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A compendium of the greatest works by some of the most intelligent minds of science fiction – the books that defined, or redefined, the genre.

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Frankenstein, Or, The Modern Prometheus

Frankenstein, Or, The Modern Prometheus

by Shelley, Mary Wollstonecraft

Book - 1921

A monster assembled by a scientist from parts of dead bodies develops a mind of his own as he learns to loathe himself and hate his creator. A monster assembled by a scientist from parts of dead bodies develops a mind of his own as he learns to loathe himself and hate his creator. Show less

A monster assembled by a scientist from parts of dead bodies develops a mind of his own as he learns to loathe himself and hate his creator. A monster assembled by a scientist from parts of dead bodies develops a mind of his own as he learns to loathe himself and hate his creator. Show less

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2001

A Space Odyssey

by Clarke, Arthur C.

Book - 2016

On the moon, an enigma is uncovered. So great are the implications that, for the first time, men are sent deep into our solar system. But before they can reach their destination, things begin to go very wrong. On the moon, an enigma is uncovered. So great are the implications that, for the first time, men are sent deep into our solar system. But before they can reach their destination, things begin to go very wrong. Show less

On the moon, an enigma is uncovered. So great are the implications that, for the first time, men are sent deep into our solar system. But before they can reach their destination, things begin to go very wrong. On the moon, an enigma is uncovered. So great are the implications that, for the first time, men are sent deep into our solar system. But before they can reach their destination, things begin to go very wrong. Show less

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by Zami͡atin, Evgeniĭ Ivanovich

Book - 2006

Set in the One State where all live for the collective good and individual freedom does not exist, this novel takes the form of the diary of mathematician D-503 who, to his shock, experiences the most disruptive emotion imaginable: love. Set in the One State where all live for the collective good and individual freedom does not exist, this novel takes the form of the diary of mathematician D-503 who, to his shock, experiences the most disruptive emotion imaginable: love. Show less

Set in the One State where all live for the collective good and individual freedom does not exist, this novel takes the form of the diary of mathematician D-503 who, to his shock, experiences the most disruptive emotion imaginable: love. Set in the One State where all live for the collective good and individual freedom does not exist, this novel takes the form of the diary of mathematician D-503 who, to his shock, experiences the most disruptive emotion imaginable: love. Show less

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The Left Hand of Darkness

The Left Hand of Darkness

by Le Guin, Ursula K.

Book - 2016

A groundbreaking work of science fiction, The Left Hand of Darkness tells the story of a lone human emissary's mission to Winter, an unknown alien world w...Show more A groundbreaking work of science fiction, The Left Hand of Darkness tells the story of a lone human emissary's mission to Winter, an unknown alien world whose inhabitants can choose--and change--their gender. His goal is to facilitate Winter's inclusion in a growing intergalactic civilization. But to do so he must bridge the gulf between his own views and those of the completely dissimilar culture that he encounters. Show less

A groundbreaking work of science fiction, The Left Hand of Darkness tells the story of a lone human emissary's mission to Winter, an unknown alien world w...Show more A groundbreaking work of science fiction, The Left Hand of Darkness tells the story of a lone human emissary's mission to Winter, an unknown alien world whose inhabitants can choose--and change--their gender. His goal is to facilitate Winter's inclusion in a growing intergalactic civilization. But to do so he must bridge the gulf between his own views and those of the completely dissimilar culture that he encounters. Show less

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Dune

Dune

by Herbert, Frank

Book - 1984

Set on the desert planet of Arrakis, this is the story of the boy Paul Atreides, who would become the mysterious man known as Muad'Dib. He would avenge th...Show more Set on the desert planet of Arrakis, this is the story of the boy Paul Atreides, who would become the mysterious man known as Muad'Dib. He would avenge the traitorous plot against his noble family--and would bring to fruition humankind's most ancient and unattainable dream. Show less

Set on the desert planet of Arrakis, this is the story of the boy Paul Atreides, who would become the mysterious man known as Muad'Dib. He would avenge th...Show more Set on the desert planet of Arrakis, this is the story of the boy Paul Atreides, who would become the mysterious man known as Muad'Dib. He would avenge the traitorous plot against his noble family--and would bring to fruition humankind's most ancient and unattainable dream. Show less

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The War of the Worlds

The War of the Worlds

by Wells, H. G.

