| Lord of Light |
Roger Zelazny
|
1967 |
|
|
| Hugo Award - Novel Winner |
| Nebula Award - Novel Finalist |
| 1975 | Locus Poll Best All-Time Science Fiction Novels |
| 1976 | Anatomy of Wonder: Science Fiction, 1st Edition by Neil Barron |
| 1977 | "A Basic Science-Fiction Library" from The Road to Science Fiction by James Gunn |
| 1979 | A Reader's Guide to Science Fiction by Baird Searles, et al. |
| 1987 | Locus Poll Best All-Time Science Fiction Novels |
| 1987 | Anatomy of Wonder: A Critical Guide to Science Fiction, 3rd Edition by Neil Barron |
| 1998 | Locus Poll Best All-Time Science Fiction Novels |
| 1999 | The Internet Top 100 SF/Fantasy List |
| 2002 | Strictly Science Fiction: A Guide to Reading Interests by Diana Tixier Herald and Bonnie Kunzel |
| 2003 | The Internet Top 100 SF/Fantasy List |
| 2003 | The Cambridge Companion to Science Fiction edited by Edward James and Farah Mendlesohn |
| 2004 | Anatomy of Wonder: A Critical Guide to Science Fiction, 5th Edition by Neil Barron |
| 2011 | Forbidden Planet: The 50 Books You MUST Read |
| 2011 | Internet Top 100 SF/Fantasy List |
| 2012 | Locus Poll Best 20th Century Science Fiction Novels |
| 2016 | Easton Press Masterpieces of Science Fiction |
| 2016 | 75 Best New Wave Sci-Fi (1964-1983) Novels by Josh Glenn |
| 2016 | Goodreads Best Science Fiction 100 |
| 2016 | Ranker: The Greatest Science Fiction Novels of All Time |
| 2016 | Sci-Fi Lists Top 200 - novel |
| 2016 | SF Masterworks |
| 2016 | Gunn Center for the Study of Science Fiction: A Basic Science Fiction Library |
| 2016 | Goodreads Best Science Fiction & Fantasy 200 |
| 2019 | Worlds Without End: Most Read Books of All-Time |
| 2020 | Top 100 Sci Fi Books - Movie Death Cult |
| 2024 | SciFiScavenger's 2024 Poll of All-Time Favorite SF Books |
|
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|
| Slaughterhouse-Five |
Kurt Vonnegut, Jr.
|
1969 |
|
|
| Nebula Award - Novel Finalist |
| Hugo Award - Novel Finalist |
| 1976 | Anatomy of Wonder: Science Fiction, 1st Edition by Neil Barron |
| 1984 | The Science Fiction Source Book edited by David Wingrove |
| 1996 | The Best 105 Books Since the Invention of the Field in the Twenties - Age of Wonders by David G. Hartwell |
| 1996 | North American College Courses in Science Fiction, Utopian Literature, and Fantasy edited by Arthur B. Evans |
| 2002 | Strictly Science Fiction: A Guide to Reading Interests by Diana Tixier Herald and Bonnie Kunzel |
| 2003 | The Cambridge Companion to Science Fiction edited by Edward James and Farah Mendlesohn |
| 2004 | Anatomy of Wonder: A Critical Guide to Science Fiction, 5th Edition by Neil Barron |
| 2006 | 100 Must-Read Science Fiction Novels |
| 2011 | NPR Top 100 Science-Fiction, Fantasy Books |
| 2012 | Locus Poll Best 20th Century Science Fiction Novels |
| 2016 | Best-Sci-Fi-Books: 31 Best Literary Science Fiction Books |
| 2016 | Gunn Center for the Study of Science Fiction: A Basic Science Fiction Library |
| 2016 | Goodreads Best Science Fiction 100 |
| 2016 | Ranker: The Greatest Science Fiction Novels of All Time |
| 2016 | 75 Best New Wave Sci-Fi (1964-1983) Novels by Josh Glenn |
| 2016 | Sci-Fi Lists Top 200 - novel |
| 2016 | Goodreads Best Science Fiction & Fantasy 200 |
| 2019 | The Best Sci-Fi Books of All Time - Penguin Random House |
| 2019 | 100 Best Sci-Fi Books of All Time - Reedsydiscovery |
| 2019 | Worlds Without End: Most Read Books of All-Time |
| 2020 | Top 100 Sci Fi Books - Movie Death Cult |
| 2023 | The 25 Best Science Fiction Books I've Ever Read (Parts 1 and 2) - Outlaw Bookseller |
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|
|
| The Ophiuchi Hotline |
John Varley
|
1977 |
|
|
| 1985 | Science Fiction: The 100 Best Novels by David Pringle |
| 2016 | Gunn Center for the Study of Science Fiction: A Basic Science Fiction Library |
| 2016 | 75 Best New Wave Sci-Fi (1964-1983) Novels by Josh Glenn |
|
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|
| Warm Worlds and Otherwise |
James Tiptree, Jr.
|
1975 |
|
|
| 1994 | The Ultimate Guide to Science Fiction by David Pringle |
| 2016 | 75 Best New Wave Sci-Fi (1964-1983) Novels by Josh Glenn |
|
|
|
| Bug Jack Barron |
Norman Spinrad
|
1969 |
|
|
| Hugo Award - Novel Finalist |
| Nebula Award - Novel Finalist |
| 1976 | Anatomy of Wonder: Science Fiction, 1st Edition by Neil Barron |
| 1985 | Science Fiction: The 100 Best Novels by David Pringle |
| 2016 | Gunn Center for the Study of Science Fiction: A Basic Science Fiction Library |
| 2016 | 75 Best New Wave Sci-Fi (1964-1983) Novels by Josh Glenn |
| 2016 | Easton Press Masterpieces of Science Fiction |
|
|
|
| The Müller-Fokker Effect |
John Sladek
|
1970 |
|
|
| 2016 | 75 Best New Wave Sci-Fi (1964-1983) Novels by Josh Glenn |
|
|
|
| The Complete Roderick |
John Sladek
|
2001 |
|
|
| 1984 | The Science Fiction Source Book edited by David Wingrove |
| 2016 | SF Masterworks |
| 2016 | 75 Best New Wave Sci-Fi (1964-1983) Novels by Josh Glenn |
|
|
|
| A Time of Changes |
Robert Silverberg
|
1971 |
|
|
| Nebula Award - Novel Winner |
| Hugo Award - Novel Finalist |
| 1976 | Anatomy of Wonder: Science Fiction, 1st Edition by Neil Barron |
| 2002 | Strictly Science Fiction: A Guide to Reading Interests by Diana Tixier Herald and Bonnie Kunzel |
| 2016 | 75 Best New Wave Sci-Fi (1964-1983) Novels by Josh Glenn |
| 2016 | Easton Press Masterpieces of Science Fiction |
| 2023 | The 25 Best Science Fiction Books I've Ever Read (Parts 1 and 2) - Outlaw Bookseller |
|
|
|
| Dying Inside |
Robert Silverberg
|
1972 |
|
|
| Nebula Award - Novel Finalist |
| Hugo Award - Novel Finalist |
| 1975 | Locus Poll Best All-Time Science Fiction Novels |
| 1976 | Anatomy of Wonder: Science Fiction, 1st Edition by Neil Barron |
| 1976 | The World of Science Fiction by Lester Del Rey |
| 1977 | "A Basic Science-Fiction Library" from The Road to Science Fiction by James Gunn |
| 1987 | Anatomy of Wonder: A Critical Guide to Science Fiction, 3rd Edition by Neil Barron |
| 1987 | Locus Poll Best All-Time Science Fiction Novels |
| 1998 | Locus Poll Best All-Time Science Fiction Novels |
| 1999 | The Internet Top 100 SF/Fantasy List |
| 2003 | The Internet Top 100 SF/Fantasy List |
| 2004 | Anatomy of Wonder: A Critical Guide to Science Fiction, 5th Edition by Neil Barron |
| 2011 | Forbidden Planet: The 50 Books You MUST Read |
| 2016 | Gunn Center for the Study of Science Fiction: A Basic Science Fiction Library |
| 2016 | Easton Press Masterpieces of Science Fiction |
| 2016 | 75 Best New Wave Sci-Fi (1964-1983) Novels by Josh Glenn |
| 2016 | SF Masterworks |
| 2016 | Sci-Fi Lists Top 200 - novel |
| 2023 | My 25 Favourite Sci-Fi Books of All Time - Words in Time |
| 2024 | SciFiScavenger's 2024 Poll of All-Time Favorite SF Books |
|
|
|
| The Hieros Gamos of Sam and An Smith |
Josephine Saxton
|
1969 |
|
|
| 2016 | 75 Best New Wave Sci-Fi (1964-1983) Novels by Josh Glenn |
|
|
|
| And Chaos Died |
Joanna Russ
|
1970 |
|
|
| Nebula Award - Novel Finalist |
