female Authors |
| 2016 | Ranker: The Greatest Science Fiction Novels of All Time |
| 2016 | SF Masterworks |
| 2016 | Book Riot 100 Must-Read Sci-Fi Fantasy Novels by Female Authors |
| 2016 | Goodreads Best Science Fiction & Fantasy 200 |
| 2016 | Goodreads Science Fiction Books by Female Authors |
| 2016 | Sci-Fi Lists Top 200 - novel |
| 2016 | Goodreads Best Science Fiction 100 |
| 2016 | Gunn Center for the Study of Science Fiction: A Basic Science Fiction Library |
| 2016 | Amazon: 100 Sci-Fi & Fantasy Books to Read in a Lifetime |
| 2016 | Best-Sci-Fi-Books: 31 Best Literary Science Fiction Books |
| 2016 | How Great Science Fiction Works by Gary K. Wolfe |
| 2016 | Sci Femme: The Reading List edited by Shannon Turlington |
| 2018 | The Great American Read - PBS |
| 2019 | The Best Sci-Fi Books of All Time - Penguin Random House |
| 2019 | 100 Best Sci-Fi Books of All Time - Reedsydiscovery |
| 2019 | Worlds Without End: Most Read Books of All-Time |
| 2020 | Top 100 Sci Fi Books - Movie Death Cult |
| 2021 | 29 of the Best Science Fiction Books Everyone Should Read - WIRED UK |
| 2022 | The 50 Best Sci-Fi Books of All Time - Esquire Magazine |
| 2023 | Your Top Science Fiction Books Of All Time (Survey Results) - Media Death Cult |
| 2023 | My 25 Favourite Sci-Fi Books of All Time - Words in Time |
| 2023 | The 25 Best Science Fiction Books I've Ever Read (Parts 1 and 2) - Outlaw Bookseller |
|
|
|
| Frankenstein Unbound |
Brian W. Aldiss
|
1973 |
|
|
| 2016 | Gunn Center for the Study of Science Fiction: A Basic Science Fiction Library |
|
|
|
| From the Earth to the Moon |
Jules Verne
|
1865 |
|
|
| 1976 | The World of Science Fiction by Lester Del Rey |
| 1976 | Anatomy of Wonder: Science Fiction, 1st Edition by Neil Barron |
| 1979 | A Reader's Guide to Science Fiction by Baird Searles, et al. |
| 2002 | Strictly Science Fiction: A Guide to Reading Interests by Diana Tixier Herald and Bonnie Kunzel |
| 2003 | The Cambridge Companion to Science Fiction edited by Edward James and Farah Mendlesohn |
| 2004 | Anatomy of Wonder: A Critical Guide to Science Fiction, 5th Edition by Neil Barron |
| 2016 | Gunn Center for the Study of Science Fiction: A Basic Science Fiction Library |
| 2016 | Easton Press Masterpieces of Science Fiction |
| 2016 | Ranker: The Greatest Science Fiction Novels of All Time |
| 2016 | 50 Best Scientific Romances (1864-1903) by Josh Glenn |
| 2016 | How Great Science Fiction Works by Gary K. Wolfe |
|
|
|
| Furious Gulf |
Gregory Benford
|
1994 |
|
|
| 2016 | Gunn Center for the Study of Science Fiction: A Basic Science Fiction Library |
|
|
|
| Fury |
Henry Kuttner,
C. L. Moore
|
1950 |
|
|
| 1974 | Modern Science Fiction edited by Norman Spinrad |
| 1977 | "A Basic Science-Fiction Library" from The Road to Science Fiction by James Gunn |
| 2006 | 100 Must-Read Science Fiction Novels |
| 2016 | Gunn Center for the Study of Science Fiction: A Basic Science Fiction Library |
| 2016 | Easton Press Masterpieces of Science Fiction |
|
|
|
| Galaxies |
Barry N. Malzberg
|
1975 |
|
|
| 1985 | Science Fiction: The 100 Best Novels by David Pringle |
