| Adulthood Rites |
Octavia E. Butler
|
1988 |
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| 2001 | 200 Significant Science Fiction Books by Women, 1984-2001 by David G. Hartwell |
| 2009 | Mindblowing SF by Women and People of Color (Tor.com) |
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| Aestival Tide |
Elizabeth Hand
|
1992 |
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| 2001 | 200 Significant Science Fiction Books by Women, 1984-2001 by David G. Hartwell |
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| After Long Silence |
Sheri S. Tepper
|
1987 |
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| 2001 | 200 Significant Science Fiction Books by Women, 1984-2001 by David G. Hartwell |
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| Alien Bootlegger and Other Stories |
Rebecca Ore
|
1993 |
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| 2001 | 200 Significant Science Fiction Books by Women, 1984-2001 by David G. Hartwell |
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| Alien Influences |
Kristine Kathryn Rusch
|
1994 |
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| 2001 | 200 Significant Science Fiction Books by Women, 1984-2001 by David G. Hartwell |
| 2014 | Mistressworks by Ian Sales |
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| An Alien Light |
Nancy Kress
|
1988 |
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| 2001 | 200 Significant Science Fiction Books by Women, 1984-2001 by David G. Hartwell |
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| Alien Taste |
Wen Spencer
|
2001 |
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| 2001 | 200 Significant Science Fiction Books by Women, 1984-2001 by David G. Hartwell |
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| The Aliens of Earth |
Nancy Kress
|
1993 |
|
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| 2001 | 200 Significant Science Fiction Books by Women, 1984-2001 by David G. Hartwell |
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| Always Coming Home |
Ursula K. Le Guin
|
1985 |
|
|
| 1987 | Anatomy of Wonder: A Critical Guide to Science Fiction, 3rd Edition by Neil Barron |
| 2001 | 200 Significant Science Fiction Books by Women, 1984-2001 by David G. Hartwell |
| 2012 | Science Fiction the 101 Best Novels 1985-2010 by Damien Broderick and Paul Di Filippo |
| 2016 | Sci Femme: The Reading List edited by Shannon Turlington |
| 2016 | SF Masterworks |
| 2020 | Library of America Science Fiction |
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| Ammonite |
Nicola Griffith
|
1993 |
|
3
|
| Otherwise Award |
| 2001 | 200 Significant Science Fiction Books by Women, 1984-2001 by David G. Hartwell |
| 2003 | The Cambridge Companion to Science Fiction edited by Edward James and Farah Mendlesohn |
| 2004 | Feminist Science Fiction and Fantasy by Cynthia Ward |
| 2005 | ISFDB Top 100 Books (Balanced List) |
| 2012 | Science Fiction the 101 Best Novels 1985-2010 by Damien Broderick and Paul Di Filippo |
| 2014 | Mistressworks by Ian Sales |
| 2016 | SF Masterworks |
| 2016 | Sci Femme: The Reading List edited by Shannon Turlington |
| 2016 | Goodreads Science Fiction Books by Female Authors |
| 2016 | Gunn Center for the Study of Science Fiction: A Basic Science Fiction Library |
| 2019 | The Best Sci-Fi Books of All Time - Penguin Random House |
| 2019 | 100 Best Sci-Fi Books of All Time - Reedsydiscovery |
| 2021 | Worlds Without End: Award Winning Books by Women Authors |
| 2022 | The 50 Best Sci-Fi Books of All Time - Esquire Magazine |
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| And the Angels Sing |
Kate Wilhelm
|
1992 |
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| 2001 | 200 Significant Science Fiction Books by Women, 1984-2001 by David G. Hartwell |
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| The Annunciate |
Severna Park
|
1999 |
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| 2001 | 200 Significant Science Fiction Books by Women, 1984-2001 by David G. Hartwell |
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| Arachne |
Lisa Mason
|
1990 |
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| 2001 | 200 Significant Science Fiction Books by Women, 1984-2001 by David G. Hartwell |
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| The Arbitrary Placement of Walls |
Martha Soukup
|
1997 |
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| 2001 | 200 Significant Science Fiction Books by Women, 1984-2001 by David G. Hartwell |
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| Artificial Things |
Karen Joy Fowler
|
1986 |
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| 2001 | 200 Significant Science Fiction Books by Women, 1984-2001 by David G. Hartwell |
| 2004 | Anatomy of Wonder: A Critical Guide to Science Fiction, 5th Edition by Neil Barron |
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| Beaker's Dozen |
Nancy Kress
|
1998 |
|
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| 2001 | 200 Significant Science Fiction Books by Women, 1984-2001 by David G. Hartwell |
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| Becoming Alien |
Rebecca Ore
|
1987 |
|
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| 2001 | 200 Significant Science Fiction Books by Women, 1984-2001 by David G. Hartwell |
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| Beggars & Choosers |
Nancy Kress
|
1994 |
|
|
| Hugo Award - Novel Finalist |
| Nebula Award - Novel Finalist |
| 2001 | 200 Significant Science Fiction Books by Women, 1984-2001 by David G. Hartwell |
| 2016 | Sci Femme: The Reading List edited by Shannon Turlington |
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| Beggars in Spain |
Nancy Kress
|
1993 |
|
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| Nebula Award - Novel Finalist |
| 2001 | 200 Significant Science Fiction Books by Women, 1984-2001 by David G. Hartwell |
| 2003 | The Cambridge Companion to Science Fiction edited by Edward James and Farah Mendlesohn |
| 2005 | ISFDB Top 100 Books (Balanced List) |
| 2014 | Mistressworks by Ian Sales |
| 2016 | Sci-Fi Lists Top 200 - novel |
| 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 | Goodreads Science Fiction Books by Female Authors |
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| Beggars Ride |
Nancy Kress
|
1996 |
|
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| 2001 | 200 Significant Science Fiction Books by Women, 1984-2001 by David G. Hartwell |
| 2016 | Sci Femme: The Reading List edited by Shannon Turlington |
|
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| Beholder's Eye |
Julie E. Czerneda
|
1998 |
|
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| 2001 | 200 Significant Science Fiction Books by Women, 1984-2001 by David G. Hartwell |
| 2014 | Best-Sci-Fi-Books: The 23 Best Science Fiction Books by Female Authors |
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| Being Alien |
Rebecca Ore
|
1989 |
|
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| 2001 | 200 Significant Science Fiction Books by Women, 1984-2001 by David G. Hartwell |
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| The Best of Marion Zimmer Bradley |
Marion Zimmer Bradley
|
1985 |
|
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| 2001 | 200 Significant Science Fiction Books by Women, 1984-2001 by David G. Hartwell |
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| The Best of Pamela Sargent |
Pamela Sargent
|
1987 |
|
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| 2001 | 200 Significant Science Fiction Books by Women, 1984-2001 by David G. Hartwell |
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| Black Glass |
Karen Joy Fowler
|
1998 |
|
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| 2001 | 200 Significant Science Fiction Books by Women, 1984-2001 by David G. Hartwell |
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| Bloodchild and Other Stories |
Octavia E. Butler
|
1995 |
|
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| 2001 | 200 Significant Science Fiction Books by Women, 1984-2001 by David G. Hartwell |
| 2016 | Sci Femme: The Reading List edited by Shannon Turlington |
|
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| Bold as Love |
Gwyneth Jones
|
2001 |
|
|
| Arthur C. Clarke Awards |
| 2001 | 200 Significant Science Fiction Books by Women, 1984-2001 by David G. Hartwell |
| 2009 | 1000 novels everyone must read (science fiction section) |
| 2021 | Worlds Without End: Award Winning Books by Women Authors |
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| Bone Dance |
Emma Bull
|
1991 |
|
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| Hugo Award - Novel Finalist |
| Nebula Award - Novel Finalist |
| 2001 | 200 Significant Science Fiction Books by Women, 1984-2001 by David G. Hartwell |
| 2003 | The Cambridge Companion to Science Fiction edited by Edward James and Farah Mendlesohn |
| 2005 | ISFDB Top 100 Books (Balanced List) |
| 2016 | Sci Femme: The Reading List edited by Shannon Turlington |
|
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| The Bones of Time |
Kathleen Ann Goonan
|
1996 |
|
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| 2001 | 200 Significant Science Fiction Books by Women, 1984-2001 by David G. Hartwell |
| 2003 | The Cambridge Companion to Science Fiction edited by Edward James and Farah Mendlesohn |
| 2016 | Gunn Center for the Study of Science Fiction: A Basic Science Fiction Library |
|
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|
| Borders of Infinity |
Lois McMaster Bujold
|
1989 |
|
|
| 2001 | 200 Significant Science Fiction Books by Women, 1984-2001 by David G. Hartwell |
| 2011 | Internet Top 100 SF/Fantasy List |
| 2016 | Gunn Center for the Study of Science Fiction: A Basic Science Fiction Library |
| 2016 | Goodreads Science Fiction Books by Female Authors |
|
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| Brain Rose |
Nancy Kress
|
1990 |
|
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| 2001 | 200 Significant Science Fiction Books by Women, 1984-2001 by David G. Hartwell |
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| Brightness Falls from the Air |
James Tiptree, Jr.
