| 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 (Reactor) | 
                                             
                                       
                                     
                                   
                                 
                               
                             
                           
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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 | 
                      
                            
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                                  3
                                
                             
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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 | 
                                             | 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 | 
                      
                            
                           | 
                             
                                
                             
                           | 
                    
                      
                        
                                
                                  
                                    
                                      
                                         | 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 | 
                      
                            
                           | 
                             
                                
                             
                           | 
                    
                      
                        
                                
                                  
                                    
                                      
                                        | 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 | 
                      
                            
                           | 
                             
                                
                             
                           | 
                    
                      
                        
                                
                                  
                                    
                                      
                                        | 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 | 
                      
                            
                           | 
                             
                                
                             
                           | 
                    
                      
                        
                                
                                  
                                    
                                      
                                        | 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 | 
                      
                            
                           | 
                             
                                
                             
                           | 
                    
                      
                        
                                
                                  
                                    
                                      
                                         | 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 | 
                      
                            
                           | 
                             
                                
                             
                           | 
                    
                      
                        
                                
                                  
                                    
                                      
                                        | 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 | 
                      
                            
                           | 
                             
                                
                             
                           | 
                    
                      
                        
                                
                                  
                                    
                                      
                                        | 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 | 
                      
                            
                           | 
                             
                                
                             
                           | 
                    
                      
                        
                                
                                  
                                    
                                      
                                        | 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 | 
                      
                            
                           | 
                             
                                
                             
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                                        | 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 (Reactor) | 
                                             
                                       
                                     
                                   
                                 
                               
                             
                           
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                      | 
                        
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                            | Chanur's Venture | 
                          
                        
                      
                      
                        
                          
                            
                              
                                C. J. Cherryh
                              
                             | 
                      
                        1984 | 
                      
                            
                           | 
                             
                                
                             
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                                        | 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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                                Joan Slonczewski
                              
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                        1998 | 
                      
                            
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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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                                Mary Rosenblum
                              
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                        1993 | 
                      
                            
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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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                            | China Mountain Zhang | 
                          
                        
                      
                      
                        
                          
                            
                              
                                Maureen F. McHugh
                              
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                        1992 | 
                      
                            
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                                         | 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
                              
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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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                            | City of Diamond | 
                          
                        
                      
                      
                        
                          
                            
                              
                                Doris Egan
                              
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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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                            | The City, Not Long After | 
                          
                        
                      
                      
                        
                          
                            
                              
                                Pat Murphy
                              
                             | 
                      
                        1989 | 
                      
                            
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                                        | 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 | 
                                             
                                       
                                     
                                   
                                 
                               
                             
                           
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                            | A Civil Campaign | 
                          
                        
                      
                      
                        
                          
                            
                              
                                Lois McMaster Bujold
                              
                             | 
                      
                        1999 | 
                      
                            
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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 | 
                                             | 2016 | Goodreads Best Science Fiction & Fantasy 200 | 
                                             | 2016 | Goodreads Science Fiction Books by Female Authors | 
                                             
                                       
                                     
                                   
                                 
                               
                             
                           
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                            | Code Of Conduct | 
                          
                        
                      
                      
                        
                          
                            
                              
                                Kristine Smith
                              
                             | 
                      
                        1999 | 
                      
                            
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                                        | 2001 | 200 Significant Science Fiction Books by Women, 1984-2001 by David G. Hartwell | 
                                             
                                       
                                     
                                   
                                 
                               
                             
                           
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                            | The Color of Distance | 
                          
                        
                      
                      
                        
                          
                            
                              
                                Amy Thomson
                              
                             | 
                      
                        1995 | 
                      
                            
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                                        | 2001 | 200 Significant Science Fiction Books by Women, 1984-2001 by David G. Hartwell | 
                                             
                                       
                                     
                                   
                                 
                               
                             
                           
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                            | The Conqueror's Child | 
                          
                        
                      
                      
                        
                          
                            
                              
                                Suzy McKee Charnas
                              
                             | 
                      
                        1999 | 
                      
                            
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                                         | 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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                            | Crashcourse | 
                          
                        
                      
                      
                        
                          
                            
                              
                                Wilhelmina Baird
                              
                             | 
                      
                        1993 | 
                      
                            
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                                        | 2001 | 200 Significant Science Fiction Books by Women, 1984-2001 by David G. Hartwell | 
                                             
                                       
                                     
                                   
                                 
                               
                             
                           
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                            | Crescent City Rhapsody | 
                          
                        
                      
                      
                        
                          
                            
                              
                                Kathleen Ann Goonan
                              
                             | 
                      
                        2000 | 
                      
                            
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                                         | 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 | 
                                             
                                       
                                     
                                   
                                 
                               
                             
                           
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                            | Crown of Stars | 
                          
                        
                      
                      
                        
                          
                            
                              
                                James Tiptree, Jr.
                              
