200 Significant Science Fiction Books by Women, 1984-2001

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

Title Author/Editor Year Citations↥ Reviews
Aestival Tide Elizabeth Hand 1992
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2001200 Significant Science Fiction Books by Women, 1984-2001 by David G. Hartwell
After Long Silence Sheri S. Tepper 1987
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2001200 Significant Science Fiction Books by Women, 1984-2001 by David G. Hartwell
Alien Bootlegger and Other Stories Rebecca Ore 1993
1
2001200 Significant Science Fiction Books by Women, 1984-2001 by David G. Hartwell
An Alien Light Nancy Kress 1988
1
2001200 Significant Science Fiction Books by Women, 1984-2001 by David G. Hartwell
Alien Taste Wen Spencer 2001
1
2001200 Significant Science Fiction Books by Women, 1984-2001 by David G. Hartwell
The Aliens of Earth Nancy Kress 1993
1
2001200 Significant Science Fiction Books by Women, 1984-2001 by David G. Hartwell
And the Angels Sing Kate Wilhelm 1992
1
2001200 Significant Science Fiction Books by Women, 1984-2001 by David G. Hartwell
The Annunciate Severna Park 1999
1
2001200 Significant Science Fiction Books by Women, 1984-2001 by David G. Hartwell
Arachne Lisa Mason 1990
1
2001200 Significant Science Fiction Books by Women, 1984-2001 by David G. Hartwell
The Arbitrary Placement of Walls Martha Soukup 1997
1
2001200 Significant Science Fiction Books by Women, 1984-2001 by David G. Hartwell
Beaker's Dozen Nancy Kress 1998
1
2001200 Significant Science Fiction Books by Women, 1984-2001 by David G. Hartwell
Becoming Alien Rebecca Ore 1987
1
2001200 Significant Science Fiction Books by Women, 1984-2001 by David G. Hartwell
Being Alien Rebecca Ore 1989
1
2001200 Significant Science Fiction Books by Women, 1984-2001 by David G. Hartwell
The Best of Marion Zimmer Bradley Marion Zimmer Bradley 1985
1
2001200 Significant Science Fiction Books by Women, 1984-2001 by David G. Hartwell
The Best of Pamela Sargent Pamela Sargent 1987
1
2001200 Significant Science Fiction Books by Women, 1984-2001 by David G. Hartwell
Black Glass Karen Joy Fowler 1998
1
2001200 Significant Science Fiction Books by Women, 1984-2001 by David G. Hartwell
Brain Rose Nancy Kress 1990
1
2001200 Significant Science Fiction Books by Women, 1984-2001 by David G. Hartwell
Brother Termite Patricia Anthony 1993
1
2001200 Significant Science Fiction Books by Women, 1984-2001 by David G. Hartwell
Buffalo Gals and Other Animal Presences Ursula K. Le Guin 1987
1
2001200 Significant Science Fiction Books by Women, 1984-2001 by David G. Hartwell
Busy About the Tree of Life Pamela Zoline 1988
1
2001200 Significant Science Fiction Books by Women, 1984-2001 by David G. Hartwell
Catspaw Joan D. Vinge 1988
1
2001200 Significant Science Fiction Books by Women, 1984-2001 by David G. Hartwell
Chance and Other Gestures of the Hand of Fate Nancy Springer 1987
1
2001200 Significant Science Fiction Books by Women, 1984-2001 by David G. Hartwell
Chanur's Venture C. J. Cherryh 1984
1
2001200 Significant Science Fiction Books by Women, 1984-2001 by David G. Hartwell
Children of the Wind Kate Wilhelm 1989
1
2001200 Significant Science Fiction Books by Women, 1984-2001 by David G. Hartwell
The Chronicles of Pern: First Fall Anne McCaffrey 1993
1
2001200 Significant Science Fiction Books by Women, 1984-2001 by David G. Hartwell
City of Diamond Doris Egan 1996
1
2001200 Significant Science Fiction Books by Women, 1984-2001 by David G. Hartwell
Code Of Conduct Kristine Smith 1999
1
2001200 Significant Science Fiction Books by Women, 1984-2001 by David G. Hartwell
The Color of Distance Amy Thomson 1995
1
2001200 Significant Science Fiction Books by Women, 1984-2001 by David G. Hartwell
Crashcourse Wilhelmina Baird 1993
1
2001200 Significant Science Fiction Books by Women, 1984-2001 by David G. Hartwell
The Dazzle of Day Molly Gloss 1997
1
2001200 Significant Science Fiction Books by Women, 1984-2001 by David G. Hartwell
Defender C. J. Cherryh 2001
1
2001200 Significant Science Fiction Books by Women, 1984-2001 by David G. Hartwell
Dervish Is Digital Pat Cadigan 2001
1
2001200 Significant Science Fiction Books by Women, 1984-2001 by David G. Hartwell
