Nebula Award - Novel Finalist

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

Title Author/Editor↥ Year Citations Reviews
Throne of the Crescent Moon Saladin Ahmed 2012
Hugo Award - Novel Finalist
Nebula Award - Novel Finalist
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
1994The Ultimate Guide to Science Fiction by David Pringle
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)
2011Forbidden Planet: The 50 Books You MUST Read
2016Sci-Fi Lists Top 200 - novel
2016Gunn Center for the Study of Science Fiction: A Basic Science Fiction Library
2016SF Masterworks
2016Easton Press Masterpieces of Science Fiction
Helliconia Winter Brian W. Aldiss 1985
British Science Fiction Association Awards
Nebula Award - Novel Finalist
2011Forbidden Planet: The 50 Books You MUST Read
2016Gunn Center for the Study of Science Fiction: A Basic Science Fiction Library
2016SF Masterworks
Assemblers of Infinity Kevin J. AndersonDoug Beason 1993
Nebula Award - Novel Finalist
The Star Fox Poul Anderson 1965
Nebula Award - Novel Finalist
The Byworlder Poul Anderson 1971
Nebula Award - Novel Finalist
The People of the Wind Poul Anderson 1973
Hugo Award - Novel Finalist
Nebula Award - Novel Finalist
A Midsummer Tempest Poul Anderson 1974
Nebula Award - Novel Finalist
The Boat of a Million Years Poul Anderson 1989
Hugo Award - Novel Finalist
Nebula Award - Novel Finalist
1996The Best 105 Books Since the Invention of the Field in the Twenties - Age of Wonders by David G. Hartwell
Chthon Piers Anthony 1967
Hugo Award - Novel Finalist
Nebula Award - Novel Finalist
1974Modern Science Fiction edited by Norman Spinrad
1987Anatomy of Wonder: A Critical Guide to Science Fiction, 3rd Edition by Neil Barron
The Last Hawk Catherine Asaro 1997
Nebula Award - Novel Finalist
2001200 Significant Science Fiction Books by Women, 1984-2001 by David G. Hartwell
Foundation's Edge Isaac Asimov 1982
Hugo Award - Novel Winner
Locus Award for Best Science Fiction Novel
Nebula Award - Novel Finalist
2005ISFDB Top 100 Books (Balanced List)
2011Internet Top 100 SF/Fantasy List
2016Goodreads Best Science Fiction & Fantasy 200
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
2019Worlds Without End: Most Read Books of All-Time
Radix A. A. Attanasio 1981
Nebula Award - Novel Finalist
The Handmaid's Tale Margaret Atwood 1985
Nebula Award - Novel Finalist
Arthur C. Clarke Awards
1996North American College Courses in Science Fiction, Utopian Literature, and Fantasy edited by Arthur B. Evans
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
2004Feminist Science Fiction and Fantasy by Cynthia Ward
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)
2009Mindblowing SF by Women and People of Color (Tor.com)
2011NPR Top 100 Science-Fiction, Fantasy Books
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
2014Best-Sci-Fi-Books: The 23 Best Science Fiction Books by Female Authors
2016Goodreads Best Science Fiction 100
2016Sci-Fi Lists Top 200 - novel
2016Goodreads Best Science Fiction & Fantasy 200
2016Goodreads Science Fiction Books by Female Authors
2016Amazon: 100 Sci-Fi & Fantasy Books to Read in a Lifetime
2016Book Riot 100 Must-Read Sci-Fi Fantasy Novels by Female Authors
2016How Great Science Fiction Works by Gary K. Wolfe
2016Ranker: The Greatest Science Fiction Novels of All Time
2016Sci Femme: The Reading List edited by Shannon Turlington
2016Gunn Center for the Study of Science Fiction: A Basic Science Fiction Library
2016Best-Sci-Fi-Books: 31 Best Literary Science Fiction Books
2018The Great American Read - PBS
2019Worlds Without End: Most Read Books of All-Time
2019The Best Sci-Fi Books of All Time - Penguin Random House
2019100 Best Sci-Fi Books of All Time - Reedsydiscovery
2020Top 100 Sci Fi Books - Movie Death Cult
2020The Best Modern Classic Science Fiction Books
2021Worlds Without End: Award Winning Books by Women Authors
Borderline Mishell Baker 2016
Nebula Award - Novel Finalist
Legends & Lattes Travis Baldree 2022
Hugo Award - Novel Finalist
Nebula Award - Novel Finalist
Orbital Resonance John Barnes 1991
Nebula Award - Novel Finalist
A Million Open Doors John Barnes 1992
Nebula Award - Novel Finalist
Mother of Storms John Barnes 1995
Hugo Award - Novel Finalist
Nebula Award - Novel Finalist
2005ISFDB Top 100 Books (Balanced List)
2012Science Fiction the 101 Best Novels 1985-2010 by Damien Broderick and Paul Di Filippo
The Love We Share Without Knowing Christopher Barzak 2008
Nebula Award - Novel Finalist
Half Past Human T. J. Bass 1971
Nebula Award - Novel Finalist
1974Modern Science Fiction edited by Norman Spinrad
1976Anatomy of Wonder: Science Fiction, 1st Edition by Neil Barron
2016SF Masterworks
The Godwhale T. J. Bass 1974
Nebula Award - Novel Finalist
1984The Science Fiction Source Book edited by David Wingrove
2016SF Masterworks
Blood Music Greg Bear 1985
Nebula Award - Novel Finalist
Hugo Award - Novel Finalist
1987Anatomy of Wonder: A Critical Guide to Science Fiction, 3rd Edition by Neil Barron
1994The Ultimate Guide to Science Fiction by David Pringle
1996North American College Courses in Science Fiction, Utopian Literature, and Fantasy edited by Arthur B. Evans
2003The Cambridge Companion to Science Fiction edited by Edward James and Farah Mendlesohn
2004Anatomy of Wonder: A Critical Guide to Science Fiction, 5th Edition by Neil Barron
2006100 Must-Read Science Fiction Novels
2011Forbidden Planet: The 50 Books You MUST Read
2016Gunn Center for the Study of Science Fiction: A Basic Science Fiction Library
2016SF Masterworks
201675 Best New Wave Sci-Fi (1964-1983) Novels by Josh Glenn
2016Easton Press Masterpieces of Science Fiction
2016Amazon: 100 Sci-Fi & Fantasy Books to Read in a Lifetime
2016Sci-Fi Lists Top 200 - novel
The Forge of God Greg Bear 1987
Hugo Award - Novel Finalist
Nebula Award - Novel Finalist
2016Sci-Fi Lists Top 200 - novel
2016Gunn Center for the Study of Science Fiction: A Basic Science Fiction Library
Against Infinity Gregory Benford 1983
Nebula Award - Novel Finalist
Great Sky River Gregory Benford 1987
Nebula Award - Novel Finalist
2004Anatomy of Wonder: A Critical Guide to Science Fiction, 5th Edition by Neil Barron
2016Gunn Center for the Study of Science Fiction: A Basic Science Fiction Library
The Computer Connection Alfred Bester 1975
Hugo Award - Novel Finalist
Nebula Award - Novel Finalist
A Funeral for the Eyes of Fire Michael Bishop 1975