                             | 
                      
                        1988 | 
                      
                            
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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 | 
                                             
                                       
                                     
                                   
                                 
                               
                             
                           
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                            | Cuckoo's Egg | 
                          
                        
                      
                      
                        
                          
                            
                              
                                C. J. Cherryh
                              
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                        1985 | 
                      
                            
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                                         | Hugo Award - Novel Finalist | 
                                             | 2001 | 200 Significant Science Fiction Books by Women, 1984-2001 by David G. Hartwell | 
                                             
                                       
                                     
                                   
                                 
                               
                             
                           
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                            | Cyteen | 
                          
                        
                      
                      
                        
                          
                            
                              
                                C. J. Cherryh
                              
                             | 
                      
                        1988 | 
                      
                            
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                                  2
                                
                             
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                                         | 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 (Reactor) | 
                                             | 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 | 
                                             
                                       
                                     
                                   
                                 
                               
                             
                           
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                            | 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 (Reactor) | 
                                             | 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 | 
                                             
                                       
                                     
                                   
                                 
                               
                             
                           
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                            | The Dazzle of Day | 
                          
                        
                      
                      
                        
                          
                            
                              
                                Molly Gloss
                              
                             | 
                      
                        1997 | 
                      
                            
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                                        | 2001 | 200 Significant Science Fiction Books by Women, 1984-2001 by David G. Hartwell | 
                                             
                                       
                                     
                                   
                                 
                               
                             
                           
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                            | Deception Well | 
                          
                        
                      
                      
                        
                          
                            
                              
                                Linda Nagata
                              
                             | 
                      
                        1997 | 
                      
                            
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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 | 
                                             
                                       
                                     
                                   
                                 
                               
                             
                           
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                            | Defender | 
                          
                        
                      
                      
                        
                          
                            
                              
                                C. J. Cherryh
                              
                             | 
                      
                        2001 | 
                      
                            
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                                        | 2001 | 200 Significant Science Fiction Books by Women, 1984-2001 by David G. Hartwell | 
                                             
                                       
                                     
                                   
                                 
                               
                             
                           
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                            | Dervish Is Digital | 
                          
                        
                      
                      
                        
                          
                            
                              
                                Pat Cadigan
                              
                             | 
                      
                        2001 | 
                      
                            
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                                        | 2001 | 200 Significant Science Fiction Books by Women, 1984-2001 by David G. Hartwell | 
                                             
                                       
                                     
                                   
                                 
                               
                             
                           
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                            | Dirty Work | 
                          
                        
                      
                      
                        
                          
                            
                              
                                Pat Cadigan
                              
                             | 
                      
                        1993 | 
                      
                            
                           | 
                             
                                
                             
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                                        | 2001 | 200 Significant Science Fiction Books by Women, 1984-2001 by David G. Hartwell | 
                                             
                                       
                                     
                                   
                                 
                               
                             
                           
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                            | 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 | 
                                             
                                       
                                     
                                   
                                 
                               
                             
                           
                       | 
                    
                    
                      | 
                        
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                            | 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 | 
                                             
                                       
                                     
                                   
                                 
                               
                             
                           
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                            | 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 | 
                                             
                                       
                                     
                                   
                                 
                               
                             
                           
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                      | 
                        
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                            | Dreams of Dark and Light | 
                          
                        
                      
                      
                        
                          
                            
                              
                                Tanith Lee
                              
                             | 
                      
                        1986 | 
                      
                            
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                                        | 2001 | 200 Significant Science Fiction Books by Women, 1984-2001 by David G. Hartwell | 
                                             
                                       
                                     
                                   
                                 
                               
                             
                           
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                            | Dreamweaver's Dilemma | 
                          
                        
                      
                      
                        
                          
                            