Dirty Work Pat Cadigan 1993
1
2001200 Significant Science Fiction Books by Women, 1984-2001 by David G. Hartwell
Dreams of Dark and Light Tanith Lee 1986
1
2001200 Significant Science Fiction Books by Women, 1984-2001 by David G. Hartwell
Dreamweaver's Dilemma Lois McMaster Bujold 1996
1
2001200 Significant Science Fiction Books by Women, 1984-2001 by David G. Hartwell
The Drylands Mary Rosenblum 1993
1
2001200 Significant Science Fiction Books by Women, 1984-2001 by David G. Hartwell
Escape Plans Gwyneth Jones 1986
1
2001200 Significant Science Fiction Books by Women, 1984-2001 by David G. Hartwell
Fire Watch Connie Willis 1985
1
2001200 Significant Science Fiction Books by Women, 1984-2001 by David G. Hartwell
A Fisherman of the Inland Sea Ursula K. Le Guin 1994
1
2001200 Significant Science Fiction Books by Women, 1984-2001 by David G. Hartwell
Flesh and Gold Phyllis Gotlieb 1998
1
2001200 Significant Science Fiction Books by Women, 1984-2001 by David G. Hartwell
The Fresco Sheri S. Tepper 2000
1
2001200 Significant Science Fiction Books by Women, 1984-2001 by David G. Hartwell
The Furies Suzy McKee Charnas 1994
1
2001200 Significant Science Fiction Books by Women, 1984-2001 by David G. Hartwell
The Game Beyond Melissa Scott 1984
1
2001200 Significant Science Fiction Books by Women, 1984-2001 by David G. Hartwell
The Ghost Sister Liz Williams 2001
1
2001200 Significant Science Fiction Books by Women, 1984-2001 by David G. Hartwell
The Girl Who Heard Dragons Anne McCaffrey 1994
1
2001200 Significant Science Fiction Books by Women, 1984-2001 by David G. Hartwell
Hellburner C. J. Cherryh 1992
1
2001200 Significant Science Fiction Books by Women, 1984-2001 by David G. Hartwell
Hellspark Janet Kagan 1988
1
2001200 Significant Science Fiction Books by Women, 1984-2001 by David G. Hartwell
The Hidden Side Of The Moon Joanna Russ 1988
1
2001200 Significant Science Fiction Books by Women, 1984-2001 by David G. Hartwell
Home by the Sea Pat Cadigan 1992
1
2001200 Significant Science Fiction Books by Women, 1984-2001 by David G. Hartwell
Icarus Descending Elizabeth Hand 1993
1
2001200 Significant Science Fiction Books by Women, 1984-2001 by David G. Hartwell
Impossible Things Connie Willis 1993
1
2001200 Significant Science Fiction Books by Women, 1984-2001 by David G. Hartwell
Infinity's Web Sheila Finch 1985
1
2001200 Significant Science Fiction Books by Women, 1984-2001 by David G. Hartwell
Jaran Kate Elliott 1992
1
2001200 Significant Science Fiction Books by Women, 1984-2001 by David G. Hartwell
The Kif Strike Back C. J. Cherryh 1985
1
2001200 Significant Science Fiction Books by Women, 1984-2001 by David G. Hartwell
Limit of Vision Linda Nagata 2001
1
2001200 Significant Science Fiction Books by Women, 1984-2001 by David G. Hartwell
Little Sisters of the Apocalypse Kit Reed 1995
1
2001200 Significant Science Fiction Books by Women, 1984-2001 by David G. Hartwell
Lunar Activity Elizabeth Moon 1990
1
2001200 Significant Science Fiction Books by Women, 1984-2001 by David G. Hartwell
Mainline Deborah Christian 1996
1
2001200 Significant Science Fiction Books by Women, 1984-2001 by David G. Hartwell
A Mask for the General Lisa Goldstein 1987
1
2001200 Significant Science Fiction Books by Women, 1984-2001 by David G. Hartwell
Mirabile Janet Kagan 1991
1
2001200 Significant Science Fiction Books by Women, 1984-2001 by David G. Hartwell
Mississippi Blues Kathleen Ann Goonan 1997
1
2001200 Significant Science Fiction Books by Women, 1984-2001 by David G. Hartwell
Mother Grimm Catherine Wells 1997
1
2001200 Significant Science Fiction Books by Women, 1984-2001 by David G. Hartwell
Murphy's Gambit Syne Mitchell 2000
1
2001200 Significant Science Fiction Books by Women, 1984-2001 by David G. Hartwell
Mutagenesis Helen Collins 1993
1
2001200 Significant Science Fiction Books by Women, 1984-2001 by David G. Hartwell
Night Sky Mine Melissa Scott 1996
1
2001200 Significant Science Fiction Books by Women, 1984-2001 by David G. Hartwell
Night's Sorceries Tanith Lee 1987
1
2001200 Significant Science Fiction Books by Women, 1984-2001 by David G. Hartwell
North Wind Gwyneth Jones 1994
1
2001200 Significant Science Fiction Books by Women, 1984-2001 by David G. Hartwell
Once a Hero Elizabeth Moon 1997