Nebula Award - Novel Finalist
Black Easter James Blish 1968
Nebula Award - Novel Finalist
From the Files of the Time Rangers Richard Bowes 2005
Nebula Award - Novel Finalist
The Heritage of Hastur Marion Zimmer Bradley 1975
Nebula Award - Novel Finalist
1976The World of Science Fiction by Lester Del Rey
The Postman David Brin 1985
Locus Award for Best Science Fiction Novel
John W. Campbell Memorial Award for Best Science Fiction Novel
Hugo Award - Novel Finalist
Nebula Award - Novel Finalist
1996North American College Courses in Science Fiction, Utopian Literature, and Fantasy edited by Arthur B. Evans
2005ISFDB Top 100 Books (Balanced List)
2011Internet Top 100 SF/Fantasy List
2016Goodreads Best Science Fiction & Fantasy 200
2016Sci-Fi Lists Top 200 - novel
2016Gunn Center for the Study of Science Fiction: A Basic Science Fiction Library
2016Easton Press Masterpieces of Science Fiction
2019Worlds Without End: Most Read Books of All-Time
The Uplift War David Brin 1987
Hugo Award - Novel Winner
Locus Award for Best Science Fiction Novel
Nebula Award - Novel Finalist
2004Anatomy of Wonder: A Critical Guide to Science Fiction, 5th Edition by Neil Barron
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
2019Worlds Without End: Most Read Books of All-Time
Stand on Zanzibar John Brunner 1968
Nebula Award - Novel Finalist
Hugo Award - Novel Winner
British Science Fiction Association Awards
1974Modern Science Fiction edited by Norman Spinrad
1975Locus Poll Best All-Time Science Fiction Novels
1976The World of Science Fiction by Lester Del Rey
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.
1985Science Fiction: The 100 Best Novels by David Pringle
1987Anatomy of Wonder: A Critical Guide to Science Fiction, 3rd Edition by Neil Barron
1987Locus Poll Best All-Time Science Fiction Novels
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
1998Locus Poll Best All-Time Science Fiction Novels
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
2005ISFDB Top 100 Books (Balanced List)
2011Internet Top 100 SF/Fantasy List
2011Forbidden Planet: The 50 Books You MUST Read
2012Locus Poll Best 20th Century Science Fiction Novels
2016SF Masterworks
201675 Best New Wave Sci-Fi (1964-1983) Novels by Josh Glenn
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
2019Worlds Without End: Most Read Books of All-Time
The Jagged Orbit John Brunner 1969
British Science Fiction Association Awards
Nebula Award - Novel Finalist
2016Gunn Center for the Study of Science Fiction: A Basic Science Fiction Library
The Sheep Look Up John Brunner 1972
Nebula Award - Novel Finalist
1976Anatomy of Wonder: Science Fiction, 1st Edition by Neil Barron
1987Anatomy of Wonder: A Critical Guide to Science Fiction, 3rd Edition by Neil Barron
2002Strictly Science Fiction: A Guide to Reading Interests by Diana Tixier Herald and Bonnie Kunzel
2004Anatomy of Wonder: A Critical Guide to Science Fiction, 5th Edition by Neil Barron
2006100 Must-Read Science Fiction Novels
2016Sci-Fi Lists Top 200 - novel
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
2016How Great Science Fiction Works by Gary K. Wolfe
Ragamuffin Tobias S. Buckell 2007
Nebula Award - Novel Finalist
Hard Landing Algis Budrys 1993
Nebula Award - Novel Finalist
Barrayar Lois McMaster Bujold 1991
Hugo Award - Novel Winner
Nebula Award - Novel Finalist
Locus Award for Best Science Fiction Novel
2004Anatomy of Wonder: A Critical Guide to Science Fiction, 5th Edition by Neil Barron
2005ISFDB Top 100 Books (Balanced List)
2011Internet Top 100 SF/Fantasy List
2012Locus Poll Best 20th Century Science Fiction Novels
2012Science Fiction the 101 Best Novels 1985-2010 by Damien Broderick and Paul Di Filippo
2016Goodreads Best Science Fiction & Fantasy 200
2016Goodreads Science Fiction Books by Female Authors
2016Gunn Center for the Study of Science Fiction: A Basic Science Fiction Library
2016Sci-Fi Lists Top 200 - novel
2019Worlds Without End: Most Read Books of All-Time
2021Worlds Without End: Award Winning Books by Women Authors
Memory Lois McMaster Bujold 1996
Hugo Award - Novel Finalist
Nebula Award - Novel Finalist
2001200 Significant Science Fiction Books by Women, 1984-2001 by David G. Hartwell
2011Internet Top 100 SF/Fantasy List
2012Locus Poll Best 20th Century Science Fiction Novels
2014Mistressworks by Ian Sales
2016Sci-Fi Lists Top 200 - novel
2016Goodreads Science Fiction Books by Female Authors
A Civil Campaign Lois McMaster Bujold 1999
Hugo Award - Novel Finalist
Nebula Award - Novel Finalist
2001200 Significant Science Fiction Books by Women, 1984-2001 by David G. Hartwell
2016Goodreads Best Science Fiction & Fantasy 200
2016Goodreads Science Fiction Books by Female Authors
Diplomatic Immunity Lois McMaster Bujold 2002
Nebula Award - Novel Finalist
2016Goodreads Science Fiction Books by Female Authors
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)
Bone Dance Emma Bull 1991
Hugo Award - Novel Finalist
Nebula Award - Novel Finalist
2001200 Significant Science Fiction Books by Women, 1984-2001 by David G. Hartwell
2003The Cambridge Companion to Science Fiction edited by Edward James and Farah Mendlesohn
2005ISFDB Top 100 Books (Balanced List)
2016Sci Femme: The Reading List edited by Shannon Turlington
Nova Express William S. Burroughs 1964
Nebula Award - Novel Finalist
1974Modern Science Fiction edited by Norman Spinrad
1985Science Fiction: The 100 Best Novels by David Pringle
201675 Best New Wave Sci-Fi (1964-1983) Novels by Josh Glenn
Parable of the Sower Octavia E. Butler 1993
Nebula Award - Novel Finalist
1996North American College Courses in Science Fiction, Utopian Literature, and Fantasy edited by Arthur B. Evans
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
2004Feminist Science Fiction and Fantasy by Cynthia Ward
2012Science Fiction the 101 Best Novels 1985-2010 by Damien Broderick and Paul Di Filippo
2016Goodreads Best Science Fiction & Fantasy 200
2016Sci-Fi Lists Top 200 - novel
2016Sci Femme: The Reading List edited by Shannon Turlington
2016Goodreads Science Fiction Books by Female Authors
2016Book Riot 100 Must-Read Sci-Fi Fantasy Novels by Female Authors
Synners Pat Cadigan 1991
Nebula Award - Novel Finalist
Arthur C. Clarke Awards
1996North American College Courses in Science Fiction, Utopian Literature, and Fantasy edited by Arthur B. Evans
