Sci Femme: The Reading List

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

Title Author/Editor Year Citations↧ Reviews
The Left Hand of Darkness Ursula K. Le Guin 1969
53
Hugo Award - Novel Winner
Otherwise Award
Nebula Award - Novel Winner
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.
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
1987Locus Poll Best All-Time Science Fiction Novels
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
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
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
2005ISFDB Top 100 Books (Balanced List)
2006100 Must-Read Science Fiction Novels
2009Mindblowing SF by Women and People of Color (Tor.com)
20091000 novels everyone must read (science fiction section)
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
2012AbeBooks: 50 Essential Science Fiction Books
2014Best-Sci-Fi-Books: The 23 Best Science Fiction Books by Female Authors
2016Goodreads Best Science Fiction & Fantasy 200
2016Sci Femme: The Reading List edited by Shannon Turlington
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 100
2016Ranker: The Greatest Science Fiction Novels of All Time
2016Goodreads Science Fiction Books by Female Authors
2016Easton Press Masterpieces of Science Fiction
2016Sci-Fi Lists Top 200 - novel
201675 Best New Wave Sci-Fi (1964-1983) Novels by Josh Glenn
2016Best-Sci-Fi-Books: 31 Best Literary Science Fiction Books
2016How Great Science Fiction Works by Gary K. Wolfe
2016SF Masterworks
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
2020Library of America Science Fiction
2021Worlds Without End: Award Winning Books by Women Authors
202129 of the Best Science Fiction Books Everyone Should Read - WIRED UK
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
2024SciFiScavenger's 2024 Poll of All-Time Favorite SF Books
The Dispossessed Ursula K. Le Guin 1974
43
Nebula Award - Novel Winner
Hugo Award - Novel Winner
1975Locus Poll Best All-Time Science Fiction Novels
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
1987Locus Poll Best All-Time Science Fiction Novels
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
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
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
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
2009Mindblowing SF by Women and People of Color (Tor.com)
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
2014Best-Sci-Fi-Books: The 23 Best Science Fiction Books by Female Authors
2014Mistressworks by Ian Sales
2016Sci Femme: The Reading List edited by Shannon Turlington
2016Gunn Center for the Study of Science Fiction: A Basic Science Fiction Library
2016Easton Press Masterpieces of Science Fiction
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
2016Book Riot 100 Must-Read Sci-Fi Fantasy Novels by Female Authors
2016Goodreads Best Science Fiction 100
2016Ranker: The Greatest Science Fiction Novels of All Time
2016Goodreads Science Fiction Books by Female Authors
2016Sci-Fi Lists Top 200 - novel
2019Worlds Without End: Most Read Books of All-Time
2019100 Best Sci-Fi Books of All Time - Reedsydiscovery
2020Library of America Science Fiction
2021Worlds Without End: Award Winning Books by Women Authors
2023Your Top Science Fiction Books Of All Time (Survey Results) - Media Death Cult
2024SciFiScavenger's 2024 Poll of All-Time Favorite SF Books
Frankenstein Mary Shelley 1818
39
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
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
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
2006100 Must-Read Science Fiction Novels
20091000 novels everyone must read (science fiction section)
2011NPR Top 100 Science-Fiction, Fantasy Books
2014Mistressworks by Ian Sales
2014Best-Sci-Fi-Books: The 23 Best Science Fiction Books by Female Authors
2016How Great Science Fiction Works by Gary K. Wolfe
2016SF Masterworks
2016Book Riot 100 Must-Read Sci-Fi Fantasy Novels by Female Authors
2016Goodreads Best Science Fiction & Fantasy 200
2016Amazon: 100 Sci-Fi & Fantasy Books to Read in a Lifetime
2016Sci-Fi Lists Top 200 - novel
2016Ranker: The Greatest Science Fiction Novels of All Time
2016Goodreads Science Fiction Books by Female Authors
2016Gunn Center for the Study of Science Fiction: A Basic Science Fiction Library
2016Best-Sci-Fi-Books: 31 Best Literary Science Fiction Books
2016Goodreads Best Science Fiction 100
2016Sci Femme: The Reading List edited by Shannon Turlington
2018The Great American Read - PBS
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
202129 of the Best Science Fiction Books Everyone Should Read - WIRED UK
2022The 50 Best Sci-Fi Books of All Time - Esquire Magazine
2023The 25 Best Science Fiction Books I've Ever Read (Parts 1 and 2) - Outlaw Bookseller
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
