Hugo Award - Novel Finalist

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

Title↧ Author/Editor Year Citations Reviews
Zoe's Tale John Scalzi 2008
1
Hugo Award - Novel Finalist
The Years of Rice and Salt Kim Stanley Robinson 2002
9
Locus Award for Best Science Fiction Novel
Hugo Award - Novel Finalist
2003The Cambridge Companion to Science Fiction edited by Edward James and Farah Mendlesohn
2004Anatomy of Wonder: A Critical Guide to Science Fiction, 5th Edition by Neil Barron
20091000 novels everyone must read (science fiction section)
2012Locus Poll Best 21st Century Science Fiction Novels
2016Goodreads Best Science Fiction of the 21st Century
2022Best Science Fiction of the 21st Century (Listopia/Goodreads 6/25/22)
2024Classic Science Fiction - 2000-2009 - Goodreads/Listopia (1/29/24)
The Year of the Quiet Sun Wilson Tucker 1970
6
Hugo Award - Novel Finalist
Nebula Award - Novel Finalist
1985Science Fiction: The 100 Best Novels by David Pringle
1987Anatomy of Wonder: A Critical Guide to Science Fiction, 3rd Edition by Neil Barron
2016Gunn Center for the Study of Science Fiction: A Basic Science Fiction Library
2016Easton Press Masterpieces of Science Fiction
Xenocide Orson Scott Card 1991
6
Hugo Award - Novel Finalist
2016Goodreads Best Science Fiction & Fantasy 200
2016Sci-Fi Lists Top 200 - novel
2016Gunn Center for the Study of Science Fiction: A Basic Science Fiction Library
2016Ranker: The Greatest Science Fiction Novels of All Time
2019Worlds Without End: Most Read Books of All-Time
Wizard John Varley 1980
1
Hugo Award - Novel Finalist
The Witches of Karres James H. Schmitz 1966
4
Hugo Award - Novel Finalist
1975Locus Poll Best All-Time Science Fiction Novels
1987Locus Poll Best All-Time Science Fiction Novels
1998Locus Poll Best All-Time Science Fiction Novels
Witch World Andre Norton 1963
2
Hugo Award - Novel Finalist
1976The World of Science Fiction by Lester Del Rey
Witch King Martha Wells 2023
2
Hugo Award - Novel Finalist
Nebula Award - Novel Finalist
The Whole Man John Brunner 1964
2
Hugo Award - Novel Finalist
1987Anatomy of Wonder: A Critical Guide to Science Fiction, 3rd Edition by Neil Barron
Who? Algis Budrys 1958
5
Hugo Award - Novel Finalist
1974Modern Science Fiction edited by Norman Spinrad
1984The Science Fiction Source Book edited by David Wingrove
2002Strictly Science Fiction: A Guide to Reading Interests by Diana Tixier Herald and Bonnie Kunzel
2020Library of America Science Fiction
The White Dragon Anne McCaffrey 1978
2
Hugo Award - Novel Finalist
2005ISFDB Top 100 Books (Balanced List)
Where Oaken Hearts Do Gather Sarah Pinsker 2021
1
Hugo Award - Novel Finalist
When HARLIE Was One David Gerrold 1972
2
Hugo Award - Novel Finalist
Nebula Award - Novel Finalist
When Gravity Fails George Alec Effinger 1987
5
Hugo Award - Novel Finalist
Nebula Award - Novel Finalist
2004Anatomy of Wonder: A Critical Guide to Science Fiction, 5th Edition by Neil Barron
2016Easton Press Masterpieces of Science Fiction
2020Top 100 Sci Fi Books - Movie Death Cult
Warbound Larry Correia 2013
1
Hugo Award - Novel Finalist
The Wanderer Fritz Leiber 1964
9
Hugo Award - Novel Winner
Hugo Award - Novel Finalist
1976Anatomy of Wonder: Science Fiction, 1st Edition by Neil Barron
1985Science Fiction: The 100 Best Novels by David Pringle
1987Anatomy of Wonder: A Critical Guide to Science Fiction, 3rd Edition by Neil Barron
1994The Ultimate Guide to Science Fiction by David Pringle
2002Strictly Science Fiction: A Guide to Reading Interests by Diana Tixier Herald and Bonnie Kunzel
2016Gunn Center for the Study of Science Fiction: A Basic Science Fiction Library
2016Easton Press Masterpieces of Science Fiction
Wake Robert J. Sawyer 2009
1
Hugo Award - Novel Finalist
Virtual Light William Gibson 1993
2
Hugo Award - Novel Finalist
2016Sci-Fi Lists Top 200 - novel
Venus Plus X Theodore Sturgeon 1960
5
Hugo Award - Novel Finalist
1985Science Fiction: The 100 Best Novels by David Pringle
2003The Cambridge Companion to Science Fiction edited by Edward James and Farah Mendlesohn
2004Feminist Science Fiction and Fantasy by Cynthia Ward
2012AbeBooks: 50 Essential Science Fiction Books
Uprooted Naomi Novik 2015
2
Nebula Award - Novel Winner
Hugo Award - Novel Finalist
Up the Line Robert Silverberg 1969
2
Hugo Award - Novel Finalist
Nebula Award - Novel Finalist
Translation State Ann Leckie 2023
2
Hugo Award - Novel Finalist
Nebula Award - Novel Finalist
Trail of Lightning Rebecca Roanhorse 2018
4
Hugo Award - Novel Finalist
Nebula Award - Novel Finalist
2021Worlds Without End: Award Winning Books by Women Authors
2022The Greatest Science Fiction Books of the 2010s - The Portalist
Towing Jehovah James Morrow 1994
4
Hugo Award - Novel Finalist
Nebula Award - Novel Finalist
2005ISFDB Top 100 Books (Balanced List)
2016Gunn Center for the Study of Science Fiction: A Basic Science Fiction Library
Tower of Glass Robert Silverberg 1970
3
Hugo Award - Novel Finalist
Nebula Award - Novel Finalist
2016Gunn Center for the Study of Science Fiction: A Basic Science Fiction Library
Too Many Magicians Randall Garrett 1967
1
Hugo Award - Novel Finalist
Too Like the Lightning Ada Palmer 2016
1
Hugo Award - Novel Finalist
Titan John Varley 1979
6
Locus Award for Best Science Fiction Novel
Hugo Award - Novel Finalist
Nebula Award - Novel Finalist
2005ISFDB Top 100 Books (Balanced List)
2016Sci-Fi Lists Top 200 - novel
2016Gunn Center for the Study of Science Fiction: A Basic Science Fiction Library
Time Storm Gordon R. Dickson 1977
1
Hugo Award - Novel Finalist
The Time Ships Stephen Baxter 1995
9
British Science Fiction Association Awards
Philip K. Dick Award
John W. Campbell Memorial Award for Best Science Fiction Novel
Hugo Award - Novel Finalist
2004Anatomy of Wonder: A Critical Guide to Science Fiction, 5th Edition by Neil Barron
2005ISFDB Top 100 Books (Balanced List)
20091000 novels everyone must read (science fiction section)
2016Sci-Fi Lists Top 200 - novel
2016Gunn Center for the Study of Science Fiction: A Basic Science Fiction Library
A Time of Changes Robert Silverberg 1971
7
Nebula Award - Novel Winner
Hugo Award - Novel Finalist
1976Anatomy of Wonder: Science Fiction, 1st Edition by Neil Barron
2002Strictly Science Fiction: A Guide to Reading Interests by Diana Tixier Herald and Bonnie Kunzel
201675 Best New Wave Sci-Fi (1964-1983) Novels by Josh Glenn
2016Easton Press Masterpieces of Science Fiction
2023The 25 Best Science Fiction Books I've Ever Read (Parts 1 and 2) - Outlaw Bookseller
Time is the Simplest Thing Clifford D. Simak 1961
1
Hugo Award - Novel Finalist
Time Enough for Love Robert A. Heinlein 1973
10
Hugo Award - Novel Finalist
Nebula Award - Novel Finalist
1975Locus Poll Best All-Time Science Fiction Novels
1987Locus Poll Best All-Time Science Fiction Novels
1998Locus Poll Best All-Time Science Fiction Novels
2005ISFDB Top 100 Books (Balanced List)
2011Internet Top 100 SF/Fantasy List
2016Goodreads Best Science Fiction & Fantasy 200
2016Sci-Fi Lists Top 200 - novel
2016Ranker: The Greatest Science Fiction Novels of All Time
Throne of the Crescent Moon Saladin Ahmed 2012
2
Hugo Award - Novel Finalist
Nebula Award - Novel Finalist
Three to Conquer Eric Frank Russell 1956
1
Hugo Award - Novel Finalist
Thorns Robert Silverberg 1967
2
Hugo Award - Novel Finalist
Nebula Award - Novel Finalist
There Will Be Time Poul Anderson 1972
1
Hugo Award - Novel Finalist
The Terminal Experiment Robert J. Sawyer 1995
6
Nebula Award - Novel Winner
Hugo Award - Novel Finalist
2004Anatomy of Wonder: A Critical Guide to Science Fiction, 5th Edition by Neil Barron
2005ISFDB Top 100 Books (Balanced List)
2016Gunn Center for the Study of Science Fiction: A Basic Science Fiction Library
2016Easton Press Masterpieces of Science Fiction
The Ten Thousand Doors of January Alix E. Harrow 2019
2
Hugo Award - Novel Finalist
Nebula Award - Novel Finalist
Tea with the Black Dragon R. A. MacAvoy 1983
2
Hugo Award - Novel Finalist
Nebula Award - Novel Finalist
Tau Zero Poul Anderson 1970
14
Hugo Award - Novel Finalist
1974Modern Science Fiction edited by Norman Spinrad
1976Anatomy of Wonder: Science Fiction, 1st Edition by Neil Barron
1977"A Basic Science-Fiction Library" from The Road to Science Fiction by James Gunn
1979A Reader's Guide to Science Fiction by Baird Searles, et al.