2001200 Significant Science Fiction Books by Women, 1984-2001 by David G. Hartwell
2006100 Must-Read Science Fiction Novels
2009Mindblowing SF by Women and People of Color (Tor.com)
2012Science Fiction the 101 Best Novels 1985-2010 by Damien Broderick and Paul Di Filippo
2014Best-Sci-Fi-Books: The 23 Best Science Fiction Books by Female Authors
2014Mistressworks by Ian Sales
2016SF Masterworks
2016Gunn Center for the Study of Science Fiction: A Basic Science Fiction Library
2016Sci Femme: The Reading List edited by Shannon Turlington
2021Worlds Without End: Award Winning Books by Women Authors
Invisible Cities Italo Calvino 1972
Nebula Award - Novel Finalist
1984The Science Fiction Source Book edited by David Wingrove
Red Prophet Orson Scott Card 1988
Hugo Award - Novel Finalist
Nebula Award - Novel Finalist
2016Gunn Center for the Study of Science Fiction: A Basic Science Fiction Library
Prentice Alvin Orson Scott Card 1989
Hugo Award - Novel Finalist
Nebula Award - Novel Finalist
2016Gunn Center for the Study of Science Fiction: A Basic Science Fiction Library
Eternity's End Jeffrey A. Carver 2000
Nebula Award - Novel Finalist
The Vampire Tapestry Suzy McKee Charnas 1980
Nebula Award - Novel Finalist
The Faded Sun: Kesrith C. J. Cherryh 1978
Hugo Award - Novel Finalist
Nebula Award - Novel Finalist
The Unbroken C. L. Clark 2021
Nebula Award - Novel Finalist
Jonathan Strange & Mr Norrell Susanna Clarke 2004
Nebula Award - Novel Finalist
Piranesi Susanna Clarke 2020
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 Steel Crocodile D. G. Compton 1970
Nebula Award - Novel Finalist
Ironskin Tina Connolly 2012
Nebula Award - Novel Finalist
Autumn Angels Arthur Byron Cover 1975
Nebula Award - Novel Finalist
The Road to Corlay Richard Cowper 1978
Nebula Award - Novel Finalist
1984The Science Fiction Source Book edited by David Wingrove
1987Anatomy of Wonder: A Critical Guide to Science Fiction, 3rd Edition by Neil Barron
Little, Big John Crowley 1981
Hugo Award - Novel Finalist
Nebula Award - Novel Finalist
The Man Who Melted Jack Dann 1984
Nebula Award - Novel Finalist
Rogue Dragon Avram Davidson 1965
Nebula Award - Novel Finalist
Vergil in Averno Avram Davidson 1987
Nebula Award - Novel Finalist
Dhalgren Samuel R. Delany 1975
Nebula Award - Novel Finalist
1976The World of Science Fiction by Lester Del Rey
1979A Reader's Guide to Science Fiction by Baird Searles, et al.
1987Locus Poll Best All-Time Science Fiction Novels
1996The Best 105 Books Since the Invention of the Field in the Twenties - Age of Wonders by David G. Hartwell
1998Locus Poll Best All-Time Science Fiction Novels
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
2009Mindblowing SF by Women and People of Color (Tor.com)
2012Locus Poll Best 20th Century Science Fiction Novels
2016SF Masterworks
2016Goodreads Best Science Fiction & Fantasy 200
201675 Best New Wave Sci-Fi (1964-1983) Novels by Josh Glenn
2016Amazon: 100 Sci-Fi & Fantasy Books to Read in a Lifetime
2016Gunn Center for the Study of Science Fiction: A Basic Science Fiction Library
2016Best-Sci-Fi-Books: 31 Best Literary Science Fiction Books
2016Sci-Fi Lists Top 200 - novel
2019The Best Sci-Fi Books of All Time - Penguin Random House
2019100 Best Sci-Fi Books of All Time - Reedsydiscovery
2022The 50 Best Sci-Fi Books of All Time - Esquire Magazine
Triton Samuel R. Delany 1976
Nebula Award - Novel Finalist
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
Forests of the Heart Charles de Lint 2000
Nebula Award - Novel Finalist
Dr. Bloodmoney or How We Got Along After the Bomb Philip K. Dick 1965
Nebula Award - Novel Finalist
1985Science Fiction: The 100 Best Novels by David Pringle
1994The Ultimate Guide to Science Fiction by David Pringle
2003The Cambridge Companion to Science Fiction edited by Edward James and Farah Mendlesohn
2016SF Masterworks
2020Library of America Science Fiction
The Three Stigmata of Palmer Eldritch Philip K. Dick 1965
Nebula Award - Novel Finalist
1976Anatomy of Wonder: Science Fiction, 1st Edition by Neil Barron
1985Science Fiction: The 100 Best Novels by David Pringle
2011Internet Top 100 SF/Fantasy List
2016Goodreads Best Science Fiction & Fantasy 200
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
Do Androids Dream of Electric Sheep? Philip K. Dick 1968
Nebula 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
1996North American College Courses in Science Fiction, Utopian Literature, and Fantasy edited by Arthur B. Evans
1998Locus Poll Best All-Time Science Fiction Novels
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
20091000 novels everyone must read (science fiction section)
2011NPR Top 100 Science-Fiction, Fantasy Books
2011Internet Top 100 SF/Fantasy List
2012Locus Poll Best 20th Century Science Fiction Novels
2012AbeBooks: 50 Essential Science Fiction Books
201675 Best New Wave Sci-Fi (1964-1983) Novels by Josh Glenn
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
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
2016SF Masterworks
2019Worlds Without End: Most Read Books of All-Time
2019The Best Sci-Fi Books of All Time - Penguin Random House
2020Top 100 Sci Fi Books - Movie Death Cult
2020Library of America Science Fiction
2022The 50 Best Sci-Fi Books of All Time - Esquire Magazine
2023Your Top Science Fiction Books Of All Time (Survey Results) - Media Death Cult
2023The 25 Best Science Fiction Books I've Ever Read (Parts 1 and 2) - Outlaw Bookseller
Flow My Tears, the Policeman Said Philip K. Dick 1974
John W. Campbell Memorial Award for Best Science Fiction Novel
Hugo Award - Novel Finalist
Nebula Award - Novel Finalist
2002Strictly Science Fiction: A Guide to Reading Interests by Diana Tixier Herald and Bonnie Kunzel
2016Goodreads Best Science Fiction & Fantasy 200
2016Sci-Fi Lists Top 200 - novel
2016Gunn Center for the Study of Science Fiction: A Basic Science Fiction Library
2016SF Masterworks
201675 Best New Wave Sci-Fi (1964-1983) Novels by Josh Glenn
2019Worlds Without End: Most Read Books of All-Time
2020Top 100 Sci Fi Books - Movie Death Cult
The Transmigration of Timothy Archer Philip K. Dick 1982
Nebula Award - Novel Finalist
2020Library of America Science Fiction
The Genocides Thomas M. Disch 1965
Nebula Award - Novel Finalist
2006100 Must-Read Science Fiction Novels
334 Thomas M. Disch 1972
Nebula Award - Novel Finalist
1979A Reader's Guide to Science Fiction by Baird Searles, et al.