2024SciFiScavenger's 2024 Poll of All-Time Favorite SF Books
The Handmaid's Tale Margaret Atwood 1985
33
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
Doomsday Book Connie Willis 1992
30
Locus Award for Best Science Fiction Novel
Hugo Award - Novel Winner
Nebula Award - Novel Winner
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
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
2011Internet Top 100 SF/Fantasy List
2011NPR Top 100 Science-Fiction, Fantasy Books
2012Locus Poll Best 20th Century Science Fiction Novels
2012Science Fiction the 101 Best Novels 1985-2010 by Damien Broderick and Paul Di Filippo
2014Mistressworks by Ian Sales
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
2016Sci-Fi Lists Top 200 - novel
2016Goodreads Best Science Fiction & Fantasy 200
2016Easton Press Masterpieces of Science Fiction
2016How Great Science Fiction Works by Gary K. Wolfe
2016SF Masterworks
2016Sci Femme: The Reading List edited by Shannon Turlington
2016Amazon: 100 Sci-Fi & Fantasy Books to Read in a Lifetime
2016Goodreads Science Fiction Books by Female Authors
2016Goodreads Best Science Fiction 100
2016Best-Sci-Fi-Books: 31 Best Literary Science Fiction Books
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
2021Worlds Without End: Award Winning Books by Women Authors
The Female Man Joanna Russ 1975
28
Nebula Award - Novel Finalist
Otherwise Award
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)
20091000 novels everyone must read (science fiction section)
2011Forbidden Planet: The 50 Books You MUST Read
2012AbeBooks: 50 Essential Science Fiction Books
2014Best-Sci-Fi-Books: The 23 Best Science Fiction Books by Female Authors
2014Mistressworks by Ian Sales
2016Easton Press Masterpieces of Science Fiction
2016SF Masterworks
2016Gunn Center for the Study of Science Fiction: A Basic Science Fiction Library
2016Book Riot 100 Must-Read Sci-Fi Fantasy Novels by Female Authors
2016Goodreads Science Fiction Books by Female Authors
2016How Great Science Fiction Works by Gary K. Wolfe
2016Sci Femme: The Reading List edited by Shannon Turlington
201675 Best New Wave Sci-Fi (1964-1983) Novels by Josh Glenn
2019The Best Sci-Fi Books of All Time - Penguin Random House
2019100 Best Sci-Fi Books of All Time - Reedsydiscovery
The Sparrow Mary Doria Russell 1996
23
Otherwise Award
Arthur C. Clarke Awards
British Science Fiction Association Awards
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)
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
2012Locus Poll Best 20th Century Science Fiction Novels
2014Mistressworks by Ian Sales
2016Book Riot 100 Must-Read Sci-Fi Fantasy Novels by Female Authors
2016Goodreads Science Fiction Books by Female Authors
2016Amazon: 100 Sci-Fi & Fantasy Books to Read in a Lifetime
2016Goodreads Best Science Fiction & Fantasy 200
2016Goodreads Best Science Fiction 100
2016Sci Femme: The Reading List edited by Shannon Turlington
2016How Great Science Fiction Works by Gary K. Wolfe
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
2020Top 100 Sci Fi Books - Movie Death Cult
2021Worlds Without End: Award Winning Books by Women Authors
The Hunger Games Suzanne Collins 2008
21
2012Locus Poll Best 21st Century Science Fiction Novels
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
2016Book Riot 100 Must-Read Sci-Fi Fantasy Novels by Female Authors
2016Ranker: The Greatest Science Fiction Novels of All Time
2016Goodreads Best Science Fiction of the 21st Century
2016Goodreads Science Fiction Books by Female Authors
2016Sci Femme: The Reading List edited by Shannon Turlington
2016Sci-Fi Lists Top 200 - novel
2016Amazon: 100 Sci-Fi & Fantasy Books to Read in a Lifetime
2016Goodreads Best Science Fiction & Fantasy 200
2016Goodreads Best Science Fiction 100
2018The Great American Read - PBS
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
202015 Recent Sci-Fi Books That Forever Shaped The Genre - Andrew Liptak for Polygon
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)
2024The 100 Best Books of the 21st Century NY Times - Poll of Readers
A Wrinkle in Time Madeleine L'Engle 1962
20
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
2009Mindblowing SF by Women and People of Color (Tor.com)
2011Internet Top 100 SF/Fantasy List
2012AbeBooks: 50 Essential Science Fiction Books
2012Locus Poll Best 20th Century Science Fiction Novels
2014Best-Sci-Fi-Books: The 23 Best Science Fiction Books by Female Authors
2016Goodreads Science Fiction Books by Female Authors
2016Golden Age Sci-Fi: 75 Best Novels of 1934-1963 by Josh Glenn
2016Goodreads Best Science Fiction & Fantasy 200
2016Sci Femme: The Reading List edited by Shannon Turlington
2016Sci-Fi Lists Top 200 - novel
2016Amazon: 100 Sci-Fi & Fantasy Books to Read in a Lifetime
2016Book Riot 100 Must-Read Sci-Fi Fantasy Novels by Female Authors