|
1985 |
|
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| 2001 | 200 Significant Science Fiction Books by Women, 1984-2001 by David G. Hartwell |
| 2016 | Sci Femme: The Reading List edited by Shannon Turlington |
| 2016 | Gunn Center for the Study of Science Fiction: A Basic Science Fiction Library |
|
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| Brother Termite |
Patricia Anthony
|
1993 |
|
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| 2001 | 200 Significant Science Fiction Books by Women, 1984-2001 by David G. Hartwell |
|
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|
| Buffalo Gals and Other Animal Presences |
Ursula K. Le Guin
|
1987 |
|
|
| 2001 | 200 Significant Science Fiction Books by Women, 1984-2001 by David G. Hartwell |
|
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| Busy About the Tree of Life |
Pamela Zoline
|
1988 |
|
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| 2001 | 200 Significant Science Fiction Books by Women, 1984-2001 by David G. Hartwell |
|
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| Catspaw |
Joan D. Vinge
|
1988 |
|
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| 2001 | 200 Significant Science Fiction Books by Women, 1984-2001 by David G. Hartwell |
|
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| Cetaganda |
Lois McMaster Bujold
|
1996 |
|
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| 2001 | 200 Significant Science Fiction Books by Women, 1984-2001 by David G. Hartwell |
| 2016 | Goodreads Science Fiction Books by Female Authors |
|
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|
| Chance and Other Gestures of the Hand of Fate |
Nancy Springer
|
1987 |
|
|
| 2001 | 200 Significant Science Fiction Books by Women, 1984-2001 by David G. Hartwell |
|
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|
| Chanur's Homecoming |
C. J. Cherryh
|
1986 |
|
|
| 1999 | The Internet Top 100 SF/Fantasy List |
| 2001 | 200 Significant Science Fiction Books by Women, 1984-2001 by David G. Hartwell |
| 2009 | Mindblowing SF by Women and People of Color (Tor.com) |
|
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|
| Chanur's Venture |
C. J. Cherryh
|
1984 |
|
|
| 2001 | 200 Significant Science Fiction Books by Women, 1984-2001 by David G. Hartwell |
|
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|
| Children of the Wind |
Kate Wilhelm
|
1989 |
|
|
| 2001 | 200 Significant Science Fiction Books by Women, 1984-2001 by David G. Hartwell |
|
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| The Children Star |
Joan Slonczewski
|
1998 |
|
|
| 2001 | 200 Significant Science Fiction Books by Women, 1984-2001 by David G. Hartwell |
| 2016 | Sci Femme: The Reading List edited by Shannon Turlington |
|
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|
| Chimera |
Mary Rosenblum
|
1993 |
|
|
| 2001 | 200 Significant Science Fiction Books by Women, 1984-2001 by David G. Hartwell |
| 2012 | Science Fiction the 101 Best Novels 1985-2010 by Damien Broderick and Paul Di Filippo |
|
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|
| China Mountain Zhang |
Maureen F. McHugh
|
1992 |
|
4
|
| Nebula Award - Novel Finalist |
| Hugo Award - Novel Finalist |
| Otherwise Award |
| 2001 | 200 Significant Science Fiction Books by Women, 1984-2001 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 |
| 2012 | Science Fiction the 101 Best Novels 1985-2010 by Damien Broderick and Paul Di Filippo |
| 2012 | Locus Poll Best 20th Century Science Fiction Novels |
| 2014 | Mistressworks by Ian Sales |
| 2016 | Book Riot 100 Must-Read Sci-Fi Fantasy Novels by Female Authors |
| 2016 | Sci Femme: The Reading List edited by Shannon Turlington |
| 2016 | SF Masterworks |
| 2016 | Goodreads Science Fiction Books by Female Authors |
| 2021 | Worlds Without End: Award Winning Books by Women Authors |
|
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|
| The Chronicles of Pern: First Fall |
Anne McCaffrey
|
1993 |
|
|
| 2001 | 200 Significant Science Fiction Books by Women, 1984-2001 by David G. Hartwell |
|
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|
| City of Diamond |
Doris Egan
|
1996 |
|
|
| 2001 | 200 Significant Science Fiction Books by Women, 1984-2001 by David G. Hartwell |
|
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| The City, Not Long After |
Pat Murphy
|
1989 |
|
|
| 2001 | 200 Significant Science Fiction Books by Women, 1984-2001 by David G. Hartwell |
| 2014 | Mistressworks by Ian Sales |
| 2016 | Sci Femme: The Reading List edited by Shannon Turlington |
|
|
|
| A Civil Campaign |
Lois McMaster Bujold
|
1999 |
|
|
| Hugo Award - Novel Finalist |
| Nebula Award - Novel Finalist |
| 2001 | 200 Significant Science Fiction Books by Women, 1984-2001 by David G. Hartwell |
| 2016 | Goodreads Best Science Fiction & Fantasy 200 |
| 2016 | Goodreads Science Fiction Books by Female Authors |
|
|
|
| Code Of Conduct |
Kristine Smith
|
1999 |
|
|
| 2001 | 200 Significant Science Fiction Books by Women, 1984-2001 by David G. Hartwell |
|
|
|
| The Color of Distance |
Amy Thomson
|
1995 |
|
|
| 2001 | 200 Significant Science Fiction Books by Women, 1984-2001 by David G. Hartwell |
|
|
|
| The Conqueror's Child |
Suzy McKee Charnas
|
1999 |
|
|
| Otherwise Award |
| 2001 | 200 Significant Science Fiction Books by Women, 1984-2001 by David G. Hartwell |
| 2021 | Worlds Without End: Award Winning Books by Women Authors |
|
|
|
| Crashcourse |
Wilhelmina Baird
|
1993 |
|
|
| 2001 | 200 Significant Science Fiction Books by Women, 1984-2001 by David G. Hartwell |
|
|
|
| Crescent City Rhapsody |
Kathleen Ann Goonan
|
2000 |
|
|
| Nebula Award - Novel Finalist |
| 2001 | 200 Significant Science Fiction Books by Women, 1984-2001 by David G. Hartwell |
| 2016 | Gunn Center for the Study of Science Fiction: A Basic Science Fiction Library |
|
|
|
| Crown of Stars |
James Tiptree, Jr.