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
2004Anatomy of Wonder: A Critical Guide to Science Fiction, 5th Edition by Neil Barron
On Wings of Song Thomas M. Disch 1979
John W. Campbell Memorial Award for Best Science Fiction Novel
Hugo Award - Novel Finalist
Nebula Award - Novel Finalist
1985Science Fiction: The 100 Best Novels by David Pringle
1987Anatomy of Wonder: A Critical Guide to Science Fiction, 3rd Edition by Neil Barron
1994The Ultimate Guide to Science Fiction by David Pringle
2005ISFDB Top 100 Books (Balanced List)
2016Gunn Center for the Study of Science Fiction: A Basic Science Fiction Library
2016Easton Press Masterpieces of Science Fiction
Machinehood S. B. Divya 2021
Nebula Award - Novel Finalist
Down and Out in the Magic Kingdom Cory Doctorow 2003
Nebula Award - Novel Finalist
2016Gunn Center for the Study of Science Fiction: A Basic Science Fiction Library
2024Classic Science Fiction - 2000-2009 - Goodreads/Listopia (1/29/24)
Little Brother Cory Doctorow 2008
John W. Campbell Memorial Award for Best Science Fiction Novel
Hugo Award - Novel Finalist
Nebula Award - Novel Finalist
2012Locus Poll Best 21st Century Science Fiction Novels
2012Science Fiction the 101 Best Novels 1985-2010 by Damien Broderick and Paul Di Filippo
2012AbeBooks: 50 Essential Science Fiction Books
2016Sci-Fi Lists Top 200 - novel
2016Gunn Center for the Study of Science Fiction: A Basic Science Fiction Library
2016Goodreads Best Science Fiction of the 21st Century
2019Worlds Without End: Most Read Books of All-Time
2022Best Science Fiction of the 21st Century (Listopia/Goodreads 6/25/22)
2024Classic Science Fiction - 2000-2009 - Goodreads/Listopia (1/29/24)
Ragtime E. L. Doctorow 1975
Nebula Award - Novel Finalist
Amberlough Lara Elena Donnelly 2017
Nebula Award - Novel Finalist
Strangers Gardner Dozois 1974
Nebula Award - Novel Finalist
The Ship That Sailed the Time Stream G. C. Edmondson 1965
Nebula Award - Novel Finalist
What Entropy Means to Me George Alec Effinger 1972
Nebula Award - Novel Finalist
When Gravity Fails George Alec Effinger 1987
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
King's Dragon Kate Elliott 1997
Nebula Award - Novel Finalist
The Mount Carol Emshwiller 2002
Philip K. Dick Award
Nebula Award - Novel Finalist
2021Worlds Without End: Award Winning Books by Women Authors
Solitaire Kelley Eskridge 2002
Nebula Award - Novel Finalist
2016Sci Femme: The Reading List edited by Shannon Turlington
The Girl in the Glass Jeffrey Ford 2005
Nebula Award - Novel Finalist
Sarah Canary Karen Joy Fowler 1991
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
2004Feminist Science Fiction and Fantasy by Cynthia Ward
2012Science Fiction the 101 Best Novels 1985-2010 by Damien Broderick and Paul Di Filippo
2014Mistressworks by Ian Sales
2014Best-Sci-Fi-Books: The 23 Best Science Fiction Books by Female Authors
2016Sci Femme: The Reading List edited by Shannon Turlington
2016SF Masterworks
2016How Great Science Fiction Works by Gary K. Wolfe
We Are All Completely Beside Ourselves Karen Joy Fowler 2013
Nebula Award - Novel Finalist
The Ocean at the End of the Lane Neil Gaiman 2013
Nebula Award - Novel Finalist
2019Worlds Without End: Most Read Books of All-Time
Fire With Fire Charles E. Gannon 2013
Nebula Award - Novel Finalist
Trial by Fire Charles E. Gannon 2014
Nebula Award - Novel Finalist
Raising Caine Charles E. Gannon 2015
Nebula Award - Novel Finalist
Marque of Caine Charles E. Gannon 2019
Nebula Award - Novel Finalist
When HARLIE Was One David Gerrold 1972
Hugo Award - Novel Finalist
Nebula Award - Novel Finalist
The Man Who Folded Himself David Gerrold 1973
Hugo Award - Novel Finalist
Nebula Award - Novel Finalist
Count Zero William Gibson 1986
Hugo Award - Novel Finalist
Nebula Award - Novel Finalist
2005ISFDB Top 100 Books (Balanced List)
2016Gunn Center for the Study of Science Fiction: A Basic Science Fiction Library
2019Worlds Without End: Most Read Books of All-Time
Mona Lisa Overdrive William Gibson 1988
Hugo Award - Novel Finalist
Nebula Award - Novel Finalist
2005ISFDB Top 100 Books (Balanced List)
2016Gunn Center for the Study of Science Fiction: A Basic Science Fiction Library
2016Ranker: The Greatest Science Fiction Novels of All Time
2019Worlds Without End: Most Read Books of All-Time
Flesh and Fire Laura Anne Gilman 2009
Nebula Award - Novel Finalist
Crescent City Rhapsody Kathleen Ann Goonan 2000
Nebula Award - Novel Finalist
2001200 Significant Science Fiction Books by Women, 1984-2001 by David G. Hartwell
2016Gunn Center for the Study of Science Fiction: A Basic Science Fiction Library
Light Music Kathleen Ann Goonan 2002
Nebula Award - Novel Finalist
2016Gunn Center for the Study of Science Fiction: A Basic Science Fiction Library
The Strange Case of the Alchemist's Daughter Theodora Goss 2017
Nebula Award - Novel Finalist
2021Worlds Without End: Award Winning Books by Women Authors
Spoonbenders Daryl Gregory 2017
Nebula Award - Novel Finalist
Hild Nicola Griffith 2013
Nebula Award - Novel Finalist
2016Book Riot 100 Must-Read Sci-Fi Fantasy Novels by Female Authors
Spear Nicola Griffith 2022
Nebula Award - Novel Finalist
The Accidental Time Machine Joe Haldeman 2007
Nebula Award - Novel Finalist
2024Classic Science Fiction - 2000-2009 - Goodreads/Listopia (1/29/24)
The Ten Thousand Doors of January Alix E. Harrow 2019
Hugo Award - Novel Finalist
Nebula Award - Novel Finalist
The Moon is a Harsh Mistress Robert A. Heinlein 1966
Nebula Award - Novel Finalist
Hugo Award - Novel Winner
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
1979A Reader's Guide to Science Fiction by Baird Searles, et al.