| 1974 | Modern Science Fiction edited by Norman Spinrad |
| 1979 | A Reader's Guide to Science Fiction by Baird Searles, et al. |
| 2016 | 75 Best New Wave Sci-Fi (1964-1983) Novels by Josh Glenn |
|
|
|
| The Female Man |
Joanna Russ
|
1975 |
|
|
| Nebula Award - Novel Finalist |
| Otherwise Award |
| 1984 | The Science Fiction Source Book edited by David Wingrove |
| 1985 | Science Fiction: The 100 Best Novels by David Pringle |
| 1987 | Anatomy of Wonder: A Critical Guide to Science Fiction, 3rd Edition by Neil Barron |
| 1996 | The Best 105 Books Since the Invention of the Field in the Twenties - Age of Wonders by David G. Hartwell |
| 1996 | North American College Courses in Science Fiction, Utopian Literature, and Fantasy edited by Arthur B. Evans |
| 2002 | Strictly Science Fiction: A Guide to Reading Interests by Diana Tixier Herald and Bonnie Kunzel |
| 2003 | The Cambridge Companion to Science Fiction edited by Edward James and Farah Mendlesohn |
| 2004 | Feminist Science Fiction and Fantasy by Cynthia Ward |
| 2004 | Anatomy of Wonder: A Critical Guide to Science Fiction, 5th Edition by Neil Barron |
| 2006 | 100 Must-Read Science Fiction Novels |
| 2009 | Mindblowing SF by Women and People of Color (Tor.com) |
| 2009 | 1000 novels everyone must read (science fiction section) |
| 2011 | Forbidden Planet: The 50 Books You MUST Read |
| 2012 | AbeBooks: 50 Essential Science Fiction Books |
| 2014 | Best-Sci-Fi-Books: The 23 Best Science Fiction Books by Female Authors |
| 2014 | Mistressworks by Ian Sales |
| 2016 | Easton Press Masterpieces of Science Fiction |
| 2016 | SF Masterworks |
| 2016 | Gunn Center for the Study of Science Fiction: A Basic Science Fiction Library |
| 2016 | Book Riot 100 Must-Read Sci-Fi Fantasy Novels by Female Authors |
| 2016 | Goodreads Science Fiction Books by Female Authors |
| 2016 | How Great Science Fiction Works by Gary K. Wolfe |
| 2016 | Sci Femme: The Reading List edited by Shannon Turlington |
| 2016 | 75 Best New Wave Sci-Fi (1964-1983) Novels by Josh Glenn |
| 2019 | The Best Sci-Fi Books of All Time - Penguin Random House |
| 2019 | 100 Best Sci-Fi Books of All Time - Reedsydiscovery |
|
|
|
| We Who Are About To … |
Joanna Russ
|
1977 |
|
|
| 1984 | The Science Fiction Source Book edited by David Wingrove |
| 2016 | Sci Femme: The Reading List edited by Shannon Turlington |
| 2016 | 75 Best New Wave Sci-Fi (1964-1983) Novels by Josh Glenn |
| 2024 | The 15 Best Sci-Fi Books I've Ever Read 2024 - Bookpilled |
|
|
|
| Gravity's Rainbow |
Thomas Pynchon
|
1973 |
|
|
| Nebula Award - Novel Finalist |
| 2003 | The Cambridge Companion to Science Fiction edited by Edward James and Farah Mendlesohn |
| 2016 | 75 Best New Wave Sci-Fi (1964-1983) Novels by Josh Glenn |
|
|
|
| Inverted World |
Christopher Priest
|
1974 |
|
|
| British Science Fiction Association Awards |
| Hugo Award - Novel Finalist |
| 1984 | The Science Fiction Source Book edited by David Wingrove |
| 1985 | Science Fiction: The 100 Best Novels by David Pringle |
| 2011 | Forbidden Planet: The 50 Books You MUST Read |
| 2016 | Gunn Center for the Study of Science Fiction: A Basic Science Fiction Library |
| 2016 | SF Masterworks |
| 2016 | 75 Best New Wave Sci-Fi (1964-1983) Novels by Josh Glenn |
| 2024 | SciFiScavenger's 2024 Poll of All-Time Favorite SF Books |
|
|
|
| Gateway |
Frederik Pohl
|
1977 |
|
|
| Nebula Award - Novel Winner |
| John W. Campbell Memorial Award for Best Science Fiction Novel |
| Locus Award for Best Science Fiction Novel |
| Hugo Award - Novel Winner |
| 1976 | The World of Science Fiction by Lester Del Rey |
| 1984 | The Science Fiction Source Book edited by David Wingrove |
| 1987 | Anatomy of Wonder: A Critical Guide to Science Fiction, 3rd Edition by Neil Barron |
| 1987 | Locus Poll Best All-Time Science Fiction Novels |
| 1996 | The Best 105 Books Since the Invention of the Field in the Twenties - Age of Wonders by David G. Hartwell |
| 1996 | North American College Courses in Science Fiction, Utopian Literature, and Fantasy edited by Arthur B. Evans |
| 1998 | Locus Poll Best All-Time Science Fiction Novels |
| 2003 | The Cambridge Companion to Science Fiction edited by Edward James and Farah Mendlesohn |
| 2004 | Anatomy of Wonder: A Critical Guide to Science Fiction, 5th Edition by Neil Barron |
| 2005 | ISFDB Top 100 Books (Balanced List) |
| 2011 | Internet Top 100 SF/Fantasy List |
| 2011 | Forbidden Planet: The 50 Books You MUST Read |
| 2012 | Locus Poll Best 20th Century Science Fiction Novels |
| 2016 | SF Masterworks |
| 2016 | Gunn Center for the Study of Science Fiction: A Basic Science Fiction Library |
| 2016 | 75 Best New Wave Sci-Fi (1964-1983) Novels by Josh Glenn |
| 2016 | Sci-Fi Lists Top 200 - novel |
| 2016 | Goodreads Best Science Fiction & Fantasy 200 |
| 2016 | Easton Press Masterpieces of Science Fiction |
| 2016 | Goodreads Best Science Fiction 100 |
| 2016 | Ranker: The Greatest Science Fiction Novels of All Time |
| 2019 | Worlds Without End: Most Read Books of All-Time |
|
|
|
| Love in the Ruins |
Walker Percy
|
1971 |
|
|
| 1974 | Modern Science Fiction edited by Norman Spinrad |
| 1976 | Anatomy of Wonder: Science Fiction, 1st Edition by Neil Barron |
| 2016 | 75 Best New Wave Sci-Fi (1964-1983) Novels by Josh Glenn |
|
|
|
| Jimbo |
Gary Panter
|
1977- |
|
|
| 2016 | 75 Best New Wave Sci-Fi (1964-1983) Novels by Josh Glenn |
|
|
|
| V for Vendetta |
Alan Moore
|
1990 |
|
|
| 2016 | Goodreads Best Science Fiction & Fantasy 200 |
| 2016 | 75 Best New Wave Sci-Fi (1964-1983) Novels by Josh Glenn |
|
|
|
| The Final Programme |
Michael Moorcock
|
1968 |
|
|
| 1985 | Science Fiction: The 100 Best Novels by David Pringle |
| 2006 | 100 Must-Read Science Fiction Novels |
| 2016 | 75 Best New Wave Sci-Fi (1964-1983) Novels by Josh Glenn |
| 2023 | The 25 Best Science Fiction Books I've Ever Read (Parts 1 and 2) - Outlaw Bookseller |
|
|
|
| A Cure for Cancer |
Michael Moorcock
|
1971 |
|
|
| 2016 | 75 Best New Wave Sci-Fi (1964-1983) Novels by Josh Glenn |
|
|
|
| The English Assassin |
Michael Moorcock
|
1972 |
|
|
| 2016 | 75 Best New Wave Sci-Fi (1964-1983) Novels by Josh Glenn |
|
|
|
| The Condition of Muzak |
Michael Moorcock
|
1977 |
|
|
| 1984 | The Science Fiction Source Book edited by David Wingrove |
| 2016 | 75 Best New Wave Sci-Fi (1964-1983) Novels by Josh Glenn |
|
|
|
| The Airtight Garage |
Moebius
|
1976-79 |
|
|
| 2016 | 75 Best New Wave Sci-Fi (1964-1983) Novels by Josh Glenn |
|
|
|
| The Ship Who Sang |
Anne McCaffrey
|
1969 |
|
|
| 1984 | The Science Fiction Source Book edited by David Wingrove |
| 2002 | Strictly Science Fiction: A Guide to Reading Interests by Diana Tixier Herald and Bonnie Kunzel |
| 2016 | Goodreads Best Science Fiction & Fantasy 200 |
| 2016 | Sci-Fi Lists Top 200 - novel |
| 2016 | Gunn Center for the Study of Science Fiction: A Basic Science Fiction Library |
| 2016 | Goodreads Science Fiction Books by Female Authors |
| 2016 | 75 Best New Wave Sci-Fi (1964-1983) Novels by Josh Glenn |
|
|
|
| Beyond Apollo |
Barry N. Malzberg