|
1988 |
|
|
| 2001 | 200 Significant Science Fiction Books by Women, 1984-2001 by David G. Hartwell |
| 2016 | Gunn Center for the Study of Science Fiction: A Basic Science Fiction Library |
|
|
|
| Cuckoo's Egg |
C. J. Cherryh
|
1985 |
|
|
| Hugo Award - Novel Finalist |
| 2001 | 200 Significant Science Fiction Books by Women, 1984-2001 by David G. Hartwell |
|
|
|
| Cyteen |
C. J. Cherryh
|
1988 |
|
2
|
| Locus Award for Best Science Fiction Novel |
| Hugo Award - Novel Winner |
| 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 |
| 2001 | 200 Significant Science Fiction Books by Women, 1984-2001 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 |
| 2005 | ISFDB Top 100 Books (Balanced List) |
| 2009 | Mindblowing SF by Women and People of Color (Tor.com) |
| 2011 | Internet Top 100 SF/Fantasy List |
| 2012 | Locus Poll Best 20th Century Science Fiction Novels |
| 2012 | Science Fiction the 101 Best Novels 1985-2010 by Damien Broderick and Paul Di Filippo |
| 2014 | Mistressworks by Ian Sales |
| 2016 | Goodreads Science Fiction Books by Female Authors |
| 2016 | Sci-Fi Lists Top 200 - novel |
| 2016 | Sci Femme: The Reading List edited by Shannon Turlington |
| 2021 | Worlds Without End: Award Winning Books by Women Authors |
|
|
|
| Dawn |
Octavia E. Butler
|
1987 |
|
|
| 1996 | North American College Courses in Science Fiction, Utopian Literature, and Fantasy edited by Arthur B. Evans |
| 2001 | 200 Significant Science Fiction Books by Women, 1984-2001 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 |
| 2009 | Mindblowing SF by Women and People of Color (Tor.com) |
| 2016 | Goodreads Science Fiction Books by Female Authors |
| 2019 | 100 Best Sci-Fi Books of All Time - Reedsydiscovery |
| 2024 | SciFiScavenger's 2024 Poll of All-Time Favorite SF Books |
|
|
|
| The Dazzle of Day |
Molly Gloss
|
1997 |
|
|
| 2001 | 200 Significant Science Fiction Books by Women, 1984-2001 by David G. Hartwell |
|
|
|
| Deception Well |
Linda Nagata
|
1997 |
|
|
| 2001 | 200 Significant Science Fiction Books by Women, 1984-2001 by David G. Hartwell |
| 2016 | Gunn Center for the Study of Science Fiction: A Basic Science Fiction Library |
|
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|
| Defender |
C. J. Cherryh
|
2001 |
|
|
| 2001 | 200 Significant Science Fiction Books by Women, 1984-2001 by David G. Hartwell |
|
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|
| Dervish Is Digital |
Pat Cadigan
|
2001 |
|
|
| 2001 | 200 Significant Science Fiction Books by Women, 1984-2001 by David G. Hartwell |
|
|
|
| Dirty Work |
Pat Cadigan
|
1993 |
|
|
| 2001 | 200 Significant Science Fiction Books by Women, 1984-2001 by David G. Hartwell |
|
|
|
| Divine Endurance |
Gwyneth Jones
|
1984 |
|
|
| 1996 | The Best 105 Books Since the Invention of the Field in the Twenties - Age of Wonders by David G. Hartwell |
| 2001 | 200 Significant Science Fiction Books by Women, 1984-2001 by David G. Hartwell |
| 2003 | The Cambridge Companion to Science Fiction edited by Edward James and Farah Mendlesohn |
| 2004 | Feminist Science Fiction and Fantasy by Cynthia Ward |
|
|
|
| Doomsday Book |
Connie Willis
|
1992 |
|
2
|
| Locus Award for Best Science Fiction Novel |
| Hugo Award - Novel Winner |
| Nebula Award - Novel Winner |
| 1996 | North American College Courses in Science Fiction, Utopian Literature, and Fantasy edited by Arthur B. Evans |
| 2001 | 200 Significant Science Fiction Books by Women, 1984-2001 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 | Internet Top 100 SF/Fantasy List |
| 2011 | NPR Top 100 Science-Fiction, Fantasy Books |
| 2012 | Locus Poll Best 20th Century Science Fiction Novels |
| 2012 | Science Fiction the 101 Best Novels 1985-2010 by Damien Broderick and Paul Di Filippo |
| 2014 | Mistressworks by Ian Sales |
| 2016 | Book Riot 100 Must-Read Sci-Fi Fantasy Novels by Female Authors |
| 2016 | Gunn Center for the Study of Science Fiction: A Basic Science Fiction Library |
| 2016 | Sci-Fi Lists Top 200 - novel |
| 2016 | Goodreads Best Science Fiction & Fantasy 200 |
| 2016 | Easton Press Masterpieces of Science Fiction |
| 2016 | How Great Science Fiction Works by Gary K. Wolfe |
| 2016 | SF Masterworks |
| 2016 | Sci Femme: The Reading List edited by Shannon Turlington |
| 2016 | Amazon: 100 Sci-Fi & Fantasy Books to Read in a Lifetime |
| 2016 | Goodreads Science Fiction Books by Female Authors |
| 2016 | Goodreads Best Science Fiction 100 |
| 2016 | Best-Sci-Fi-Books: 31 Best Literary Science Fiction Books |
| 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 |
| 2021 | Worlds Without End: Award Winning Books by Women Authors |
|
|
|
| A Door into Ocean |
Joan Slonczewski
|
1986 |
|
2
|
| John W. Campbell Memorial Award for Best Science Fiction Novel |
| 1996 | North American College Courses in Science Fiction, Utopian Literature, and Fantasy edited by Arthur B. Evans |
| 2001 | 200 Significant Science Fiction Books by Women, 1984-2001 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 |
| 2004 | Feminist Science Fiction and Fantasy by Cynthia Ward |
| 2012 | Science Fiction the 101 Best Novels 1985-2010 by Damien Broderick and Paul Di Filippo |
| 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 |
| 2021 | Worlds Without End: Award Winning Books by Women Authors |
|
|
|
| Dreams of Dark and Light |
Tanith Lee
|
1986 |
|
|
| 2001 | 200 Significant Science Fiction Books by Women, 1984-2001 by David G. Hartwell |
|
|
|
| Dreamweaver's Dilemma |
Lois McMaster Bujold
|
1996 |
|
|
| 2001 | 200 Significant Science Fiction Books by Women, 1984-2001 by David G. Hartwell |
|
|
|
| The Drylands |
Mary Rosenblum
|
1993 |
|
|
| 2001 | 200 Significant Science Fiction Books by Women, 1984-2001 by David G. Hartwell |
|
|
|
| Escape Plans |
Gwyneth Jones
|
1986 |
|
|
| 2001 | 200 Significant Science Fiction Books by Women, 1984-2001 by David G. Hartwell |
|
|
|
| An Exchange of Hostages |
Susan R. Matthews
|
1997 |
|
|
| 2001 | 200 Significant Science Fiction Books by Women, 1984-2001 by David G. Hartwell |
| 2014 | Mistressworks by Ian Sales |
|
|
|
| Extra(ordinary) People |
Joanna Russ
|
1984 |
|
|
| 2001 | 200 Significant Science Fiction Books by Women, 1984-2001 by David G. Hartwell |
| 2016 | Gunn Center for the Study of Science Fiction: A Basic Science Fiction Library |
|
|
|
| Falcon |
Emma Bull
|
1989 |
|
|
| 2001 | 200 Significant Science Fiction Books by Women, 1984-2001 by David G. Hartwell |
| 2014 | Mistressworks by Ian Sales |
|
|
|
| Falling Free |
Lois McMaster Bujold
|
1988 |
|
|
| Nebula Award - Novel Winner |
| Hugo Award - Novel Finalist |
| 2001 | 200 Significant Science Fiction Books by Women, 1984-2001 by David G. Hartwell |
| 2004 | Anatomy of Wonder: A Critical Guide to Science Fiction, 5th Edition by Neil Barron |
| 2012 | AbeBooks: 50 Essential Science Fiction Books |
| 2016 | Gunn Center for the Study of Science Fiction: A Basic Science Fiction Library |