1984The Science Fiction Source Book edited by David Wingrove
1987Locus Poll Best All-Time Science Fiction Novels
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
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 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)
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
2016Goodreads Best Science Fiction 100
2016Ranker: The Greatest Science Fiction Novels of All Time
2016SF Masterworks
2016Sci-Fi Lists Top 200 - novel
2016Goodreads Best Science Fiction & Fantasy 200
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1987Locus Poll Best All-Time Science Fiction Novels
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The City We Became N. K. Jemisin 2020
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The Drowning Girl Caitlín R. Kiernan 2012
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Beggars & Choosers Nancy Kress 1994
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Past Master R. A. Lafferty 1968
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1987Anatomy of Wonder: A Critical Guide to Science Fiction, 3rd Edition by Neil Barron
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The Devil is Dead R. A. Lafferty 1971
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Mars Crossing Geoffrey A. Landis 2000
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Ancillary Sword Ann Leckie 2014
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Jade City Fonda Lee 2017
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2009Mindblowing SF by Women and People of Color (Tor.com)
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The Other Wind Ursula K. Le Guin 2001
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The Three-Body Problem Cixin Liu 2014
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202129 of the Best Science Fiction Books Everyone Should Read - WIRED UK
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The Grace of Kings Ken Liu 2015
Nebula Award - Novel Finalist
Tea with the Black Dragon R. A. MacAvoy 1983
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Missing Man Katherine MacLean 1975
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The Cassini Division Ken MacLeod 1998
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Guernica Night Barry N. Malzberg 1975
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The Remaking of Sigmund Freud Barry N. Malzberg 1985
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A Memory Called Empire Arkady Martine 2019
Hugo Award - Novel Winner
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A Desolation Called Peace Arkady Martine 2021
Hugo Award - Novel Winner
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A Game of Thrones George R. R. Martin 1996
Nebula Award - Novel Finalist
A Clash of Kings George R. R. Martin 1998
Nebula Award - Novel Finalist
A Storm of Swords George R. R. Martin 2000
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2011Internet Top 100 SF/Fantasy List
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The Collapsium Wil McCarthy 2000
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To Crush the Moon Wil McCarthy 2005
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Ancient Shores Jack McDevitt 1996
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Infinity Beach Jack McDevitt 2000
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Chindi Jack McDevitt 2002
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Omega Jack McDevitt 2003
John W. Campbell Memorial Award for Best Science Fiction Novel
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2016Gunn Center for the Study of Science Fiction: A Basic Science Fiction Library
Polaris Jack McDevitt 2004
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Odyssey Jack McDevitt 2006
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Cauldron Jack McDevitt 2007
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Echo Jack McDevitt 2010
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Firebird Jack McDevitt 2011
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Coming Home Jack McDevitt 2014
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Brasyl Ian McDonald 2007
British Science Fiction Association Awards
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China Mountain Zhang Maureen F. McHugh 1992
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Hugo Award - Novel Finalist
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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
2005ISFDB Top 100 Books (Balanced List)
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2012Science Fiction the 101 Best Novels 1985-2010 by Damien Broderick and Paul Di Filippo
2012Locus Poll Best 20th Century Science Fiction Novels
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2016SF Masterworks
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Mission Child Maureen F. McHugh 1998
Nebula Award - Novel Finalist
2001200 Significant Science Fiction Books by Women, 1984-2001 by David G. Hartwell
2004Feminist Science Fiction and Fantasy by Cynthia Ward
2016Sci Femme: The Reading List edited by Shannon Turlington
The Exile Waiting Vonda N. McIntyre 1975
Nebula Award - Novel Finalist
Winter Rose Patricia A. McKillip 1996
Nebula Award - Novel Finalist
The Tower at Stony Wood Patricia A. McKillip 2000
Nebula Award - Novel Finalist
Picoverse Robert A. Metzger 2002
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Blackfish City Sam J. Miller 2018
John W. Campbell Memorial Award for Best Science Fiction Novel
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Cloud Atlas David Mitchell 2004
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Perdido Street Station China Miéville 2000
Hugo Award - Novel Finalist
Nebula Award - Novel Finalist
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2022The 25 Best Sci-Fi Books from the 2000s Decade - The Portalist
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The City & The City China Miéville 2009
Nebula Award - Novel Finalist
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Hugo Award - Novel Winner
Arthur C. Clarke Awards
2012Locus Poll Best 21st Century Science Fiction Novels
2016Goodreads Best Science Fiction of the 21st Century
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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Embassytown China Miéville 2011
Locus Award for Best Science Fiction Novel
Hugo Award - Novel Finalist
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2011Forbidden Planet: The 50 Books You MUST Read
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The Goblin Emperor Sarah Monette 2014
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Gods of Jade and Shadow Silvia Moreno-Garcia 2019
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Mexican Gothic Silvia Moreno-Garcia 2020
Nebula Award - Novel Finalist