|
1972 |
|
|
| John W. Campbell Memorial Award for Best Science Fiction Novel |
| 1974 | Modern Science Fiction edited by Norman Spinrad |
| 1976 | Anatomy of Wonder: Science Fiction, 1st Edition by Neil Barron |
| 1996 | The Best 105 Books Since the Invention of the Field in the Twenties - Age of Wonders by David G. Hartwell |
| 2003 | The Cambridge Companion to Science Fiction edited by Edward James and Farah Mendlesohn |
| 2004 | Anatomy of Wonder: A Critical Guide to Science Fiction, 5th Edition by Neil Barron |
| 2016 | Gunn Center for the Study of Science Fiction: A Basic Science Fiction Library |
| 2016 | 75 Best New Wave Sci-Fi (1964-1983) Novels by Josh Glenn |
| 2016 | Easton Press Masterpieces of Science Fiction |
| 2024 | The 15 Best Sci-Fi Books I've Ever Read 2024 - Bookpilled |
|
|
|
| Rocannon's World |
Ursula K. Le Guin
|
1966 |
|
|
| 2016 | 75 Best New Wave Sci-Fi (1964-1983) Novels by Josh Glenn |
| 2020 | Library of America Science Fiction |
|
|
|
| The Left Hand of Darkness |
Ursula K. Le Guin
|
1969 |
|
|
| Hugo Award - Novel Winner |
| Otherwise Award |
| Nebula Award - Novel Winner |
| 1975 | Locus Poll Best All-Time Science Fiction Novels |
| 1976 | The World of Science Fiction by Lester Del Rey |
| 1976 | Anatomy of Wonder: Science Fiction, 1st Edition by Neil Barron |
| 1977 | "A Basic Science-Fiction Library" from The Road to Science Fiction by James Gunn |
| 1979 | A Reader's Guide to Science Fiction by Baird Searles, et al. |
| 1984 | The Science Fiction Source Book edited by David Wingrove |
| 1985 | Science Fiction: The 100 Best Novels by David Pringle |
| 1987 | Anatomy of Wonder: A Critical Guide to Science Fiction, 3rd Edition by Neil Barron |
| 1987 | Locus Poll Best All-Time Science Fiction Novels |
| 1994 | The Ultimate Guide to Science Fiction by David Pringle |
| 1996 | North American College Courses in Science Fiction, Utopian Literature, and Fantasy edited by Arthur B. Evans |
| 1996 | The Best 105 Books Since the Invention of the Field in the Twenties - Age of Wonders by David G. Hartwell |
| 1998 | Locus Poll Best All-Time Science Fiction Novels |
| 2002 | Strictly Science Fiction: A Guide to Reading Interests by Diana Tixier Herald and Bonnie Kunzel |
| 2003 | The Cambridge Companion to Science Fiction edited by Edward James and Farah Mendlesohn |
| 2004 | Feminist Science Fiction and Fantasy by Cynthia Ward |
| 2004 | Anatomy of Wonder: A Critical Guide to Science Fiction, 5th Edition by Neil Barron |
| 2005 | ISFDB Top 100 Books (Balanced List) |
| 2006 | 100 Must-Read Science Fiction Novels |
| 2009 | Mindblowing SF by Women and People of Color (Tor.com) |
| 2009 | 1000 novels everyone must read (science fiction section) |
| 2011 | Forbidden Planet: The 50 Books You MUST Read |
| 2011 | Internet Top 100 SF/Fantasy List |
| 2011 | NPR Top 100 Science-Fiction, Fantasy Books |
| 2012 | Locus Poll Best 20th Century Science Fiction Novels |
| 2012 | AbeBooks: 50 Essential Science Fiction Books |
| 2014 | Best-Sci-Fi-Books: The 23 Best Science Fiction Books by Female Authors |
| 2016 | Goodreads Best Science Fiction & Fantasy 200 |
| 2016 | Sci Femme: The Reading List edited by Shannon Turlington |
| 2016 | Gunn Center for the Study of Science Fiction: A Basic Science Fiction Library |
| 2016 | Amazon: 100 Sci-Fi & Fantasy Books to Read in a Lifetime |
| 2016 | Goodreads Best Science Fiction 100 |
| 2016 | Ranker: The Greatest Science Fiction Novels of All Time |
| 2016 | Goodreads Science Fiction Books by Female Authors |
| 2016 | Easton Press Masterpieces of Science Fiction |
| 2016 | Sci-Fi Lists Top 200 - novel |
| 2016 | 75 Best New Wave Sci-Fi (1964-1983) Novels by Josh Glenn |
| 2016 | Best-Sci-Fi-Books: 31 Best Literary Science Fiction Books |
| 2016 | How Great Science Fiction Works by Gary K. Wolfe |
| 2016 | SF Masterworks |
| 2019 | Worlds Without End: Most Read Books of All-Time |
| 2019 | The Best Sci-Fi Books of All Time - Penguin Random House |
| 2019 | 100 Best Sci-Fi Books of All Time - Reedsydiscovery |
| 2020 | Library of America Science Fiction |
| 2021 | Worlds Without End: Award Winning Books by Women Authors |
| 2021 | 29 of the Best Science Fiction Books Everyone Should Read - WIRED UK |
| 2022 | The 50 Best Sci-Fi Books of All Time - Esquire Magazine |
| 2023 | Your Top Science Fiction Books Of All Time (Survey Results) - Media Death Cult |
| 2023 | The 25 Best Science Fiction Books I've Ever Read (Parts 1 and 2) - Outlaw Bookseller |
| 2024 | SciFiScavenger's 2024 Poll of All-Time Favorite SF Books |
|
|
|
| The Lathe of Heaven |
Ursula K. Le Guin
|
1971 |
|
|
| Nebula Award - Novel Finalist |
| Hugo Award - Novel Finalist |
| 1996 | North American College Courses in Science Fiction, Utopian Literature, and Fantasy edited by Arthur B. Evans |
| 2009 | Mindblowing SF by Women and People of Color (Tor.com) |
| 2016 | SF Masterworks |
| 2016 | Goodreads Science Fiction Books by Female Authors |
| 2016 | Sci Femme: The Reading List edited by Shannon Turlington |
| 2016 | 75 Best New Wave Sci-Fi (1964-1983) Novels by Josh Glenn |
| 2016 | Goodreads Best Science Fiction 100 |
| 2016 | Ranker: The Greatest Science Fiction Novels of All Time |
| 2016 | Sci-Fi Lists Top 200 - novel |
| 2016 | Goodreads Best Science Fiction & Fantasy 200 |
| 2019 | Worlds Without End: Most Read Books of All-Time |
| 2021 | Worlds Without End: Award Winning Books by Women Authors |
| 2024 | SciFiScavenger's 2024 Poll of All-Time Favorite SF Books |
|
|
|
| The Dispossessed |
Ursula K. Le Guin
|
1974 |
|
|
| Nebula Award - Novel Winner |
| Hugo Award - Novel Winner |
| 1975 | Locus Poll Best All-Time Science Fiction Novels |
| 1976 | Anatomy of Wonder: Science Fiction, 1st Edition by Neil Barron |
| 1984 | The Science Fiction Source Book edited by David Wingrove |
| 1985 | Science Fiction: The 100 Best Novels by David Pringle |
| 1987 | Anatomy of Wonder: A Critical Guide to Science Fiction, 3rd Edition by Neil Barron |
| 1987 | Locus Poll Best All-Time Science Fiction Novels |
| 1994 | The Ultimate Guide to Science Fiction by David Pringle |
| 1996 | North American College Courses in Science Fiction, Utopian Literature, and Fantasy edited by Arthur B. Evans |
| 1996 | The Best 105 Books Since the Invention of the Field in the Twenties - Age of Wonders by David G. Hartwell |
| 1998 | Locus Poll Best All-Time Science Fiction Novels |
| 1999 | The Internet Top 100 SF/Fantasy List |
| 2002 | Strictly Science Fiction: A Guide to Reading Interests by Diana Tixier Herald and Bonnie Kunzel |
| 2003 | The Cambridge Companion to Science Fiction edited by Edward James and Farah Mendlesohn |
| 2004 | Anatomy of Wonder: A Critical Guide to Science Fiction, 5th Edition by Neil Barron |
| 2005 | ISFDB Top 100 Books (Balanced List) |
| 2006 | 100 Must-Read Science Fiction Novels |
| 2009 | Mindblowing SF by Women and People of Color (Tor.com) |
| 2011 | NPR Top 100 Science-Fiction, Fantasy Books |
| 2011 | Forbidden Planet: The 50 Books You MUST Read |
| 2011 | Internet Top 100 SF/Fantasy List |