| 2016 | Goodreads Science Fiction Books by Female Authors |
| 2016 | Easton Press Masterpieces of Science Fiction |
| 2021 | Worlds Without End: Award Winning Books by Women Authors |
|
|
|
| Fire Watch |
Connie Willis
|
1985 |
|
|
| 2001 | 200 Significant Science Fiction Books by Women, 1984-2001 by David G. Hartwell |
|
|
|
| A Fisherman of the Inland Sea |
Ursula K. Le Guin
|
1994 |
|
|
| 2001 | 200 Significant Science Fiction Books by Women, 1984-2001 by David G. Hartwell |
|
|
|
| Flesh and Gold |
Phyllis Gotlieb
|
1998 |
|
|
| 2001 | 200 Significant Science Fiction Books by Women, 1984-2001 by David G. Hartwell |
|
|
|
| Fool's War |
Sarah Zettel
|
1997 |
|
|
| 2001 | 200 Significant Science Fiction Books by Women, 1984-2001 by David G. Hartwell |
| 2014 | Mistressworks by Ian Sales |
| 2016 | Sci Femme: The Reading List edited by Shannon Turlington |
|
|
|
| Foreigner |
C. J. Cherryh
|
1994 |
|
|
| 2001 | 200 Significant Science Fiction Books by Women, 1984-2001 by David G. Hartwell |
| 2004 | Anatomy of Wonder: A Critical Guide to Science Fiction, 5th Edition by Neil Barron |
| 2016 | Sci Femme: The Reading List edited by Shannon Turlington |
| 2016 | Goodreads Science Fiction Books by Female Authors |
| 2016 | Amazon: 100 Sci-Fi & Fantasy Books to Read in a Lifetime |
|
|
|
| Four Ways to Forgiveness |
Ursula K. Le Guin
|
1995 |
|
|
| 2001 | 200 Significant Science Fiction Books by Women, 1984-2001 by David G. Hartwell |
| 2004 | Anatomy of Wonder: A Critical Guide to Science Fiction, 5th Edition by Neil Barron |
| 2016 | Sci Femme: The Reading List edited by Shannon Turlington |
| 2016 | Gunn Center for the Study of Science Fiction: A Basic Science Fiction Library |
|
|
|
| The Fresco |
Sheri S. Tepper
|
2000 |
|
|
| 2001 | 200 Significant Science Fiction Books by Women, 1984-2001 by David G. Hartwell |
|
|
|
| The Furies |
Suzy McKee Charnas
|
1994 |
|
|
| 2001 | 200 Significant Science Fiction Books by Women, 1984-2001 by David G. Hartwell |
|
|
|
| Gaia's Toys |
Rebecca Ore
|
1995 |
|
|
| 2001 | 200 Significant Science Fiction Books by Women, 1984-2001 by David G. Hartwell |
| 2004 | Feminist Science Fiction and Fantasy by Cynthia Ward |
|
|
|
| The Game Beyond |
Melissa Scott
|
1984 |
|
|
| 2001 | 200 Significant Science Fiction Books by Women, 1984-2001 by David G. Hartwell |
|
|
|
| The Ghost Sister |
Liz Williams
|
2001 |
|
|
| 2001 | 200 Significant Science Fiction Books by Women, 1984-2001 by David G. Hartwell |
|
|
|
| The Girl Who Heard Dragons |
Anne McCaffrey
|
1994 |
|
|
| 2001 | 200 Significant Science Fiction Books by Women, 1984-2001 by David G. Hartwell |
|
|
|
| Glimmering |
Elizabeth Hand
|
1997 |
|
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| 2001 | 200 Significant Science Fiction Books by Women, 1984-2001 by David G. Hartwell |
| 2012 | Science Fiction the 101 Best Novels 1985-2010 by Damien Broderick and Paul Di Filippo |
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| Grass |
Sheri S. Tepper
|
1989 |
|
3
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| Hugo Award - Novel Finalist |
| 2001 | 200 Significant Science Fiction Books by Women, 1984-2001 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 |
| 2012 | Science Fiction the 101 Best Novels 1985-2010 by Damien Broderick and Paul Di Filippo |
| 2014 | Mistressworks by Ian Sales |
| 2016 | Gunn Center for the Study of Science Fiction: A Basic Science Fiction Library |
| 2016 | Goodreads Best Science Fiction & Fantasy 200 |
| 2016 | Goodreads Science Fiction Books by Female Authors |
| 2016 | SF Masterworks |
| 2016 | Sci Femme: The Reading List edited by Shannon Turlington |
| 2016 | Amazon: 100 Sci-Fi & Fantasy Books to Read in a Lifetime |
| 2016 | Sci-Fi Lists Top 200 - novel |
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| Halfway Human |
Carolyn Ives Gilman
|
1998 |
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| 2001 | 200 Significant Science Fiction Books by Women, 1984-2001 by David G. Hartwell |
| 2004 | Feminist Science Fiction and Fantasy by Cynthia Ward |
| 2014 | Mistressworks by Ian Sales |
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| The Handmaid's Tale |
Margaret Atwood
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1985 |
|
4
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| Nebula Award - Novel Finalist |
| Arthur C. Clarke Awards |
| 1996 | North American College Courses in Science Fiction, Utopian Literature, and Fantasy edited by Arthur B. Evans |
| 2001 | 200 Significant Science Fiction Books by Women, 1984-2001 by David G. Hartwell |
| 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) |
| 2009 | 1000 novels everyone must read (science fiction section) |
| 2009 | Mindblowing SF by Women and People of Color (Tor.com) |
| 2011 | NPR Top 100 Science-Fiction, Fantasy Books |
| 2012 | Science Fiction the 101 Best Novels 1985-2010 by Damien Broderick and Paul Di Filippo |
| 2012 | Locus Poll Best 20th Century Science Fiction Novels |
| 2014 | Mistressworks by Ian Sales |
| 2014 | Best-Sci-Fi-Books: The 23 Best Science Fiction Books by Female Authors |
| 2016 | Goodreads Best Science Fiction 100 |
| 2016 | Sci-Fi Lists Top 200 - novel |
| 2016 | Goodreads Best Science Fiction & Fantasy 200 |
| 2016 | Goodreads Science Fiction Books by Female Authors |
| 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 | How Great Science Fiction Works by Gary K. Wolfe |
| 2016 | Ranker: The Greatest Science Fiction Novels of All Time |
| 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 | Best-Sci-Fi-Books: 31 Best Literary Science Fiction Books |
| 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 |
| 2021 | Worlds Without End: Award Winning Books by Women Authors |
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| The Healer's War |
Elizabeth Ann Scarborough
|
1988 |
|
|
| Nebula Award - Novel Winner |
| 2001 | 200 Significant Science Fiction Books by Women, 1984-2001 by David G. Hartwell |
| 2016 | Gunn Center for the Study of Science Fiction: A Basic Science Fiction Library |
| 2016 | Easton Press Masterpieces of Science Fiction |
| 2021 | Worlds Without End: Award Winning Books by Women Authors |
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|
| Heavy Time |
C. J. Cherryh
|
1991 |
|
|
| 2001 | 200 Significant Science Fiction Books by Women, 1984-2001 by David G. Hartwell |
| 2009 | Mindblowing SF by Women and People of Color (Tor.com) |
|
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| Hellburner |
C. J. Cherryh
|
1992 |
|
|
| 2001 | 200 Significant Science Fiction Books by Women, 1984-2001 by David G. Hartwell |
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| Hellspark |
Janet Kagan
|
1988 |
|
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| 2001 | 200 Significant Science Fiction Books by Women, 1984-2001 by David G. Hartwell |
|
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| Her Smoke Rose Up Forever |
James Tiptree, Jr.