| 1987 | Anatomy of Wonder: A Critical Guide to Science Fiction, 3rd Edition by Neil Barron |
| 2016 | Gunn Center for the Study of Science Fiction: A Basic Science Fiction Library |
|
|
|
| The Gate to Women's Country |
Sheri S. Tepper
|
1988 |
|
|
| 1996 | North American College Courses in Science Fiction, Utopian Literature, and Fantasy edited by Arthur B. Evans |
| 2003 | The Cambridge Companion to Science Fiction edited by Edward James and Farah Mendlesohn |
| 2004 | Anatomy of Wonder: A Critical Guide to Science Fiction, 5th Edition by Neil Barron |
| 2004 | Feminist Science Fiction and Fantasy by Cynthia Ward |
| 2016 | Sci Femme: The Reading List edited by Shannon Turlington |
| 2016 | Gunn Center for the Study of Science Fiction: A Basic Science Fiction Library |
| 2016 | Goodreads Science Fiction Books by Female Authors |
| 2016 | SF Masterworks |
|
|
|
| Gateway |
Frederik Pohl
|
1977 |
|
|
| Nebula Award - Novel Winner |
| John W. Campbell Memorial Award for Best Science Fiction Novel |
| Locus Award for Best Science Fiction Novel |
| Hugo Award - Novel Winner |
| 1976 | The World of Science Fiction by Lester Del Rey |
| 1984 | The Science Fiction Source Book edited by David Wingrove |
| 1987 | Anatomy of Wonder: A Critical Guide to Science Fiction, 3rd Edition by Neil Barron |
| 1987 | Locus Poll Best All-Time Science Fiction Novels |
| 1996 | The Best 105 Books Since the Invention of the Field in the Twenties - Age of Wonders by David G. Hartwell |
| 1996 | North American College Courses in Science Fiction, Utopian Literature, and Fantasy edited by Arthur B. Evans |
| 1998 | Locus Poll Best All-Time Science Fiction Novels |
| 2003 | The Cambridge Companion to Science Fiction edited by Edward James and Farah Mendlesohn |
| 2004 | Anatomy of Wonder: A Critical Guide to Science Fiction, 5th Edition by Neil Barron |
| 2005 | ISFDB Top 100 Books (Balanced List) |
| 2011 | Internet Top 100 SF/Fantasy List |
| 2011 | Forbidden Planet: The 50 Books You MUST Read |
| 2012 | Locus Poll Best 20th Century Science Fiction Novels |
| 2016 | SF Masterworks |
| 2016 | Gunn Center for the Study of Science Fiction: A Basic Science Fiction Library |
| 2016 | 75 Best New Wave Sci-Fi (1964-1983) Novels by Josh Glenn |
| 2016 | Sci-Fi Lists Top 200 - novel |
| 2016 | Goodreads Best Science Fiction & Fantasy 200 |
| 2016 | Easton Press Masterpieces of Science Fiction |
| 2016 | Goodreads Best Science Fiction 100 |
| 2016 | Ranker: The Greatest Science Fiction Novels of All Time |
| 2019 | Worlds Without End: Most Read Books of All-Time |
|
|
|
| Genesis |
Poul Anderson
|
2000 |
|
|
| John W. Campbell Memorial Award for Best Science Fiction Novel |
| 2012 | Science Fiction the 101 Best Novels 1985-2010 by Damien Broderick and Paul Di Filippo |
| 2016 | Gunn Center for the Study of Science Fiction: A Basic Science Fiction Library |
|
|
|
| Getting into Death and Other Stories |
Thomas M. Disch
|
1976 |
|
|
| 2016 | Gunn Center for the Study of Science Fiction: A Basic Science Fiction Library |
|
|
|
| The Glamour |
Christopher Priest
|
1984 |
|
|
| 2006 | 100 Must-Read Science Fiction Novels |