                              
                                Lois McMaster Bujold
                              
                             | 
                      
                        1996 | 
                      
                            
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                                        | 2001 | 200 Significant Science Fiction Books by Women, 1984-2001 by David G. Hartwell | 
                                             
                                       
                                     
                                   
                                 
                               
                             
                           
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                            | The Drylands | 
                          
                        
                      
                      
                        
                          
                            
                              
                                Mary Rosenblum
                              
                             | 
                      
                        1993 | 
                      
                            
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                                        | 2001 | 200 Significant Science Fiction Books by Women, 1984-2001 by David G. Hartwell | 
                                             
                                       
                                     
                                   
                                 
                               
                             
                           
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                            | Escape Plans | 
                          
                        
                      
                      
                        
                          
                            
                              
                                Gwyneth Jones
                              
                             | 
                      
                        1986 | 
                      
                            
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                                        | 2001 | 200 Significant Science Fiction Books by Women, 1984-2001 by David G. Hartwell | 
                                             
                                       
                                     
                                   
                                 
                               
                             
                           
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                            | 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 | 
                                             
                                       
                                     
                                   
                                 
                               
                             
                           
                       | 
                    
                    
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                            | Extra(ordinary) People | 
                          
                        
                      
                      
                        
                          
                            
                              
                                Joanna Russ
                              
                             | 
                      
                        1984 | 
                      
                            
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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 | 
                                             
                                       
                                     
                                   
                                 
                               
                             
                           
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                            | Falcon | 
                          
                        
                      
                      
                        
                          
                            
                              
                                Emma Bull
                              
                             | 
                      
                        1989 | 
                      
                            
                           | 
                             
                                
                             
                           | 
                    
                      
                        
                                
                                  
                                    
                                      
                                        | 2001 | 200 Significant Science Fiction Books by Women, 1984-2001 by David G. Hartwell | 
                                             | 2014 | Mistressworks by Ian Sales | 
                                             
                                       
                                     
                                   
                                 
                               
                             
                           
                       | 
                    
                    
                      | 
                        
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                            | 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 | 
                                             
                                       
                                     
                                   
                                 
                               
                             
                           
                       | 
                    
                    
                      | 
                        
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                            | Fire Watch | 
                          
                        
                      
                      
                        
                          
                            
                              
                                Connie Willis
                              
                             | 
                      
                        1985 | 
                      
                            
                           | 
                             
                                
                             
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                                        | 2001 | 200 Significant Science Fiction Books by Women, 1984-2001 by David G. Hartwell | 
                                             
                                       
                                     
                                   
                                 
                               
                             
                           
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                            | A Fisherman of the Inland Sea | 
                          
                        
                      
                      
                        
                          
                            
                              
                                Ursula K. Le Guin
                              
                             | 
                      
                        1994 | 
                      
                            
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                                        | 2001 | 200 Significant Science Fiction Books by Women, 1984-2001 by David G. Hartwell | 
                                             
                                       
                                     
                                   
                                 
                               
                             
                           
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                            | Flesh and Gold | 
                          
                        
                      
                      
                        
                          
                            
                              
                                Phyllis Gotlieb
                              
                             | 
                      
                        1998 | 
                      
                            
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                                Sarah Zettel
                              
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                                        | 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 | 
                                             
                                       
                                     
                                   
                                 
                               
                             
                           
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                                             | 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 | 
                                             
                                       
                                     
                                   
                                 
                               
                             
                           
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                                             | 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 | 
                                             
                                       
                                     
                                   
                                 
                               
                             
                           
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                            | The Fresco | 
                          
                        
                      
                      
                        
                          
                            
                              
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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 | 
                                             
                                       
                                     
                                   
                                 
                               
                             
                           
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                                             | 2012 | Science Fiction the 101 Best Novels 1985-2010 by Damien Broderick and Paul Di Filippo | 
                                             
                                       
                                     
                                   
                                 
                               
                             
                           
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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 | 
                                             | 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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                        1998 | 
                      
                            
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                                             | 2004 | Feminist Science Fiction and Fantasy by Cynthia Ward | 
                                             | 2014 | Mistressworks by Ian Sales | 
                                             
                                       
                                     
                                   
                                 
                               
                             
                           
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                            | The Handmaid's Tale | 
                          
                        
                      
                      
                        
                          
                            
                              
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                        1985 | 
                      