1
2001200 Significant Science Fiction Books by Women, 1984-2001 by David G. Hartwell
Opalite Moon Denise Vitola 1997
1
2001200 Significant Science Fiction Books by Women, 1984-2001 by David G. Hartwell
Other Nature Stephanie Smith 1995
1
2001200 Significant Science Fiction Books by Women, 1984-2001 by David G. Hartwell
A Paradigm of Earth Candas Jane Dorsey 2001
1
2001200 Significant Science Fiction Books by Women, 1984-2001 by David G. Hartwell
Phoenix in the Ashes Joan D. Vinge 1985
1
2001200 Significant Science Fiction Books by Women, 1984-2001 by David G. Hartwell
Playing God Sarah Zettel 1998
1
2001200 Significant Science Fiction Books by Women, 1984-2001 by David G. Hartwell
Precursor C. J. Cherryh 1999
1
2001200 Significant Science Fiction Books by Women, 1984-2001 by David G. Hartwell
Probability Sun Nancy Kress 2001
1
2001200 Significant Science Fiction Books by Women, 1984-2001 by David G. Hartwell
Promised Land Pat Cadigan 1999
1
2001200 Significant Science Fiction Books by Women, 1984-2001 by David G. Hartwell
The Ragged World Judith Moffett 1991
1
2001200 Significant Science Fiction Books by Women, 1984-2001 by David G. Hartwell
Rainbow Man M. J. Engh 1993
1
2001200 Significant Science Fiction Books by Women, 1984-2001 by David G. Hartwell
Reefsong Carol Severance 1991
1
2001200 Significant Science Fiction Books by Women, 1984-2001 by David G. Hartwell
Reluctant Voyagers Élisabeth Vonarburg 1995
1
2001200 Significant Science Fiction Books by Women, 1984-2001 by David G. Hartwell
Rider at the Gate C. J. Cherryh 1995
1
2001200 Significant Science Fiction Books by Women, 1984-2001 by David G. Hartwell
Rimrunners C. J. Cherryh 1989
1
2001200 Significant Science Fiction Books by Women, 1984-2001 by David G. Hartwell
Sea as Mirror Tess Williams 2000
1
2001200 Significant Science Fiction Books by Women, 1984-2001 by David G. Hartwell
The Shapes of Their Hearts Melissa Scott 1998
1
2001200 Significant Science Fiction Books by Women, 1984-2001 by David G. Hartwell
The Silver Kiss Annette Curtis Klause 1990
1
2001200 Significant Science Fiction Books by Women, 1984-2001 by David G. Hartwell
Silver Screen Justina Robson 1999
1
2001200 Significant Science Fiction Books by Women, 1984-2001 by David G. Hartwell
Sister Emily's Lightship and Other Stories Jane Yolen 2000
1
2001200 Significant Science Fiction Books by Women, 1984-2001 by David G. Hartwell
Sky Coyote Kage Baker 1999
1
2001200 Significant Science Fiction Books by Women, 1984-2001 by David G. Hartwell
The Start of the End of It All and Other Stories Carol Emshwiller 1990
1
2001200 Significant Science Fiction Books by Women, 1984-2001 by David G. Hartwell
Summer of Love Lisa Mason 1994
1
2001200 Significant Science Fiction Books by Women, 1984-2001 by David G. Hartwell
Synthesis and Other Virtual Realities Mary Rosenblum 1996
1
2001200 Significant Science Fiction Books by Women, 1984-2001 by David G. Hartwell
Tales of the Quintana Roo James Tiptree, Jr. 1986
1
2001200 Significant Science Fiction Books by Women, 1984-2001 by David G. Hartwell
Through Alien Eyes Amy Thomson 1999
1
2001200 Significant Science Fiction Books by Women, 1984-2001 by David G. Hartwell
Trinity and Other Stories Nancy Kress 1985
1
2001200 Significant Science Fiction Books by Women, 1984-2001 by David G. Hartwell
Unlocking the Air and Other Stories Ursula K. Le Guin 1996
1
2001200 Significant Science Fiction Books by Women, 1984-2001 by David G. Hartwell
Unwillingly to Earth Pauline Ashwell 1992
1
2001200 Significant Science Fiction Books by Women, 1984-2001 by David G. Hartwell
Virtual Girl Amy Thomson 1993
1
2001200 Significant Science Fiction Books by Women, 1984-2001 by David G. Hartwell
Visible Light C. J. Cherryh 1986
1
2001200 Significant Science Fiction Books by Women, 1984-2001 by David G. Hartwell
Adulthood Rites Octavia E. Butler 1988
2
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Alien Influences Kristine Kathryn Rusch 1994
2
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Artificial Things Karen Joy Fowler 1986
2
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Beggars Ride Nancy Kress 1996
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Beholder's Eye Julie E. Czerneda 1998