1984The Science Fiction Source Book edited by David Wingrove
1985Science Fiction: The 100 Best Novels by David Pringle
1987Anatomy of Wonder: A Critical Guide to Science Fiction, 3rd Edition by Neil Barron
2004Anatomy of Wonder: A Critical Guide to Science Fiction, 5th Edition by Neil Barron
2016SF Masterworks
201675 Best New Wave Sci-Fi (1964-1983) Novels by Josh Glenn
2016Sci-Fi Lists Top 200 - novel
2016Easton Press Masterpieces of Science Fiction
2016Gunn Center for the Study of Science Fiction: A Basic Science Fiction Library
Sylva Jean Bruller 1962
1
Hugo Award - Novel Finalist
The Sword of Aldones Marion Zimmer Bradley 1962
2
Hugo Award - Novel Finalist
2016Gunn Center for the Study of Science Fiction: A Basic Science Fiction Library
The Summer Queen Joan D. Vinge 1991
3
Hugo Award - Novel Finalist
2016Sci Femme: The Reading List edited by Shannon Turlington
2016Gunn Center for the Study of Science Fiction: A Basic Science Fiction Library
A Storm of Swords George R. R. Martin 2000
2
Hugo Award - Novel Finalist
Nebula Award - Novel Finalist
The Stochastic Man Robert Silverberg 1975
2
Hugo Award - Novel Finalist
Nebula Award - Novel Finalist
Steel Beach John Varley 1992
2
Hugo Award - Novel Finalist
2016Gunn Center for the Study of Science Fiction: A Basic Science Fiction Library
Stations of the Tide Michael Swanwick 1991
8
Nebula Award - Novel Winner
Hugo Award - Novel Finalist
1994The Ultimate Guide to Science Fiction by David Pringle
2004Anatomy of Wonder: A Critical Guide to Science Fiction, 5th Edition by Neil Barron
2005ISFDB Top 100 Books (Balanced List)
2006100 Must-Read Science Fiction Novels
2012Science Fiction the 101 Best Novels 1985-2010 by Damien Broderick and Paul Di Filippo
2016Gunn Center for the Study of Science Fiction: A Basic Science Fiction Library
Starter Villain John Scalzi 2023
1
Hugo Award - Novel Finalist
Starplex Robert J. Sawyer 1996
3
Hugo Award - Novel Finalist
Nebula Award - Novel Finalist
2005ISFDB Top 100 Books (Balanced List)
Star Light Hal Clement 1971
1
Hugo Award - Novel Finalist
The Squares of the City John Brunner 1965
1
Hugo Award - Novel Finalist
Spinning Silver Naomi Novik 2018
4
Hugo Award - Novel Finalist
Nebula Award - Novel Finalist
2021Worlds Without End: Award Winning Books by Women Authors
2021NPR Books Summer Poll 2021: A Decade of Great Sci-Fi and Fantasy
The Spare Man Mary Robinette Kowal 2022
1
Hugo Award - Novel Finalist
Space Opera Catherynne M. Valente 2018
1
Hugo Award - Novel Finalist
Slaughterhouse-Five Kurt Vonnegut, Jr. 1969
24
Nebula Award - Novel Finalist
Hugo Award - Novel Finalist
1976Anatomy of Wonder: Science Fiction, 1st Edition by Neil Barron
1984The Science Fiction Source Book edited by David Wingrove
1996The Best 105 Books Since the Invention of the Field in the Twenties - Age of Wonders by David G. Hartwell
1996North American College Courses in Science Fiction, Utopian Literature, and Fantasy edited by Arthur B. Evans
2002Strictly Science Fiction: A Guide to Reading Interests by Diana Tixier Herald and Bonnie Kunzel
2003The Cambridge Companion to Science Fiction edited by Edward James and Farah Mendlesohn
2004Anatomy of Wonder: A Critical Guide to Science Fiction, 5th Edition by Neil Barron
2006100 Must-Read Science Fiction Novels
2011NPR Top 100 Science-Fiction, Fantasy Books
2012Locus Poll Best 20th Century Science Fiction Novels
2016Best-Sci-Fi-Books: 31 Best Literary Science Fiction Books
2016Gunn Center for the Study of Science Fiction: A Basic Science Fiction Library
2016Goodreads Best Science Fiction 100
2016Ranker: The Greatest Science Fiction Novels of All Time
201675 Best New Wave Sci-Fi (1964-1983) Novels by Josh Glenn
2016Sci-Fi Lists Top 200 - novel
2016Goodreads Best Science Fiction & Fantasy 200
2019The Best Sci-Fi Books of All Time - Penguin Random House
2019100 Best Sci-Fi Books of All Time - Reedsydiscovery
2019Worlds Without End: Most Read Books of All-Time
2020Top 100 Sci Fi Books - Movie Death Cult
2023The 25 Best Science Fiction Books I've Ever Read (Parts 1 and 2) - Outlaw Bookseller
Skylark DuQuesne Edward E. Smith 1966
1
Hugo Award - Novel Finalist
The Sky Road Ken MacLeod 1999
2
British Science Fiction Association Awards
Hugo Award - Novel Finalist
Skin Game Jim Butcher 2014
1
Hugo Award - Novel Finalist
Six Wakes Mur Lafferty 2017
3
Hugo Award - Novel Finalist
Nebula Award - Novel Finalist
2019100 Best Sci-Fi Books of All Time - Reedsydiscovery
The Sirens of Titan Kurt Vonnegut, Jr. 1959
22
Hugo Award - Novel Finalist
1974Modern Science Fiction edited by Norman Spinrad
1977"A Basic Science-Fiction Library" from The Road to Science Fiction by James Gunn
1984The Science Fiction Source Book edited by David Wingrove
1985Science Fiction: The 100 Best Novels by David Pringle
1994The Ultimate Guide to Science Fiction by David Pringle
1996The Best 105 Books Since the Invention of the Field in the Twenties - Age of Wonders by David G. Hartwell
1996North American College Courses in Science Fiction, Utopian Literature, and Fantasy edited by Arthur B. Evans
2003The Cambridge Companion to Science Fiction edited by Edward James and Farah Mendlesohn
20091000 novels everyone must read (science fiction section)
2012AbeBooks: 50 Essential Science Fiction Books
2016Ranker: The Greatest Science Fiction Novels of All Time
2016Easton Press Masterpieces of Science Fiction
2016SF Masterworks
2016Golden Age Sci-Fi: 75 Best Novels of 1934-1963 by Josh Glenn
2016Gunn Center for the Study of Science Fiction: A Basic Science Fiction Library
2016Sci-Fi Lists Top 200 - novel
2016Goodreads Best Science Fiction & Fantasy 200
2018The Great American Read - PBS
2019Worlds Without End: Most Read Books of All-Time
2020Library of America Science Fiction
2022The 50 Best Sci-Fi Books of All Time - Esquire Magazine
Singularity Sky Charles Stross 2003
3
Hugo Award - Novel Finalist
2016Goodreads Best Science Fiction of the 21st Century
2022Best Science Fiction of the 21st Century (Listopia/Goodreads 6/25/22)
She Who Became the Sun Shelley Parker-Chan 2021
1
Hugo Award - Novel Finalist
Shadrach in the Furnace Robert Silverberg 1976
2
Hugo Award - Novel Finalist
Nebula Award - Novel Finalist
Seventh Son Orson Scott Card 1987
3
Hugo Award - Novel Finalist
2005ISFDB Top 100 Books (Balanced List)
2016Gunn Center for the Study of Science Fiction: A Basic Science Fiction Library
Seveneves Neal Stephenson 2015
6
Hugo Award - Novel Finalist
2016Goodreads Best Science Fiction of the 21st Century
2016How Great Science Fiction Works by Gary K. Wolfe
2022Best Science Fiction of the 21st Century (Listopia/Goodreads 6/25/22)
2022The Greatest Science Fiction Books of the 2010s - The Portalist
2024Best Sci-Fi of the 2010s - Goodreads/Listopia (1/29/24)
Second Ending James White 1962
1
Hugo Award - Novel Finalist
The Scar China Miéville 2002
6
Hugo Award - Novel Finalist
2005ISFDB Top 100 Books (Balanced List)
20091000 novels everyone must read (science fiction section)
2016Goodreads Best Science Fiction of the 21st Century
2019Worlds Without End: Most Read Books of All-Time
2022Best Science Fiction of the 21st Century (Listopia/Goodreads 6/25/22)
Saturn's Children Charles Stross 2008
1
Hugo Award - Novel Finalist
The Saint of Bright Doors Vajra Chandrasekera 2023
2
Nebula Award - Novel Winner
Hugo Award - Novel Finalist
Rollback Robert J. Sawyer 2007
1
Hugo Award - Novel Finalist
Rogue Moon Algis Budrys 1960
13
Hugo Award - Novel Finalist
1974Modern Science Fiction edited by Norman Spinrad
1976Anatomy of Wonder: Science Fiction, 1st Edition by Neil Barron
1984The Science Fiction Source Book edited by David Wingrove
1985Science Fiction: The 100 Best Novels by David Pringle
1987Anatomy of Wonder: A Critical Guide to Science Fiction, 3rd Edition by Neil Barron
1996The Best 105 Books Since the Invention of the Field in the Twenties - Age of Wonders by David G. Hartwell
2002Strictly Science Fiction: A Guide to Reading Interests by Diana Tixier Herald and Bonnie Kunzel
2006100 Must-Read Science Fiction Novels
20091000 novels everyone must read (science fiction section)
2016How Great Science Fiction Works by Gary K. Wolfe
2016Easton Press Masterpieces of Science Fiction
2016SF Masterworks
The Robots of Dawn Isaac Asimov 1983
5
Hugo Award - Novel Finalist
2016Goodreads Best Science Fiction & Fantasy 200
2016Gunn Center for the Study of Science Fiction: A Basic Science Fiction Library
2016Goodreads Best Science Fiction 100
2019Worlds Without End: Most Read Books of All-Time
River of Gods Ian McDonald 2004
7