|
1990 |
|
|
| 1996 | The Best 105 Books Since the Invention of the Field in the Twenties - Age of Wonders by David G. Hartwell |
| 2001 | 200 Significant Science Fiction Books by Women, 1984-2001 by David G. Hartwell |
| 2004 | Anatomy of Wonder: A Critical Guide to Science Fiction, 5th Edition by Neil Barron |
| 2004 | Feminist Science Fiction and Fantasy by Cynthia Ward |
| 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 | Goodreads Science Fiction Books by Female Authors |
| 2016 | SF Masterworks |
| 2016 | Book Riot 100 Must-Read Sci-Fi Fantasy Novels by Female Authors |
| 2016 | How Great Science Fiction Works by Gary K. Wolfe |
| 2019 | 100 Best Sci-Fi Books of All Time - Reedsydiscovery |
|
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|
| Heritage of Flight |
Susan Shwartz
|
1989 |
|
|
| 2001 | 200 Significant Science Fiction Books by Women, 1984-2001 by David G. Hartwell |
| 2014 | Mistressworks by Ian Sales |
|
|
|
| The Hidden Side Of The Moon |
Joanna Russ
|
1988 |
|
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| 2001 | 200 Significant Science Fiction Books by Women, 1984-2001 by David G. Hartwell |
|
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| Home by the Sea |
Pat Cadigan
|
1992 |
|
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| 2001 | 200 Significant Science Fiction Books by Women, 1984-2001 by David G. Hartwell |
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| Icarus Descending |
Elizabeth Hand
|
1993 |
|
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| 2001 | 200 Significant Science Fiction Books by Women, 1984-2001 by David G. Hartwell |
|
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| Imago |
Octavia E. Butler
|
1989 |
|
|
| 2001 | 200 Significant Science Fiction Books by Women, 1984-2001 by David G. Hartwell |
| 2009 | Mindblowing SF by Women and People of Color (Tor.com) |
|
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| Impossible Things |
Connie Willis
|
1993 |
|
|
| 2001 | 200 Significant Science Fiction Books by Women, 1984-2001 by David G. Hartwell |
|
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| In Conquest Born |
C. S. Friedman
|
1987 |
|
|
| 2001 | 200 Significant Science Fiction Books by Women, 1984-2001 by David G. Hartwell |
| 2014 | Mistressworks by Ian Sales |
|
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|
| In the Company of Others |
Julie E. Czerneda
|
2001 |
|
|
| 2001 | 200 Significant Science Fiction Books by Women, 1984-2001 by David G. Hartwell |
| 2021 | Worlds Without End: Award Winning Books by Women Authors |
|
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| In the Garden of Iden |
Kage Baker
|
1997 |
|
|
| 2001 | 200 Significant Science Fiction Books by Women, 1984-2001 by David G. Hartwell |
| 2012 | Science Fiction the 101 Best Novels 1985-2010 by Damien Broderick and Paul Di Filippo |
| 2016 | Goodreads Science Fiction Books by Female Authors |
|
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| In the Mothers' Land |
Élisabeth Vonarburg
|
1992 |
|
|
| 2001 | 200 Significant Science Fiction Books by Women, 1984-2001 by David G. Hartwell |
| 2004 | Feminist Science Fiction and Fantasy by Cynthia Ward |
| 2009 | Mindblowing SF by Women and People of Color (Tor.com) |
|
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| Infinity's Web |
Sheila Finch
|
1985 |
|
|
| 2001 | 200 Significant Science Fiction Books by Women, 1984-2001 by David G. Hartwell |
|
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| Inheritor |
C. J. Cherryh
|
1996 |
|
|
| 2001 | 200 Significant Science Fiction Books by Women, 1984-2001 by David G. Hartwell |
| 2016 | Goodreads Science Fiction Books by Female Authors |
|
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| Invader |
C. J. Cherryh
|
1995 |
|
|
| 2001 | 200 Significant Science Fiction Books by Women, 1984-2001 by David G. Hartwell |
| 2016 | Goodreads Science Fiction Books by Female Authors |
|
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| Jaran |
Kate Elliott
|
1992 |
|
|
| 2001 | 200 Significant Science Fiction Books by Women, 1984-2001 by David G. Hartwell |
|
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|
| The Journal of Nicholas the American |
Leigh Kennedy
|
1986 |
|
|
| Nebula Award - Novel Finalist |
| 2001 | 200 Significant Science Fiction Books by Women, 1984-2001 by David G. Hartwell |
| 2006 | 100 Must-Read Science Fiction Novels |
| 2014 | Mistressworks by Ian Sales |
|
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|
| Kairos |
Gwyneth Jones
|
1988 |
|
|
| 2001 | 200 Significant Science Fiction Books by Women, 1984-2001 by David G. Hartwell |
| 2014 | Mistressworks by Ian Sales |
|
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|
| The Kif Strike Back |
C. J. Cherryh
|
1985 |
|
|
| 2001 | 200 Significant Science Fiction Books by Women, 1984-2001 by David G. Hartwell |
|
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|
| Larque on the Wing |
Nancy Springer
|
1994 |
|
|
| Otherwise Award |
| 2001 | 200 Significant Science Fiction Books by Women, 1984-2001 by David G. Hartwell |
| 2021 | Worlds Without End: Award Winning Books by Women Authors |
|
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|
| The Last Hawk |
Catherine Asaro
|
1997 |
|
|
| Nebula Award - Novel Finalist |
| 2001 | 200 Significant Science Fiction Books by Women, 1984-2001 by David G. Hartwell |
|
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| Last Summer at Mars Hill |
Elizabeth Hand
|
1998 |
|
|
| 2001 | 200 Significant Science Fiction Books by Women, 1984-2001 by David G. Hartwell |
| 2016 | Gunn Center for the Study of Science Fiction: A Basic Science Fiction Library |
|
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|
| Legacies |
Alison Sinclair
|
1995 |
|
|
| 2001 | 200 Significant Science Fiction Books by Women, 1984-2001 by David G. Hartwell |
| 2014 | Mistressworks by Ian Sales |
|
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|
| Limit of Vision |
Linda Nagata
|
2001 |
|
|
| 2001 | 200 Significant Science Fiction Books by Women, 1984-2001 by David G. Hartwell |
|
|
|
| Little Sisters of the Apocalypse |
Kit Reed
|
1995 |
|
|
| 2001 | 200 Significant Science Fiction Books by Women, 1984-2001 by David G. Hartwell |
|
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| Looking for the Mahdi |
N. Lee Wood
|
1996 |
|
|
| 2001 | 200 Significant Science Fiction Books by Women, 1984-2001 by David G. Hartwell |
| 2014 | Mistressworks by Ian Sales |
|
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|
| Lost Futures |
Lisa Tuttle
|
1992 |
|
|
| 2001 | 200 Significant Science Fiction Books by Women, 1984-2001 by David G. Hartwell |
| 2014 | Mistressworks by Ian Sales |
|
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|
| Lunar Activity |
Elizabeth Moon
|
1990 |
|
|
| 2001 | 200 Significant Science Fiction Books by Women, 1984-2001 by David G. Hartwell |
|
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| Mainline |
Deborah Christian
|
1996 |
|
|
| 2001 | 200 Significant Science Fiction Books by Women, 1984-2001 by David G. Hartwell |
|
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| A Mask for the General |
Lisa Goldstein
|
1987 |
|
|
| 2001 | 200 Significant Science Fiction Books by Women, 1984-2001 by David G. Hartwell |
|
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|
| Memory |
Lois McMaster Bujold
|
1996 |
|
|
| Hugo Award - Novel Finalist |
| Nebula Award - Novel Finalist |
| 2001 | 200 Significant Science Fiction Books by Women, 1984-2001 by David G. Hartwell |
| 2011 | Internet Top 100 SF/Fantasy List |
| 2012 | Locus Poll Best 20th Century Science Fiction Novels |
| 2014 | Mistressworks by Ian Sales |
| 2016 | Sci-Fi Lists Top 200 - novel |
| 2016 | Goodreads Science Fiction Books by Female Authors |
|
|
|
| Midnight Robber |
Nalo Hopkinson
|
2000 |
|
|
| Hugo Award - Novel Finalist |
| Nebula Award - Novel Finalist |