| 2012 | Locus Poll Best 20th Century Science Fiction Novels |
| 2014 | Best-Sci-Fi-Books: The 23 Best Science Fiction Books by Female Authors |
| 2014 | Mistressworks by Ian Sales |
| 2016 | Sci Femme: The Reading List edited by Shannon Turlington |
| 2016 | Gunn Center for the Study of Science Fiction: A Basic Science Fiction Library |
| 2016 | Easton Press Masterpieces of Science Fiction |
| 2016 | SF Masterworks |
| 2016 | Goodreads Best Science Fiction & Fantasy 200 |
| 2016 | 75 Best New Wave Sci-Fi (1964-1983) Novels by Josh Glenn |
| 2016 | Amazon: 100 Sci-Fi & Fantasy Books to Read in a Lifetime |
| 2016 | Book Riot 100 Must-Read Sci-Fi Fantasy Novels by Female Authors |
| 2016 | Goodreads Best Science Fiction 100 |
| 2016 | Ranker: The Greatest Science Fiction Novels of All Time |
| 2016 | Goodreads Science Fiction Books by Female Authors |
| 2016 | Sci-Fi Lists Top 200 - novel |
| 2019 | Worlds Without End: Most Read Books of All-Time |
| 2019 | 100 Best Sci-Fi Books of All Time - Reedsydiscovery |
| 2020 | Library of America Science Fiction |
| 2021 | Worlds Without End: Award Winning Books by Women Authors |
| 2023 | Your Top Science Fiction Books Of All Time (Survey Results) - Media Death Cult |
| 2024 | SciFiScavenger's 2024 Poll of All-Time Favorite SF Books |
|
|
|
| Riddley Walker |
Russell Hoban
|
1980 |
|
|
| John W. Campbell Memorial Award for Best Science Fiction Novel |
| Nebula Award - Novel Finalist |
| 1985 | Science Fiction: The 100 Best Novels by David Pringle |
| 1996 | North American College Courses in Science Fiction, Utopian Literature, and Fantasy edited by Arthur B. Evans |
| 2005 | ISFDB Top 100 Books (Balanced List) |
| 2009 | 1000 novels everyone must read (science fiction section) |
| 2016 | Gunn Center for the Study of Science Fiction: A Basic Science Fiction Library |
| 2016 | SF Masterworks |
| 2016 | 75 Best New Wave Sci-Fi (1964-1983) Novels by Josh Glenn |
| 2020 | The Best Modern Classic Science Fiction Books |
|
|
|
| Dune |
Frank Herbert
|
1965 |
|
|
| Hugo Award - Novel Winner |
| Nebula Award - Novel Winner |
| 1966 | Analog All-Time Favorite Science Fiction Poll |
| 1974 | Modern Science Fiction edited by Norman Spinrad |
| 1975 | Locus Poll Best All-Time Science Fiction Novels |
| 1976 | The World of Science Fiction by Lester Del Rey |
| 1976 | Anatomy of Wonder: Science Fiction, 1st Edition by Neil Barron |
| 1977 | "A Basic Science-Fiction Library" from The Road to Science Fiction by James Gunn |
| 1979 | A Reader's Guide to Science Fiction by Baird Searles, et al. |
| 1984 | The Science Fiction Source Book edited by David Wingrove |
| 1985 | Science Fiction: The 100 Best Novels by David Pringle |
| 1987 | Anatomy of Wonder: A Critical Guide to Science Fiction, 3rd Edition by Neil Barron |
| 1987 | Locus Poll Best All-Time Science Fiction Novels |
| 1996 | The Best 105 Books Since the Invention of the Field in the Twenties - Age of Wonders by David G. Hartwell |
| 1996 | North American College Courses in Science Fiction, Utopian Literature, and Fantasy edited by Arthur B. Evans |
| 1998 | Locus Poll Best All-Time Science Fiction Novels |
| 1999 | The Internet Top 100 SF/Fantasy List |
| 2002 | Strictly Science Fiction: A Guide to Reading Interests by Diana Tixier Herald and Bonnie Kunzel |
| 2003 | The Cambridge Companion to Science Fiction edited by Edward James and Farah Mendlesohn |
| 2003 | The Internet Top 100 SF/Fantasy List |
| 2004 | Anatomy of Wonder: A Critical Guide to Science Fiction, 5th Edition by Neil Barron |
| 2005 | ISFDB Top 100 Books (Balanced List) |
| 2006 | 100 Must-Read Science Fiction Novels |
| 2009 | 1000 novels everyone must read (science fiction section) |
| 2011 | Forbidden Planet: The 50 Books You MUST Read |
| 2011 | NPR Top 100 Science-Fiction, Fantasy Books |
| 2011 | Internet Top 100 SF/Fantasy List |
| 2012 | AbeBooks: 50 Essential Science Fiction Books |
| 2012 | Locus Poll Best 20th Century Science Fiction Novels |
| 2016 | Ranker: The Greatest Science Fiction Novels of All Time |
| 2016 | 75 Best New Wave Sci-Fi (1964-1983) Novels by Josh Glenn |
| 2016 | Goodreads Best Science Fiction 100 |
| 2016 | SF Masterworks |
| 2016 | Gunn Center for the Study of Science Fiction: A Basic Science Fiction Library |
| 2016 | Easton Press Masterpieces of Science Fiction |
| 2016 | Sci-Fi Lists Top 200 - novel |
| 2016 | How Great Science Fiction Works by Gary K. Wolfe |
| 2016 | Goodreads Best Science Fiction & Fantasy 200 |
| 2016 | Amazon: 100 Sci-Fi & Fantasy Books to Read in a Lifetime |
| 2018 | The Great American Read - PBS |
| 2019 | The Best Sci-Fi Books of All Time - Penguin Random House |
| 2019 | 100 Best Sci-Fi Books of All Time - Reedsydiscovery |
| 2019 | Worlds Without End: Most Read Books of All-Time |
| 2020 | Top 100 Sci Fi Books - Movie Death Cult |
| 2021 | 29 of the Best Science Fiction Books Everyone Should Read - WIRED UK |
| 2022 | The 50 Best Sci-Fi Books of All Time - Esquire Magazine |
| 2023 | Your Top Science Fiction Books Of All Time (Survey Results) - Media Death Cult |
| 2024 | SciFiScavenger's 2024 Poll of All-Time Favorite SF Books |
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|
|
| The Pastel City |
M. John Harrison
|
1971 |
|
|
| 2016 | 75 Best New Wave Sci-Fi (1964-1983) Novels by Josh Glenn |
|
|
|
| The Centauri Device |
M. John Harrison
|
1974 |
|
|
| 1979 | A Reader's Guide to Science Fiction by Baird Searles, et al. |
| 1985 | Science Fiction: The 100 Best Novels by David Pringle |
| 2006 | 100 Must-Read Science Fiction Novels |
| 2011 | Forbidden Planet: The 50 Books You MUST Read |
| 2016 | SF Masterworks |
| 2016 | 75 Best New Wave Sci-Fi (1964-1983) Novels by Josh Glenn |
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|
|
| To Your Scattered Bodies Go |
Philip José Farmer
|
1971 |
|
|
| Hugo Award - Novel Winner |
| 1975 | Locus Poll Best All-Time Science Fiction Novels |
| 1976 | The World of Science Fiction by Lester Del Rey |
| 1976 | Anatomy of Wonder: Science Fiction, 1st Edition by Neil Barron |
| 1977 | "A Basic Science-Fiction Library" from The Road to Science Fiction by James Gunn |
| 1984 | The Science Fiction Source Book edited by David Wingrove |
| 1987 | Anatomy of Wonder: A Critical Guide to Science Fiction, 3rd Edition by Neil Barron |
| 1987 | Locus Poll Best All-Time Science Fiction Novels |
| 1996 | The Best 105 Books Since the Invention of the Field in the Twenties - Age of Wonders by David G. Hartwell |
| 2002 | Strictly Science Fiction: A Guide to Reading Interests by Diana Tixier Herald and Bonnie Kunzel |
| 2011 | Internet Top 100 SF/Fantasy List |
| 2012 | Locus Poll Best 20th Century Science Fiction Novels |
| 2016 | Gunn Center for the Study of Science Fiction: A Basic Science Fiction Library |
| 2016 | 75 Best New Wave Sci-Fi (1964-1983) Novels by Josh Glenn |
| 2016 | Easton Press Masterpieces of Science Fiction |
| 2016 | Ranker: The Greatest Science Fiction Novels of All Time |
| 2016 | Goodreads Best Science Fiction & Fantasy 200 |
| 2016 | Sci-Fi Lists Top 200 - novel |