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Bloodchild and Other Stories Octavia E. Butler 1995
2
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Cetaganda Lois McMaster Bujold 1996
2
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The Children Star Joan Slonczewski 1998
2
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Chimera Mary Rosenblum 1993
2
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Crown of Stars James Tiptree, Jr. 1988
2
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Cuckoo's Egg C. J. Cherryh 1985
2
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Deception Well Linda Nagata 1997
2
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An Exchange of Hostages Susan R. Matthews 1997
2
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Extra(ordinary) People Joanna Russ 1984
2
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Falcon Emma Bull 1989
2
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Gaia's Toys Rebecca Ore 1995
2
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Glimmering Elizabeth Hand 1997
2
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Heavy Time C. J. Cherryh 1991
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Heritage of Flight Susan Shwartz 1989
2
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Imago Octavia E. Butler 1989
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In Conquest Born C. S. Friedman 1987
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In the Company of Others Julie E. Czerneda 2001
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Inheritor C. J. Cherryh 1996
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Invader C. J. Cherryh 1995
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Kairos Gwyneth Jones 1988
2
2001200 Significant Science Fiction Books by Women, 1984-2001 by David G. Hartwell
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The Last Hawk Catherine Asaro 1997
2
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Last Summer at Mars Hill Elizabeth Hand 1998
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Legacies Alison Sinclair 1995
2
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Looking for the Mahdi N. Lee Wood 1996
2
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Lost Futures Lisa Tuttle 1992
2
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Nekropolis Maureen F. McHugh 2001
2
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Polar City Blues Katharine Kerr 1990
2
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Probability Moon Nancy Kress 2000
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Reclamation Sarah Zettel 1996
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Voyager in Night C. J. Cherryh 1984
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Whiteout Sage Walker 1996
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The Bones of Time Kathleen Ann Goonan 1996
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Brightness Falls from the Air James Tiptree, Jr. 1985
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Chanur's Homecoming C. J. Cherryh 1986
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The City, Not Long After Pat Murphy 1989
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The Conqueror's Child Suzy McKee Charnas 1999
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Crescent City Rhapsody Kathleen Ann Goonan 2000
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Fool's War Sarah Zettel 1997
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Halfway Human Carolyn Ives Gilman 1998
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In the Garden of Iden Kage Baker 1997
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In the Mothers' Land Élisabeth Vonarburg 1992
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Larque on the Wing Nancy Springer 1994
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Patterns Pat Cadigan 1989
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Points of Departure Pat Murphy 1990
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Primary Inversion Catherine Asaro 1995
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The Quantum Rose Catherine Asaro 2000
3