2016Goodreads Best Science Fiction 100
2016Ranker: The Greatest Science Fiction Novels of All Time
2019100 Best Sci-Fi Books of All Time - Reedsydiscovery
2022The 50 Best Sci-Fi Books of All Time - Esquire Magazine
Ancillary Justice Ann Leckie 2013
18
Nebula Award - Novel Winner
British Science Fiction Association Awards
Arthur C. Clarke Awards
Hugo Award - Novel Winner
2016Amazon: 100 Sci-Fi & Fantasy Books to Read in a Lifetime
2016Book Riot 100 Must-Read Sci-Fi Fantasy Novels by Female Authors
2016Goodreads Science Fiction Books by Female Authors
2016Goodreads Best Science Fiction of the 21st Century
2016Sci Femme: The Reading List edited by Shannon Turlington
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
202015 Recent Sci-Fi Books That Forever Shaped The Genre - Andrew Liptak for Polygon
2021Worlds Without End: Award Winning Books by Women Authors
2021NPR Books Summer Poll 2021: A Decade of Great Sci-Fi and Fantasy
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)
Cyteen C. J. Cherryh 1988
17
Locus Award for Best Science Fiction Novel
Hugo Award - Novel Winner
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
2001200 Significant Science Fiction Books by Women, 1984-2001 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)
2009Mindblowing SF by Women and People of Color (Tor.com)
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
2014Mistressworks by Ian Sales
2016Goodreads Science Fiction Books by Female Authors
2016Sci-Fi Lists Top 200 - novel
2016Sci Femme: The Reading List edited by Shannon Turlington
2021Worlds Without End: Award Winning Books by Women Authors
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
Downbelow Station C. J. Cherryh 1981
16
Hugo Award - Novel Winner
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
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
2014Best-Sci-Fi-Books: The 23 Best Science Fiction Books by Female Authors
2016Goodreads Science Fiction Books by Female Authors
2016Gunn Center for the Study of Science Fiction: A Basic Science Fiction Library
2016Sci Femme: The Reading List edited by Shannon Turlington
2016Easton Press Masterpieces of Science Fiction
2016Sci-Fi Lists Top 200 - novel
2016How Great Science Fiction Works by Gary K. Wolfe
2019The Best Sci-Fi Books of All Time - Penguin Random House
2019100 Best Sci-Fi Books of All Time - Reedsydiscovery
2021Worlds Without End: Award Winning Books by Women Authors
Station Eleven Emily St. John Mandel 2014
16
Arthur C. Clarke Awards
2016Sci Femme: The Reading List edited by Shannon Turlington
2016Book Riot 100 Must-Read Sci-Fi Fantasy Novels by Female Authors
2016Best-Sci-Fi-Books: 31 Best Literary Science Fiction Books
2019The Best Sci-Fi Books of All Time - Penguin Random House
2019100 Best Sci-Fi Books of All Time - Reedsydiscovery
202015 Recent Sci-Fi Books That Forever Shaped The Genre - Andrew Liptak for Polygon
2020The Best Modern Classic Science Fiction Books
2021NPR Books Summer Poll 2021: A Decade of Great Sci-Fi and Fantasy
2021Worlds Without End: Award Winning Books by Women Authors
2022The 50 Best Sci-Fi Books of All Time - Esquire Magazine
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)
2024The 100 Best Books of the 21st Century NY Times - Poll of Writers
2024The 100 Best Books of the 21st Century NY Times - Poll of Readers
Ammonite Nicola Griffith 1993
15
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
2004Feminist Science Fiction and Fantasy by Cynthia Ward
2005ISFDB Top 100 Books (Balanced List)
2012Science Fiction the 101 Best Novels 1985-2010 by Damien Broderick and Paul Di Filippo
2014Mistressworks by Ian Sales
2016SF Masterworks
2016Sci Femme: The Reading List edited by Shannon Turlington
2016Goodreads Science Fiction Books by Female Authors
2016Gunn Center for the Study of Science Fiction: A Basic Science Fiction Library
2019The Best Sci-Fi Books of All Time - Penguin Random House
2019100 Best Sci-Fi Books of All Time - Reedsydiscovery
2021Worlds Without End: Award Winning Books by Women Authors
2022The 50 Best Sci-Fi Books of All Time - Esquire Magazine
Dragonflight Anne McCaffrey 1968
15
1976The World of Science Fiction by Lester Del Rey
1984The Science Fiction Source Book edited by David Wingrove
2003The Cambridge Companion to Science Fiction edited by Edward James and Farah Mendlesohn
2004Anatomy of Wonder: A Critical Guide to Science Fiction, 5th Edition by Neil Barron
2011NPR Top 100 Science-Fiction, Fantasy Books
2012Locus Poll Best 20th Century Science Fiction Novels
2016Goodreads Best Science Fiction & Fantasy 200
2016Goodreads Science Fiction Books by Female Authors
2016Easton Press Masterpieces of Science Fiction
2016Sci Femme: The Reading List edited by Shannon Turlington
2016Amazon: 100 Sci-Fi & Fantasy Books to Read in a Lifetime