                            
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                                             | 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 (Reactor) | 
                                             | 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 | 
                                             | 2025 | Brent McLean Recommended Novels (First to finish reading all of CSF v.5) | 
                                             
                                       
                                     
                                   
                                 
                               
                             
                           
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                        1988 | 
                      
                            
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                                         | 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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                                             | 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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                        1989 | 
                      
                            
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                                             | 2014 | Mistressworks by Ian Sales | 
                                             
                                       
                                     
                                   
                                 
                               
                             
                           
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                            | The Hidden Side Of The Moon | 
                          
                        
                      
                      
                        
                          
                            
                              
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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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                                        | 2001 | 200 Significant Science Fiction Books by Women, 1984-2001 by David G. Hartwell | 
                                             | 2009 | Mindblowing SF by Women and People of Color (Reactor) | 
                                             
                                       
                                     
                                   
                                 
                               
                             
                           
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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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                        1987 | 
                      
                            
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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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                            | In the Company of Others | 
                          
                        
                      
                      
                        
                          
                            
                              
                                Julie E. Czerneda
                              
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                        2001 | 
                      
                            
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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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                        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 | 
                                             | 2016 | Goodreads Science Fiction Books by Female Authors | 
                                             
                                       
                                     
                                   
                                 
                               
                             
                           
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                        1992 | 
                      
                            
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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 | 
                                             | 2009 | Mindblowing SF by Women and People of Color (Reactor) | 
                                             
                                       
                                     
                                   
                                 
                               
                             
                           
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                            | Infinity's Web | 
                          
                        
                      
                      
                        
                          
                            
                              
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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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                                        | 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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                        1995 | 
                      
                            
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                                             | 2016 | Goodreads Science Fiction Books by Female Authors | 
                                             
                                       
                                     
                                   
                                 
                               
                             
                           
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                        1986 | 
                      
                            
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                                         | 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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                                             | 2014 | Mistressworks by Ian Sales | 
                                             
                                       
                                     
                                   
                                 
                               
                             
                           
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                            | The Kif Strike Back | 
                          
                        
                      
                      
                        
                          
                            
                              
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                        1985 | 
                      
                            
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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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                            | The Last Hawk | 
                          
                        
                      
                      
                        
                          
                            
                              
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                        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 | 
                      
                            
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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 | 
                                             
                                       
                                     
                                   
                                 
                               
                             
                           
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                            | Legacies | 
                          
                        
                      
                      
                        
                          
                            
                              
                                Alison Sinclair
                              
                             | 
                      
                        1995 | 
                      
                            
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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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                            | Limit of Vision | 
                          
                        
                      
                      
                        
                          
                            
                              
                                Linda Nagata
                              
                             | 
                      
                        2001 | 
                      
                            
                           | 
                             
                                
                             
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                                        | 2001 | 200 Significant Science Fiction Books by Women, 1984-2001 by David G. Hartwell | 
                                             
                                       
                                     
                                   
                                 
                               
                             
                           
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                            | Little Sisters of the Apocalypse | 
                          
                        
                      
                      
                        
                          
                            
                              
                                Kit Reed
                              
                             | 
                      
                        1995 | 
                      
                            
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                                        | 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 | 
                      
                            
                           | 
                             
                                
                             
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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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                            | Lunar Activity | 
                          
                        
                      
                      
                        
                          
                            
                              
                                Elizabeth Moon
                              
                             | 
                      
                        1990 | 
                      
                            
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                                        | 2001 | 200 Significant Science Fiction Books by Women, 1984-2001 by David G. Hartwell | 
                                             
                                       
                                     
                                   
                                 
                               
                             
                           
                       | 
                    
                    
                      | 
                        
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                            | Mainline | 
                          
                        
                      
                      
                        
                          
                            
                              
                                Deborah Christian
                              
                             | 
                      
                        1996 | 
                      
                            
                           | 
                             
                                
                             
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                                        | 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 | 
                      
                            
                           | 
                             
                                
                             
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                                        | 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 (Reactor) | 
                                             | 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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                            | 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 | 
                      
                            
                           | 
                             
                                
                             
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                                        | 2001 | 200 Significant Science Fiction Books by Women, 1984-2001 by David G. Hartwell | 
                                             
                                       
                                     
                                   
                                 
                               
                             
                           
                       | 
                    
                    
                      | 
                        
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                            | 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 | 
                                             