| 2001 | 200 Significant Science Fiction Books by Women, 1984-2001 by David G. Hartwell |
| 2003 | The Cambridge Companion to Science Fiction edited by Edward James and Farah Mendlesohn |
| 2005 | ISFDB Top 100 Books (Balanced List) |
| 2014 | Best-Sci-Fi-Books: The 23 Best Science Fiction Books by Female Authors |
| 2019 | 100 Best Sci-Fi Books of All Time - Reedsydiscovery |
| 2022 | The 25 Best Sci-Fi Books from the 2000s Decade - The Portalist |
|
|
|
| Mindplayers |
Pat Cadigan
|
1987 |
|
|
| 2001 | 200 Significant Science Fiction Books by Women, 1984-2001 by David G. Hartwell |
| 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) |
| 2016 | Sci Femme: The Reading List edited by Shannon Turlington |
| 2016 | Gunn Center for the Study of Science Fiction: A Basic Science Fiction Library |
|
|
|
| Mirabile |
Janet Kagan
|
1991 |
|
|
| 2001 | 200 Significant Science Fiction Books by Women, 1984-2001 by David G. Hartwell |
|
|
|
| Mirror Dance |
Lois McMaster Bujold
|
1994 |
|
|
| Hugo Award - Novel Winner |
| Locus Award for Best Science Fiction Novel |
| 2001 | 200 Significant Science Fiction Books by Women, 1984-2001 by David G. Hartwell |
| 2011 | Internet Top 100 SF/Fantasy List |
| 2016 | Goodreads Science Fiction Books by Female Authors |
| 2021 | Worlds Without End: Award Winning Books by Women Authors |
|
|
|
| Mission Child |
Maureen F. McHugh
|
1998 |
|
|
| Nebula Award - Novel Finalist |
| 2001 | 200 Significant Science Fiction Books by Women, 1984-2001 by David G. Hartwell |
| 2004 | Feminist Science Fiction and Fantasy by Cynthia Ward |
| 2016 | Sci Femme: The Reading List edited by Shannon Turlington |
|
|
|
| Mississippi Blues |
Kathleen Ann Goonan
|
1997 |
|
|
| 2001 | 200 Significant Science Fiction Books by Women, 1984-2001 by David G. Hartwell |
|
|
|
| Mother Grimm |
Catherine Wells
|
1997 |
|
|
| 2001 | 200 Significant Science Fiction Books by Women, 1984-2001 by David G. Hartwell |
|
|
|
| Murphy's Gambit |
Syne Mitchell
|
2000 |
|
|
| 2001 | 200 Significant Science Fiction Books by Women, 1984-2001 by David G. Hartwell |
|
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|
| Mutagenesis |
Helen Collins
|
1993 |
|
|
| 2001 | 200 Significant Science Fiction Books by Women, 1984-2001 by David G. Hartwell |
|
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|
| Native Tongue |
Suzette Haden Elgin
|
1984 |
|
|
| 2001 | 200 Significant Science Fiction Books by Women, 1984-2001 by David G. Hartwell |
| 2003 | The Cambridge Companion to Science Fiction edited by Edward James and Farah Mendlesohn |
| 2004 | Feminist Science Fiction and Fantasy by Cynthia Ward |
| 2014 | Mistressworks by Ian Sales |
| 2016 | Sci Femme: The Reading List edited by Shannon Turlington |
| 2016 | Book Riot 100 Must-Read Sci-Fi Fantasy Novels by Female Authors |
|
|
|
| Nekropolis |
Maureen F. McHugh
|
2001 |
|
|
| 2001 | 200 Significant Science Fiction Books by Women, 1984-2001 by David G. Hartwell |
| 2003 | The Cambridge Companion to Science Fiction edited by Edward James and Farah Mendlesohn |
|
|
|
| Night Sky Mine |
Melissa Scott
|
1996 |
|
|
| 2001 | 200 Significant Science Fiction Books by Women, 1984-2001 by David G. Hartwell |
|
|
|
| Night's Sorceries |
Tanith Lee
|
1987 |
|
|
| 2001 | 200 Significant Science Fiction Books by Women, 1984-2001 by David G. Hartwell |
|
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|
| North Wind |
Gwyneth Jones
|
1994 |
|
|
| 2001 | 200 Significant Science Fiction Books by Women, 1984-2001 by David G. Hartwell |
|
|
|
| Once a Hero |
Elizabeth Moon
|
1997 |
|
|
| 2001 | 200 Significant Science Fiction Books by Women, 1984-2001 by David G. Hartwell |
|
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|
| Opalite Moon |
Denise Vitola
|
1997 |
|
|
| 2001 | 200 Significant Science Fiction Books by Women, 1984-2001 by David G. Hartwell |
|
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|
| Other Nature |
Stephanie Smith
|
1995 |
|
|
| 2001 | 200 Significant Science Fiction Books by Women, 1984-2001 by David G. Hartwell |
|
|
|
| Parable of the Sower |
Octavia E. Butler
|
1993 |
|
|
| Nebula Award - Novel Finalist |
| 1996 | North American College Courses in Science Fiction, Utopian Literature, and Fantasy edited by Arthur B. Evans |
| 2001 | 200 Significant Science Fiction Books by Women, 1984-2001 by David G. Hartwell |
| 2004 | Anatomy of Wonder: A Critical Guide to Science Fiction, 5th Edition by Neil Barron |
| 2004 | Feminist Science Fiction and Fantasy by Cynthia Ward |
| 2012 | Science Fiction the 101 Best Novels 1985-2010 by Damien Broderick and Paul Di Filippo |
| 2016 | Goodreads Best Science Fiction & Fantasy 200 |
| 2016 | Sci-Fi Lists Top 200 - novel |
| 2016 | Sci Femme: The Reading List edited by Shannon Turlington |
| 2016 | Goodreads Science Fiction Books by Female Authors |
| 2016 | Book Riot 100 Must-Read Sci-Fi Fantasy Novels by Female Authors |
| 2024 | SciFiScavenger's 2024 Poll of All-Time Favorite SF Books |
|
|
|
| Parable of the Talents |
Octavia E. Butler
|
1998 |
|
|
| Nebula Award - Novel Winner |
| 2001 | 200 Significant Science Fiction Books by Women, 1984-2001 by David G. Hartwell |
| 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 | Goodreads Science Fiction Books by Female Authors |
| 2021 | Worlds Without End: Award Winning Books by Women Authors |
|
|
|
| A Paradigm of Earth |
Candas Jane Dorsey
|
2001 |
|
|
| 2001 | 200 Significant Science Fiction Books by Women, 1984-2001 by David G. Hartwell |
|
|
|
| Passage |
Connie Willis
|
2001 |
|
|
| Locus Award for Best Science Fiction Novel |
| Hugo Award - Novel Finalist |
| Nebula Award - Novel Finalist |
| 2001 | 200 Significant Science Fiction Books by Women, 1984-2001 by David G. Hartwell |
| 2004 | Anatomy of Wonder: A Critical Guide to Science Fiction, 5th Edition by Neil Barron |
| 2005 | ISFDB Top 100 Books (Balanced List) |
| 2009 | Mindblowing SF by Women and People of Color (Tor.com) |
| 2016 | Sci Femme: The Reading List edited by Shannon Turlington |
| 2016 | Goodreads Best Science Fiction of the 21st Century |
| 2021 | Worlds Without End: Award Winning Books by Women Authors |
| 2022 | The 25 Best Sci-Fi Books from the 2000s Decade - The Portalist |
|
|
|
| Patterns |
Pat Cadigan
|
1989 |
|
|
| 2001 | 200 Significant Science Fiction Books by Women, 1984-2001 by David G. Hartwell |
| 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 |
|
|
|
| Phoenix in the Ashes |
Joan D. Vinge
|
1985 |
|
|
| 2001 | 200 Significant Science Fiction Books by Women, 1984-2001 by David G. Hartwell |
|
|
|
| Playing God |
Sarah Zettel
|
1998 |
|
|
| 2001 | 200 Significant Science Fiction Books by Women, 1984-2001 by David G. Hartwell |
|
|
|
| Points of Departure |
Pat Murphy
|
1990 |
|
|
| Philip K. Dick Award |
| 2001 | 200 Significant Science Fiction Books by Women, 1984-2001 by David G. Hartwell |
| 2021 | Worlds Without End: Award Winning Books by Women Authors |
|
|
|
| Polar City Blues |
Katharine Kerr
|
1990 |
|
|
| 2001 | 200 Significant Science Fiction Books by Women, 1984-2001 by David G. Hartwell |
| 2014 | Mistressworks by Ian Sales |
|
|
|
| Precursor |
C. J. Cherryh
|
1999 |
|
|
| 2001 | 200 Significant Science Fiction Books by Women, 1984-2001 by David G. Hartwell |
|
|
|
| Primary Inversion |
Catherine Asaro
|
1995 |
|
|
| 2001 | 200 Significant Science Fiction Books by Women, 1984-2001 by David G. Hartwell |
| 2014 | Mistressworks by Ian Sales |
| 2016 | Goodreads Science Fiction Books by Female Authors |
|
|
|
| Probability Moon |
Nancy Kress
|
2000 |
|
|
| 2001 | 200 Significant Science Fiction Books by Women, 1984-2001 by David G. Hartwell |
| 2019 | 100 Best Sci-Fi Books of All Time - Reedsydiscovery |
|
|
|
| Probability Sun |
Nancy Kress
|
2001 |
|
|
| 2001 | 200 Significant Science Fiction Books by Women, 1984-2001 by David G. Hartwell |
|
|
|
| Promised Land |
Pat Cadigan
|
1999 |
|
|
| 2001 | 200 Significant Science Fiction Books by Women, 1984-2001 by David G. Hartwell |
|
|
|
| The Quantum Rose |