| 2019 | Worlds Without End: Most Read Books of All-Time |
| 2020 | Top 100 Sci Fi Books - Movie Death Cult |
| 2023 | My 25 Favourite Sci-Fi Books of All Time - Words in Time |
|
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|
| Camp Concentration |
Thomas M. Disch
|
1968 |
|
|
| 1976 | The World of Science Fiction by Lester Del Rey |
| 1976 | Anatomy of Wonder: Science Fiction, 1st Edition by Neil Barron |
| 1985 | Science Fiction: The 100 Best Novels by David Pringle |
| 1987 | Anatomy of Wonder: A Critical Guide to Science Fiction, 3rd Edition by Neil Barron |
| 1994 | The Ultimate Guide to Science Fiction by David Pringle |
| 2003 | The Cambridge Companion to Science Fiction edited by Edward James and Farah Mendlesohn |
| 2004 | Anatomy of Wonder: A Critical Guide to Science Fiction, 5th Edition by Neil Barron |
| 2009 | 1000 novels everyone must read (science fiction section) |
| 2016 | Gunn Center for the Study of Science Fiction: A Basic Science Fiction Library |
| 2016 | 75 Best New Wave Sci-Fi (1964-1983) Novels by Josh Glenn |
|
|
|
| Martian Time-Slip |
Philip K. Dick
|
1964 |
|
|
| 1984 | The Science Fiction Source Book edited by David Wingrove |
| 1985 | Science Fiction: The 100 Best Novels by David Pringle |
| 1994 | The Ultimate Guide to Science Fiction by David Pringle |
| 2002 | Strictly Science Fiction: A Guide to Reading Interests by Diana Tixier Herald and Bonnie Kunzel |
| 2003 | The Cambridge Companion to Science Fiction edited by Edward James and Farah Mendlesohn |
| 2004 | Anatomy of Wonder: A Critical Guide to Science Fiction, 5th Edition by Neil Barron |
| 2016 | Sci-Fi Lists Top 200 - novel |
| 2016 | SF Masterworks |
| 2016 | 75 Best New Wave Sci-Fi (1964-1983) Novels by Josh Glenn |
| 2020 | Library of America Science Fiction |
|
|
|
| The Three Stigmata of Palmer Eldritch |
Philip K. Dick
|
1965 |
|
|
| Nebula Award - Novel Finalist |
| 1976 | Anatomy of Wonder: Science Fiction, 1st Edition by Neil Barron |
| 1985 | Science Fiction: The 100 Best Novels by David Pringle |
| 2011 | Internet Top 100 SF/Fantasy List |
| 2016 | Goodreads Best Science Fiction & Fantasy 200 |
| 2016 | Sci-Fi Lists Top 200 - novel |
| 2016 | SF Masterworks |
| 2016 | 75 Best New Wave Sci-Fi (1964-1983) Novels by Josh Glenn |
| 2020 | Library of America Science Fiction |
|
|
|
| Now Wait for Last Year |
Philip K. Dick
|
1966 |
|
|
| 2016 | SF Masterworks |
| 2016 | 75 Best New Wave Sci-Fi (1964-1983) Novels by Josh Glenn |
| 2020 | Library of America Science Fiction |
|
|
|
| The Unteleported Man |
Philip K. Dick
|
1966 |
|
|
| 2016 | 75 Best New Wave Sci-Fi (1964-1983) Novels by Josh Glenn |
|
|
|
| Counter-Clock World |
Philip K. Dick
|
1967 |
|
|
| 2016 | 75 Best New Wave Sci-Fi (1964-1983) Novels by Josh Glenn |
|
|
|
| Do Androids Dream of Electric Sheep? |
Philip K. Dick
|
1968 |
|
|
| Nebula Award - Novel Finalist |
| 1984 | The Science Fiction Source Book edited by David Wingrove |
| 1985 | Science Fiction: The 100 Best Novels by David Pringle |
| 1987 | Anatomy of Wonder: A Critical Guide to Science Fiction, 3rd Edition by Neil Barron |
| 1996 | North American College Courses in Science Fiction, Utopian Literature, and Fantasy edited by Arthur B. Evans |
| 1998 | Locus Poll Best All-Time Science Fiction Novels |
| 2003 | The Cambridge Companion to Science Fiction edited by Edward James and Farah Mendlesohn |
| 2004 | Anatomy of Wonder: A Critical Guide to Science Fiction, 5th Edition by Neil Barron |
| 2006 | 100 Must-Read Science Fiction Novels |
| 2009 | 1000 novels everyone must read (science fiction section) |
| 2011 | NPR Top 100 Science-Fiction, Fantasy Books |
| 2011 | Internet Top 100 SF/Fantasy List |
| 2012 | Locus Poll Best 20th Century Science Fiction Novels |
| 2012 | AbeBooks: 50 Essential Science Fiction Books |
| 2016 | Amazon: 100 Sci-Fi & Fantasy Books to Read in a Lifetime |
| 2016 | Goodreads Best Science Fiction & Fantasy 200 |
| 2016 | Sci-Fi Lists Top 200 - novel |
| 2016 | 75 Best New Wave Sci-Fi (1964-1983) Novels by Josh Glenn |
| 2016 | SF Masterworks |
| 2016 | Gunn Center for the Study of Science Fiction: A Basic Science Fiction Library |
| 2016 | Goodreads Best Science Fiction 100 |
| 2016 | Ranker: The Greatest Science Fiction Novels of All Time |
| 2016 | Easton Press Masterpieces of Science Fiction |
| 2019 | The Best Sci-Fi Books of All Time - Penguin Random House |
| 2019 | Worlds Without End: Most Read Books of All-Time |
| 2020 | Top 100 Sci Fi Books - Movie Death Cult |
| 2020 | Library of America Science Fiction |
| 2022 | The 50 Best Sci-Fi Books of All Time - Esquire Magazine |
| 2023 | Your Top Science Fiction Books Of All Time (Survey Results) - Media Death Cult |
| 2023 | The 25 Best Science Fiction Books I've Ever Read (Parts 1 and 2) - Outlaw Bookseller |
| 2024 | SciFiScavenger's 2024 Poll of All-Time Favorite SF Books |
|
|
|
| Ubik |
Philip K. Dick
|
1969 |
|
|
| 1987 | Anatomy of Wonder: A Critical Guide to Science Fiction, 3rd Edition by Neil Barron |
| 1987 | Locus Poll Best All-Time Science Fiction Novels |
| 1996 | North American College Courses in Science Fiction, Utopian Literature, and Fantasy edited by Arthur B. Evans |
| 1998 | Locus Poll Best All-Time Science Fiction Novels |
| 1999 | The Internet Top 100 SF/Fantasy List |
| 2003 | The Internet Top 100 SF/Fantasy List |
| 2004 | Anatomy of Wonder: A Critical Guide to Science Fiction, 5th Edition by Neil Barron |
| 2006 | 100 Must-Read Science Fiction Novels |
| 2011 | Forbidden Planet: The 50 Books You MUST Read |
| 2011 | Internet Top 100 SF/Fantasy List |
| 2012 | Locus Poll Best 20th Century Science Fiction Novels |
| 2016 | SF Masterworks |
| 2016 | 75 Best New Wave Sci-Fi (1964-1983) Novels by Josh Glenn |
| 2016 | Gunn Center for the Study of Science Fiction: A Basic Science Fiction Library |
| 2016 | Goodreads Best Science Fiction 100 |
| 2016 | Ranker: The Greatest Science Fiction Novels of All Time |
| 2016 | Sci-Fi Lists Top 200 - novel |
| 2016 | Best-Sci-Fi-Books: 31 Best Literary Science Fiction Books |
| 2016 | Goodreads Best Science Fiction & Fantasy 200 |
| 2019 | Worlds Without End: Most Read Books of All-Time |
| 2020 | Library of America Science Fiction |
| 2023 | My 25 Favourite Sci-Fi Books of All Time - Words in Time |
| 2024 | SciFiScavenger's 2024 Poll of All-Time Favorite SF Books |
|
|
|
| A Maze of Death |
Philip K. Dick
|
1970 |
|
|
| 2016 | SF Masterworks |
| 2016 | 75 Best New Wave Sci-Fi (1964-1983) Novels by Josh Glenn |
| 2020 | Library of America Science Fiction |
|
|
|
| We Can Build You |
Philip K. Dick
|
1972 |
|
|
| 2016 | 75 Best New Wave Sci-Fi (1964-1983) Novels by Josh Glenn |
|
|
|
| Flow My Tears, the Policeman Said |
Philip K. Dick
|
1974 |
|
|
| John W. Campbell Memorial Award for Best Science Fiction Novel |
| Hugo Award - Novel Finalist |
| Nebula Award - Novel Finalist |
| 2002 | Strictly Science Fiction: A Guide to Reading Interests by Diana Tixier Herald and Bonnie Kunzel |
| 2016 | Goodreads Best Science Fiction & Fantasy 200 |