                                       
                                     
                                   
                                 
                               
                             
                           
                       | 
                    
                    
                      | 
                        
                       | 
                    
                  
                      
                        
                          
                            | Mutagenesis | 
                          
                        
                      
                      
                        
                          
                            
                              
                                Helen Collins
                              
                             | 
                      
                        1993 | 
                      
                            
                           | 
                             
                                
                             
                           | 
                    
                      
                        
                                
                                  
                                    
                                      
                                        | 2001 | 200 Significant Science Fiction Books by Women, 1984-2001 by David G. Hartwell | 
                                             
                                       
                                     
                                   
                                 
                               
                             
                           
                       | 
                    
                    
                      | 
                        
                       | 
                    
                  
                      
                        
                          
                            | 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 | 
                                             
                                       
                                     
                                   
                                 
                               
                             
                           
                       | 
                    
                    
                      | 
                        
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                            | 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 | 
                                             
                                       
                                     
                                   
                                 
                               
                             
                           
                       | 
                    
                    
                      | 
                        
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                            | Once a Hero | 
                          
                        
                      
                      
                        
                          
                            
                              
                                Elizabeth Moon
                              
                             | 
                      
                        1997 | 
                      
                            
                           | 
                             
                                
                             
                           | 
                    
                      
                        
                                
                                  
                                    
                                      
                                        | 2001 | 200 Significant Science Fiction Books by Women, 1984-2001 by David G. Hartwell | 
                                             
                                       
                                     
                                   
                                 
                               
                             
                           
                       | 
                    
                    
                      | 
                        
                       | 
                    
                  
                      
                        
                          
                            | Opalite Moon | 
                          
                        
                      
                      
                        
                          
                            
                              
                                Denise Vitola
                              
                             | 
                      
                        1997 | 
                      
                            
                           | 
                             
                                
                             
                           | 
                    
                      
                        
                                
                                  
                                    
                                      
                                        | 2001 | 200 Significant Science Fiction Books by Women, 1984-2001 by David G. Hartwell | 
                                             
                                       
                                     
                                   
                                 
                               
                             
                           
                       | 
                    
                    
                      | 
                        
                       | 
                    
                  
                      
                        
                          
                            | 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 | Feminist Science Fiction and Fantasy by Cynthia Ward | 
                                             | 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 | 
                                             | 2016 | Goodreads Science Fiction Books by Female Authors | 
                                             | 2016 | Sci Femme: The Reading List edited by Shannon Turlington | 
                                             | 2016 | Book Riot 100 Must-Read Sci-Fi Fantasy Novels by Female Authors | 
                                             | 2016 | Sci-Fi Lists Top 200 - novel | 
                                             | 2016 | Goodreads Best Science Fiction & Fantasy 200 | 
                                             | 2024 | SciFiScavenger's 2024 Poll of All-Time Favorite SF Books | 
                                             | 2025 | Brent McLean Recommended Novels (First to finish reading all of CSF v.5) | 
                                             
                                       
                                     
                                   
                                 
                               
                             
                           
                       | 
                    
                    
                      | 
                        
                       | 
                    
                  
                      
                        
                          
                            | 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 (Reactor) | 
                                             | 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 | 
                                             
                                       
                                     
                                   
                                 
                               
                             
                           
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                            | Probability Sun | 
                          
                        
                      
                      
                        
                          
                            
                              
                                Nancy Kress
                              
                             | 
                      
                        2001 | 
                      
                            
                           | 
                             
                                
                             
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                                        | 2001 | 200 Significant Science Fiction Books by Women, 1984-2001 by David G. Hartwell | 
                                             
                                       
                                     
                                   
                                 
                               
                             
                           
                       | 
                    
                    
                      | 
                        
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                            | Promised Land | 
                          
                        
                      
                      
                        
                          
                            
                              
                                Pat Cadigan
                              
                             | 
                      
                        1999 | 
                      
                            
                           | 
                             
                                
                             
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                                        | 2001 | 200 Significant Science Fiction Books by Women, 1984-2001 by David G. Hartwell | 
                                             
                                       
                                     
                                   
                                 
                               
                             
                           
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                            | 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 | 
                                             
                                       
                                     
                                   
                                 
                               
                             
                           
                       | 
                    
                    
                      | 
                        
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                            | The Ragged World | 
                          