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2012Science Fiction the 101 Best Novels 1985-2010 by Damien Broderick and Paul Di Filippo
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Only Begotten Daughter James Morrow 1990
Nebula Award - Novel Finalist
2005ISFDB Top 100 Books (Balanced List)
2016Gunn Center for the Study of Science Fiction: A Basic Science Fiction Library
Towing Jehovah James Morrow 1994
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2016Gunn Center for the Study of Science Fiction: A Basic Science Fiction Library
Gideon the Ninth Tamsyn Muir 2019
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Nona the Ninth Tamsyn Muir 2022
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The Red: First Light Linda Nagata 2013
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2016Gunn Center for the Study of Science Fiction: A Basic Science Fiction Library
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202015 Recent Sci-Fi Books That Forever Shaped The Genre - Andrew Liptak for Polygon
The Mountain and the Sea Ray Nayler 2022
Nebula Award - Novel Finalist
Autonomous Annalee Newitz 2017
Nebula Award - Novel Finalist
The Mote in God's Eye Larry NivenJerry Pournelle 1974
Nebula Award - Novel Finalist
Hugo Award - Novel Finalist
1976The World of Science Fiction by Lester Del Rey
1984The Science Fiction Source Book edited by David Wingrove
1987Locus Poll Best All-Time Science Fiction Novels
1996North American College Courses in Science Fiction, Utopian Literature, and Fantasy edited by Arthur B. Evans
1998Locus Poll Best All-Time Science Fiction Novels
2002Strictly Science Fiction: A Guide to Reading Interests by Diana Tixier Herald and Bonnie Kunzel
2011NPR Top 100 Science-Fiction, Fantasy Books
2011Internet Top 100 SF/Fantasy List
2012Locus Poll Best 20th Century Science Fiction Novels
2016Gunn Center for the Study of Science Fiction: A Basic Science Fiction Library
2016Goodreads Best Science Fiction 100
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Inferno Larry NivenJerry Pournelle 1976
Hugo Award - Novel Finalist
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The Integral Trees Larry Niven 1984
Locus Award for Best Science Fiction Novel
Hugo Award - Novel Finalist
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Spinning Silver Naomi Novik 2018
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Who Fears Death Nnedi Okorafor 2010
Nebula Award - Novel Finalist
Celestis Paul Park 1993
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Jem Frederik Pohl 1979
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Beyond the Blue Event Horizon Frederik Pohl 1980
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Witchmark C. L. Polk 2018
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The Midnight Bargain C. L. Polk 2020
Nebula Award - Novel Finalist
Temporary Agency Rachel Pollack 1994
Nebula Award - Novel Finalist
Dinner at Deviant's Palace Tim Powers 1985
Philip K. Dick Award
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Expiration Date Tim Powers 1995
Nebula Award - Novel Finalist
Declare Tim Powers 2000
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2005ISFDB Top 100 Books (Balanced List)
Going Postal Terry Pratchett 2004
Nebula Award - Novel Finalist
Making Money Terry Pratchett 2007
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Boneshaker Cherie Priest 2009
Locus Award for Best Science Fiction Novel
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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
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2019Worlds Without End: Most Read Books of All-Time
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Gravity's Rainbow Thomas Pynchon 1973
Nebula Award - Novel Finalist
2003The Cambridge Companion to Science Fiction edited by Edward James and Farah Mendlesohn
201675 Best New Wave Sci-Fi (1964-1983) Novels by Josh Glenn
Islands Marta Randall 1976
Nebula Award - Novel Finalist
2014Mistressworks by Ian Sales
Blind Voices Tom Reamy 1978
Hugo Award - Novel Finalist
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1984The Science Fiction Source Book edited by David Wingrove
2005ISFDB Top 100 Books (Balanced List)
Ivory Mike Resnick 1988
Nebula Award - Novel Finalist
Trail of Lightning Rebecca Roanhorse 2018
Hugo Award - Novel Finalist
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Black Sun Rebecca Roanhorse 2020
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The Wild Shore Kim Stanley Robinson 1984
Nebula Award - Novel Finalist
2003The Cambridge Companion to Science Fiction edited by Edward James and Farah Mendlesohn
2004Anatomy of Wonder: A Critical Guide to Science Fiction, 5th Edition by Neil Barron
2005ISFDB Top 100 Books (Balanced List)
2016Gunn Center for the Study of Science Fiction: A Basic Science Fiction Library
Green Mars Kim Stanley Robinson 1993
Hugo Award - Novel Winner
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2005ISFDB Top 100 Books (Balanced List)
2011NPR Top 100 Science-Fiction, Fantasy Books
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And Chaos Died Joanna Russ 1970
Nebula Award - Novel Finalist
1974Modern Science Fiction edited by Norman Spinrad
1979A Reader's Guide to Science Fiction by Baird Searles, et al.
201675 Best New Wave Sci-Fi (1964-1983) Novels by Josh Glenn
The Female Man Joanna Russ 1975
Nebula Award - Novel Finalist
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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
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
2004Feminist Science Fiction and Fantasy by Cynthia Ward
2004Anatomy of Wonder: A Critical Guide to Science Fiction, 5th Edition by Neil Barron
2006100 Must-Read Science Fiction Novels
2009Mindblowing SF by Women and People of Color (Tor.com)
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2011Forbidden Planet: The 50 Books You MUST Read
2012AbeBooks: 50 Essential Science Fiction Books
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2019The Best Sci-Fi Books of All Time - Penguin Random House
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Air Geoff Ryman 2004
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2012Science Fiction the 101 Best Novels 1985-2010 by Damien Broderick and Paul Di Filippo
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A Stranger in Olondria Sofia Samatar 2012
Nebula Award - Novel Finalist
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Starplex Robert J. Sawyer 1996
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2005ISFDB Top 100 Books (Balanced List)
Barsk: The Elephants' Graveyard Lawrence M. Schoen 2015
Nebula Award - Novel Finalist
Superpowers David J. Schwartz 2008
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Everfair Nisi Shawl 2016
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Frontera Lewis Shiner 1984
Nebula Award - Novel Finalist
Deserted Cities of the Heart Lewis Shiner 1988