2016Book Riot 100 Must-Read Sci-Fi Fantasy Novels by Female Authors
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
The Lathe of Heaven Ursula K. Le Guin 1971
15
Nebula Award - Novel Finalist
Hugo Award - Novel Finalist
1996North American College Courses in Science Fiction, Utopian Literature, and Fantasy edited by Arthur B. Evans
2009Mindblowing SF by Women and People of Color (Tor.com)
2016SF Masterworks
2016Goodreads Science Fiction Books by Female Authors
2016Sci Femme: The Reading List edited by Shannon Turlington
201675 Best New Wave Sci-Fi (1964-1983) Novels by Josh Glenn
2016Goodreads Best Science Fiction 100
2016Ranker: The Greatest Science Fiction Novels of All Time
2016Sci-Fi Lists Top 200 - novel
2016Goodreads Best Science Fiction & Fantasy 200
2019Worlds Without End: Most Read Books of All-Time
2021Worlds Without End: Award Winning Books by Women Authors
2024SciFiScavenger's 2024 Poll of All-Time Favorite SF Books
The Snow Queen Joan D. Vinge 1980
15
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
Kindred Octavia E. Butler 1979
14
2003The Cambridge Companion to Science Fiction edited by Edward James and Farah Mendlesohn
2009Mindblowing SF by Women and People of Color (Tor.com)
20091000 novels everyone must read (science fiction section)
2014Best-Sci-Fi-Books: The 23 Best Science Fiction Books by Female Authors
2014Mistressworks by Ian Sales
201675 Best New Wave Sci-Fi (1964-1983) Novels by Josh Glenn
2016Goodreads Best Science Fiction & Fantasy 200
2016Goodreads Science Fiction Books by Female Authors
2016Sci Femme: The Reading List edited by Shannon Turlington
2016Amazon: 100 Sci-Fi & Fantasy Books to Read in a Lifetime
2016Best-Sci-Fi-Books: 31 Best Literary Science Fiction Books
2020The Best Modern Classic Science Fiction Books
202129 of the Best Science Fiction Books Everyone Should Read - WIRED UK
2022The 50 Best Sci-Fi Books of All Time - Esquire Magazine
Oryx and Crake Margaret Atwood 2003
14
2009Mindblowing SF by Women and People of Color (Tor.com)
2016Goodreads Best Science Fiction of the 21st Century
2016Sci Femme: The Reading List edited by Shannon Turlington
2016Gunn Center for the Study of Science Fiction: A Basic Science Fiction Library
2016Goodreads Science Fiction Books by Female Authors
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
202129 of the Best Science Fiction Books Everyone Should Read - WIRED UK
2022The 50 Best Sci-Fi Books of All Time - Esquire Magazine
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)
Where Late the Sweet Birds Sang Kate Wilhelm 1976
14
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
Grass Sheri S. Tepper 1989
13
Hugo Award - Novel Finalist
2001200 Significant Science Fiction Books by Women, 1984-2001 by David G. Hartwell
2003The Cambridge Companion to Science Fiction edited by Edward James and Farah Mendlesohn
2004Anatomy of Wonder: A Critical Guide to Science Fiction, 5th Edition by Neil Barron
2012Science Fiction the 101 Best Novels 1985-2010 by Damien Broderick and Paul Di Filippo
2014Mistressworks by Ian Sales
2016Gunn Center for the Study of Science Fiction: A Basic Science Fiction Library
2016Goodreads Best Science Fiction & Fantasy 200
2016Goodreads Science Fiction Books by Female Authors
2016SF Masterworks
2016Sci Femme: The Reading List edited by Shannon Turlington
2016Amazon: 100 Sci-Fi & Fantasy Books to Read in a Lifetime
2016Sci-Fi Lists Top 200 - novel
Synners Pat Cadigan 1991
13
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
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To Say Nothing of the Dog Connie Willis 1998
13
Hugo Award - Novel Winner
Nebula Award - Novel Finalist
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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
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2020The Best Modern Classic Science Fiction Books
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Boneshaker Cherie Priest 2009
12
Locus Award for Best Science Fiction Novel
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2012Science Fiction the 101 Best Novels 1985-2010 by Damien Broderick and Paul Di Filippo
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A Door into Ocean Joan Slonczewski 1986
12
John W. Campbell Memorial Award for Best Science Fiction Novel
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
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
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2016Easton Press Masterpieces of Science Fiction
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Parable of the Sower Octavia E. Butler 1993
12
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
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2024SciFiScavenger's 2024 Poll of All-Time Favorite SF Books
Her Smoke Rose Up Forever James Tiptree, Jr. 1990
11