British Science Fiction Association Awards
Hugo Award - Novel Finalist
2004Anatomy of Wonder: A Critical Guide to Science Fiction, 5th Edition by Neil Barron
2012Locus Poll Best 21st Century Science Fiction Novels
2012Science Fiction the 101 Best Novels 1985-2010 by Damien Broderick and Paul Di Filippo
2016Gunn Center for the Study of Science Fiction: A Basic Science Fiction Library
2016Goodreads Best Science Fiction of the 21st Century
Rite of Passage Alexei Panshin 1968
11
Nebula Award - Novel Winner
Hugo Award - Novel Finalist
1975Locus Poll Best All-Time Science Fiction Novels
1976Anatomy of Wonder: Science Fiction, 1st Edition by Neil Barron
1977"A Basic Science-Fiction Library" from The Road to Science Fiction by James Gunn
1987Anatomy of Wonder: A Critical Guide to Science Fiction, 3rd Edition by Neil Barron
1996The Best 105 Books Since the Invention of the Field in the Twenties - Age of Wonders by David G. Hartwell
2002Strictly Science Fiction: A Guide to Reading Interests by Diana Tixier Herald and Bonnie Kunzel
2003The Cambridge Companion to Science Fiction edited by Edward James and Farah Mendlesohn
2016Gunn Center for the Study of Science Fiction: A Basic Science Fiction Library
2016Easton Press Masterpieces of Science Fiction
The Rise of Endymion Dan Simmons 1997
4
Locus Award for Best Science Fiction Novel
Hugo Award - Novel Finalist
2011Internet Top 100 SF/Fantasy List
2019Worlds Without End: Most Read Books of All-Time
The Ringworld Engineers Larry Niven 1979
1
Hugo Award - Novel Finalist
Revenant Gun Yoon Ha Lee 2018
1
Hugo Award - Novel Finalist
Remnant Population Elizabeth Moon 1996
5
Hugo Award - Novel Finalist
2001200 Significant Science Fiction Books by Women, 1984-2001 by David G. Hartwell
2014Mistressworks by Ian Sales
2016Sci Femme: The Reading List edited by Shannon Turlington
2016Goodreads Science Fiction Books by Female Authors
Remake Connie Willis 1994
1
Hugo Award - Novel Finalist
The Relentless Moon Mary Robinette Kowal 2020
1
Hugo Award - Novel Finalist
Red Prophet Orson Scott Card 1988
3
Hugo Award - Novel Finalist
Nebula Award - Novel Finalist
2016Gunn Center for the Study of Science Fiction: A Basic Science Fiction Library
Red Mars Kim Stanley Robinson 1992
25
Hugo Award - Novel Finalist
British Science Fiction Association Awards
Nebula Award - Novel Winner
1994The Ultimate Guide to Science Fiction by David Pringle
1996North American College Courses in Science Fiction, Utopian Literature, and Fantasy edited by Arthur B. Evans
2003The Cambridge Companion to Science Fiction edited by Edward James and Farah Mendlesohn
2004Anatomy of Wonder: A Critical Guide to Science Fiction, 5th Edition by Neil Barron
2005ISFDB Top 100 Books (Balanced List)
2006100 Must-Read Science Fiction Novels
2011NPR Top 100 Science-Fiction, Fantasy Books
2011Forbidden Planet: The 50 Books You MUST Read
2011Internet Top 100 SF/Fantasy List
2012AbeBooks: 50 Essential Science Fiction Books
2012Locus Poll Best 20th Century Science Fiction Novels
2012Science Fiction the 101 Best Novels 1985-2010 by Damien Broderick and Paul Di Filippo
2016Amazon: 100 Sci-Fi & Fantasy Books to Read in a Lifetime
2016Goodreads Best Science Fiction 100
2016Ranker: The Greatest Science Fiction Novels of All Time
2016Sci-Fi Lists Top 200 - novel
2016How Great Science Fiction Works by Gary K. Wolfe
2016Goodreads Best Science Fiction & Fantasy 200
2016Gunn Center for the Study of Science Fiction: A Basic Science Fiction Library
2019Worlds Without End: Most Read Books of All-Time
2020The Best Modern Classic Science Fiction Books
2022The 50 Best Sci-Fi Books of All Time - Esquire Magazine
Record of a Few Spaceborn Few Becky Chambers 2018
1
Hugo Award - Novel Finalist
Raven Stratagem Yoon Ha Lee 2017
1
Hugo Award - Novel Finalist
The Ragged Astronauts Bob Shaw 1986
2
British Science Fiction Association Awards
Hugo Award - Novel Finalist
The Quiet Pools Michael P. Kube-McDowell 1990
1
Hugo Award - Novel Finalist
Queen of Angels Greg Bear 1990
5
Hugo Award - Novel Finalist
1994The Ultimate Guide to Science Fiction by David Pringle
2004Anatomy of Wonder: A Critical Guide to Science Fiction, 5th Edition by Neil Barron
2012Science Fiction the 101 Best Novels 1985-2010 by Damien Broderick and Paul Di Filippo
2016Gunn Center for the Study of Science Fiction: A Basic Science Fiction Library
Provenance Ann Leckie 2017
1
Hugo Award - Novel Finalist
Protector Larry Niven 1973
2
Hugo Award - Novel Finalist
2011Internet Top 100 SF/Fantasy List
Project Pope Clifford D. Simak 1981
1
Hugo Award - Novel Finalist
Project Hail Mary Andy Weir 2021
5
Hugo Award - Novel Finalist
2023My 25 Favourite Sci-Fi Books of All Time - Words in Time
2023Your Top Science Fiction Books Of All Time (Survey Results) - Media Death Cult
2024The 100 Best Books of the 21st Century NY Times - Poll of Readers
2024SciFiScavenger's 2024 Poll of All-Time Favorite SF Books
The Pride of Chanur C. J. Cherryh 1982
2
Hugo Award - Novel Finalist
2016Goodreads Science Fiction Books by Female Authors
Prentice Alvin Orson Scott Card 1989
3
Hugo Award - Novel Finalist
Nebula Award - Novel Finalist
2016Gunn Center for the Study of Science Fiction: A Basic Science Fiction Library
The Postman David Brin 1985
12
Locus Award for Best Science Fiction Novel
John W. Campbell Memorial Award for Best Science Fiction Novel
Hugo Award - Novel Finalist
Nebula Award - Novel Finalist
1996North American College Courses in Science Fiction, Utopian Literature, and Fantasy edited by Arthur B. Evans
2005ISFDB Top 100 Books (Balanced List)
2011Internet Top 100 SF/Fantasy List
2016Goodreads Best Science Fiction & Fantasy 200
2016Sci-Fi Lists Top 200 - novel
2016Gunn Center for the Study of Science Fiction: A Basic Science Fiction Library
2016Easton Press Masterpieces of Science Fiction
2019Worlds Without End: Most Read Books of All-Time
Planet of the Damned Harry Harrison 1962
1
Hugo Award - Novel Finalist
The Planet Buyer Cordwainer Smith 1964
1
Hugo Award - Novel Finalist
The Pirates of Zan Murray Leinster 1959
1
Hugo Award - Novel Finalist
Piranesi Susanna Clarke 2020
4
Hugo Award - Novel Finalist
Nebula Award - Novel Finalist
2021Worlds Without End: Award Winning Books by Women Authors
2021NPR Books Summer Poll 2021: A Decade of Great Sci-Fi and Fantasy
Perdido Street Station China Miéville 2000
5
Hugo Award - Novel Finalist
Nebula Award - Novel Finalist
2022Best Science Fiction of the 21st Century (Listopia/Goodreads 6/25/22)
2022The 25 Best Sci-Fi Books from the 2000s Decade - The Portalist
2024Classic Science Fiction - 2000-2009 - Goodreads/Listopia (1/29/24)
The People of the Wind Poul Anderson 1973
2
Hugo Award - Novel Finalist
Nebula Award - Novel Finalist
The Peace War Vernor Vinge 1984
1
Hugo Award - Novel Finalist
Past Master R. A. Lafferty 1968
4
Hugo Award - Novel Finalist
Nebula Award - Novel Finalist
1974Modern Science Fiction edited by Norman Spinrad
2020Library of America Science Fiction
Passage Connie Willis 2001
11
Locus Award for Best Science Fiction Novel
Hugo Award - Novel Finalist
Nebula Award - Novel Finalist
2001200 Significant Science Fiction Books by Women, 1984-2001 by David G. Hartwell
2004Anatomy of Wonder: A Critical Guide to Science Fiction, 5th Edition by Neil Barron
2005ISFDB Top 100 Books (Balanced List)
2009Mindblowing SF by Women and People of Color (Tor.com)
2016Sci Femme: The Reading List edited by Shannon Turlington
2016Goodreads Best Science Fiction of the 21st Century
2021Worlds Without End: Award Winning Books by Women Authors
2022The 25 Best Sci-Fi Books from the 2000s Decade - The Portalist
Parasite Seanan McGuire 2013
1
Hugo Award - Novel Finalist
Palimpsest Catherynne M. Valente 2008
1
Hugo Award - Novel Finalist
On Wings of Song Thomas M. Disch 1979
9
John W. Campbell Memorial Award for Best Science Fiction Novel
Hugo Award - Novel Finalist
Nebula Award - Novel Finalist
1985Science Fiction: The 100 Best Novels by David Pringle
1987Anatomy of Wonder: A Critical Guide to Science Fiction, 3rd Edition by Neil Barron
1994The Ultimate Guide to Science Fiction by David Pringle
2005ISFDB Top 100 Books (Balanced List)
2016Gunn Center for the Study of Science Fiction: A Basic Science Fiction Library
2016Easton Press Masterpieces of Science Fiction
Old Man's War John Scalzi 2005
15
Hugo Award - Novel Finalist
2011NPR Top 100 Science-Fiction, Fantasy Books
2012Locus Poll Best 21st Century Science Fiction Novels
2012AbeBooks: 50 Essential Science Fiction Books
2016Goodreads Best Science Fiction 100
2016Goodreads Best Science Fiction of the 21st Century