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Thorns Robert Silverberg 1967
Hugo Award - Novel Finalist
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The Masks of Time Robert Silverberg 1968
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Up the Line Robert Silverberg 1969
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Tower of Glass Robert Silverberg 1970
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2016Gunn Center for the Study of Science Fiction: A Basic Science Fiction Library
The Book of Skulls Robert Silverberg 1971
Hugo Award - Novel Finalist
Nebula Award - Novel Finalist
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Dying Inside Robert Silverberg 1972
Nebula Award - Novel Finalist
Hugo Award - Novel Finalist
1975Locus Poll Best All-Time Science Fiction Novels
1976The World of Science Fiction by Lester Del Rey
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
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
2016Easton Press Masterpieces of Science Fiction
201675 Best New Wave Sci-Fi (1964-1983) Novels by Josh Glenn
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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
The Stochastic Man Robert Silverberg 1975
Hugo Award - Novel Finalist
Nebula Award - Novel Finalist
Shadrach in the Furnace Robert Silverberg 1976
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Nebula Award - Novel Finalist
All Flesh is Grass Clifford D. Simak 1965
Nebula Award - Novel Finalist
The Fall of Hyperion Dan Simmons 1990
Nebula Award - Novel Finalist
British Science Fiction Association Awards
Hugo Award - Novel Finalist
Locus Award for Best Science Fiction Novel
1999The Internet Top 100 SF/Fantasy List
2005ISFDB Top 100 Books (Balanced List)
2011Internet Top 100 SF/Fantasy List
2011NPR Top 100 Science-Fiction, Fantasy Books
2016SF Masterworks
2016Goodreads Best Science Fiction 100
2016Ranker: The Greatest Science Fiction Novels of All Time
2016Goodreads Best Science Fiction & Fantasy 200
2016Gunn Center for the Study of Science Fiction: A Basic Science Fiction Library
2019Worlds Without End: Most Read Books of All-Time
2023My 25 Favourite Sci-Fi Books of All Time - Words in Time
Bug Jack Barron Norman Spinrad 1969
Hugo Award - Novel Finalist
Nebula Award - Novel Finalist
1976Anatomy of Wonder: Science Fiction, 1st Edition by Neil Barron
1985Science Fiction: The 100 Best Novels by David Pringle
2016Gunn Center for the Study of Science Fiction: A Basic Science Fiction Library
201675 Best New Wave Sci-Fi (1964-1983) Novels by Josh Glenn
2016Easton Press Masterpieces of Science Fiction
The Iron Dream Norman Spinrad 1972
Nebula Award - Novel Finalist
2006100 Must-Read Science Fiction Novels
2016Gunn Center for the Study of Science Fiction: A Basic Science Fiction Library
The Void Captain's Tale Norman Spinrad 1983
Nebula Award - Novel Finalist
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
2016Gunn Center for the Study of Science Fiction: A Basic Science Fiction Library
The Orphan Robert Stallman 1980
Nebula Award - Novel Finalist
The Diamond Age Neal Stephenson 1995
Hugo Award - Novel Winner
Nebula Award - Novel Finalist
Locus Award for Best Science Fiction Novel
1999The Internet Top 100 SF/Fantasy List
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)
2011NPR Top 100 Science-Fiction, Fantasy Books
2011Internet Top 100 SF/Fantasy List
2012Locus Poll Best 20th Century Science Fiction Novels
2012Science Fiction the 101 Best Novels 1985-2010 by Damien Broderick and Paul Di Filippo
2016Goodreads Best Science Fiction & Fantasy 200
2016Easton Press Masterpieces of Science Fiction
2016Goodreads Best Science Fiction 100
2016Ranker: The Greatest Science Fiction Novels of All Time
2016Gunn Center for the Study of Science Fiction: A Basic Science Fiction Library
2016Sci-Fi Lists Top 200 - novel
2019Worlds Without End: Most Read Books of All-Time
Schismatrix Bruce Sterling 1985
Nebula Award - Novel Finalist
1987Anatomy of Wonder: A Critical Guide to Science Fiction, 3rd Edition by Neil Barron
1996The Best 105 Books Since the Invention of the Field in the Twenties - Age of Wonders by David G. Hartwell
2003The Cambridge Companion to Science Fiction edited by Edward James and Farah Mendlesohn
2004Anatomy of Wonder: A Critical Guide to Science Fiction, 5th Edition by Neil Barron
The Difference Engine Bruce SterlingWilliam Gibson 1990
Nebula Award - Novel Finalist
2005ISFDB Top 100 Books (Balanced List)
2011Forbidden Planet: The 50 Books You MUST Read
2016Gunn Center for the Study of Science Fiction: A Basic Science Fiction Library
2016SF Masterworks
Mockingbird Sean Stewart 1998
Nebula Award - Novel Finalist
Perfect Circle Sean Stewart 2004
Nebula Award - Novel Finalist
Redshift Rendezvous John E. Stith 1990
Nebula Award - Novel Finalist
Bones of the Earth Michael Swanwick 2002
Hugo Award - Novel Finalist
Nebula Award - Novel Finalist
2022The 25 Best Sci-Fi Books from the 2000s Decade - The Portalist
Mockingbird Walter Tevis 1980
Nebula Award - Novel Finalist
2016SF Masterworks
The Year of the Quiet Sun Wilson Tucker 1970
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
Drowning Towers George Turner 1988
Nebula Award - Novel Finalist
How Few Remain Harry Turtledove 1997
Nebula Award - Novel Finalist
2004Anatomy of Wonder: A Critical Guide to Science Fiction, 5th Edition by Neil Barron
Mechanique: A Tale of the Circus Tresaulti Genevieve Valentine 2011
Nebula Award - Novel Finalist
2016Sci Femme: The Reading List edited by Shannon Turlington
Lyonesse Jack Vance 1983
Nebula Award - Novel Finalist
Finch Jeff VanderMeer 2009
Nebula Award - Novel Finalist
Titan John Varley 1979
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
Nettle & Bone Ursula Vernon 2022
Hugo Award - Novel Winner
Nebula Award - Novel Finalist
Kalki Gore Vidal 1978
Nebula Award - Novel Finalist
The Snow Queen Joan D. Vinge 1980
Locus Award for Best Science Fiction Novel
Nebula Award - Novel Finalist
Hugo Award - Novel Winner
2002Strictly Science Fiction: A Guide to Reading Interests by Diana Tixier Herald and Bonnie Kunzel
2004Anatomy of Wonder: A Critical Guide to Science Fiction, 5th Edition by Neil Barron
2005ISFDB Top 100 Books (Balanced List)
2011Internet Top 100 SF/Fantasy List
2014Mistressworks by Ian Sales
2016Sci Femme: The Reading List edited by Shannon Turlington
2016Sci-Fi Lists Top 200 - novel
2016Goodreads Science Fiction Books by Female Authors
2016Easton Press Masterpieces of Science Fiction
2016Book Riot 100 Must-Read Sci-Fi Fantasy Novels by Female Authors
2016Gunn Center for the Study of Science Fiction: A Basic Science Fiction Library
2021Worlds Without End: Award Winning Books by Women Authors
A Fire Upon the Deep Vernor Vinge 1992
Hugo Award - Novel Winner
Nebula Award - Novel Finalist
1994The Ultimate Guide to Science Fiction by David Pringle
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