                        
                      
                      
                        
                          
                            
                              
                                Judith Moffett
                              
                             | 
                      
                        1991 | 
                      
                            
                           | 
                             
                                
                             
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                                        | 2001 | 200 Significant Science Fiction Books by Women, 1984-2001 by David G. Hartwell | 
                                             
                                       
                                     
                                   
                                 
                               
                             
                           
                       | 
                    
                    
                      | 
                        
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                            | Rainbow Man | 
                          
                        
                      
                      
                        
                          
                            
                              
                                M. J. Engh
                              
                             | 
                      
                        1993 | 
                      
                            
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                                        | 2001 | 200 Significant Science Fiction Books by Women, 1984-2001 by David G. Hartwell | 
                                             
                                       
                                     
                                   
                                 
                               
                             
                           
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                            | 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 | 
                                             
                                       
                                     
                                   
                                 
                               
                             
                           
                       | 
                    
                    
                      | 
                        
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                            | 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 | 
                                             
                                       
                                     
                                   
                                 
                               
                             
                           
                       | 
                    
                    
                      | 
                        
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                            | Reluctant Voyagers | 
                          
                        
                      
                      
                        
                          
                            
                              
                                Élisabeth Vonarburg
                              
                             | 
                      
                        1995 | 
                      
                            
                           | 
                             
                                
                             
                           | 
                    
                      
                        
                                
                                  
                                    
                                      
                                        | 2001 | 200 Significant Science Fiction Books by Women, 1984-2001 by David G. Hartwell | 
                                             
                                       
                                     
                                   
                                 
                               
                             
                           
                       | 
                    
                    
                      | 
                        
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                            | 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 | 
                      
                            
                           | 
                             
                                
                             
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                                        | 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 | 
                                             
                                       
                                     
                                   
                                 
                               
                             
                           
                       | 
                    
                    
                      | 
                        
                       | 
                    
                  
                      
                        
                          
                            | 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 (Reactor) | 
                                             | 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 | 
                                             
                                       
                                     
                                   
                                 
                               
                             
                           
                       | 
                    
                    
                      | 
                        
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                            | 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 (Reactor) | 
                                             | 2014 | Mistressworks by Ian Sales | 
                                             
                                       
                                     
                                   
                                 
                               
                             
                           
                       | 
                    
                    
                      | 
                        
                       | 
                    
                  
                      
                        
                          
                            | The Silver Kiss | 
                          
                        
                      
                      
                        
                          
                            
                              
                                Annette Curtis Klause
                              
                             | 
                      
                        1990 | 
                      
                            
                           | 
                             
                                
                             
                           | 
                    
                      
                        
                                
                                  
                                    
                                      
                                        | 2001 | 200 Significant Science Fiction Books by Women, 1984-2001 by David G. Hartwell | 
                                             
                                       
                                     
                                   
                                 
                               
                             
                           
                       | 
                    
                    
                      | 
                        
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                            | Silver Screen | 
                          
                        
                      
                      
                        
                          
                            
                              
                                Justina Robson
                              
                             | 
                      
                        1999 | 
                      
                            
                           | 
                             
                                
                             
                           | 
                    
                      
                        
                                
                                  
                                    
                                      
                                        | 2001 | 200 Significant Science Fiction Books by Women, 1984-2001 by David G. Hartwell | 
                                             
                                       
                                     
                                   
                                 
                               
                             
                           
                       | 
                    
                    
                      | 
                        
                       | 
                    
                  
                      
                        
                          
                            | Sister Emily's Lightship and Other Stories | 
                          
                        
                      
                      
                        
                          
                            
                              
                                Jane Yolen
                              
                             | 
                      
                        2000 | 
                      
                            
                           | 
                             
                                
                             
                           | 
                    
                      
                        
                                
                                  
                                    
                                      
                                        | 2001 | 200 Significant Science Fiction Books by Women, 1984-2001 by David G. Hartwell | 
                                             
                                       
                                     
                                   
                                 
                               
                             
                           
                       | 
                    
                    
                      | 
                        
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                            | Sky Coyote | 
                          
                        
                      
                      
                        
                          
                            
                              
                                Kage Baker
                              
                             | 
                      
                        1999 | 
                      
                            
                           | 
                             
                                
                             
                           | 
                    
                      
                        
                                
                                  
                                    
                                      