2016Gunn Center for the Study of Science Fiction: A Basic Science Fiction Library
2016Amazon: 100 Sci-Fi & Fantasy Books to Read in a Lifetime
2016Goodreads Best Science Fiction & Fantasy 200
2016Sci-Fi Lists Top 200 - novel
2019Worlds Without End: Most Read Books of All-Time
2020The Best Modern Classic Science Fiction Books
2022Best Science Fiction of the 21st Century (Listopia/Goodreads 6/25/22)
2022The 25 Best Sci-Fi Books from the 2000s Decade - The Portalist
2024Classic Science Fiction - 2000-2009 - Goodreads/Listopia (1/29/24)
Nova Samuel R. Delany 1968
12
Hugo Award - Novel Finalist
1984The Science Fiction Source Book edited by David Wingrove
1985Science Fiction: The 100 Best Novels by David Pringle
1987Anatomy of Wonder: A Critical Guide to Science Fiction, 3rd Edition by Neil Barron
1996The Best 105 Books Since the Invention of the Field in the Twenties - Age of Wonders by David G. Hartwell
2004Anatomy of Wonder: A Critical Guide to Science Fiction, 5th Edition by Neil Barron
2006100 Must-Read Science Fiction Novels
2012Locus Poll Best 20th Century Science Fiction Novels
2016Sci-Fi Lists Top 200 - novel
2016SF Masterworks
201675 Best New Wave Sci-Fi (1964-1983) Novels by Josh Glenn
2020Library of America Science Fiction
Not This August C. M. Kornbluth 1955
3
Hugo Award - Novel Finalist
1987Anatomy of Wonder: A Critical Guide to Science Fiction, 3rd Edition by Neil Barron
2016Gunn Center for the Study of Science Fiction: A Basic Science Fiction Library
Nona the Ninth Tamsyn Muir 2022
2
Hugo Award - Novel Finalist
Nebula Award - Novel Finalist
Ninefox Gambit Yoon Ha Lee 2016
5
Hugo Award - Novel Finalist
Nebula Award - Novel Finalist
2019100 Best Sci-Fi Books of All Time - Reedsydiscovery
2020The Best Modern Classic Science Fiction Books
2021NPR Books Summer Poll 2021: A Decade of Great Sci-Fi and Fantasy
New York 2140 Kim Stanley Robinson 2017
1
Hugo Award - Novel Finalist
Neptune's Brood Charles Stross 2013
1
Hugo Award - Novel Finalist
Moving Mars Greg Bear 1993
6
Nebula Award - Novel Winner
Hugo Award - Novel Finalist
2004Anatomy of Wonder: A Critical Guide to Science Fiction, 5th Edition by Neil Barron
2005ISFDB Top 100 Books (Balanced List)
2016Gunn Center for the Study of Science Fiction: A Basic Science Fiction Library
2016Easton Press Masterpieces of Science Fiction
Mother of Storms John Barnes 1995
4
Hugo Award - Novel Finalist
Nebula Award - Novel Finalist
2005ISFDB Top 100 Books (Balanced List)
2012Science Fiction the 101 Best Novels 1985-2010 by Damien Broderick and Paul Di Filippo
The Mote in God's Eye Larry NivenJerry Pournelle 1974
19
Nebula Award - Novel Finalist
Hugo Award - Novel Finalist
1976The World of Science Fiction by Lester Del Rey
1984The Science Fiction Source Book edited by David Wingrove
1987Locus Poll Best All-Time Science Fiction Novels
1996North American College Courses in Science Fiction, Utopian Literature, and Fantasy edited by Arthur B. Evans
1998Locus Poll Best All-Time Science Fiction Novels
2002Strictly Science Fiction: A Guide to Reading Interests by Diana Tixier Herald and Bonnie Kunzel
2011NPR Top 100 Science-Fiction, Fantasy Books
2011Internet Top 100 SF/Fantasy List
2012Locus Poll Best 20th Century Science Fiction Novels
2016Gunn Center for the Study of Science Fiction: A Basic Science Fiction Library
2016Goodreads Best Science Fiction 100
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2019Worlds Without End: Most Read Books of All-Time
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Moreta: Dragonlady of Pern Anne McCaffrey 1983
1
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6
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2005ISFDB Top 100 Books (Balanced List)
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1
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4
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2016Easton Press Masterpieces of Science Fiction
Midnight Robber Nalo Hopkinson 2000
8
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2001200 Significant Science Fiction Books by Women, 1984-2001 by David G. Hartwell
2003The Cambridge Companion to Science Fiction edited by Edward James and Farah Mendlesohn
2005ISFDB Top 100 Books (Balanced List)
2014Best-Sci-Fi-Books: The 23 Best Science Fiction Books by Female Authors
2019100 Best Sci-Fi Books of All Time - Reedsydiscovery
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2
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8
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A Master of Djinn P. Djèlí Clark 2021
3
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2
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6
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2016Sci-Fi Lists Top 200 - novel
The Man Who Folded Himself David Gerrold 1973
2
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Man Plus Frederik Pohl 1976
11
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1985Science Fiction: The 100 Best Novels by David Pringle
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2002Strictly Science Fiction: A Guide to Reading Interests by Diana Tixier Herald and Bonnie Kunzel
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Macroscope Piers Anthony 1969
5
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2016Sci-Fi Lists Top 200 - novel
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Lucifer's Hammer Larry NivenJerry Pournelle 1977
8
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2011NPR Top 100 Science-Fiction, Fantasy Books
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2016Sci-Fi Lists Top 200 - novel
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Lord Valentine's Castle Robert Silverberg 1980
3
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The Long Tomorrow Leigh Brackett 1955
10
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1987Anatomy of Wonder: A Critical Guide to Science Fiction, 3rd Edition by Neil Barron
1996The Best 105 Books Since the Invention of the Field in the Twenties - Age of Wonders by David G. Hartwell
2003The Cambridge Companion to Science Fiction edited by Edward James and Farah Mendlesohn
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2012AbeBooks: 50 Essential Science Fiction Books
2016Golden Age Sci-Fi: 75 Best Novels of 1934-1963 by Josh Glenn
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Little, Big John Crowley 1981
2
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Little Fuzzy H. Beam Piper 1962
4
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1976The World of Science Fiction by Lester Del Rey
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1984The Science Fiction Source Book edited by David Wingrove
Little Brother Cory Doctorow 2008
12
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2012AbeBooks: 50 Essential Science Fiction Books
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2016Gunn Center for the Study of Science Fiction: A Basic Science Fiction Library
2016Goodreads Best Science Fiction of the 21st Century
2019Worlds Without End: Most Read Books of All-Time
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Light From Uncommon Stars Ryka Aoki 2021
2
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1
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11
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2016Goodreads Best Science Fiction of the 21st Century
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2020Top 100 Sci Fi Books - Movie Death Cult
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202015 Recent Sci-Fi Books That Forever Shaped The Genre - Andrew Liptak for Polygon
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2
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Learning the World Ken MacLeod 2005
1
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15
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1996North American College Courses in Science Fiction, Utopian Literature, and Fantasy edited by Arthur B. Evans
2009Mindblowing SF by Women and People of Color (Tor.com)
2016SF Masterworks
2016Goodreads Science Fiction Books by Female Authors
2016Sci Femme: The Reading List edited by Shannon Turlington
201675 Best New Wave Sci-Fi (1964-1983) Novels by Josh Glenn
2016Goodreads Best Science Fiction 100
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The Last Colony John Scalzi 2007
5
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2016Goodreads Best Science Fiction of the 21st Century