Book - 2017

No one would have believed in the last years of the nineteenth century that this world was being watched keenly and closely by intelligence greater than m...Show more No one would have believed in the last years of the nineteenth century that this world was being watched keenly and closely by intelligence greater than man's; that as men busied themselves about their various concerns they were scrutinized and studied. Yet across the gulf of space, intellects vast and cool and unsympathetic regarded this earth with envious eyes, and slowly and surely drew their plans against us. Then, late one night, in the middle of the English countryside, they landed. Show less

No one would have believed in the last years of the nineteenth century that this world was being watched keenly and closely by intelligence greater than m...Show more No one would have believed in the last years of the nineteenth century that this world was being watched keenly and closely by intelligence greater than man's; that as men busied themselves about their various concerns they were scrutinized and studied. Yet across the gulf of space, intellects vast and cool and unsympathetic regarded this earth with envious eyes, and slowly and surely drew their plans against us. Then, late one night, in the middle of the English countryside, they landed. Show less

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Dhalgren

Dhalgren

by Delany, Samuel R.

eBook - 2014

In Bellona, reality has come unglued, and a mad civilization takes root A young half-Native American known as the Kid has hitchhiked from Mexico to the mi...Show more In Bellona, reality has come unglued, and a mad civilization takes root A young half-Native American known as the Kid has hitchhiked from Mexico to the midwestern city Bellona--only something is wrong there . . . In Bellona, the shattered city, a nameless cataclysm has left reality unhinged. Into this desperate metropolis steps the Kid, his fist wrapped in razor-sharp knives, to write, to love, to wound. Show less

In Bellona, reality has come unglued, and a mad civilization takes root A young half-Native American known as the Kid has hitchhiked from Mexico to the mi...Show more In Bellona, reality has come unglued, and a mad civilization takes root A young half-Native American known as the Kid has hitchhiked from Mexico to the midwestern city Bellona--only something is wrong there . . . In Bellona, the shattered city, a nameless cataclysm has left reality unhinged. Into this desperate metropolis steps the Kid, his fist wrapped in razor-sharp knives, to write, to love, to wound. Show less

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Ender's Game

Ender's Game

by Card, Orson Scott

Book - 1994

Child-hero Ender Wiggin must fight a desperate battle against a deadly alien race if mankind is to survive. Child-hero Ender Wiggin must fight a desperate battle against a deadly alien race if mankind is to survive. Show less

Child-hero Ender Wiggin must fight a desperate battle against a deadly alien race if mankind is to survive. Child-hero Ender Wiggin must fight a desperate battle against a deadly alien race if mankind is to survive. Show less

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A Wrinkle in Time

A Wrinkle in Time

by L'Engle, Madeleine

Book - 2007

Meg Murray and her friends become involved with unearthly strangers and a search for Meg's father, who has disappeared while engaged in secret work for the government. Meg Murray and her friends become involved with unearthly strangers and a search for Meg's father, who has disappeared while engaged in secret work for the government. Show less

Meg Murray and her friends become involved with unearthly strangers and a search for Meg's father, who has disappeared while engaged in secret work for the government. Meg Murray and her friends become involved with unearthly strangers and a search for Meg's father, who has disappeared while engaged in secret work for the government. Show less

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The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy

The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy

by Adams, Douglas

Book - 1980

Seconds before the Earth is demolished to make way for a hyperspace bypass, Arthur Dent is plucked off the planet by his friend, Ford Prefect, who turns o...Show more Seconds before the Earth is demolished to make way for a hyperspace bypass, Arthur Dent is plucked off the planet by his friend, Ford Prefect, who turns out to be an alien researcher for the revised edition of that wholly remarkable book, the Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy. Together the dynamic pair begin a mind-boggling journey through space and encounter some of the strangest inhabitants of this or any other universe. Show less

Seconds before the Earth is demolished to make way for a hyperspace bypass, Arthur Dent is plucked off the planet by his friend, Ford Prefect, who turns o...Show more Seconds before the Earth is demolished to make way for a hyperspace bypass, Arthur Dent is plucked off the planet by his friend, Ford Prefect, who turns out to be an alien researcher for the revised edition of that wholly remarkable book, the Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy. Together the dynamic pair begin a mind-boggling journey through space and encounter some of the strangest inhabitants of this or any other universe. Show less