                                        | 2001 | 200 Significant Science Fiction Books by Women, 1984-2001 by David G. Hartwell | 
                                             
                                       
                                     
                                   
                                 
                               
                             
                           
                       | 
                    
                    
                      | 
                        
                       | 
                    
                  
                      
                        
                          
                            | Slow River | 
                          
                        
                      
                      
                        
                          
                            
                              
                                Nicola Griffith
                              
                             | 
                      
                        1995 | 
                      
                            
                           | 
                             
                                
                             
                           | 
                    
                      
                        
                                
                                  
                                    
                                      
                                         | 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 | 
                                             
                                       
                                     
                                   
                                 
                               
                             
                           
                       | 
                    
                    
                      | 
                        
                       | 
                    
                  
                      
                        
                          
                            | The Start of the End of It All and Other Stories | 
                          
                        
                      
                      
                        
                          
                            
                              
                                Carol Emshwiller
                              
                             | 
                      
                        1990 | 
                      
                            
                           | 
                             
                                
                             
                           | 
                    
                      
                        
                                
                                  
                                    
                                      
                                        | 2001 | 200 Significant Science Fiction Books by Women, 1984-2001 by David G. Hartwell | 
                                             
                                       
                                     
                                   
                                 
                               
                             
                           
                       | 
                    
                    
                      | 
                        
                       | 
                    
                  
                      
                        
                          
                            | Summer of Love | 
                          
                        
                      
                      
                        
                          
                            
                              
                                Lisa Mason
                              
                             | 
                      
                        1994 | 
                      
                            
                           | 
                             
                                
                             
                           | 
                    
                      
                        
                                
                                  
                                    
                                      
                                        | 2001 | 200 Significant Science Fiction Books by Women, 1984-2001 by David G. Hartwell | 
                                             
                                       
                                     
                                   
                                 
                               
                             
                           
                       | 
                    
                    
                      | 
                        
                       | 
                    
                  
                      
                        
                          
                            | Synners | 
                          
                        
                      
                      
                        
                          
                            
                              
                                Pat Cadigan
                              
                             | 
                      
                        1991 | 
                      
                            
                           | 
                             
                                
                                  2
                                
                             
                           | 
                    
                      
                        
                                
                                  
                                    
                                      
                                         | 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 (Reactor) | 
                                             | 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 | 
                                             
                                       
                                     
                                   
                                 
                               
                             
                           
                       | 
                    
                    
                      | 
                        
                       | 
                    
                  
                      
                        
                          
                            | Synthesis and Other Virtual Realities | 
                          
                        
                      
                      
                        
                          
                            
                              
                                Mary Rosenblum
                              
                             | 
                      
                        1996 | 
                      
                            
                           | 
                             
                                
                             
                           | 
                    
                      
                        
                                
                                  
                                    
                                      
                                        | 2001 | 200 Significant Science Fiction Books by Women, 1984-2001 by David G. Hartwell | 
                                             
                                       
                                     
                                   
                                 
                               
                             
                           
                       | 
                    
                    
                      | 
                        
                       | 
                    
                  
                      
                        
                          
                            | Tales of the Quintana Roo | 
                          
                        
                      
                      
                        
                          
                            
                              
                                James Tiptree, Jr.
                              
                             | 
                      
                        1986 | 
                      
                            
                           | 
                             
                                
                             
                           | 
                    
                      
                        
                                
                                  
                                    
                                      
                                        | 2001 | 200 Significant Science Fiction Books by Women, 1984-2001 by David G. Hartwell | 
                                             
                                       
                                     
                                   
                                 
                               
                             
                           
                       | 
                    
                    
                      | 
                        
                       | 
                    
                  
                      
                        
                          
                            | The Telling | 
                          
                        
                      
                      
                        
                          
                            
                              
                                Ursula K. Le Guin
                              
                             | 
                      
                        2000 | 
                      
                            
                           | 
                             
                                
                             
                           | 
                    
                      
                        
                                
                                  
                                    
                                      
                                         | 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 | 
                                             
                                       
                                     
                                   
                                 
                               
                             
                           
                       | 
                    
                    
                      | 
                        
                       | 
                    
                  
                      
                        
                          
                            | Through Alien Eyes | 
                          
                        
                      
                      
                        
                          
                            