2019Worlds Without End: Most Read Books of All-Time
2022Best Science Fiction of the 21st Century (Listopia/Goodreads 6/25/22)
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Kiln People David Brin 2002
3
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2016Gunn Center for the Study of Science Fiction: A Basic Science Fiction Library
2024Classic Science Fiction - 2000-2009 - Goodreads/Listopia (1/29/24)
The Kaiju Preservation Society John Scalzi 2022
2
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1
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2
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5
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2016Easton Press Masterpieces of Science Fiction
Jack of Shadows Roger Zelazny 1971
1
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1
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6
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2005ISFDB Top 100 Books (Balanced List)
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Iron Sunrise Charles Stross 2004
1
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Iron Council China Miéville 2004
2
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Inverted World Christopher Priest 1974
9
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1984The Science Fiction Source Book edited by David Wingrove
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2011Forbidden Planet: The 50 Books You MUST Read
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The Integral Trees Larry Niven 1984
3
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2
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Immortality, Inc. Robert Sheckley 1959
2
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2006100 Must-Read Science Fiction Novels
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8
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2012Locus Poll Best 21st Century Science Fiction Novels
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2016Goodreads Best Science Fiction of the 21st Century
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Humans Robert J. Sawyer 2003
1
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Holy Fire Bruce Sterling 1996
2
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2012Science Fiction the 101 Best Novels 1985-2010 by Damien Broderick and Paul Di Filippo
His Majesty's Dragon Naomi Novik 2006
1
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The High Crusade Poul Anderson 1960
8
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1976The World of Science Fiction by Lester Del Rey
1987Anatomy of Wonder: A Critical Guide to Science Fiction, 3rd Edition by Neil Barron
2003The Cambridge Companion to Science Fiction edited by Edward James and Farah Mendlesohn
2016Sci-Fi Lists Top 200 - novel
2016Gunn Center for the Study of Science Fiction: A Basic Science Fiction Library
2016Golden Age Sci-Fi: 75 Best Novels of 1934-1963 by Josh Glenn
2020Library of America Science Fiction
Have Space Suit-Will Travel Robert A. Heinlein 1958
9
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1985Science Fiction: The 100 Best Novels by David Pringle
1994The Ultimate Guide to Science Fiction by David Pringle
1998Locus Poll Best All-Time Science Fiction Novels
2016Goodreads Best Science Fiction & Fantasy 200
2016Sci-Fi Lists Top 200 - novel
2016Gunn Center for the Study of Science Fiction: A Basic Science Fiction Library
2019Worlds Without End: Most Read Books of All-Time
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Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban J. K. Rowling 1999
1
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Harrow the Ninth Tamsyn Muir 2020
1
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Harpist in the Wind Patricia A. McKillip 1979
1
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Halting State Charles Stross 2007
1
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Grass Sheri S. Tepper 1989
13
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2001200 Significant Science Fiction Books by Women, 1984-2001 by David G. Hartwell
2003The Cambridge Companion to Science Fiction edited by Edward James and Farah Mendlesohn
2004Anatomy of Wonder: A Critical Guide to Science Fiction, 5th Edition by Neil Barron
2012Science Fiction the 101 Best Novels 1985-2010 by Damien Broderick and Paul Di Filippo
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2016Gunn Center for the Study of Science Fiction: A Basic Science Fiction Library
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2016Goodreads Science Fiction Books by Female Authors
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The Goblin Reservation Clifford D. Simak 1968
1
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4
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Glory Season David Brin 1993
1
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Glory Road Robert A. Heinlein 1963
2
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2016Gunn Center for the Study of Science Fiction: A Basic Science Fiction Library
Glasshouse Charles Stross 2006
3
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2016Goodreads Best Science Fiction of the 21st Century
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Gideon the Ninth Tamsyn Muir 2019
4
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The Genetic General Gordon R. Dickson 1960
1
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The Galaxy, and the Ground Within Becky Chambers 2021
1
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Friday Robert A. Heinlein 1982
4
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2016Goodreads Best Science Fiction & Fantasy 200
2016Sci-Fi Lists Top 200 - novel
Frameshift Robert J. Sawyer 1997
1
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The Forge of God Greg Bear 1987
4
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The Forbidden Tower Marion Zimmer Bradley 1977
1
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Footfall Larry NivenJerry Pournelle 1985
3
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2016Goodreads Best Science Fiction & Fantasy 200
2016Ranker: The Greatest Science Fiction Novels of All Time
Flowers for Algernon Daniel Keyes 1966
35
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1974Modern Science Fiction edited by Norman Spinrad
1975Locus Poll Best All-Time Science Fiction Novels
1976Anatomy of Wonder: Science Fiction, 1st Edition by Neil Barron
1977"A Basic Science-Fiction Library" from The Road to Science Fiction by James Gunn
1984The Science Fiction Source Book edited by David Wingrove
1985Science Fiction: The 100 Best Novels by David Pringle
1987Anatomy of Wonder: A Critical Guide to Science Fiction, 3rd Edition by Neil Barron
1994The Ultimate Guide to Science Fiction by David Pringle
1998Locus Poll Best All-Time Science Fiction Novels
1999The Internet Top 100 SF/Fantasy List
2002Strictly Science Fiction: A Guide to Reading Interests by Diana Tixier Herald and Bonnie Kunzel
2003The Internet Top 100 SF/Fantasy List
2004Anatomy of Wonder: A Critical Guide to Science Fiction, 5th Edition by Neil Barron
2006100 Must-Read Science Fiction Novels
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2011Forbidden Planet: The 50 Books You MUST Read
2011NPR Top 100 Science-Fiction, Fantasy Books
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2012Locus Poll Best 20th Century Science Fiction Novels
2016SF Masterworks
2016Goodreads Best Science Fiction & Fantasy 200
2016Goodreads Best Science Fiction 100
2016How Great Science Fiction Works by Gary K. Wolfe
2016Easton Press Masterpieces of Science Fiction
2016Gunn Center for the Study of Science Fiction: A Basic Science Fiction Library
2016Sci-Fi Lists Top 200 - novel
2016Ranker: The Greatest Science Fiction Novels of All Time
2019100 Best Sci-Fi Books of All Time - Reedsydiscovery
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2020Library of America Science Fiction
2023My 25 Favourite Sci-Fi Books of All Time - Words in Time
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Flow My Tears, the Policeman Said Philip K. Dick 1974
11
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2002Strictly Science Fiction: A Guide to Reading Interests by Diana Tixier Herald and Bonnie Kunzel
2016Goodreads Best Science Fiction & Fantasy 200
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Fire Time Poul Anderson 1974
1
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A Fire in the Sun George Alec Effinger 1989