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The Silent City Élisabeth Vonarburg 1988
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Venus of Dreams Pamela Sargent 1986
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Winterlong Elizabeth Hand 1990
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World's End Joan D. Vinge 1984
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Beggars & Choosers Nancy Kress 1994
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Bold as Love Gwyneth Jones 2001
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Borders of Infinity Lois McMaster Bujold 1989
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Divine Endurance Gwyneth Jones 1984
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Four Ways to Forgiveness Ursula K. Le Guin 1995
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The Journal of Nicholas the American Leigh Kennedy 1986
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Mission Child Maureen F. McHugh 1998
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Queen City Jazz Kathleen Ann Goonan 1994
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Ring of Swords Eleanor Arnason 1993
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Shadow Man Melissa Scott 1995
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Trouble and Her Friends Melissa Scott 1994
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Vast Linda Nagata 1998
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The Warrior's Apprentice Lois McMaster Bujold 1986
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A Civil Campaign Lois McMaster Bujold 1999
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Foreigner C. J. Cherryh 1994
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The Healer's War Elizabeth Ann Scarborough 1988
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Mindplayers Pat Cadigan 1987
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Raising the Stones Sheri S. Tepper 1990
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Remnant Population Elizabeth Moon 1996
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The Telling Ursula K. Le Guin 2000
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White Queen Gwyneth Jones 1991
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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
2016Sci Femme: The Reading List edited by Shannon Turlington
2016SF Masterworks
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)
2016Sci Femme: The Reading List edited by Shannon Turlington
Mirror Dance Lois McMaster Bujold 1994
6
Hugo Award - Novel Winner
Locus Award for Best Science Fiction Novel
2001200 Significant Science Fiction Books by Women, 1984-2001 by David G. Hartwell
2011Internet Top 100 SF/Fantasy List
2016Goodreads Science Fiction Books by Female Authors
2021Worlds Without End: Award Winning Books by Women Authors
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
2016Sci Femme: The Reading List edited by Shannon Turlington
2016Book Riot 100 Must-Read Sci-Fi Fantasy Novels by Female Authors
Parable of the Talents Octavia E. Butler 1998
6
Nebula Award - Novel Winner
2001200 Significant Science Fiction Books by Women, 1984-2001 by David G. Hartwell
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
2021Worlds Without End: Award Winning Books by Women Authors
Slow River Nicola Griffith 1995
6
Nebula Award - Novel Winner
2001200 Significant Science Fiction Books by Women, 1984-2001 by David G. Hartwell
2016Sci Femme: The Reading List edited by Shannon Turlington
2016Gunn Center for the Study of Science Fiction: A Basic Science Fiction Library
2016SF Masterworks
2021Worlds Without End: Award Winning Books by Women Authors
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
2021Worlds Without End: Award Winning Books by Women Authors
The Vor Game Lois McMaster Bujold 1990
7
Hugo Award - Novel Winner
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
2011Internet Top 100 SF/Fantasy List
2016Gunn Center for the Study of Science Fiction: A Basic Science Fiction Library
2016Goodreads Science Fiction Books by Female Authors
2021Worlds Without End: Award Winning Books by Women Authors
Dawn Octavia E. Butler 1987
8