2011NPR Top 100 Science-Fiction, Fantasy Books
2011Forbidden Planet: The 50 Books You MUST Read
2011Internet Top 100 SF/Fantasy List
2012Locus Poll Best 20th Century Science Fiction Novels
2012Science Fiction the 101 Best Novels 1985-2010 by Damien Broderick and Paul Di Filippo
2016SF Masterworks
2016Goodreads Best Science Fiction 100
2016Ranker: The Greatest Science Fiction Novels of All Time
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
2020Top 100 Sci Fi Books - Movie Death Cult
2024The 15 Best Sci-Fi Books I've Ever Read 2024 - Bookpilled
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
2003The Internet Top 100 SF/Fantasy List
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)
2012Locus Poll Best 20th Century Science Fiction Novels
2016SF Masterworks
2016Goodreads Best Science Fiction & Fantasy 200
2016Goodreads Best Science Fiction 100
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
Slaughterhouse-Five Kurt Vonnegut, Jr. 1969
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
Farthing Jo Walton 2006
Nebula Award - Novel Finalist
2016Sci Femme: The Reading List edited by Shannon Turlington
2024Classic Science Fiction - 2000-2009 - Goodreads/Listopia (1/29/24)
The Embedding Ian Watson 1973
Nebula 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
1994The Ultimate Guide to Science Fiction by David Pringle
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
2016Gunn Center for the Study of Science Fiction: A Basic Science Fiction Library
2016Easton Press Masterpieces of Science Fiction
The Golem and the Jinni Helene Wecker 2013
Nebula Award - Novel Finalist
The Death of the Necromancer Martha Wells 1998
Nebula Award - Novel Finalist
The Escape Orbit James White 1965
Nebula Award - Novel Finalist
Updraft Fran Wilde 2015
Nebula Award - Novel Finalist
2021Worlds Without End: Award Winning Books by Women Authors
The Clone Kate WilhelmTheodore L. Thomas 1965
Nebula Award - Novel Finalist
Margaret and I Kate Wilhelm 1971
Nebula Award - Novel Finalist
Where Late the Sweet Birds Sang Kate Wilhelm 1976
Nebula Award - Novel Finalist
Hugo Award - Novel Winner
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
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
2014Mistressworks by Ian Sales
2016SF Masterworks
2016Sci Femme: The Reading List edited by Shannon Turlington
2016Goodreads Science Fiction Books by Female Authors
2016Easton Press Masterpieces of Science Fiction
2016Gunn Center for the Study of Science Fiction: A Basic Science Fiction Library
2021Worlds Without End: Award Winning Books by Women Authors
Juniper Time Kate Wilhelm 1979
Nebula Award - Novel Finalist
1985Science Fiction: The 100 Best Novels by David Pringle
2016Sci Femme: The Reading List edited by Shannon Turlington
Metropolitan Walter Jon Williams 1995
Nebula Award - Novel Finalist
City on Fire Walter Jon Williams 1997
Hugo Award - Novel Finalist
Nebula Award - Novel Finalist
Bellwether Connie Willis 1996
Nebula Award - Novel Finalist
2009Mindblowing SF by Women and People of Color (Tor.com)
2016Sci Femme: The Reading List edited by Shannon Turlington
To Say Nothing of the Dog Connie Willis 1998
Hugo Award - Novel Winner
Nebula Award - Novel Finalist
Locus Award for Best Science Fiction Novel
2001200 Significant Science Fiction Books by Women, 1984-2001 by David G. Hartwell
2014Best-Sci-Fi-Books: The 23 Best Science Fiction Books by Female Authors
2016SF Masterworks
2016Goodreads Best Science Fiction & Fantasy 200
2016Goodreads Science Fiction Books by Female Authors
2016Sci Femme: The Reading List edited by Shannon Turlington
2016Sci-Fi Lists Top 200 - novel
2019Worlds Without End: Most Read Books of All-Time
2020The Best Modern Classic Science Fiction Books
2021Worlds Without End: Award Winning Books by Women Authors
Passage Connie Willis 2001
Locus Award for Best Science Fiction Novel
Hugo Award - Novel Finalist
Nebula Award - Novel Finalist
2001200 Significant Science Fiction Books by Women, 1984-2001 by David G. Hartwell
2004Anatomy of Wonder: A Critical Guide to Science Fiction, 5th Edition by Neil Barron
2005ISFDB Top 100 Books (Balanced List)
2009Mindblowing SF by Women and People of Color (Tor.com)
2016Sci Femme: The Reading List edited by Shannon Turlington
2016Goodreads Best Science Fiction of the 21st Century
2021Worlds Without End: Award Winning Books by Women Authors
2022The 25 Best Sci-Fi Books from the 2000s Decade - The Portalist
The Shadow of the Torturer Gene Wolfe 1980
Nebula Award - Novel Finalist
2006100 Must-Read Science Fiction Novels
2023Your Top Science Fiction Books Of All Time (Survey Results) - Media Death Cult
The Sword of the Lictor Gene Wolfe 1982
Hugo Award - Novel Finalist
Nebula Award - Novel Finalist
The Citadel of the Autarch Gene Wolfe 1983
Nebula Award - Novel Finalist
Free Live Free Gene Wolfe 1984
Nebula Award - Novel Finalist
Soldier of the Mist Gene Wolfe 1986
Nebula Award - Novel Finalist
2003The Internet Top 100 SF/Fantasy List
The Urth of the New Sun Gene Wolfe 1987
Hugo Award - Novel Finalist
Nebula Award - Novel Finalist
Nightside the Long Sun Gene Wolfe 1993
Nebula Award - Novel Finalist
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
Caldé of the Long Sun Gene Wolfe 1994
Nebula Award - Novel Finalist
The Knight Gene Wolfe 2004
Nebula Award - Novel Finalist
Orphans of Chaos John C. Wright 2005
Nebula Award - Novel Finalist
Sister Light, Sister Dark Jane Yolen 1988
Nebula Award - Novel Finalist
2004Feminist Science Fiction and Fantasy by Cynthia Ward
White Jenna Jane Yolen 1989
Nebula Award - Novel Finalist
Briar Rose Jane Yolen 1992
Nebula Award - Novel Finalist
2021Worlds Without End: Award Winning Books by Women Authors
Lord of Light Roger Zelazny 1967
Nebula Award - Novel Finalist
Hugo Award - Novel Winner
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
1979A Reader's Guide to Science Fiction by Baird Searles, et al.
1987Locus Poll Best All-Time Science Fiction Novels
1987Anatomy of Wonder: A Critical Guide to Science Fiction, 3rd Edition by Neil Barron
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 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
2011Internet Top 100 SF/Fantasy List
2011Forbidden Planet: The 50 Books You MUST Read
2012Locus Poll Best 20th Century Science Fiction Novels
201675 Best New Wave Sci-Fi (1964-1983) Novels by Josh Glenn
2016Easton Press Masterpieces of Science Fiction
2016Goodreads Best Science Fiction 100
2016Ranker: The Greatest Science Fiction Novels of All Time
2016SF Masterworks
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
2020Top 100 Sci Fi Books - Movie Death Cult
Isle of the Dead Roger Zelazny 1969
Nebula Award - Novel Finalist
Doorways in the Sand Roger Zelazny 1976
Hugo Award - Novel Finalist
Nebula Award - Novel Finalist
1999The Internet Top 100 SF/Fantasy List
A Night in the Lonesome October Roger Zelazny 1993
Nebula Award - Novel Finalist
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