| 2016 | Gunn Center for the Study of Science Fiction: A Basic Science Fiction Library |
| 2023 | The 25 Best Science Fiction Books I've Ever Read (Parts 1 and 2) - Outlaw Bookseller |
|
|
|
| The Glass Inferno |
Frank M. Robinson,
Thomas N. Scortia
|
1974 |
|
|
| 2016 | Gunn Center for the Study of Science Fiction: A Basic Science Fiction Library |
|
|
|
| Gloriana |
Michael Moorcock
|
1978 |
|
|
| John W. Campbell Memorial Award for Best Science Fiction Novel |
| 1984 | The Science Fiction Source Book edited by David Wingrove |
| 2016 | Gunn Center for the Study of Science Fiction: A Basic Science Fiction Library |
|
|
|
| Glory Road |
Robert A. Heinlein
|
1963 |
|
|
| Hugo Award - Novel Finalist |
| 2016 | Gunn Center for the Study of Science Fiction: A Basic Science Fiction Library |
|
|
|
| The Gods Themselves |
Isaac Asimov
|
1972 |
|
|
| Hugo Award - Novel Winner |
| Nebula Award - Novel Winner |
| 1976 | Anatomy of Wonder: Science Fiction, 1st Edition by Neil Barron |
| 1984 | The Science Fiction Source Book edited by David Wingrove |
| 1987 | Anatomy of Wonder: A Critical Guide to Science Fiction, 3rd Edition by Neil Barron |
| 1998 | Locus Poll Best All-Time Science Fiction Novels |
| 2002 | Strictly Science Fiction: A Guide to Reading Interests by Diana Tixier Herald and Bonnie Kunzel |
| 2003 | The Cambridge Companion to Science Fiction edited by Edward James and Farah Mendlesohn |
| 2004 | Anatomy of Wonder: A Critical Guide to Science Fiction, 5th Edition by Neil Barron |
| 2005 | ISFDB Top 100 Books (Balanced List) |
| 2011 | Internet Top 100 SF/Fantasy List |
| 2016 | SF Masterworks |
| 2016 | Goodreads Best Science Fiction & Fantasy 200 |
| 2016 | Gunn Center for the Study of Science Fiction: A Basic Science Fiction Library |
| 2016 | Sci-Fi Lists Top 200 - novel |
| 2016 | Easton Press Masterpieces of Science Fiction |
| 2016 | Goodreads Best Science Fiction 100 |
| 2016 | Ranker: The Greatest Science Fiction Novels of All Time |
| 2019 | Worlds Without End: Most Read Books of All-Time |
|
|
|
| The Gold Coast |
Kim Stanley Robinson
|
1988 |
|
|
| 2016 | Gunn Center for the Study of Science Fiction: A Basic Science Fiction Library |
|
|
|
| Grass |
Sheri S. Tepper
|
1989 |
|
|
| Hugo Award - Novel Finalist |
| 2001 | 200 Significant Science Fiction Books by Women, 1984-2001 by David G. Hartwell |
| 2003 | The Cambridge Companion to Science Fiction edited by Edward James and Farah Mendlesohn |
| 2004 | Anatomy of Wonder: A Critical Guide to Science Fiction, 5th Edition by Neil Barron |
| 2012 | Science Fiction the 101 Best Novels 1985-2010 by Damien Broderick and Paul Di Filippo |
| 2014 | Mistressworks by Ian Sales |
| 2016 | Gunn Center for the Study of Science Fiction: A Basic Science Fiction Library |
| 2016 | Goodreads Best Science Fiction & Fantasy 200 |
| 2016 | Goodreads Science Fiction Books by Female Authors |
| 2016 | SF Masterworks |
| 2016 | Sci Femme: The Reading List edited by Shannon Turlington |
| 2016 | Amazon: 100 Sci-Fi & Fantasy Books to Read in a Lifetime |
| 2016 | Sci-Fi Lists Top 200 - novel |
|
|
|
| Gray Lensman |
Edward E. Smith
|
1951 |
|
|
| 1952 | Astounding Magazine, the Twenty-Eight All-Time Best SF Books |