                              
                                Amy Thomson
                              
                             | 
                      
                        1999 | 
                      
                            
                           | 
                             
                                
                             
                           | 
                    
                      
                        
                                
                                  
                                    
                                      
                                        | 2001 | 200 Significant Science Fiction Books by Women, 1984-2001 by David G. Hartwell | 
                                             
                                       
                                     
                                   
                                 
                               
                             
                           
                       | 
                    
                    
                      | 
                        
                       | 
                    
                  
                      
                        
                          
                            | To Say Nothing of the Dog | 
                          
                        
                      
                      
                        
                          
                            
                              
                                Connie Willis
                              
                             | 
                      
                        1998 | 
                      
                            
                           | 
                             
                                
                                  1
                                
                             
                           | 
                    
                      
                        
                                
                                  
                                    
                                      
                                         | 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 | 
                                             
                                       
                                     
                                   
                                 
                               
                             
                           
                       | 
                    
                    
                      | 
                        
                       | 
                    
                  
                      
                        
                          
                            | Trinity and Other Stories | 
                          
                        
                      
                      
                        
                          
                            
                              
                                Nancy Kress
                              
                             | 
                      
                        1985 | 
                      
                            
                           | 
                             
                                
                             
                           | 
                    
                      
                        
                                
                                  
                                    
                                      
                                        | 2001 | 200 Significant Science Fiction Books by Women, 1984-2001 by David G. Hartwell | 
                                             
                                       
                                     
                                   
                                 
                               
                             
                           
                       | 
                    
                    
                      | 
                        
                       | 
                    
                  
                      
                        
                          
                            | Trouble and Her Friends | 
                          
                        
                      
                      
                        
                          
                            
                              
                                Melissa Scott
                              
                             | 
                      
                        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 | 
                                             | 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 | 
                                             
                                       
                                     
                                   
                                 
                               
                             
                           
                       | 
                    
                    
                      | 
                        
                       | 
                    
                  
                      
                        
                          
                            | Unlocking the Air and Other Stories | 
                          
                        
                      
                      
                        
                          
                            
                              
                                Ursula K. Le Guin
                              
                             | 
                      
                        1996 | 
                      
                            
                           | 
                             
                                
                             
                           | 
                    
                      
                        
                                
                                  
                                    
                                      
                                        | 2001 | 200 Significant Science Fiction Books by Women, 1984-2001 by David G. Hartwell | 
                                             
                                       
                                     
                                   
                                 
                               
                             
                           
                       | 
                    
                    
                      | 
                        
                       | 
                    
                  
                      
                        
                          
                            | Unwillingly to Earth | 
                          
                        
                      
                      
                        
                          
                            
                              
                                Pauline Ashwell
                              
                             | 
                      
                        1992 | 
                      
                            
                           | 
                             
                                
                             
                           | 
                    
                      
                        
                                
                                  
                                    
                                      
                                        | 2001 | 200 Significant Science Fiction Books by Women, 1984-2001 by David G. Hartwell | 
                                             
                                       
                                     
                                   
                                 
                               
                             
                           
                       | 
                    
                    
                      | 
                        
                       | 
                    
                  
                      
                        
                          
                            | Vast | 
                          
                        
                      
                      
                        
                          
                            
                              
                                Linda Nagata
                              
                             | 
                      
                        1998 | 
                      
                            
                           | 
                             
                                
                             
                           | 
                    
                      
                        
                                
                                  
                                    
                                      
                                        | 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 | 
                                             
                                       
                                     
                                   
                                 
                               
                             
                           
                       | 
                    
                    
                      | 
                        
                       | 
                    
                  
                      
                        
                          
                            | Venus of Dreams | 
                          
                        
                      
                      
                        
                          
                            
                              
                                Pamela Sargent
                              
                             | 
                      
                        1986 | 
                      
                            
                           | 
                             
                                
                             
                           | 
                    
                      
                        
                                
                                  
                                    
                                      
                                        | 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 | 
                                             
                                       
                                     
                                   
                                 
                               
                             
                           
                       | 
                    
                    
                      | 
                        
                       | 
                    
                  
                      
                        
                          
                            | Virtual Girl | 
                          
                        
                      
                      
                        
                          
                            
                              
                                Amy Thomson
                              
                             | 
                      
                        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 (Reactor) | 
                                             
                                       
                                     
                                   
                                 
                               
                             
                           
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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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