Catherine Asaro
|
2000 |
|
|
| Nebula Award - Novel Winner |
| 2001 | 200 Significant Science Fiction Books by Women, 1984-2001 by David G. Hartwell |
| 2021 | Worlds Without End: Award Winning Books by Women Authors |
|
|
|
| Queen City Jazz |
Kathleen Ann Goonan
|
1994 |
|
|
| 2001 | 200 Significant Science Fiction Books by Women, 1984-2001 by David G. Hartwell |
| 2003 | The Cambridge Companion to Science Fiction edited by Edward James and Farah Mendlesohn |
| 2014 | Mistressworks by Ian Sales |
| 2016 | Gunn Center for the Study of Science Fiction: A Basic Science Fiction Library |
|
|
|
| The Ragged World |
Judith Moffett
|
1991 |
|
|
| 2001 | 200 Significant Science Fiction Books by Women, 1984-2001 by David G. Hartwell |
|
|
|
| Rainbow Man |
M. J. Engh
|
1993 |
|
|
| 2001 | 200 Significant Science Fiction Books by Women, 1984-2001 by David G. Hartwell |
|
|
|
| Raising the Stones |
Sheri S. Tepper
|
1990 |
|
|
| 1999 | The Internet Top 100 SF/Fantasy List |
| 2001 | 200 Significant Science Fiction Books by Women, 1984-2001 by David G. Hartwell |
| 2003 | The Cambridge Companion to Science Fiction edited by Edward James and Farah Mendlesohn |
| 2003 | The Internet Top 100 SF/Fantasy List |
| 2016 | Gunn Center for the Study of Science Fiction: A Basic Science Fiction Library |
|
|
|
| Reclamation |
Sarah Zettel
|
1996 |
|
|
| 2001 | 200 Significant Science Fiction Books by Women, 1984-2001 by David G. Hartwell |
| 2021 | Worlds Without End: Award Winning Books by Women Authors |
|
|
|
| Reefsong |
Carol Severance
|
1991 |
|
|
| 2001 | 200 Significant Science Fiction Books by Women, 1984-2001 by David G. Hartwell |
|
|
|
| Reluctant Voyagers |
Élisabeth Vonarburg
|
1995 |
|
|
| 2001 | 200 Significant Science Fiction Books by Women, 1984-2001 by David G. Hartwell |
|
|
|
| Remnant Population |
Elizabeth Moon
|
1996 |
|
|
| Hugo Award - Novel Finalist |
| 2001 | 200 Significant Science Fiction Books by Women, 1984-2001 by David G. Hartwell |
| 2014 | Mistressworks by Ian Sales |
| 2016 | Sci Femme: The Reading List edited by Shannon Turlington |
| 2016 | Goodreads Science Fiction Books by Female Authors |
|
|
|
| Rider at the Gate |
C. J. Cherryh
|
1995 |
|
|
| 2001 | 200 Significant Science Fiction Books by Women, 1984-2001 by David G. Hartwell |
|
|
|
| Rimrunners |
C. J. Cherryh
|
1989 |
|
|
| 2001 | 200 Significant Science Fiction Books by Women, 1984-2001 by David G. Hartwell |
|
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|
| Ring of Swords |
Eleanor Arnason
|
1993 |
|
|
| 2001 | 200 Significant Science Fiction Books by Women, 1984-2001 by David G. Hartwell |
| 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) |
| 2016 | Sci Femme: The Reading List edited by Shannon Turlington |
|
|
|
| Sarah Canary |
Karen Joy Fowler
|
1991 |
|
|
| Nebula Award - Novel Finalist |
| 2001 | 200 Significant Science Fiction Books by Women, 1984-2001 by David G. Hartwell |
| 2004 | Anatomy of Wonder: A Critical Guide to Science Fiction, 5th Edition by Neil Barron |
| 2004 | Feminist Science Fiction and Fantasy by Cynthia Ward |
| 2012 | Science Fiction the 101 Best Novels 1985-2010 by Damien Broderick and Paul Di Filippo |
| 2014 | Mistressworks by Ian Sales |
| 2014 | Best-Sci-Fi-Books: The 23 Best Science Fiction Books by Female Authors |
| 2016 | Sci Femme: The Reading List edited by Shannon Turlington |
| 2016 | SF Masterworks |
| 2016 | How Great Science Fiction Works by Gary K. Wolfe |
|
|
|
| Sea as Mirror |
Tess Williams
|
2000 |
|
|
| 2001 | 200 Significant Science Fiction Books by Women, 1984-2001 by David G. Hartwell |
|
|
|
| Shadow Man |
Melissa Scott
|
1995 |
|
|
| 2001 | 200 Significant Science Fiction Books by Women, 1984-2001 by David G. Hartwell |
| 2003 | The Cambridge Companion to Science Fiction edited by Edward James and Farah Mendlesohn |
| 2014 | Mistressworks by Ian Sales |
| 2016 | Sci Femme: The Reading List edited by Shannon Turlington |
|
|
|
| The Shapes of Their Hearts |
Melissa Scott
|
1998 |
|
|
| 2001 | 200 Significant Science Fiction Books by Women, 1984-2001 by David G. Hartwell |
|
|
|
| The Silent City |
Élisabeth Vonarburg
|
1988 |
|
|
| 2001 | 200 Significant Science Fiction Books by Women, 1984-2001 by David G. Hartwell |
| 2009 | Mindblowing SF by Women and People of Color (Tor.com) |
| 2014 | Mistressworks by Ian Sales |
|
|
|
| The Silver Kiss |
Annette Curtis Klause
|
1990 |
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| 2001 | 200 Significant Science Fiction Books by Women, 1984-2001 by David G. Hartwell |
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| Silver Screen |
Justina Robson
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1999 |
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| 2001 | 200 Significant Science Fiction Books by Women, 1984-2001 by David G. Hartwell |
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| Sister Emily's Lightship and Other Stories |
Jane Yolen
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2000 |
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| 2001 | 200 Significant Science Fiction Books by Women, 1984-2001 by David G. Hartwell |
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| Sky Coyote |
Kage Baker
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1999 |
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| 2001 | 200 Significant Science Fiction Books by Women, 1984-2001 by David G. Hartwell |
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| Slow River |
Nicola Griffith
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1995 |
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| Nebula Award - Novel Winner |
| 2001 | 200 Significant Science Fiction Books by Women, 1984-2001 by David G. Hartwell |
| 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 | SF Masterworks |
| 2021 | Worlds Without End: Award Winning Books by Women Authors |
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| The Start of the End of It All and Other Stories |
Carol Emshwiller
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1990 |
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| 2001 | 200 Significant Science Fiction Books by Women, 1984-2001 by David G. Hartwell |
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| Summer of Love |
Lisa Mason
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1994 |
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| 2001 | 200 Significant Science Fiction Books by Women, 1984-2001 by David G. Hartwell |
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| Synners |
Pat Cadigan
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1991 |
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| Nebula Award - Novel Finalist |
| Arthur C. Clarke Awards |
| 1996 | North American College Courses in Science Fiction, Utopian Literature, and Fantasy edited by Arthur B. Evans |
| 2001 | 200 Significant Science Fiction Books by Women, 1984-2001 by David G. Hartwell |
| 2006 | 100 Must-Read Science Fiction Novels |
| 2009 | Mindblowing SF by Women and People of Color (Tor.com) |
| 2012 | Science Fiction the 101 Best Novels 1985-2010 by Damien Broderick and Paul Di Filippo |
| 2014 | Best-Sci-Fi-Books: The 23 Best Science Fiction Books by Female Authors |
| 2014 | Mistressworks by Ian Sales |
| 2016 | SF Masterworks |
| 2016 | Gunn Center for the Study of Science Fiction: A Basic Science Fiction Library |
| 2016 | Sci Femme: The Reading List edited by Shannon Turlington |
| 2021 | Worlds Without End: Award Winning Books by Women Authors |
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| Synthesis and Other Virtual Realities |
Mary Rosenblum
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1996 |
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| 2001 | 200 Significant Science Fiction Books by Women, 1984-2001 by David G. Hartwell |
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| Tales of the Quintana Roo |
James Tiptree, Jr.