| 1977 | "A Basic Science-Fiction Library" from The Road to Science Fiction by James Gunn |
| 2016 | Sci-Fi Lists Top 200 - novel |
| 2016 | Gunn Center for the Study of Science Fiction: A Basic Science Fiction Library |
|
|
|
| Great Sky River |
Gregory Benford
|
1987 |
|
|
| Nebula Award - Novel Finalist |
| 2004 | Anatomy of Wonder: A Critical Guide to Science Fiction, 5th Edition by Neil Barron |
| 2016 | Gunn Center for the Study of Science Fiction: A Basic Science Fiction Library |
|
|
|
| Green Eyes |
Lucius Shepard
|
1984 |
|
|
| 2016 | Gunn Center for the Study of Science Fiction: A Basic Science Fiction Library |
|
|
|
| Green Mars |
Kim Stanley Robinson
|
1993 |
|
|
| Hugo Award - Novel Winner |
| Locus Award for Best Science Fiction Novel |
| Nebula Award - Novel Finalist |
| 2005 | ISFDB Top 100 Books (Balanced List) |
| 2011 | NPR Top 100 Science-Fiction, Fantasy Books |
| 2016 | Gunn Center for the Study of Science Fiction: A Basic Science Fiction Library |
| 2016 | Easton Press Masterpieces of Science Fiction |
| 2019 | Worlds Without End: Most Read Books of All-Time |
|
|
|
| Guernica Night |
Barry N. Malzberg
|
1975 |
|
|
| Nebula Award - Novel Finalist |
| 2006 | 100 Must-Read Science Fiction Novels |
| 2016 | Gunn Center for the Study of Science Fiction: A Basic Science Fiction Library |
|
|
|
| The Handmaid's Tale |
Margaret Atwood
|
1985 |
|
|
| Nebula Award - Novel Finalist |
| Arthur C. Clarke Awards |
| 1996 | North American College Courses in Science Fiction, Utopian Literature, and Fantasy edited by Arthur B. Evans |
| 2001 | 200 Significant Science Fiction Books by Women, 1984-2001 by David G. Hartwell |
| 2003 | The Cambridge Companion to Science Fiction edited by Edward James and Farah Mendlesohn |
| 2004 | Feminist Science Fiction and Fantasy by Cynthia Ward |
| 2004 | Anatomy of Wonder: A Critical Guide to Science Fiction, 5th Edition by Neil Barron |
| 2005 | ISFDB Top 100 Books (Balanced List) |
| 2009 | 1000 novels everyone must read (science fiction section) |
| 2009 | Mindblowing SF by Women and People of Color (Tor.com) |
| 2011 | NPR Top 100 Science-Fiction, Fantasy Books |
| 2012 | Science Fiction the 101 Best Novels 1985-2010 by Damien Broderick and Paul Di Filippo |
| 2012 | Locus Poll Best 20th Century Science Fiction Novels |
| 2014 | Mistressworks by Ian Sales |
| 2014 | Best-Sci-Fi-Books: The 23 Best Science Fiction Books by Female Authors |
| 2016 | Goodreads Best Science Fiction 100 |
| 2016 | Sci-Fi Lists Top 200 - novel |
| 2016 | Goodreads Best Science Fiction & Fantasy 200 |
| 2016 | Goodreads Science Fiction Books by Female Authors |
| 2016 | Amazon: 100 Sci-Fi & Fantasy Books to Read in a Lifetime |
| 2016 | Book Riot 100 Must-Read Sci-Fi Fantasy Novels by Female Authors |
| 2016 | How Great Science Fiction Works by Gary K. Wolfe |
| 2016 | Ranker: The Greatest Science Fiction Novels of All Time |
| 2016 | Sci Femme: The Reading List edited by Shannon Turlington |
| 2016 | Gunn Center for the Study of Science Fiction: A Basic Science Fiction Library |
| 2016 | Best-Sci-Fi-Books: 31 Best Literary Science Fiction Books |