1996The Best 105 Books Since the Invention of the Field in the Twenties - Age of Wonders by David G. Hartwell
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
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2016How Great Science Fiction Works by Gary K. Wolfe
2019100 Best Sci-Fi Books of All Time - Reedsydiscovery
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)
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2016Goodreads Best Science Fiction of the 21st Century
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Woman on the Edge of Time Marge Piercy 1976
11
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
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
2004Feminist Science Fiction and Fantasy by Cynthia Ward
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Sarah Canary Karen Joy Fowler 1991
10
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
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The Speed of Dark Elizabeth Moon 2002
10
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2009Mindblowing SF by Women and People of Color (Tor.com)
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Beggars in Spain Nancy Kress 1993
9
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)
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The Children of Men P. D. James 1992
9
20091000 novels everyone must read (science fiction section)
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2019The Best Sci-Fi Books of All Time - Penguin Random House
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2020Top 100 Sci Fi Books - Movie Death Cult
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2023My 25 Favourite Sci-Fi Books of All Time - Words in Time
Ancillary Sword Ann Leckie 2014
8
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Blackout/All Clear Connie Willis 2010
8
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2012Locus Poll Best 21st Century Science Fiction Novels
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The Gate to Women's Country Sheri S. Tepper 1988
8
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
2004Feminist Science Fiction and Fantasy by Cynthia Ward
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Herland Charlotte Perkins Gilman 1915
8
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
2003The Cambridge Companion to Science Fiction edited by Edward James and Farah Mendlesohn
2004Feminist Science Fiction and Fantasy by Cynthia Ward
20091000 novels everyone must read (science fiction section)
2014Mistressworks by Ian Sales
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2016Radium Age Sci-Fi: 100 Best Novels of 1904-1933 by Josh Glenn
Mockingjay Suzanne Collins 2010
8
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Among Others Jo Walton 2011
7
Nebula Award - Novel Winner
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Catching Fire Suzanne Collins 2009
7
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Always Coming Home Ursula K. Le Guin 1985
6
1987Anatomy of Wonder: A Critical Guide to Science Fiction, 3rd Edition by Neil Barron
2001200 Significant Science Fiction Books by Women, 1984-2001 by David G. Hartwell
2012Science Fiction the 101 Best Novels 1985-2010 by Damien Broderick and Paul Di Filippo
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2020Library of America Science Fiction
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)
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The Falling Woman Pat Murphy 1986
6
Nebula Award - Novel Winner
2004Feminist Science Fiction and Fantasy by Cynthia Ward
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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He, She and It Marge Piercy 1991
6
Arthur C. Clarke Awards
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)
2014Mistressworks by Ian Sales
2016Sci Femme: The Reading List edited by Shannon Turlington
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Native Tongue Suzette Haden Elgin 1984
6
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
2014Mistressworks by Ian Sales
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Parable of the Talents Octavia E. Butler 1998
6
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2001200 Significant Science Fiction Books by Women, 1984-2001 by David G. Hartwell
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2016Gunn Center for the Study of Science Fiction: A Basic Science Fiction Library
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Slow River Nicola Griffith 1995
6
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2001200 Significant Science Fiction Books by Women, 1984-2001 by David G. Hartwell
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2016Gunn Center for the Study of Science Fiction: A Basic Science Fiction Library