1
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Feed Seanan McGuire 2010
3
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2016Sci Femme: The Reading List edited by Shannon Turlington
2024Best Sci-Fi of the 2010s - Goodreads/Listopia (1/29/24)
A Feast of Crows George R. R. Martin 2005
1
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Falling Free Lois McMaster Bujold 1988
9
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2001200 Significant Science Fiction Books by Women, 1984-2001 by David G. Hartwell
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A Fall of Moondust Arthur C. Clarke 1961
2
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The Fall of Hyperion Dan Simmons 1990
15
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British Science Fiction Association Awards
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1999The Internet Top 100 SF/Fantasy List
2005ISFDB Top 100 Books (Balanced List)
2011Internet Top 100 SF/Fantasy List
2011NPR Top 100 Science-Fiction, Fantasy Books
2016SF Masterworks
2016Goodreads Best Science Fiction 100
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2016Goodreads Best Science Fiction & Fantasy 200
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2019Worlds Without End: Most Read Books of All-Time
2023My 25 Favourite Sci-Fi Books of All Time - Words in Time
The Faded Sun: Kesrith C. J. Cherryh 1978
2
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1
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The Enemy Stars Poul Anderson 1958
3
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1987Anatomy of Wonder: A Critical Guide to Science Fiction, 3rd Edition by Neil Barron
2004Anatomy of Wonder: A Critical Guide to Science Fiction, 5th Edition by Neil Barron
The End of Eternity Isaac Asimov 1955
11
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1984The Science Fiction Source Book edited by David Wingrove
1985Science Fiction: The 100 Best Novels by David Pringle
2002Strictly Science Fiction: A Guide to Reading Interests by Diana Tixier Herald and Bonnie Kunzel
2011Internet Top 100 SF/Fantasy List
2012Locus Poll Best 20th Century Science Fiction Novels
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2016Sci-Fi Lists Top 200 - novel
2016Gunn Center for the Study of Science Fiction: A Basic Science Fiction Library
2016Goodreads Best Science Fiction 100
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Emergence David R. Palmer 1984
2
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2005ISFDB Top 100 Books (Balanced List)
Embassytown China Miéville 2011
12
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2011Forbidden Planet: The 50 Books You MUST Read
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2016Gunn Center for the Study of Science Fiction: A Basic Science Fiction Library
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The Einstein Intersection Samuel R. Delany 1967
12
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1976Anatomy of Wonder: Science Fiction, 1st Edition by Neil Barron
1977"A Basic Science-Fiction Library" from The Road to Science Fiction by James Gunn
1987Anatomy of Wonder: A Critical Guide to Science Fiction, 3rd Edition by Neil Barron
2002Strictly Science Fiction: A Guide to Reading Interests by Diana Tixier Herald and Bonnie Kunzel
2003The Cambridge Companion to Science Fiction edited by Edward James and Farah Mendlesohn
2004Anatomy of Wonder: A Critical Guide to Science Fiction, 5th Edition by Neil Barron
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Eifelheim Michael F. Flynn 1986
1
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Earth David Brin 1990
5
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2004Anatomy of Wonder: A Critical Guide to Science Fiction, 5th Edition by Neil Barron
2011Internet Top 100 SF/Fantasy List
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2016Gunn Center for the Study of Science Fiction: A Basic Science Fiction Library
Dying of the Light George R. R. Martin 1977
2
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2016SF Masterworks
Dying Inside Robert Silverberg 1972
20
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1975Locus Poll Best All-Time Science Fiction Novels
1976Anatomy of Wonder: Science Fiction, 1st Edition by Neil Barron
1976The World of Science Fiction by Lester Del Rey
1977"A Basic Science-Fiction Library" from The Road to Science Fiction by James Gunn
1987Anatomy of Wonder: A Critical Guide to Science Fiction, 3rd Edition by Neil Barron
1987Locus Poll Best All-Time Science Fiction Novels
1998Locus Poll Best All-Time Science Fiction Novels
1999The Internet Top 100 SF/Fantasy List
2003The Internet Top 100 SF/Fantasy List
2004Anatomy of Wonder: A Critical Guide to Science Fiction, 5th Edition by Neil Barron
2011Forbidden Planet: The 50 Books You MUST Read
2016Gunn Center for the Study of Science Fiction: A Basic Science Fiction Library
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2023My 25 Favourite Sci-Fi Books of All Time - Words in Time
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Dragonquest Anne McCaffrey 1971
4
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2016Goodreads Best Science Fiction & Fantasy 200
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Doorways in the Sand Roger Zelazny 1976
3
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1999The Internet Top 100 SF/Fantasy List
Distraction Bruce Sterling 1998
4
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2003The Cambridge Companion to Science Fiction edited by Edward James and Farah Mendlesohn
2004Anatomy of Wonder: A Critical Guide to Science Fiction, 5th Edition by Neil Barron
The Dervish House Ian McDonald 2010
6
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2012Locus Poll Best 21st Century Science Fiction Novels
2016Gunn Center for the Study of Science Fiction: A Basic Science Fiction Library
2020Top 100 Sci Fi Books - Movie Death Cult
Deathworld Harry Harrison 1960
2
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1976The World of Science Fiction by Lester Del Rey
Death's End Cixin Liu 2016
3
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2019100 Best Sci-Fi Books of All Time - Reedsydiscovery
Day of the Minotaur Thomas Burnett Swann 1966
1
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Davy Edgar Pangborn 1964
5
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1975Locus Poll Best All-Time Science Fiction Novels
1976The World of Science Fiction by Lester Del Rey
1987Locus Poll Best All-Time Science Fiction Novels
2004Anatomy of Wonder: A Critical Guide to Science Fiction, 5th Edition by Neil Barron
The Daughter of Doctor Moreau Silvia Moreno-Garcia 2022
1
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Darwinia Robert Charles Wilson 1998
1
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Darwin's Radio Greg Bear 1999
11
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2003The Cambridge Companion to Science Fiction edited by Edward James and Farah Mendlesohn
2004Anatomy of Wonder: A Critical Guide to Science Fiction, 5th Edition by Neil Barron
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2019The Best Sci-Fi Books of All Time - Penguin Random House
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Dark Universe Daniel F. Galouye 1961
3
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1987Anatomy of Wonder: A Critical Guide to Science Fiction, 3rd Edition by Neil Barron
2004Anatomy of Wonder: A Critical Guide to Science Fiction, 5th Edition by Neil Barron
The Dark Between the Stars Kevin J. Anderson 2014
1
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The Curse of Chalion Lois McMaster Bujold 2001
1
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Cuckoo's Egg C. J. Cherryh 1985
2
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2001200 Significant Science Fiction Books by Women, 1984-2001 by David G. Hartwell
Cryptonomicon Neal Stephenson 1999
10
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2003The Cambridge Companion to Science Fiction edited by Edward James and Farah Mendlesohn
2004Anatomy of Wonder: A Critical Guide to Science Fiction, 5th Edition by Neil Barron
2011NPR Top 100 Science-Fiction, Fantasy Books
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Cryoburn Lois McMaster Bujold 2010
3
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2016Goodreads Science Fiction Books by Female Authors