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1986 |
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| 2001 | 200 Significant Science Fiction Books by Women, 1984-2001 by David G. Hartwell |
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| The Telling |
Ursula K. Le Guin
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2000 |
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| Locus Award for Best Science Fiction Novel |
| 2001 | 200 Significant Science Fiction Books by Women, 1984-2001 by David G. Hartwell |
| 2003 | The Cambridge Companion to Science Fiction edited by Edward James and Farah Mendlesohn |
| 2016 | Sci Femme: The Reading List edited by Shannon Turlington |
| 2021 | Worlds Without End: Award Winning Books by Women Authors |
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| Through Alien Eyes |
Amy Thomson
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1999 |
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| 2001 | 200 Significant Science Fiction Books by Women, 1984-2001 by David G. Hartwell |
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| To Say Nothing of the Dog |
Connie Willis
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1998 |
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1
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| Hugo Award - Novel Winner |
| Nebula Award - Novel Finalist |
| Locus Award for Best Science Fiction Novel |
| 2001 | 200 Significant Science Fiction Books by Women, 1984-2001 by David G. Hartwell |
| 2014 | Best-Sci-Fi-Books: The 23 Best Science Fiction Books by Female Authors |
| 2016 | SF Masterworks |
| 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 | Sci-Fi Lists Top 200 - novel |
| 2019 | Worlds Without End: Most Read Books of All-Time |
| 2020 | The Best Modern Classic Science Fiction Books |
| 2021 | Worlds Without End: Award Winning Books by Women Authors |
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| Trinity and Other Stories |
Nancy Kress
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1985 |
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| 2001 | 200 Significant Science Fiction Books by Women, 1984-2001 by David G. Hartwell |
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| Trouble and Her Friends |
Melissa Scott
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1994 |
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| 2001 | 200 Significant Science Fiction Books by Women, 1984-2001 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 | Sci Femme: The Reading List edited by Shannon Turlington |
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| Unlocking the Air and Other Stories |
Ursula K. Le Guin
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1996 |
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| 2001 | 200 Significant Science Fiction Books by Women, 1984-2001 by David G. Hartwell |
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| Unwillingly to Earth |
Pauline Ashwell
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1992 |
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| 2001 | 200 Significant Science Fiction Books by Women, 1984-2001 by David G. Hartwell |
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| Vast |
Linda Nagata
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1998 |
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| 2001 | 200 Significant Science Fiction Books by Women, 1984-2001 by David G. Hartwell |
| 2012 | Science Fiction the 101 Best Novels 1985-2010 by Damien Broderick and Paul Di Filippo |
| 2014 | Mistressworks by Ian Sales |
| 2016 | Gunn Center for the Study of Science Fiction: A Basic Science Fiction Library |
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| Venus of Dreams |
Pamela Sargent
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1986 |
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| 2001 | 200 Significant Science Fiction Books by Women, 1984-2001 by David G. Hartwell |
| 2016 | Gunn Center for the Study of Science Fiction: A Basic Science Fiction Library |
| 2016 | Easton Press Masterpieces of Science Fiction |
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| Virtual Girl |
Amy Thomson
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1993 |
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| 2001 | 200 Significant Science Fiction Books by Women, 1984-2001 by David G. Hartwell |
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| Visible Light |
C. J. Cherryh
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1986 |
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| 2001 | 200 Significant Science Fiction Books by Women, 1984-2001 by David G. Hartwell |
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| The Vor Game |
Lois McMaster Bujold
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1990 |
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| Hugo Award - Novel Winner |
| 2001 | 200 Significant Science Fiction Books by Women, 1984-2001 by David G. Hartwell |
| 2004 | Anatomy of Wonder: A Critical Guide to Science Fiction, 5th Edition by Neil Barron |
| 2011 | Internet Top 100 SF/Fantasy List |
| 2016 | Gunn Center for the Study of Science Fiction: A Basic Science Fiction Library |
| 2016 | Goodreads Science Fiction Books by Female Authors |
| 2021 | Worlds Without End: Award Winning Books by Women Authors |
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| Voyager in Night |
C. J. Cherryh
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1984 |
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| 2001 | 200 Significant Science Fiction Books by Women, 1984-2001 by David G. Hartwell |
| 2009 | Mindblowing SF by Women and People of Color (Tor.com) |
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| The Warrior's Apprentice |
Lois McMaster Bujold
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1986 |
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| 2001 | 200 Significant Science Fiction Books by Women, 1984-2001 by David G. Hartwell |
| 2011 | Internet Top 100 SF/Fantasy List |
| 2016 | Goodreads Best Science Fiction & Fantasy 200 |
| 2016 | Goodreads Science Fiction Books by Female Authors |
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| White Queen |
Gwyneth Jones
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1991 |
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| Otherwise Award |
| 2001 | 200 Significant Science Fiction Books by Women, 1984-2001 by David G. Hartwell |
| 2003 | The Cambridge Companion to Science Fiction edited by Edward James and Farah Mendlesohn |
| 2012 | Science Fiction the 101 Best Novels 1985-2010 by Damien Broderick and Paul Di Filippo |
| 2021 | Worlds Without End: Award Winning Books by Women Authors |
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| Whiteout |
Sage Walker
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1996 |
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| 2001 | 200 Significant Science Fiction Books by Women, 1984-2001 by David G. Hartwell |
| 2021 | Worlds Without End: Award Winning Books by Women Authors |
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| Winterlong |
Elizabeth Hand
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1990 |
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| 2001 | 200 Significant Science Fiction Books by Women, 1984-2001 by David G. Hartwell |
| 2014 | Mistressworks by Ian Sales |
| 2016 | Gunn Center for the Study of Science Fiction: A Basic Science Fiction Library |
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| A Woman of the Iron People |
Eleanor Arnason
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1991 |
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| Otherwise Award |
| 2001 | 200 Significant Science Fiction Books by Women, 1984-2001 by David G. Hartwell |
| 2004 | Feminist Science Fiction and Fantasy by Cynthia Ward |
| 2014 | Mistressworks by Ian Sales |
| 2016 | Sci Femme: The Reading List edited by Shannon Turlington |
| 2021 | Worlds Without End: Award Winning Books by Women Authors |
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| World's End |
Joan D. Vinge
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1984 |
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| 2001 | 200 Significant Science Fiction Books by Women, 1984-2001 by David G. Hartwell |
| 2016 | Sci Femme: The Reading List edited by Shannon Turlington |
| 2016 | Gunn Center for the Study of Science Fiction: A Basic Science Fiction Library |
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