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A Woman of the Iron People Eleanor Arnason 1991
6
Otherwise Award
2001200 Significant Science Fiction Books by Women, 1984-2001 by David G. Hartwell
2004Feminist Science Fiction and Fantasy by Cynthia Ward
2014Mistressworks by Ian Sales
2016Sci Femme: The Reading List edited by Shannon Turlington
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Ancillary Mercy Ann Leckie 2015
5
Locus Award for Best Science Fiction Novel
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Foreigner C. J. Cherryh 1994
5
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
2016Sci Femme: The Reading List edited by Shannon Turlington
2016Goodreads Science Fiction Books by Female Authors
2016Amazon: 100 Sci-Fi & Fantasy Books to Read in a Lifetime
Mindplayers Pat Cadigan 1987
5
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
2009Mindblowing SF by Women and People of Color (Tor.com)
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2016Gunn Center for the Study of Science Fiction: A Basic Science Fiction Library
Remnant Population Elizabeth Moon 1996
5
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2001200 Significant Science Fiction Books by Women, 1984-2001 by David G. Hartwell
2014Mistressworks by Ian Sales
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The Telling Ursula K. Le Guin 2000
5
Locus Award for Best Science Fiction Novel
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
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The Year of the Flood Margaret Atwood 2009
5
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Zoo City Lauren Beukes 2010
5
Arthur C. Clarke Awards
2011Forbidden Planet: The 50 Books You MUST Read
2012Science Fiction the 101 Best Novels 1985-2010 by Damien Broderick and Paul Di Filippo
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Beggars & Choosers Nancy Kress 1994
4
Hugo Award - Novel Finalist
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Dragonquest Anne McCaffrey 1971
4
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The First Fifteen Lives of Harry August Claire North 2014
4
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Four Ways to Forgiveness Ursula K. Le Guin 1995
4
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
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Life After Life Kate Atkinson 2013
4
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2016Best-Sci-Fi-Books: 31 Best Literary Science Fiction Books
2024The 100 Best Books of the 21st Century NY Times - Poll of Writers
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Mission Child Maureen F. McHugh 1998
4
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
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Ring of Swords Eleanor Arnason 1993
4
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2003The Cambridge Companion to Science Fiction edited by Edward James and Farah Mendlesohn
2009Mindblowing SF by Women and People of Color (Tor.com)
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Shadow Man Melissa Scott 1995
4
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
2014Mistressworks by Ian Sales
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Swastika Night Katharine Burdekin 1937
4
2004Feminist Science Fiction and Fantasy by Cynthia Ward
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Trouble and Her Friends Melissa Scott 1994
4
2001200 Significant Science Fiction Books by Women, 1984-2001 by David G. Hartwell
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2004Anatomy of Wonder: A Critical Guide to Science Fiction, 5th Edition by Neil Barron
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The Vorkosigan Saga Lois McMaster Bujold 1986-18
4
1999The Internet Top 100 SF/Fantasy List
2003The Internet Top 100 SF/Fantasy List
2011NPR Top 100 Science-Fiction, Fantasy Books
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We Who Are About To … Joanna Russ 1977
4
1984The Science Fiction Source Book edited by David Wingrove
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201675 Best New Wave Sci-Fi (1964-1983) Novels by Josh Glenn
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Bellwether Connie Willis 1996
3
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2009Mindblowing SF by Women and People of Color (Tor.com)
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The Book of Phoenix Nnedi Okorafor 2015
3
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2016How Great Science Fiction Works by Gary K. Wolfe
2022The 50 Best Sci-Fi Books of All Time - Esquire Magazine
Brightness Falls from the Air James Tiptree, Jr. 1985
3
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2016Gunn Center for the Study of Science Fiction: A Basic Science Fiction Library
Children of God Mary Doria Russell 1998
3