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Courtship Rite Donald Kingsbury 1982
2
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1987Anatomy of Wonder: A Critical Guide to Science Fiction, 3rd Edition by Neil Barron
Count Zero William Gibson 1986
5
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Cosmonaut Keep Ken MacLeod 2000
2
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2003The Cambridge Companion to Science Fiction edited by Edward James and Farah Mendlesohn
The Computer Connection Alfred Bester 1975
2
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The Collapsing Empire John Scalzi 2017
4
Locus Award for Best Science Fiction Novel
Hugo Award - Novel Finalist
2021NPR Books Summer Poll 2021: A Decade of Great Sci-Fi and Fantasy
2024Best Sci-Fi of the 2010s - Goodreads/Listopia (1/29/24)
A Closed and Common Orbit Becky Chambers 2016
2
Hugo Award - Novel Finalist
2024Best Sci-Fi of the 2010s - Goodreads/Listopia (1/29/24)
A Civil Campaign Lois McMaster Bujold 1999
5
Hugo Award - Novel Finalist
Nebula Award - Novel Finalist
2001200 Significant Science Fiction Books by Women, 1984-2001 by David G. Hartwell
2016Goodreads Best Science Fiction & Fantasy 200
2016Goodreads Science Fiction Books by Female Authors
The City We Became N. K. Jemisin 2020
4
British Science Fiction Association Awards
Hugo Award - Novel Finalist
Nebula Award - Novel Finalist
2021Worlds Without End: Award Winning Books by Women Authors
City on Fire Walter Jon Williams 1997
2
Hugo Award - Novel Finalist
Nebula Award - Novel Finalist
The City in the Middle of the Night Charlie Jane Anders 2019
3
Locus Award for Best Science Fiction Novel
Hugo Award - Novel Finalist
2021Worlds Without End: Award Winning Books by Women Authors
Chthon Piers Anthony 1967
4
Hugo Award - Novel Finalist
Nebula Award - Novel Finalist
1974Modern Science Fiction edited by Norman Spinrad
1987Anatomy of Wonder: A Critical Guide to Science Fiction, 3rd Edition by Neil Barron
The Chronoliths Robert Charles Wilson 2001
6
John W. Campbell Memorial Award for Best Science Fiction Novel
Hugo Award - Novel Finalist
2005ISFDB Top 100 Books (Balanced List)
2016Gunn Center for the Study of Science Fiction: A Basic Science Fiction Library
2019100 Best Sci-Fi Books of All Time - Reedsydiscovery
2024Classic Science Fiction - 2000-2009 - Goodreads/Listopia (1/29/24)
A Choice of Gods Clifford D. Simak 1972
3
Hugo Award - Novel Finalist
1987Anatomy of Wonder: A Critical Guide to Science Fiction, 3rd Edition by Neil Barron
2016Gunn Center for the Study of Science Fiction: A Basic Science Fiction Library
China Mountain Zhang Maureen F. McHugh 1992
16
Nebula Award - Novel Finalist
Hugo Award - Novel Finalist
Otherwise Award
2001200 Significant Science Fiction Books by Women, 1984-2001 by David G. Hartwell
2003The Cambridge Companion to Science Fiction edited by Edward James and Farah Mendlesohn
2004Anatomy of Wonder: A Critical Guide to Science Fiction, 5th Edition by Neil Barron
2005ISFDB Top 100 Books (Balanced List)
2006100 Must-Read Science Fiction Novels
2012Science Fiction the 101 Best Novels 1985-2010 by Damien Broderick and Paul Di Filippo
2012Locus Poll Best 20th Century Science Fiction Novels
2014Mistressworks by Ian Sales
2016Book Riot 100 Must-Read Sci-Fi Fantasy Novels by Female Authors
2016Sci Femme: The Reading List edited by Shannon Turlington
2016SF Masterworks
2016Goodreads Science Fiction Books by Female Authors
2021Worlds Without End: Award Winning Books by Women Authors
Children of God Mary Doria Russell 1998
3
Hugo Award - Novel Finalist
2016Goodreads Best Science Fiction & Fantasy 200
2016Sci Femme: The Reading List edited by Shannon Turlington
Children of Dune Frank Herbert 1976
2
Hugo Award - Novel Finalist
2019Worlds Without End: Most Read Books of All-Time
Cat's Cradle Kurt Vonnegut, Jr. 1963
21
Hugo Award - Novel Finalist
1974Modern Science Fiction edited by Norman Spinrad
1985Science Fiction: The 100 Best Novels by David Pringle
1994The Ultimate Guide to Science Fiction by David Pringle
1996North American College Courses in Science Fiction, Utopian Literature, and Fantasy edited by Arthur B. Evans
1999The Internet Top 100 SF/Fantasy List
2003The Internet Top 100 SF/Fantasy List
2011Forbidden Planet: The 50 Books You MUST Read
2011Internet Top 100 SF/Fantasy List
2011NPR Top 100 Science-Fiction, Fantasy Books
2012Locus Poll Best 20th Century Science Fiction Novels
2016Ranker: The Greatest Science Fiction Novels of All Time
2016SF Masterworks
2016Goodreads Best Science Fiction 100
2016Golden Age Sci-Fi: 75 Best Novels of 1934-1963 by Josh Glenn
2016Gunn Center for the Study of Science Fiction: A Basic Science Fiction Library
2016Sci-Fi Lists Top 200 - novel
2016Goodreads Best Science Fiction & Fantasy 200
2019Worlds Without End: Most Read Books of All-Time
2020Library of America Science Fiction
2023My 25 Favourite Sci-Fi Books of All Time - Words in Time
Captain Vorpatril's Alliance Lois McMaster Bujold 2012
1
Hugo Award - Novel Finalist
Calculating God Robert J. Sawyer 2000
3
Hugo Award - Novel Finalist
2016Goodreads Best Science Fiction of the 21st Century
2024Classic Science Fiction - 2000-2009 - Goodreads/Listopia (1/29/24)
The Butterfly Kid Chester Anderson 1967
2
Hugo Award - Novel Finalist
201675 Best New Wave Sci-Fi (1964-1983) Novels by Josh Glenn
Bug Jack Barron Norman Spinrad 1969
7
Hugo Award - Novel Finalist
Nebula Award - Novel Finalist
1976Anatomy of Wonder: Science Fiction, 1st Edition by Neil Barron
1985Science Fiction: The 100 Best Novels by David Pringle
2016Gunn Center for the Study of Science Fiction: A Basic Science Fiction Library
201675 Best New Wave Sci-Fi (1964-1983) Novels by Josh Glenn
2016Easton Press Masterpieces of Science Fiction
Brittle Innings Michael Bishop 1994
4
Hugo Award - Novel Finalist
2005ISFDB Top 100 Books (Balanced List)
2012Science Fiction the 101 Best Novels 1985-2010 by Damien Broderick and Paul Di Filippo
2016Gunn Center for the Study of Science Fiction: A Basic Science Fiction Library
Brightness Reef David Brin 1995
2
Hugo Award - Novel Finalist
2016Gunn Center for the Study of Science Fiction: A Basic Science Fiction Library
Brasyl Ian McDonald 2007
3
British Science Fiction Association Awards
Hugo Award - Novel Finalist
Nebula Award - Novel Finalist
Brain Twister Randall GarrettLaurence M. Janifer 1962
1
Hugo Award - Novel Finalist
The Book of the New Sun Gene Wolfe 1980-87
29
British Science Fiction Association Awards
Nebula Award - Novel Finalist
Hugo Award - Novel Finalist
John W. Campbell Memorial Award for Best Science Fiction Novel
Nebula Award - Novel Winner
1984The Science Fiction Source Book edited by David Wingrove
1985Science Fiction: The 100 Best Novels by David Pringle
1987Anatomy of Wonder: A Critical Guide to Science Fiction, 3rd Edition by Neil Barron
1994The Ultimate Guide to Science Fiction by David Pringle
1996The Best 105 Books Since the Invention of the Field in the Twenties - Age of Wonders by David G. Hartwell
1999The Internet Top 100 SF/Fantasy List
2003The Cambridge Companion to Science Fiction edited by Edward James and Farah Mendlesohn
2003The Internet Top 100 SF/Fantasy List
2004Anatomy of Wonder: A Critical Guide to Science Fiction, 5th Edition by Neil Barron
2005ISFDB Top 100 Books (Balanced List)
2006100 Must-Read Science Fiction Novels
20091000 novels everyone must read (science fiction section)
2011Forbidden Planet: The 50 Books You MUST Read
2011NPR Top 100 Science-Fiction, Fantasy Books
2011Internet Top 100 SF/Fantasy List
2012Locus Poll Best 20th Century Science Fiction Novels
2016How Great Science Fiction Works by Gary K. Wolfe
2016Easton Press Masterpieces of Science Fiction
2016Goodreads Best Science Fiction & Fantasy 200
2016Gunn Center for the Study of Science Fiction: A Basic Science Fiction Library
2019Worlds Without End: Most Read Books of All-Time
2020Top 100 Sci Fi Books - Movie Death Cult
2023Your Top Science Fiction Books Of All Time (Survey Results) - Media Death Cult
2024SciFiScavenger's 2024 Poll of All-Time Favorite SF Books
The Book of Skulls Robert Silverberg 1971
3
Hugo Award - Novel Finalist
Nebula Award - Novel Finalist
2016SF Masterworks
Boneshaker Cherie Priest 2009
12
Locus Award for Best Science Fiction Novel
Hugo Award - Novel Finalist
Nebula Award - Novel Finalist
2012Science Fiction the 101 Best Novels 1985-2010 by Damien Broderick and Paul Di Filippo
2016Sci Femme: The Reading List edited by Shannon Turlington
2016Goodreads Best Science Fiction of the 21st Century