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
2009Mindblowing SF by Women and People of Color (Tor.com)
2016Goodreads Science Fiction Books by Female Authors
2019100 Best Sci-Fi Books of All Time - Reedsydiscovery
2024SciFiScavenger's 2024 Poll of All-Time Favorite SF Books
Memory Lois McMaster Bujold 1996
8
Hugo Award - Novel Finalist
Nebula Award - Novel Finalist
2001200 Significant Science Fiction Books by Women, 1984-2001 by David G. Hartwell
2011Internet Top 100 SF/Fantasy List
2012Locus Poll Best 20th Century Science Fiction Novels
2014Mistressworks by Ian Sales
2016Sci-Fi Lists Top 200 - novel
2016Goodreads Science Fiction Books by Female Authors
Midnight Robber Nalo Hopkinson 2000
8
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)
2014Best-Sci-Fi-Books: The 23 Best Science Fiction Books by Female Authors
2019100 Best Sci-Fi Books of All Time - Reedsydiscovery
2022The 25 Best Sci-Fi Books from the 2000s Decade - The Portalist
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)
2014Mistressworks by Ian Sales
2016Sci-Fi Lists Top 200 - novel
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
Falling Free Lois McMaster Bujold 1988
9
Nebula Award - Novel Winner
Hugo 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
2012AbeBooks: 50 Essential Science Fiction Books
2016Gunn Center for the Study of Science Fiction: A Basic Science Fiction Library
2016Goodreads Science Fiction Books by Female Authors
2016Easton Press Masterpieces of Science Fiction
2021Worlds Without End: Award Winning Books by Women Authors
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
2014Mistressworks by Ian Sales
2014Best-Sci-Fi-Books: The 23 Best Science Fiction Books by Female Authors
2016Sci Femme: The Reading List edited by Shannon Turlington
2016SF Masterworks
2016How Great Science Fiction Works by Gary K. Wolfe
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
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
2016SF Masterworks
2016Book Riot 100 Must-Read Sci-Fi Fantasy Novels by Female Authors
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)
2016Sci Femme: The Reading List edited by Shannon Turlington
2016Goodreads Best Science Fiction of the 21st Century
2021Worlds Without End: Award Winning Books by Women Authors
2022The 25 Best Sci-Fi Books from the 2000s Decade - The Portalist
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
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
2021Worlds Without End: Award Winning Books by Women Authors
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
2012Science Fiction the 101 Best Novels 1985-2010 by Damien Broderick and Paul Di Filippo
2016Goodreads Best Science Fiction & Fantasy 200
2016Sci-Fi Lists Top 200 - novel
2016Sci Femme: The Reading List edited by Shannon Turlington
2016Goodreads Science Fiction Books by Female Authors
2016Book Riot 100 Must-Read Sci-Fi Fantasy Novels by Female Authors
2024SciFiScavenger's 2024 Poll of All-Time Favorite SF Books
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
2016Gunn Center for the Study of Science Fiction: A Basic Science Fiction Library
2016Sci Femme: The Reading List edited by Shannon Turlington
2021Worlds Without End: Award Winning Books by Women Authors
To Say Nothing of the Dog Connie Willis 1998
13
Hugo Award - Novel Winner
Nebula Award - Novel Finalist
Locus Award for Best Science Fiction Novel
2001200 Significant Science Fiction Books by Women, 1984-2001 by David G. Hartwell
2014Best-Sci-Fi-Books: The 23 Best Science Fiction Books by Female Authors
2016SF Masterworks
2016Goodreads Best Science Fiction & Fantasy 200
2016Goodreads Science Fiction Books by Female Authors
2016Sci Femme: The Reading List edited by Shannon Turlington
2016Sci-Fi Lists Top 200 - novel
2019Worlds Without End: Most Read Books of All-Time
2020The Best Modern Classic Science Fiction Books
2021Worlds Without End: Award Winning Books by Women Authors
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
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
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
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 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
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