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2016Goodreads Best Science Fiction & Fantasy 200
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The City, Not Long After Pat Murphy 1989
3
2001200 Significant Science Fiction Books by Women, 1984-2001 by David G. Hartwell
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Dragonsong Anne McCaffrey 1976
3
1987Anatomy of Wonder: A Critical Guide to Science Fiction, 3rd Edition by Neil Barron
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Farthing Jo Walton 2006
3
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Feed Seanan McGuire 2010
3
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Fledgling Octavia E. Butler 2005
3
2009Mindblowing SF by Women and People of Color (Tor.com)
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Fool's War Sarah Zettel 1997
3
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2014Mistressworks by Ian Sales
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Juniper Time Kate Wilhelm 1979
3
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1985Science Fiction: The 100 Best Novels by David Pringle
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The Last Man Mary Shelley 1826
3
2003The Cambridge Companion to Science Fiction edited by Edward James and Farah Mendlesohn
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2016Gunn Center for the Study of Science Fiction: A Basic Science Fiction Library
Lilith's Brood Octavia E. Butler 2000
3
2016Goodreads Best Science Fiction & Fantasy 200
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MaddAddam Margaret Atwood 2013
3
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My Real Children Jo Walton 2014
3
Otherwise Award
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The Summer Queen Joan D. Vinge 1991
3
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2016Gunn Center for the Study of Science Fiction: A Basic Science Fiction Library
The Word for World is Forest Ursula K. Le Guin 1976
3
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World's End Joan D. Vinge 1984
3
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Beggars Ride Nancy Kress 1996
2
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The Best of All Possible Worlds Karen Lord 2013
2
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2019The Best Sci-Fi Books of All Time - Penguin Random House
Blackout Seanan McGuire 2012
2
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Bloodchild and Other Stories Octavia E. Butler 1995
2
2001200 Significant Science Fiction Books by Women, 1984-2001 by David G. Hartwell
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Brain Plague Joan Slonczewski 2000
2
2003The Cambridge Companion to Science Fiction edited by Edward James and Farah Mendlesohn
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The Children Star Joan Slonczewski 1998
2
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Dust Elizabeth Bear 2007
2
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A Gift Upon the Shore M. K. Wren 1990
2
2014Mistressworks by Ian Sales
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Ha'penny Jo Walton 2007
2
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Hammered Elizabeth Bear 2005
2
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Mechanique: A Tale of the Circus Tresaulti Genevieve Valentine 2011
2
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My Dirty Little Book of Stolen Time Liz Jensen 2006
2
2012Science Fiction the 101 Best Novels 1985-2010 by Damien Broderick and Paul Di Filippo
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Seed to Harvest Octavia E. Butler 2007
2
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The Shining Girls Lauren Beukes 2013
2
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Solitaire Kelley Eskridge 2002
2
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A Swiftly Tilting Planet Madeleine L'Engle 1978
2
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A Wind in the Door Madeleine L'Engle 1973
2
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An Acceptable Time Madeleine L'Engle 1989
1
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Breakdown Katherine Amt Hanna 2012
1
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Burning Bright Melissa Scott 1993
1
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Chill Elizabeth Bear 2010
1
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Clementine Cherie Priest 2010
1
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Daughters of Elysium Joan Slonczewski 1993
1
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Daughters of the North Sarah Hall 2007
1
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Deadline Seanan McGuire 2011
1
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Dragonsinger Anne McCaffrey 1977
1
