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The Asteroid Wars is a series of hard science fiction novels that is part of Ben Bova's larger Grand Tour series. This thrilling space opera explores the economic and political consequences of mining asteroids for resources, as well as the potential dangers and ethical dilemmas that arise. The series consists of four books: The Precipice, The Rock Rats, The Stars Are Coming Out, and Return to Mars.
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Moonrise
Another great read by Ben Bova, 'Moonrise' is the first book in the 'Moon' series. It tells the story of a new space race to return to the moon, where powerful corporations and countries compete to exploit its resources.
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The Martian
If you're a fan of hard science fiction, you'll enjoy 'The Martian' by Andy Weir. The book follows the story of an astronaut stranded on Mars, who must use his ingenuity and knowledge of science to survive until rescue.
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Red Mars
This novel by Kim Stanley Robinson is the first book in the 'Mars' trilogy. It tells the story of the first hundred people to colonize Mars, and the challenges they face as they try to transform the planet into a new home for humanity.
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The Calculating Stars
If you're interested in alternate history and space exploration, you'll love 'The Calculating Stars' by Mary Robinette Kowal. The book tells the story of a meteorite that strikes Earth in the 1950s, leading to the acceleration of the space race.
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The Sparrow
This novel by Mary Doria Russell is a thought-provoking exploration of the search for extraterrestrial life. The book tells the story of a group of Jesuit priests who travel to another planet in search of intelligent life, with tragic consequences.
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The Expanse series
If you're a fan of space opera, you'll love 'The Expanse' series by James S. A. Corey. The series tells the story of a future where humanity has colonized the solar system, and the political and social tensions that arise as a result.
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Old Man's War
This novel by John Scalzi is a thrilling exploration of the future of space exploration and warfare. The book tells the story of a group of elderly people who join the military in order to receive new, younger bodies and fight in an interstellar war.
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The Three-Body Problem
If you're interested in hard science fiction and Chinese literature, you'll love 'The Three-Body Problem' by Liu Cixin. The book tells the story of a scientist who discovers a way to communicate with an alien civilization, with unexpected consequences.
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The Left Hand of Darkness
This novel by Ursula K. Le Guin is a classic of science fiction and a thought-provoking exploration of gender and society. The book tells the story of a human envoy who travels to a planet where its inhabitants can choose their gender.
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The Mote in God's Eye
If you're a fan of space opera and epic world-building, you'll love 'The Mote in God's Eye' by Larry Niven and Jerry Pournelle. The book tells the story of a group of human explorers who encounter an alien race for the first time, with far-reaching consequences.
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