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Fahrenheit 451

Fahrenheit 451

by Bradbury, Ray

Book - 2018

In a society in which books are outlawed, Montag, a regimented fireman in charge of burning the forbidden volumes, meets a revolutionary school teacher wh...Show more In a society in which books are outlawed, Montag, a regimented fireman in charge of burning the forbidden volumes, meets a revolutionary school teacher who dares to read. Suddenly he finds himself a hunted fugitive, forced to choose not only between two women, but between personal safety and intellectual freedom. Show less

In a society in which books are outlawed, Montag, a regimented fireman in charge of burning the forbidden volumes, meets a revolutionary school teacher wh...Show more In a society in which books are outlawed, Montag, a regimented fireman in charge of burning the forbidden volumes, meets a revolutionary school teacher who dares to read. Suddenly he finds himself a hunted fugitive, forced to choose not only between two women, but between personal safety and intellectual freedom. Show less

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A Clockwork Orange

A Clockwork Orange

by Burgess, Anthony

Book - 1986

In a future where criminals rule the night, Alex, a vicious fifteen-year-old droog, is "redeemed" by the state. In a future where criminals rule the night, Alex, a vicious fifteen-year-old droog, is "redeemed" by the state. Show less

In a future where criminals rule the night, Alex, a vicious fifteen-year-old droog, is "redeemed" by the state. In a future where criminals rule the night, Alex, a vicious fifteen-year-old droog, is "redeemed" by the state. Show less

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Journey to the Center of the Earth

Journey to the Center of the Earth

by Verne, Jules

Book - 2012

Professor Hardwigg, his nephew Harry, and their guide Hans explore a volcanic crater in Iceland that leads them to the center of the Earth and to incredible and horrifying discoveries. Professor Hardwigg, his nephew Harry, and their guide Hans explore a volcanic crater in Iceland that leads them to the center of the Earth and to incredible and horrifying discoveries. Show less

Professor Hardwigg, his nephew Harry, and their guide Hans explore a volcanic crater in Iceland that leads them to the center of the Earth and to incredible and horrifying discoveries. Professor Hardwigg, his nephew Harry, and their guide Hans explore a volcanic crater in Iceland that leads them to the center of the Earth and to incredible and horrifying discoveries. Show less

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Jurassic Park

Jurassic Park

A Novel

by Crichton, Michael

Book - 1990

On a small island off Costa Rica's west coast, a biotechnology firm is planning an amusement park featuring living dinosaurs cloned from fossil DNA. On a small island off Costa Rica's west coast, a biotechnology firm is planning an amusement park featuring living dinosaurs cloned from fossil DNA. Show less

On a small island off Costa Rica's west coast, a biotechnology firm is planning an amusement park featuring living dinosaurs cloned from fossil DNA. On a small island off Costa Rica's west coast, a biotechnology firm is planning an amusement park featuring living dinosaurs cloned from fossil DNA. Show less

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Brave New World

Brave New World

by Huxley, Aldous

Book - 1998

Cloning, feel-good drugs, anti-aging programs, and total social control through politics, programming and media--has Aldous Huxley accurately predicted our future? Cloning, feel-good drugs, anti-aging programs, and total social control through politics, programming and media--has Aldous Huxley accurately predicted our future? Show less

Cloning, feel-good drugs, anti-aging programs, and total social control through politics, programming and media--has Aldous Huxley accurately predicted our future? Cloning, feel-good drugs, anti-aging programs, and total social control through politics, programming and media--has Aldous Huxley accurately predicted our future? Show less

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I Am Legend

I Am Legend

by Matheson, Richard

Book - 2007

The population of the entire world has been obliterated by a pandemic of vampire bacteria. Yet somehow, Robert Neville survived. He must now struggle to m...Show more The population of the entire world has been obliterated by a pandemic of vampire bacteria. Yet somehow, Robert Neville survived. He must now struggle to make sense of what happened and learn to protect himself against the vampires who hunt him nightly. Show less