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Dreadnought Cherie Priest 2010
1
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Dreamships Melissa Scott 1992
1
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Earthsong Suzette Haden Elgin 1993
1
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The End of This Day's Business Katharine Burdekin 1989
1
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The Family Tree Sheri S. Tepper 1997
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Fiddlehead Cherie Priest 2013
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Freedom and Necessity Emma Bull 1997
1
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Ganymede Cherie Priest 2011
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Gold Fame Citrus Claire Vaye Watkins 2015
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Grail Elizabeth Bear 2011
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Half a Crown Jo Walton 2008
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Half the Day Is Night Maureen F. McHugh 1994
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House of the Wolf M. K. Wren 1981
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The House on the Strand Daphne du Maurier 1969
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The Inexplicables Cherie Priest 2012
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Into the Forest Jean Hegland 1996
1
2016Sci Femme: The Reading List edited by Shannon Turlington
The Judas Rose Suzette Haden Elgin 1987
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2016Sci Femme: The Reading List edited by Shannon Turlington
Kallocain Karin Boye 1940
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2016Sci Femme: The Reading List edited by Shannon Turlington
Machine Jennifer Pelland 2012
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2016Sci Femme: The Reading List edited by Shannon Turlington
Many Waters Madeleine L'Engle 1986
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2016Sci Femme: The Reading List edited by Shannon Turlington
Memory of Water Emmi Itäranta 2014
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2016Sci Femme: The Reading List edited by Shannon Turlington
The Office of Mercy Ariel Djanikian 2013
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2016Sci Femme: The Reading List edited by Shannon Turlington
The Rapture Liz Jensen 2009
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2016Sci Femme: The Reading List edited by Shannon Turlington
Scardown Elizabeth Bear 2005
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2016Sci Femme: The Reading List edited by Shannon Turlington
Shadow of the Swan M. K. Wren 1981
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2016Sci Femme: The Reading List edited by Shannon Turlington
Singer from the Sea Sheri S. Tepper 1999
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2016Sci Femme: The Reading List edited by Shannon Turlington
Sword of the Lamb M. K. Wren 1981
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2016Sci Femme: The Reading List edited by Shannon Turlington
Tangled Up in Blue Joan D. Vinge 2000
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2016Sci Femme: The Reading List edited by Shannon Turlington
Tea from an Empty Cup Pat Cadigan 1998
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2016Sci Femme: The Reading List edited by Shannon Turlington
Touch Claire North 2015
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2016Sci Femme: The Reading List edited by Shannon Turlington
Unexpected Stories Octavia E. Butler 2014
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2016Sci Femme: The Reading List edited by Shannon Turlington
The Uninvited Liz Jensen 2012
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2016Sci Femme: The Reading List edited by Shannon Turlington
The Unit Ninni Holmqvist 2009
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2016Sci Femme: The Reading List edited by Shannon Turlington
The Unreal and the Real Ursula K. Le Guin 2012
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2016Sci Femme: The Reading List edited by Shannon Turlington
Unwelcome Bodies Jennifer Pelland 2008
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2016Sci Femme: The Reading List edited by Shannon Turlington
When She Woke Hillary Jordan 2011
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2016Sci Femme: The Reading List edited by Shannon Turlington
Worlds of Exile and Illusion Ursula K. Le Guin 1996
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2016Sci Femme: The Reading List edited by Shannon Turlington
WorldWired Elizabeth Bear 2005
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2016Sci Femme: The Reading List edited by Shannon Turlington
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