| 2018 | The Great American Read - PBS |
| 2019 | Worlds Without End: Most Read Books of All-Time |
| 2019 | The Best Sci-Fi Books of All Time - Penguin Random House |
| 2019 | 100 Best Sci-Fi Books of All Time - Reedsydiscovery |
| 2020 | Top 100 Sci Fi Books - Movie Death Cult |
| 2020 | The Best Modern Classic Science Fiction Books |
| 2021 | Worlds Without End: Award Winning Books by Women Authors |
|
|
|
| Harvest of Stars |
Poul Anderson
|
1993 |
|
|
| 2016 | Gunn Center for the Study of Science Fiction: A Basic Science Fiction Library |
|
|
|
| Have Space Suit-Will Travel |
Robert A. Heinlein
|
1958 |
|
|
| Hugo Award - Novel Finalist |
| 1985 | Science Fiction: The 100 Best Novels by David Pringle |
| 1994 | The Ultimate Guide to Science Fiction by David Pringle |
| 1998 | Locus Poll Best All-Time Science Fiction Novels |
| 2016 | Goodreads Best Science Fiction & Fantasy 200 |
| 2016 | Sci-Fi Lists Top 200 - novel |
| 2016 | Gunn Center for the Study of Science Fiction: A Basic Science Fiction Library |
| 2019 | Worlds Without End: Most Read Books of All-Time |
|
|
|
| The Healer's War |
Elizabeth Ann Scarborough
|
1988 |
|
|
| Nebula Award - Novel Winner |
| 2001 | 200 Significant Science Fiction Books by Women, 1984-2001 by David G. Hartwell |
| 2016 | Gunn Center for the Study of Science Fiction: A Basic Science Fiction Library |
| 2016 | Easton Press Masterpieces of Science Fiction |
| 2021 | Worlds Without End: Award Winning Books by Women Authors |
|
|
|
| Heartfire |
Orson Scott Card
|
1998 |
|
|
| 2016 | Gunn Center for the Study of Science Fiction: A Basic Science Fiction Library |
|
|
|
| Helliconia Spring |
Brian W. Aldiss
|
1982 |
|
|
| British Science Fiction Association Awards |
| John W. Campbell Memorial Award for Best Science Fiction Novel |
| Nebula Award - Novel Finalist |
| 1994 | The Ultimate Guide to Science Fiction by David Pringle |
| 2003 | The Cambridge Companion to Science Fiction edited by Edward James and Farah Mendlesohn |
| 2004 | Anatomy of Wonder: A Critical Guide to Science Fiction, 5th Edition by Neil Barron |
| 2005 | ISFDB Top 100 Books (Balanced List) |
| 2011 | Forbidden Planet: The 50 Books You MUST Read |
| 2016 | Sci-Fi Lists Top 200 - novel |
| 2016 | Gunn Center for the Study of Science Fiction: A Basic Science Fiction Library |
| 2016 | SF Masterworks |
| 2016 | Easton Press Masterpieces of Science Fiction |
|
|
|
| Helliconia Summer |
Brian W. Aldiss
|
1983 |
|
|
| 2011 | Forbidden Planet: The 50 Books You MUST Read |
| 2016 | Gunn Center for the Study of Science Fiction: A Basic Science Fiction Library |
| 2016 | SF Masterworks |
|
|
|
| Helliconia Winter |
Brian W. Aldiss
|
1985 |
|
|
| British Science Fiction Association Awards |
| Nebula Award - Novel Finalist |
| 2011 | Forbidden Planet: The 50 Books You MUST Read |
| 2016 | Gunn Center for the Study of Science Fiction: A Basic Science Fiction Library |
| 2016 | SF Masterworks |
|
|
|
| The Hemingway Hoax |
Joe Haldeman
|
1990 |
|
|
| 2016 | Gunn Center for the Study of Science Fiction: A Basic Science Fiction Library |
|
|
|
| Her Smoke Rose Up Forever |
James Tiptree, Jr.