The population of the entire world has been obliterated by a pandemic of vampire bacteria. Yet somehow, Robert Neville survived. He must now struggle to m...Show more The population of the entire world has been obliterated by a pandemic of vampire bacteria. Yet somehow, Robert Neville survived. He must now struggle to make sense of what happened and learn to protect himself against the vampires who hunt him nightly. Show less

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1984

1984

by Orwell, George

Book - 2017

In 1984, London is a grim city in the totalitarian state of Oceania where Big Brother is always watching you and the Thought Police can practically read y...Show more In 1984, London is a grim city in the totalitarian state of Oceania where Big Brother is always watching you and the Thought Police can practically read your mind. Winston Smith is a man in grave danger for the simple reason that his memory still functions. Show less

In 1984, London is a grim city in the totalitarian state of Oceania where Big Brother is always watching you and the Thought Police can practically read y...Show more In 1984, London is a grim city in the totalitarian state of Oceania where Big Brother is always watching you and the Thought Police can practically read your mind. Winston Smith is a man in grave danger for the simple reason that his memory still functions. Show less

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The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde

The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde

by Stevenson, Robert Louis

Book - 2019

Follows London lawyer Gabriel John Utterson as he investigates strange occurrences between his old friend, Dr. Henry Jekyll, and the evil Edward Hyde. Follows London lawyer Gabriel John Utterson as he investigates strange occurrences between his old friend, Dr. Henry Jekyll, and the evil Edward Hyde. Show less

Follows London lawyer Gabriel John Utterson as he investigates strange occurrences between his old friend, Dr. Henry Jekyll, and the evil Edward Hyde. Follows London lawyer Gabriel John Utterson as he investigates strange occurrences between his old friend, Dr. Henry Jekyll, and the evil Edward Hyde. Show less

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Slaughterhouse-five, Or, The Children's Crusade

Slaughterhouse-five, Or, The Children's Crusade

A Duty-dance With Death

by Vonnegut, Kurt

Book - 1969

Selected by the Modern Library as one of the 100 best novels of all time, Slaughterhouse-Five, an American classic, is one of the world's great antiwar bo...Show more Selected by the Modern Library as one of the 100 best novels of all time, Slaughterhouse-Five, an American classic, is one of the world's great antiwar books. Centering on the infamous firebombing of Dresden, Billy Pilgrim's odyssey through time reflects the mythic journey of our own fractured lives as we search for meaning in what we fear most. Show less

Selected by the Modern Library as one of the 100 best novels of all time, Slaughterhouse-Five, an American classic, is one of the world's great antiwar bo...Show more Selected by the Modern Library as one of the 100 best novels of all time, Slaughterhouse-Five, an American classic, is one of the world's great antiwar books. Centering on the infamous firebombing of Dresden, Billy Pilgrim's odyssey through time reflects the mythic journey of our own fractured lives as we search for meaning in what we fear most. Show less

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Foundation

Foundation

by Asimov, Isaac

Book - 1951

For twelve thousand years the Galactic Empire had ruled supreme. Now it is dying a slow death from entropy and corruption. Only Hari Seldon, creator of th...Show more For twelve thousand years the Galactic Empire had ruled supreme. Now it is dying a slow death from entropy and corruption. Only Hari Seldon, creator of the revolutionary science of psychohistory, can see into the future--a dark age of ignorance, barbarism, and warfare. So to preserve the accumulated wisdom of the ages and save mankind, Seldon gathers the best minds in the Empire--both scientists and scholars--and brings them to a bleak planet at the edge of the Galaxy to serve as a beacon of hope for future generations. Show less

For twelve thousand years the Galactic Empire had ruled supreme. Now it is dying a slow death from entropy and corruption. Only Hari Seldon, creator of th...Show more For twelve thousand years the Galactic Empire had ruled supreme. Now it is dying a slow death from entropy and corruption. Only Hari Seldon, creator of the revolutionary science of psychohistory, can see into the future--a dark age of ignorance, barbarism, and warfare. So to preserve the accumulated wisdom of the ages and save mankind, Seldon gathers the best minds in the Empire--both scientists and scholars--and brings them to a bleak planet at the edge of the Galaxy to serve as a beacon of hope for future generations. Show less

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