2016Book Riot 100 Must-Read Sci-Fi Fantasy Novels by Female Authors
2019Worlds Without End: Most Read Books of All-Time
2021Worlds Without End: Award Winning Books by Women Authors
2022Best Science Fiction of the 21st Century (Listopia/Goodreads 6/25/22)
2022The 25 Best Sci-Fi Books from the 2000s Decade - The Portalist
2024Classic Science Fiction - 2000-2009 - Goodreads/Listopia (1/29/24)
Bones of the Earth Michael Swanwick 2002
3
Hugo Award - Novel Finalist
Nebula Award - Novel Finalist
2022The 25 Best Sci-Fi Books from the 2000s Decade - The Portalist
Bone Dance Emma Bull 1991
6
Hugo Award - Novel Finalist
Nebula Award - Novel Finalist
2001200 Significant Science Fiction Books by Women, 1984-2001 by David G. Hartwell
2003The Cambridge Companion to Science Fiction edited by Edward James and Farah Mendlesohn
2005ISFDB Top 100 Books (Balanced List)
2016Sci Femme: The Reading List edited by Shannon Turlington
The Boat of a Million Years Poul Anderson 1989
3
Hugo Award - Novel Finalist
Nebula Award - Novel Finalist
1996The Best 105 Books Since the Invention of the Field in the Twenties - Age of Wonders by David G. Hartwell
Blood Music Greg Bear 1985
15
Nebula Award - Novel Finalist
Hugo Award - Novel Finalist
1987Anatomy of Wonder: A Critical Guide to Science Fiction, 3rd Edition by Neil Barron
1994The Ultimate Guide to Science Fiction by David Pringle
1996North American College Courses in Science Fiction, Utopian Literature, and Fantasy edited by Arthur B. Evans
2003The Cambridge Companion to Science Fiction edited by Edward James and Farah Mendlesohn
2004Anatomy of Wonder: A Critical Guide to Science Fiction, 5th Edition by Neil Barron
2006100 Must-Read Science Fiction Novels
2011Forbidden Planet: The 50 Books You MUST Read
2016Gunn Center for the Study of Science Fiction: A Basic Science Fiction Library
2016SF Masterworks
201675 Best New Wave Sci-Fi (1964-1983) Novels by Josh Glenn
2016Easton Press Masterpieces of Science Fiction
2016Amazon: 100 Sci-Fi & Fantasy Books to Read in a Lifetime
2016Sci-Fi Lists Top 200 - novel
Blindsight Peter Watts 2006
13
Hugo Award - Novel Finalist
2012Locus Poll Best 21st Century Science Fiction Novels
2012Science Fiction the 101 Best Novels 1985-2010 by Damien Broderick and Paul Di Filippo
2016Goodreads Best Science Fiction of the 21st Century
202015 Recent Sci-Fi Books That Forever Shaped The Genre - Andrew Liptak for Polygon
2020Top 100 Sci Fi Books - Movie Death Cult
2022Best Science Fiction of the 21st Century (Listopia/Goodreads 6/25/22)
2022The 25 Best Sci-Fi Books from the 2000s Decade - The Portalist
2023My 25 Favourite Sci-Fi Books of All Time - Words in Time
2023My Top 25 Science Fiction Books of the 21st Century by the Outlaw Bookseller
2024The 15 Best Sci-Fi Books I've Ever Read 2024 - Bookpilled
2024Classic Science Fiction - 2000-2009 - Goodreads/Listopia (1/29/24)
2024SciFiScavenger's 2024 Poll of All-Time Favorite SF Books
Blind Voices Tom Reamy 1978
4
Hugo Award - Novel Finalist
Nebula Award - Novel Finalist
1984The Science Fiction Source Book edited by David Wingrove
2005ISFDB Top 100 Books (Balanced List)
Blind Lake Robert Charles Wilson 2003
1
Hugo Award - Novel Finalist
Blackout Seanan McGuire 2012
2
Hugo Award - Novel Finalist
2016Sci Femme: The Reading List edited by Shannon Turlington
Black Sun Rebecca Roanhorse 2020
3
Hugo Award - Novel Finalist
Nebula Award - Novel Finalist
2021NPR Books Summer Poll 2021: A Decade of Great Sci-Fi and Fantasy
Black Genesis L. Ron Hubbard 1986
1
Hugo Award - Novel Finalist
Beyond the Blue Event Horizon Frederik Pohl 1980
2
Hugo Award - Novel Finalist
Nebula Award - Novel Finalist
Beggars in Spain Nancy Kress 1991
2
Hugo Award - Novel Finalist
2020Top 100 Sci Fi Books - Movie Death Cult
Beggars & Choosers Nancy Kress 1994
4
Hugo Award - Novel Finalist
Nebula Award - Novel Finalist
2001200 Significant Science Fiction Books by Women, 1984-2001 by David G. Hartwell
2016Sci Femme: The Reading List edited by Shannon Turlington
Babel-17 Samuel R. Delany 1966
16
Nebula Award - Novel Winner
Hugo Award - Novel Finalist
1975Locus Poll Best All-Time Science Fiction Novels
1976Anatomy of Wonder: Science Fiction, 1st Edition by Neil Barron
1987Anatomy of Wonder: A Critical Guide to Science Fiction, 3rd Edition by Neil Barron
1996North American College Courses in Science Fiction, Utopian Literature, and Fantasy edited by Arthur B. Evans
2002Strictly Science Fiction: A Guide to Reading Interests by Diana Tixier Herald and Bonnie Kunzel
2003The Cambridge Companion to Science Fiction edited by Edward James and Farah Mendlesohn
2004Anatomy of Wonder: A Critical Guide to Science Fiction, 5th Edition by Neil Barron
2011Forbidden Planet: The 50 Books You MUST Read
2016Gunn Center for the Study of Science Fiction: A Basic Science Fiction Library
2016SF Masterworks
201675 Best New Wave Sci-Fi (1964-1983) Novels by Josh Glenn
2016Easton Press Masterpieces of Science Fiction
2016Sci-Fi Lists Top 200 - novel
2019Worlds Without End: Most Read Books of All-Time
Ancillary Sword Ann Leckie 2014
8
British Science Fiction Association Awards
Locus Award for Best Science Fiction Novel
Hugo Award - Novel Finalist
Nebula Award - Novel Finalist
2016Sci Femme: The Reading List edited by Shannon Turlington
2021Worlds Without End: Award Winning Books by Women Authors
2022Best Science Fiction of the 21st Century (Listopia/Goodreads 6/25/22)
2024Best Sci-Fi of the 2010s - Goodreads/Listopia (1/29/24)
Ancillary Mercy Ann Leckie 2015
5
Locus Award for Best Science Fiction Novel
Hugo Award - Novel Finalist
Nebula Award - Novel Finalist
2016Sci Femme: The Reading List edited by Shannon Turlington
2024Best Sci-Fi of the 2010s - Goodreads/Listopia (1/29/24)
Anathem Neal Stephenson 2008
15
Locus Award for Best Science Fiction Novel
Hugo Award - Novel Finalist
2011NPR Top 100 Science-Fiction, Fantasy Books
2012Locus Poll Best 21st Century Science Fiction Novels
2016Goodreads Best Science Fiction of the 21st Century
2016Goodreads Best Science Fiction & Fantasy 200
2016Goodreads Best Science Fiction 100
2016Sci-Fi Lists Top 200 - novel
2019Worlds Without End: Most Read Books of All-Time
2019100 Best Sci-Fi Books of All Time - Reedsydiscovery
2020Top 100 Sci Fi Books - Movie Death Cult
2022Best Science Fiction of the 21st Century (Listopia/Goodreads 6/25/22)
2022The 25 Best Sci-Fi Books from the 2000s Decade - The Portalist
2024Classic Science Fiction - 2000-2009 - Goodreads/Listopia (1/29/24)
2024SciFiScavenger's 2024 Poll of All-Time Favorite SF Books
All the Weyrs of Pern Anne McCaffrey 1991
2
Hugo Award - Novel Finalist
2005ISFDB Top 100 Books (Balanced List)
All the Birds in the Sky Charlie Jane Anders 2016
5
Nebula Award - Novel Winner
Hugo Award - Novel Finalist
2019100 Best Sci-Fi Books of All Time - Reedsydiscovery
2020The Best Modern Classic Science Fiction Books
2021Worlds Without End: Award Winning Books by Women Authors
The Algebraist Iain M. Banks 2004
6
Hugo Award - Novel Finalist
2016Sci-Fi Lists Top 200 - novel
2016Goodreads Best Science Fiction of the 21st Century
2022Best Science Fiction of the 21st Century (Listopia/Goodreads 6/25/22)
2022The 25 Best Sci-Fi Books from the 2000s Decade - The Portalist
2024Classic Science Fiction - 2000-2009 - Goodreads/Listopia (1/29/24)
The Aeronaut's Windlass Jim Butcher 2015
1
Hugo Award - Novel Finalist
The Adventures of Amina al-Sirafi S. A. Chakraborty 2023
1
Hugo Award - Novel Finalist
Accelerando Charles Stross 2005
12
Locus Award for Best Science Fiction Novel
Hugo Award - Novel Finalist
2012Locus Poll Best 21st Century Science Fiction Novels
2012Science Fiction the 101 Best Novels 1985-2010 by Damien Broderick and Paul Di Filippo
2016Sci-Fi Lists Top 200 - novel
2016Gunn Center for the Study of Science Fiction: A Basic Science Fiction Library
2016Goodreads Best Science Fiction of the 21st Century
2020The Best Modern Classic Science Fiction Books
2022Best Science Fiction of the 21st Century (Listopia/Goodreads 6/25/22)
2022The 25 Best Sci-Fi Books from the 2000s Decade - The Portalist
2023My Top 25 Science Fiction Books of the 21st Century by the Outlaw Bookseller
2024Classic Science Fiction - 2000-2009 - Goodreads/Listopia (1/29/24)
2312 Kim Stanley Robinson 2012
4
Nebula Award - Novel Winner
Hugo Award - Novel Finalist
2016Goodreads Best Science Fiction of the 21st Century
2024Best Sci-Fi of the 2010s - Goodreads/Listopia (1/29/24)
2010 Arthur C. Clarke 1982
2
Hugo Award - Novel Finalist
2019Worlds Without End: Most Read Books of All-Time
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