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Iain M. Banks

The Culture series

This series of novels is set in a post-scarcity society called The Culture, in which advanced artificial intelligences and humans coexist in a utopian society. The novels explore the complex moral and ethical questions that arise when a society has the power to eliminate poverty, disease, and even death itself.

Ursula K. Le Guin

The Left Hand of Darkness

A groundbreaking work of science fiction, this novel explores a society in which individuals are ambisexual, shifting from male to female and back again. When a human ambassador from Earth arrives, he must navigate the complexities of this alien culture and its customs, leading to a profound exploration of gender, identity, and humanity.

Frank Herbert

Dune

Set in a distant future amidst a complex interstellar society, this epic novel tells the story of Paul Atreides, whose family assumes control of the desert planet Arrakis. As Paul becomes embroiled in the planet's intrigues and dangers, he discovers his own destiny as the Kwisatz Haderach, a mythic figure who will bring peace to the universe.

Orson Scott Card

Ender's Game

In a future where Earth is threatened by an alien invasion, a brilliant young boy named Ender Wiggin is recruited to attend Battle School, where he is trained in military strategy and tactics. As Ender rises through the ranks, he must confront the moral complexities of war and the sacrifices it demands.

William Gibson

Neuromancer

Set in a dystopian future, this novel tells the story of Case, a washed-up computer hacker who is given a second chance at life when he is offered a chance to pull off the ultimate hack. As Case navigates the dangerous world of cyberspace and the criminal underworld, he must confront the consequences of his own actions and the nature of reality itself.

Ursula K. Le Guin

The Dispossessed

This novel tells the story of Shevek, a brilliant physicist from the anarchist moon of Anarres, who travels to the capitalist planet of Urras in search of knowledge and understanding. As Shevek navigates the complexities of both worlds, he must confront the limitations of both anarchism and capitalism and the nature of freedom and responsibility.

Douglas Adams

The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy

This comedic science fiction novel tells the story of Arthur Dent, an ordinary man who is saved from the destruction of Earth by his alien friend Ford Prefect. As Arthur travels through space with Ford and a cast of eccentric characters, he encounters a series of bizarre and hilarious adventures.

James S. A. Corey

The Expanse series

This series of novels is set in a future where humanity has colonized the solar system. The novels follow a diverse cast of characters as they navigate the complex political and social dynamics of this vast and diverse universe, leading to a thrilling and thought-provoking exploration of power, politics, and the human condition.

Dan Simmons

The Hyperion Cantos

This series of novels is set in a distant future where humanity has spread throughout the galaxy. The novels follow a diverse cast of characters as they navigate the complex political and social dynamics of this vast and diverse universe, leading to a thrilling and thought-provoking exploration of power, politics, and the human condition.

Mary Doria Russell

The Sparrow

This novel tells the story of a group of Jesuit priests who travel to another planet in search of intelligent life. As they navigate the complexities of this alien world and its inhabitants, they must confront the limitations of their own beliefs and the nature of faith and sacrifice.

Liu Cixin

The Three-Body Problem

This novel tells the story of a group of scientists who discover a mysterious alien civilization that is on the brink of destruction. As they attempt to communicate with this civilization and prevent their own destruction, they must confront the limitations of science and the nature of reality itself.