|
1990 |
|
|
| 1996 | The Best 105 Books Since the Invention of the Field in the Twenties - Age of Wonders by David G. Hartwell |
| 2001 | 200 Significant Science Fiction Books by Women, 1984-2001 by David G. Hartwell |
| 2004 | Anatomy of Wonder: A Critical Guide to Science Fiction, 5th Edition by Neil Barron |
| 2004 | Feminist Science Fiction and Fantasy by Cynthia Ward |
| 2016 | Sci Femme: The Reading List edited by Shannon Turlington |
| 2016 | Gunn Center for the Study of Science Fiction: A Basic Science Fiction Library |
| 2016 | Goodreads Science Fiction Books by Female Authors |
| 2016 | SF Masterworks |
| 2016 | Book Riot 100 Must-Read Sci-Fi Fantasy Novels by Female Authors |
| 2016 | How Great Science Fiction Works by Gary K. Wolfe |
| 2019 | 100 Best Sci-Fi Books of All Time - Reedsydiscovery |
|
|
|
| Herovit's World |
Barry N. Malzberg
|
1973 |
|
|
| 2016 | Gunn Center for the Study of Science Fiction: A Basic Science Fiction Library |
|
|
|
| The High Crusade |
Poul Anderson
|
1960 |
|
|
| Hugo Award - Novel Finalist |
| 1976 | The World of Science Fiction by Lester Del Rey |
| 1987 | Anatomy of Wonder: A Critical Guide to Science Fiction, 3rd Edition by Neil Barron |
| 2003 | The Cambridge Companion to Science Fiction edited by Edward James and Farah Mendlesohn |
| 2016 | Sci-Fi Lists Top 200 - novel |
| 2016 | Gunn Center for the Study of Science Fiction: A Basic Science Fiction Library |
| 2016 | Golden Age Sci-Fi: 75 Best Novels of 1934-1963 by Josh Glenn |
| 2020 | Library of America Science Fiction |
|
|
|
| The Highest Frontier |
Joan Slonczewski
|
2011 |
|
|
| John W. Campbell Memorial Award for Best Science Fiction Novel |
| 2016 | Gunn Center for the Study of Science Fiction: A Basic Science Fiction Library |
| 2021 | Worlds Without End: Award Winning Books by Women Authors |
|
|
|
| The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy |
Douglas Adams
|
1979 |
|
|
| 1984 | The Science Fiction Source Book edited by David Wingrove |
| 1996 | North American College Courses in Science Fiction, Utopian Literature, and Fantasy edited by Arthur B. Evans |
| 1999 | The Internet Top 100 SF/Fantasy List |
| 2002 | Strictly Science Fiction: A Guide to Reading Interests by Diana Tixier Herald and Bonnie Kunzel |
| 2003 | The Internet Top 100 SF/Fantasy List |
| 2003 | The Cambridge Companion to Science Fiction edited by Edward James and Farah Mendlesohn |
| 2009 | 1000 novels everyone must read (science fiction section) |
| 2011 | NPR Top 100 Science-Fiction, Fantasy Books |
| 2011 | Forbidden Planet: The 50 Books You MUST Read |
| 2011 | Internet Top 100 SF/Fantasy List |
| 2012 | Locus Poll Best 20th Century Science Fiction Novels |
| 2012 | AbeBooks: 50 Essential Science Fiction Books |
| 2016 | Gunn Center for the Study of Science Fiction: A Basic Science Fiction Library |
| 2016 | Goodreads Best Science Fiction & Fantasy 200 |
| 2016 | Sci-Fi Lists Top 200 - novel |
| 2016 | 75 Best New Wave Sci-Fi (1964-1983) Novels by Josh Glenn |
| 2016 | Easton Press Masterpieces of Science Fiction |
| 2016 | Amazon: 100 Sci-Fi & Fantasy Books to Read in a Lifetime |
| 2016 | Goodreads Best Science Fiction 100 |