| 2016 | Sci-Fi Lists Top 200 - novel |
| 2016 | Gunn Center for the Study of Science Fiction: A Basic Science Fiction Library |
| 2016 | SF Masterworks |
| 2016 | 75 Best New Wave Sci-Fi (1964-1983) Novels by Josh Glenn |
| 2019 | Worlds Without End: Most Read Books of All-Time |
| 2020 | Top 100 Sci Fi Books - Movie Death Cult |
|
|
|
| A Scanner Darkly |
Philip K. Dick
|
1977 |
|
|
| British Science Fiction Association Awards |
| 1984 | The Science Fiction Source Book edited by David Wingrove |
| 1996 | North American College Courses in Science Fiction, Utopian Literature, and Fantasy edited by Arthur B. Evans |
| 2012 | Locus Poll Best 20th Century Science Fiction Novels |
| 2016 | Goodreads Best Science Fiction 100 |
| 2016 | SF Masterworks |
| 2016 | 75 Best New Wave Sci-Fi (1964-1983) Novels by Josh Glenn |
| 2016 | Sci-Fi Lists Top 200 - novel |
| 2016 | Goodreads Best Science Fiction & Fantasy 200 |
| 2016 | Ranker: The Greatest Science Fiction Novels of All Time |
| 2019 | Worlds Without End: Most Read Books of All-Time |
| 2020 | Library of America Science Fiction |
| 2021 | 29 of the Best Science Fiction Books Everyone Should Read - WIRED UK |
| 2024 | SciFiScavenger's 2024 Poll of All-Time Favorite SF Books |
|
|
|
| VALIS |
Philip K. Dick
|
1981 |
|
|
| 2016 | Goodreads Best Science Fiction & Fantasy 200 |
| 2016 | Sci-Fi Lists Top 200 - novel |
| 2016 | Gunn Center for the Study of Science Fiction: A Basic Science Fiction Library |
| 2016 | SF Masterworks |
| 2016 | 75 Best New Wave Sci-Fi (1964-1983) Novels by Josh Glenn |
| 2020 | Library of America Science Fiction |
|
|
|
| Babel-17 |
Samuel R. Delany
|
1966 |
|
|
| Nebula Award - Novel Winner |
| Hugo Award - Novel Finalist |
| 1975 | Locus Poll Best All-Time Science Fiction Novels |
| 1976 | Anatomy of Wonder: Science Fiction, 1st Edition by Neil Barron |
| 1987 | Anatomy of Wonder: A Critical Guide to Science Fiction, 3rd Edition by Neil Barron |
| 1996 | North American College Courses in Science Fiction, Utopian Literature, and Fantasy edited by Arthur B. Evans |
| 2002 | Strictly Science Fiction: A Guide to Reading Interests by Diana Tixier Herald and Bonnie Kunzel |
| 2003 | The Cambridge Companion to Science Fiction edited by Edward James and Farah Mendlesohn |
| 2004 | Anatomy of Wonder: A Critical Guide to Science Fiction, 5th Edition by Neil Barron |
| 2011 | Forbidden Planet: The 50 Books You MUST Read |
| 2016 | Gunn Center for the Study of Science Fiction: A Basic Science Fiction Library |
| 2016 | SF Masterworks |
| 2016 | 75 Best New Wave Sci-Fi (1964-1983) Novels by Josh Glenn |
| 2016 | Easton Press Masterpieces of Science Fiction |
| 2016 | Sci-Fi Lists Top 200 - novel |
| 2019 | Worlds Without End: Most Read Books of All-Time |
|
|
|
| The Einstein Intersection |
Samuel R. Delany
|
1967 |
|
|
| Nebula Award - Novel Winner |
| Hugo Award - Novel Finalist |
| 1976 | Anatomy of Wonder: Science Fiction, 1st Edition by Neil Barron |
| 1977 | "A Basic Science-Fiction Library" from The Road to Science Fiction by James Gunn |
| 1987 | Anatomy of Wonder: A Critical Guide to Science Fiction, 3rd Edition by Neil Barron |
| 2002 | Strictly Science Fiction: A Guide to Reading Interests by Diana Tixier Herald and Bonnie Kunzel |
| 2003 | The Cambridge Companion to Science Fiction edited by Edward James and Farah Mendlesohn |
| 2004 | Anatomy of Wonder: A Critical Guide to Science Fiction, 5th Edition by Neil Barron |
| 2009 | 1000 novels everyone must read (science fiction section) |
| 2016 | Gunn Center for the Study of Science Fiction: A Basic Science Fiction Library |
| 2016 | 75 Best New Wave Sci-Fi (1964-1983) Novels by Josh Glenn |
| 2016 | Easton Press Masterpieces of Science Fiction |
|
|
|
| Nova |
Samuel R. Delany
|
1968 |
|
|
| Hugo Award - Novel Finalist |
| 1984 | The Science Fiction Source Book edited by David Wingrove |
| 1985 | Science Fiction: The 100 Best Novels by David Pringle |
| 1987 | Anatomy of Wonder: A Critical Guide to Science Fiction, 3rd Edition by Neil Barron |
| 1996 | The Best 105 Books Since the Invention of the Field in the Twenties - Age of Wonders by David G. Hartwell |
| 2004 | Anatomy of Wonder: A Critical Guide to Science Fiction, 5th Edition by Neil Barron |
| 2006 | 100 Must-Read Science Fiction Novels |
| 2012 | Locus Poll Best 20th Century Science Fiction Novels |
| 2016 | Sci-Fi Lists Top 200 - novel |
| 2016 | SF Masterworks |
| 2016 | 75 Best New Wave Sci-Fi (1964-1983) Novels by Josh Glenn |
| 2020 | Library of America Science Fiction |
|
|
|
| Dhalgren |
Samuel R. Delany
|
1975 |
|
|
| Nebula Award - Novel Finalist |
| 1976 | The World of Science Fiction by Lester Del Rey |
| 1979 | A Reader's Guide to Science Fiction by Baird Searles, et al. |
| 1987 | Locus Poll Best All-Time Science Fiction Novels |
| 1996 | The Best 105 Books Since the Invention of the Field in the Twenties - Age of Wonders by David G. Hartwell |
| 1998 | Locus Poll Best All-Time Science Fiction Novels |
| 2003 | The Cambridge Companion to Science Fiction edited by Edward James and Farah Mendlesohn |
| 2004 | Anatomy of Wonder: A Critical Guide to Science Fiction, 5th Edition by Neil Barron |
| 2009 | Mindblowing SF by Women and People of Color (Tor.com) |
| 2012 | Locus Poll Best 20th Century Science Fiction Novels |
| 2016 | SF Masterworks |
| 2016 | Goodreads Best Science Fiction & Fantasy 200 |
| 2016 | 75 Best New Wave Sci-Fi (1964-1983) Novels by Josh Glenn |
| 2016 | Amazon: 100 Sci-Fi & Fantasy Books to Read in a Lifetime |
| 2016 | Gunn Center for the Study of Science Fiction: A Basic Science Fiction Library |
| 2016 | Best-Sci-Fi-Books: 31 Best Literary Science Fiction Books |
| 2016 | Sci-Fi Lists Top 200 - novel |
| 2019 | The Best Sci-Fi Books of All Time - Penguin Random House |
| 2019 | 100 Best Sci-Fi Books of All Time - Reedsydiscovery |
| 2022 | The 50 Best Sci-Fi Books of All Time - Esquire Magazine |
|
|
|
| Trouble on Triton |
Samuel R. Delany
|
1976 |
|
|
| 2004 | Feminist Science Fiction and Fantasy by Cynthia Ward |
| 2016 | 75 Best New Wave Sci-Fi (1964-1983) Novels by Josh Glenn |
| 2023 | The 25 Best Science Fiction Books I've Ever Read (Parts 1 and 2) - Outlaw Bookseller |
|
|
|
| The Deep |
John Crowley
|
1975 |
|
|
| 1984 | The Science Fiction Source Book edited by David Wingrove |
| 2016 | SF Masterworks |
| 2016 | 75 Best New Wave Sci-Fi (1964-1983) Novels by Josh Glenn |
|
|
|
| Engine Summer |
John Crowley
|
1979 |
|
|
| 1984 | The Science Fiction Source Book edited by David Wingrove |
| 1985 | Science Fiction: The 100 Best Novels by David Pringle |
| 1987 | Anatomy of Wonder: A Critical Guide to Science Fiction, 3rd Edition by Neil Barron |
| 1994 | The Ultimate Guide to Science Fiction by David Pringle |
| 2003 | The Cambridge Companion to Science Fiction edited by Edward James and Farah Mendlesohn |
| 2016 | SF Masterworks |
| 2016 | 75 Best New Wave Sci-Fi (1964-1983) Novels by Josh Glenn |
|
|
|
| Kindred |
Octavia E. Butler
|
1979 |
|
|
