swap_horiz Methuselah's Children Alternatives

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The Sirens of Titan

The Sirens of Titan is a science fiction novel by American author Kurt Vonnegut, originally published in 1959. The narra...

Space Opera Classic Satirical Determinism

9.2 Excellent

2

The Expanse: Tiamat's Wrath

Tiamat's Wrath is a science fiction novel published in 2019 by James S. A. Corey, the pen name used by collaborators Dan...

Modern Space Opera Series Resistance

9.1 Excellent

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Foundation and Empire

Foundation and Empire is a science-fiction novel by Isaac Asimov, first published in 1952 as the second book in the orig...

Classic Sequel Isaac Asimov Galactic Empire

9.1 Excellent

4

Second Foundation

Second Foundation is a science fiction novel by Isaac Asimov, originally published in 1953 as the third book in the Foun...

Classic Series Psychohistory Isaac Asimov

8.8 Great

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Double Star

"Double Star" is a science fiction novel written by Robert A. Heinlein, first published in 1956 as a serial in Astoundin...

Classic Identity Political Golden Age

8.4 Great

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Have Space Suit—Will Travel

"Have Space Suit—Will Travel" is a 1958 science fiction novel by Robert A. Heinlein, originally published as one of his...

Classic Golden Age Ya Space Adventure

8.4 Great

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Citizen of the Galaxy

"Citizen of the Galaxy" is a 1957 science fiction novel by Robert A. Heinlein, originally published as one of the Scribn...

Space Opera Classic Slavery Ya

8.4 Great

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To Your Scattered Bodies Go

To Your Scattered Bodies Go is a 1971 science fiction novel by Philip José Farmer and the first book in the Riverworld s...

Classic Series Resurrection Philip Jose Farmer

8.1 Great

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Tunnel in the Sky

Tunnel in the Sky is a juvenile science fiction novel by Robert A. Heinlein, published in 1955 as part of his series of...

Classic Survival Ya Robert Heinlein

8.0 Great

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The Door into Summer

The Door into Summer is a science fiction novel by American author Robert A. Heinlein, originally serialized in 1956 and...

Classic Time Travel Inventor Golden Age

8.0 Great

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The Puppet Masters

The Puppet Masters is a science fiction novel written by Robert A. Heinlein, first published in 1951. The narrative foll...

Classic Paranoia Alien Robert Heinlein

7.7 Good

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Waldo and Magic, Inc.

"Waldo and Magic, Inc." is a 1950 compilation volume containing two separate science fiction novellas by American author...

Classic Golden Age Short Fiction Robert Heinlein

7.6 Good

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Between Planets

Published in 1951, "Between Planets" is a juvenile science fiction novel by Robert A. Heinlein. The story follows Don Ha...

Classic Colonial Ya Venus

7.3 Good

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Deathworld

"Deathworld" is a 1960 science fiction novel by American author Harry Harrison, originally serialized in the magazine As...

Classic Series Alien Harry Harrison

7.2 Good

15

Space Cadet

"Space Cadet" is a science fiction novel published in 1948 by American author Robert A. Heinlein. Written as part of his...

Classic Military SF Golden Age Ya

7.2 Good

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Infernal Devices

Infernal Devices is a 1987 steampunk novel by K. W. Jeter and the first book in a sequence that continues with Fiendish...

Classic Steampunk Series Kw Jeter

6.9 Fair

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The Fabulous Riverboat

The Fabulous Riverboat is a science-fiction novel by Philip José Farmer published in 1971 and the second book in his Riv...

Classic Series Sequel Philip Jose Farmer

6.8 Fair

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Podkayne of Mars

Podkayne of Mars is a science-fiction novel by Robert A. Heinlein, published in hardcover in 1963 after magazine seriali...

Adventure Classic Mars Ya

6.6 Fair

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Time Enough for Love

Time Enough for Love is a science fiction novel by Robert A. Heinlein, first published in 1973. It centers on Lazarus Lo...

Classic Longevity Series Speculative

6.5 Fair

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Rocket Ship Galileo

Rocket Ship Galileo is a juvenile science-fiction novel by Robert A. Heinlein, first published in 1947. It follows three...

Classic Lunar Golden Age Ya

5.9 Mediocre