| 2016 | Ranker: The Greatest Science Fiction Novels of All Time |
| 2016 | SF Masterworks |
| 2018 | The Great American Read - PBS |
| 2019 | Worlds Without End: Most Read Books of All-Time |
| 2019 | The Best Sci-Fi Books of All Time - Penguin Random House |
| 2019 | 100 Best Sci-Fi Books of All Time - Reedsydiscovery |
| 2020 | Top 100 Sci Fi Books - Movie Death Cult |
| 2020 | The Best Modern Classic Science Fiction Books |
| 2022 | The 50 Best Sci-Fi Books of All Time - Esquire Magazine |
| 2023 | Your Top Science Fiction Books Of All Time (Survey Results) - Media Death Cult |
|
|
|
| Hominids |
Robert J. Sawyer
|
2002 |
|
|
| Hugo Award - Novel Winner |
| 2004 | Anatomy of Wonder: A Critical Guide to Science Fiction, 5th Edition by Neil Barron |
| 2016 | Sci-Fi Lists Top 200 - novel |
| 2016 | Gunn Center for the Study of Science Fiction: A Basic Science Fiction Library |
| 2016 | Goodreads Best Science Fiction of the 21st Century |
| 2022 | Best Science Fiction of the 21st Century (Listopia/Goodreads 6/25/22) |
| 2024 | Classic Science Fiction - 2000-2009 - Goodreads/Listopia (1/29/24) |
|
|
|
| Hothouse |
Brian W. Aldiss
|
1962 |
|
|
| 1976 | The World of Science Fiction by Lester Del Rey |
| 1977 | "A Basic Science-Fiction Library" from The Road to Science Fiction by James Gunn |
| 1979 | A Reader's Guide to Science Fiction by Baird Searles, et al. |
| 1985 | Science Fiction: The 100 Best Novels by David Pringle |
| 1987 | Anatomy of Wonder: A Critical Guide to Science Fiction, 3rd Edition by Neil Barron |
| 1994 | The Ultimate Guide to Science Fiction by David Pringle |
| 2006 | 100 Must-Read Science Fiction Novels |
| 2012 | AbeBooks: 50 Essential Science Fiction Books |
| 2016 | Sci-Fi Lists Top 200 - novel |
| 2016 | Gunn Center for the Study of Science Fiction: A Basic Science Fiction Library |
| 2016 | Easton Press Masterpieces of Science Fiction |
| 2024 | The 15 Best Sci-Fi Books I've Ever Read 2024 - Bookpilled |
|
|
|
| The Humanoids |
Jack Williamson
|
1949 |
|
|
| 1952 | Astounding Magazine, the Twenty-Eight All-Time Best SF Books |
| 1956 | Astounding Magazine, The Twenty-Six All-Time Best SF Books |
| 1976 | Anatomy of Wonder: Science Fiction, 1st Edition by Neil Barron |
| 1977 | "A Basic Science-Fiction Library" from The Road to Science Fiction by James Gunn |
| 1979 | A Reader's Guide to Science Fiction by Baird Searles, et al. |
| 1987 | Anatomy of Wonder: A Critical Guide to Science Fiction, 3rd Edition by Neil Barron |
| 1996 | The Best 105 Books Since the Invention of the Field in the Twenties - Age of Wonders by David G. Hartwell |
| 2002 | Strictly Science Fiction: A Guide to Reading Interests by Diana Tixier Herald and Bonnie Kunzel |
| 2004 | Anatomy of Wonder: A Critical Guide to Science Fiction, 5th Edition by Neil Barron |
| 2016 | Gunn Center for the Study of Science Fiction: A Basic Science Fiction Library |
| 2016 | Easton Press Masterpieces of Science Fiction |
|
|
|
| Hyperion |
Dan Simmons
|
1989 |
|
|
| Hugo Award - Novel Winner |
| Locus Award for Best Science Fiction Novel |
| 1994 | The Ultimate Guide to Science Fiction by David Pringle |
| 1998 | Locus Poll Best All-Time Science Fiction Novels |