| 2003 | The Cambridge Companion to Science Fiction edited by Edward James and Farah Mendlesohn |
| 2009 | Mindblowing SF by Women and People of Color (Tor.com) |
| 2009 | 1000 novels everyone must read (science fiction section) |
| 2014 | Best-Sci-Fi-Books: The 23 Best Science Fiction Books by Female Authors |
| 2014 | Mistressworks by Ian Sales |
| 2016 | 75 Best New Wave Sci-Fi (1964-1983) Novels by Josh Glenn |
| 2016 | Goodreads Best Science Fiction & Fantasy 200 |
| 2016 | Goodreads Science Fiction Books by Female Authors |
| 2016 | Sci Femme: The Reading List edited by Shannon Turlington |
| 2016 | Amazon: 100 Sci-Fi & Fantasy Books to Read in a Lifetime |
| 2016 | Best-Sci-Fi-Books: 31 Best Literary Science Fiction Books |
| 2020 | The Best Modern Classic Science Fiction Books |
| 2021 | 29 of the Best Science Fiction Books Everyone Should Read - WIRED UK |
| 2022 | The 50 Best Sci-Fi Books of All Time - Esquire Magazine |
|
|
|
| Wild Seed |
Octavia E. Butler
|
1980 |
|
|
| 1985 | Science Fiction: The 100 Best Novels by David Pringle |
| 2009 | Mindblowing SF by Women and People of Color (Tor.com) |
| 2016 | Goodreads Best Science Fiction & Fantasy 200 |
| 2016 | Gunn Center for the Study of Science Fiction: A Basic Science Fiction Library |
| 2016 | Goodreads Science Fiction Books by Female Authors |
| 2016 | 75 Best New Wave Sci-Fi (1964-1983) Novels by Josh Glenn |
|
|
|
| Nova Express |
William S. Burroughs
|
1964 |
|
|
| Nebula Award - Novel Finalist |
| 1974 | Modern Science Fiction edited by Norman Spinrad |
| 1985 | Science Fiction: The 100 Best Novels by David Pringle |
| 2016 | 75 Best New Wave Sci-Fi (1964-1983) Novels by Josh Glenn |
|
|
|
| Stand on Zanzibar |
John Brunner
|
1968 |
|
|
| Nebula Award - Novel Finalist |
| Hugo Award - Novel Winner |
| British Science Fiction Association Awards |
| 1974 | Modern Science Fiction edited by Norman Spinrad |
| 1975 | Locus Poll Best All-Time Science Fiction Novels |
| 1976 | The World of Science Fiction by Lester Del Rey |
| 1976 | Anatomy of Wonder: Science Fiction, 1st Edition by Neil Barron |
| 1977 | "A Basic Science-Fiction Library" from The Road to Science Fiction by James Gunn |
| 1979 | A Reader's Guide to Science Fiction by Baird Searles, et al. |
| 1985 | Science Fiction: The 100 Best Novels by David Pringle |
| 1987 | Anatomy of Wonder: A Critical Guide to Science Fiction, 3rd Edition by Neil Barron |
| 1987 | Locus Poll Best All-Time Science Fiction Novels |
| 1996 | The Best 105 Books Since the Invention of the Field in the Twenties - Age of Wonders by David G. Hartwell |
| 1996 | North American College Courses in Science Fiction, Utopian Literature, and Fantasy edited by Arthur B. Evans |
| 1998 | Locus Poll Best All-Time Science Fiction Novels |
| 2002 | Strictly Science Fiction: A Guide to Reading Interests by Diana Tixier Herald and Bonnie Kunzel |
| 2003 | The Cambridge Companion to Science Fiction edited by Edward James and Farah Mendlesohn |
| 2004 | Anatomy of Wonder: A Critical Guide to Science Fiction, 5th Edition by Neil Barron |
| 2005 | ISFDB Top 100 Books (Balanced List) |
| 2011 | Internet Top 100 SF/Fantasy List |
| 2011 | Forbidden Planet: The 50 Books You MUST Read |
| 2012 | Locus Poll Best 20th Century Science Fiction Novels |
| 2016 | 75 Best New Wave Sci-Fi (1964-1983) Novels by Josh Glenn |
| 2016 | Easton Press Masterpieces of Science Fiction |
| 2016 | Gunn Center for the Study of Science Fiction: A Basic Science Fiction Library |
| 2016 | SF Masterworks |
| 2016 | Sci-Fi Lists Top 200 - novel |
| 2019 | Worlds Without End: Most Read Books of All-Time |
| 2024 | SciFiScavenger's 2024 Poll of All-Time Favorite SF Books |
|
|
|
| The Sheep Look Up |
John Brunner
|
1972 |
|
|
| Nebula Award - Novel Finalist |
| 1976 | Anatomy of Wonder: Science Fiction, 1st Edition by Neil Barron |
| 1987 | Anatomy of Wonder: A Critical Guide to Science Fiction, 3rd Edition by Neil Barron |
| 2002 | Strictly Science Fiction: A Guide to Reading Interests by Diana Tixier Herald and Bonnie Kunzel |
| 2004 | Anatomy of Wonder: A Critical Guide to Science Fiction, 5th Edition by Neil Barron |
| 2006 | 100 Must-Read Science Fiction Novels |
| 2016 | Sci-Fi Lists Top 200 - novel |
| 2016 | Gunn Center for the Study of Science Fiction: A Basic Science Fiction Library |
| 2016 | 75 Best New Wave Sci-Fi (1964-1983) Novels by Josh Glenn |
| 2016 | How Great Science Fiction Works by Gary K. Wolfe |
|
|
|
| The Shockwave Rider |
John Brunner
|
1975 |
|
|
| 1996 | North American College Courses in Science Fiction, Utopian Literature, and Fantasy edited by Arthur B. Evans |
| 2016 | Gunn Center for the Study of Science Fiction: A Basic Science Fiction Library |
| 2016 | 75 Best New Wave Sci-Fi (1964-1983) Novels by Josh Glenn |
|
|
|
| Timescape |
Gregory Benford
|
1980 |
|
|
| British Science Fiction Association Awards |
| John W. Campbell Memorial Award for Best Science Fiction Novel |
| Nebula Award - Novel Winner |
| 1984 | The Science Fiction Source Book edited by David Wingrove |
| 1985 | Science Fiction: The 100 Best Novels by David Pringle |
| 1987 | Anatomy of Wonder: A Critical Guide to Science Fiction, 3rd Edition by Neil Barron |
| 1987 | Locus Poll Best All-Time Science Fiction Novels |
| 1994 | The Ultimate Guide to Science Fiction by David Pringle |
| 1996 | North American College Courses in Science Fiction, Utopian Literature, and Fantasy edited by Arthur B. Evans |
| 1996 | The Best 105 Books Since the Invention of the Field in the Twenties - Age of Wonders by David G. Hartwell |
| 2003 | The Cambridge Companion to Science Fiction edited by Edward James and Farah Mendlesohn |
| 2004 | Anatomy of Wonder: A Critical Guide to Science Fiction, 5th Edition by Neil Barron |
| 2005 | ISFDB Top 100 Books (Balanced List) |
| 2006 | 100 Must-Read Science Fiction Novels |
| 2011 | Forbidden Planet: The 50 Books You MUST Read |
| 2016 | SF Masterworks |
| 2016 | Easton Press Masterpieces of Science Fiction |
| 2016 | 75 Best New Wave Sci-Fi (1964-1983) Novels by Josh Glenn |
| 2016 | Sci-Fi Lists Top 200 - novel |
| 2016 | Gunn Center for the Study of Science Fiction: A Basic Science Fiction Library |
|
|
|
| Blood Music |
Greg Bear
|
1985 |
|
|
| Nebula Award - Novel Finalist |
| Hugo Award - Novel Finalist |
| 1987 | Anatomy of Wonder: A Critical Guide to Science Fiction, 3rd Edition by Neil Barron |
| 1994 | The Ultimate Guide to Science Fiction by David Pringle |
| 1996 | North American College Courses in Science Fiction, Utopian Literature, and Fantasy edited by Arthur B. Evans |
| 2003 | The Cambridge Companion to Science Fiction edited by Edward James and Farah Mendlesohn |
| 2004 | Anatomy of Wonder: A Critical Guide to Science Fiction, 5th Edition by Neil Barron |
| 2006 | 100 Must-Read Science Fiction Novels |
| 2011 | Forbidden Planet: The 50 Books You MUST Read |
| 2016 | Gunn Center for the Study of Science Fiction: A Basic Science Fiction Library |
| 2016 | SF Masterworks |
| 2016 | 75 Best New Wave Sci-Fi (1964-1983) Novels by Josh Glenn |
| 2016 | Easton Press Masterpieces of Science Fiction |