| 1999 | The Internet Top 100 SF/Fantasy List |
| 2003 | The Internet Top 100 SF/Fantasy List |
| 2003 | The Cambridge Companion to Science Fiction edited by Edward James and Farah Mendlesohn |
| 2004 | Anatomy of Wonder: A Critical Guide to Science Fiction, 5th Edition by Neil Barron |
| 2005 | ISFDB Top 100 Books (Balanced List) |
| 2009 | 1000 novels everyone must read (science fiction section) |
| 2011 | NPR Top 100 Science-Fiction, Fantasy Books |
| 2011 | Internet Top 100 SF/Fantasy List |
| 2012 | Locus Poll Best 20th Century Science Fiction Novels |
| 2012 | AbeBooks: 50 Essential Science Fiction Books |
| 2016 | Gunn Center for the Study of Science Fiction: A Basic Science Fiction Library |
| 2016 | SF Masterworks |
| 2016 | Sci-Fi Lists Top 200 - novel |
| 2016 | Easton Press Masterpieces of Science Fiction |
| 2016 | Amazon: 100 Sci-Fi & Fantasy Books to Read in a Lifetime |
| 2016 | Goodreads Best Science Fiction 100 |
| 2016 | Ranker: The Greatest Science Fiction Novels of All Time |
| 2016 | Goodreads Best Science Fiction & Fantasy 200 |
| 2019 | Worlds Without End: Most Read Books of All-Time |
| 2019 | The Best Sci-Fi Books of All Time - Penguin Random House |
| 2019 | 100 Best Sci-Fi Books of All Time - Reedsydiscovery |
| 2020 | Top 100 Sci Fi Books - Movie Death Cult |
| 2021 | 29 of the Best Science Fiction Books Everyone Should Read - WIRED UK |
| 2022 | The 50 Best Sci-Fi Books of All Time - Esquire Magazine |
| 2023 | Your Top Science Fiction Books Of All Time (Survey Results) - Media Death Cult |
|
|
|
| I, Robot |
Isaac Asimov
|
1950 |
|
|
| 1952 | Astounding Magazine, the Twenty-Eight All-Time Best SF Books |
| 1956 | Astounding Magazine, The Twenty-Six All-Time Best SF Books |
| 1966 | Analog All-Time Favorite Science Fiction Poll |
| 1976 | The World of Science Fiction by Lester Del Rey |
| 1987 | Anatomy of Wonder: A Critical Guide to Science Fiction, 3rd Edition by Neil Barron |
| 1996 | North American College Courses in Science Fiction, Utopian Literature, and Fantasy edited by Arthur B. Evans |
| 2003 | The Cambridge Companion to Science Fiction edited by Edward James and Farah Mendlesohn |
| 2004 | Anatomy of Wonder: A Critical Guide to Science Fiction, 5th Edition by Neil Barron |
| 2006 | 100 Must-Read Science Fiction Novels |
| 2011 | Internet Top 100 SF/Fantasy List |
| 2011 | NPR Top 100 Science-Fiction, Fantasy Books |
| 2016 | Ranker: The Greatest Science Fiction Novels of All Time |
| 2016 | Amazon: 100 Sci-Fi & Fantasy Books to Read in a Lifetime |
| 2016 | Goodreads Best Science Fiction 100 |
| 2016 | Golden Age Sci-Fi: 75 Best Novels of 1934-1963 by Josh Glenn |
| 2016 | Gunn Center for the Study of Science Fiction: A Basic Science Fiction Library |
| 2016 | How Great Science Fiction Works by Gary K. Wolfe |
| 2016 | Sci-Fi Lists Top 200 - novel |
| 2016 | Goodreads Best Science Fiction & Fantasy 200 |
| 2019 | 100 Best Sci-Fi Books of All Time - Reedsydiscovery |
| 2019 | Worlds Without End: Most Read Books of All-Time |
|
|
|
| Iceworld |
Hal Clement
|
1953 |
|
|
| 2016 | Gunn Center for the Study of Science Fiction: A Basic Science Fiction Library |
|
|
|