| 2016 | Amazon: 100 Sci-Fi & Fantasy Books to Read in a Lifetime |
| 2016 | Sci-Fi Lists Top 200 - novel |
|
|
|
| Collision Course |
Barrington J. Bayley
|
1973 |
|
|
| 2016 | 75 Best New Wave Sci-Fi (1964-1983) Novels by Josh Glenn |
|
|
|
| The Burning World |
J. G. Ballard
|
1964 |
|
|
| 2016 | 75 Best New Wave Sci-Fi (1964-1983) Novels by Josh Glenn |
|
|
|
| The Crystal World |
J. G. Ballard
|
1966 |
|
|
| 1976 | The World of Science Fiction by Lester Del Rey |
| 1976 | Anatomy of Wonder: Science Fiction, 1st Edition by Neil Barron |
| 1977 | "A Basic Science-Fiction Library" from The Road to Science Fiction by James Gunn |
| 1985 | Science Fiction: The 100 Best Novels by David Pringle |
| 1987 | Anatomy of Wonder: A Critical Guide to Science Fiction, 3rd Edition by Neil Barron |
| 1994 | The Ultimate Guide to Science Fiction by David Pringle |
| 1996 | The Best 105 Books Since the Invention of the Field in the Twenties - Age of Wonders by David G. Hartwell |
| 2002 | Strictly Science Fiction: A Guide to Reading Interests by Diana Tixier Herald and Bonnie Kunzel |
| 2004 | Anatomy of Wonder: A Critical Guide to Science Fiction, 5th Edition by Neil Barron |
| 2016 | Gunn Center for the Study of Science Fiction: A Basic Science Fiction Library |
| 2016 | 75 Best New Wave Sci-Fi (1964-1983) Novels by Josh Glenn |
| 2016 | Easton Press Masterpieces of Science Fiction |
|
|
|
| The Atrocity Exhibition |
J. G. Ballard
|
1970 |
|
|
| 1996 | The Best 105 Books Since the Invention of the Field in the Twenties - Age of Wonders by David G. Hartwell |
| 2002 | Strictly Science Fiction: A Guide to Reading Interests by Diana Tixier Herald and Bonnie Kunzel |
| 2016 | Gunn Center for the Study of Science Fiction: A Basic Science Fiction Library |
| 2016 | 75 Best New Wave Sci-Fi (1964-1983) Novels by Josh Glenn |
|
|
|
| Crash |
J. G. Ballard
|
1973 |
|
|
| 1985 | Science Fiction: The 100 Best Novels by David Pringle |
| 2009 | 1000 novels everyone must read (science fiction section) |
| 2016 | 75 Best New Wave Sci-Fi (1964-1983) Novels by Josh Glenn |
| 2016 | How Great Science Fiction Works by Gary K. Wolfe |
| 2023 | The 25 Best Science Fiction Books I've Ever Read (Parts 1 and 2) - Outlaw Bookseller |
|
|
|
| Concrete Island |
J. G. Ballard
|
1974 |
|
|
| 2016 | 75 Best New Wave Sci-Fi (1964-1983) Novels by Josh Glenn |
|
|
|
| High-Rise |
J. G. Ballard
|
1975 |
|
|
| 1985 | Science Fiction: The 100 Best Novels by David Pringle |
| 2016 | 75 Best New Wave Sci-Fi (1964-1983) Novels by Josh Glenn |
| 2024 | SciFiScavenger's 2024 Poll of All-Time Favorite SF Books |
|
|
|
| The Unlimited Dream Company |
J. G. Ballard
|
1979 |
|
|
| British Science Fiction Association Awards |
| 1984 | The Science Fiction Source Book edited by David Wingrove |
| 2016 | 75 Best New Wave Sci-Fi (1964-1983) Novels by Josh Glenn |
|
|
|
| Tau Zero |
Poul Anderson
|
1970 |
|
|
| Hugo Award - Novel Finalist |
| 1974 | Modern Science Fiction edited by Norman Spinrad |
| 1976 | Anatomy of Wonder: Science Fiction, 1st Edition by Neil Barron |
| 1977 | "A Basic Science-Fiction Library" from The Road to Science Fiction by James Gunn |
| 1979 | A Reader's Guide to Science Fiction by Baird Searles, et al. |
| 1984 | The Science Fiction Source Book edited by David Wingrove |
| 1985 | Science Fiction: The 100 Best Novels by David Pringle |
| 1987 | Anatomy of Wonder: A Critical Guide to Science Fiction, 3rd Edition by Neil Barron |
| 2004 | Anatomy of Wonder: A Critical Guide to Science Fiction, 5th Edition by Neil Barron |
| 2016 | SF Masterworks |
| 2016 | 75 Best New Wave Sci-Fi (1964-1983) Novels by Josh Glenn |
| 2016 | Sci-Fi Lists Top 200 - novel |
| 2016 | Easton Press Masterpieces of Science Fiction |
| 2016 | Gunn Center for the Study of Science Fiction: A Basic Science Fiction Library |
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| The Butterfly Kid |
Chester Anderson
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1967 |
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| Hugo Award - Novel Finalist |
| 2016 | 75 Best New Wave Sci-Fi (1964-1983) Novels by Josh Glenn |
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| Barefoot in the Head |
Brian W. Aldiss
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1969 |
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| 1974 | Modern Science Fiction edited by Norman Spinrad |
| 1976 | Anatomy of Wonder: Science Fiction, 1st Edition by Neil Barron |
| 1987 | Anatomy of Wonder: A Critical Guide to Science Fiction, 3rd Edition by Neil Barron |
| 2002 | Strictly Science Fiction: A Guide to Reading Interests by Diana Tixier Herald and Bonnie Kunzel |
| 2016 | Gunn Center for the Study of Science Fiction: A Basic Science Fiction Library |
| 2016 | 75 Best New Wave Sci-Fi (1964-1983) Novels by Josh Glenn |
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| The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy |
Douglas Adams
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1979 |
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| 1984 | The Science Fiction Source Book edited by David Wingrove |
| 1996 | North American College Courses in Science Fiction, Utopian Literature, and Fantasy edited by Arthur B. Evans |
| 1999 | The Internet Top 100 SF/Fantasy List |
| 2002 | Strictly Science Fiction: A Guide to Reading Interests by Diana Tixier Herald and Bonnie Kunzel |
| 2003 | The Internet Top 100 SF/Fantasy List |
| 2003 | The Cambridge Companion to Science Fiction edited by Edward James and Farah Mendlesohn |
| 2009 | 1000 novels everyone must read (science fiction section) |
| 2011 | NPR Top 100 Science-Fiction, Fantasy Books |
| 2011 | Forbidden Planet: The 50 Books You MUST Read |
| 2011 | Internet Top 100 SF/Fantasy List |
| 2012 | Locus Poll Best 20th Century Science Fiction Novels |
| 2012 | AbeBooks: 50 Essential Science Fiction Books |
| 2016 | Gunn Center for the Study of Science Fiction: A Basic Science Fiction Library |
| 2016 | Goodreads Best Science Fiction & Fantasy 200 |
| 2016 | Sci-Fi Lists Top 200 - novel |
| 2016 | 75 Best New Wave Sci-Fi (1964-1983) Novels by Josh Glenn |
| 2016 | Easton Press Masterpieces of Science Fiction |
| 2016 | Amazon: 100 Sci-Fi & Fantasy Books to Read in a Lifetime |
| 2016 | Goodreads Best Science Fiction 100 |
| 2016 | Ranker: The Greatest Science Fiction Novels of All Time |
| 2016 | SF Masterworks |
| 2018 | The Great American Read - PBS |
| 2019 | Worlds Without End: Most Read Books of All-Time |
| 2019 | The Best Sci-Fi Books of All Time - Penguin Random House |
| 2019 | 100 Best Sci-Fi Books of All Time - Reedsydiscovery |
| 2020 | Top 100 Sci Fi Books - Movie Death Cult |
| 2020 | The Best Modern Classic Science Fiction Books |
| 2022 | The 50 Best Sci-Fi Books of All Time - Esquire Magazine |
| 2023 | Your Top Science Fiction Books Of All Time (Survey Results) - Media Death Cult |
| 2024 | SciFiScavenger's 2024 Poll of All-Time Favorite SF Books |
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