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This page is meant to cover the basics works and stellar pieces of science fiction literature. While the bulk of Science Fiction is trashy genre-work there are genuine masterpieces. The purpose of this article is to illustrate those masterpieces as best as possible. As always however, this list is imperfect and always growing. If there is anything missing please add to it. If there is a work you think is missing, feel free to add it.


The Big Three

Isaac Asimov

Title Author Description Book Cover
The Caves of Steel Isaac Asimov A Science Fiction / mystery novel set on earth some 3 millennia in the future. The overall plot features the dealings of a detective and his highly intelligent android partner.
The Complete Robot Isaac Asimov A collection of 31 of Isaac Asimov's short stories, they share a theme of the interaction of humans, robots and morality, and put together tell a larger story of Asimov's fictional history of robotics. Includes the story "Runaway" which outlines Asimov's laws of Robotics.
The Gods Themselves Isaac Asimov
The Foundation Trilogy Isaac Asimov
The Naked Sun Isaac Asimov Another Science Fiction/Mystery Novel that features a protagonist who manages to circumvent the laws of robotics in order to have his wife murdered.



Arthur C. Clarke

Title Author Description Book Cover
2001: A Space Odyssey Arthur C. Clarke
Childhood's End Arthur C. Clarke Story regarding the future of mankind after the advent of a "devil-like" alien race appears and offers them a golden era of prosperity.
The Collected Short Stories of Arthur C. Clarke Arthur C. Clarke A Collection of nearly every short story Arthur Clarke has ever published tallying at over 100. Includes: The Nine Billions Names of God, The Sentinel, and his flash fiction "God said, 'Cancel Program GENESIS.' The universe ceased to exist."
The Fountains of Paradise Arthur C. Clarke
Rendevous with Rama Arthur C. Clarke Classic book featuring mankind's encounter with the alien vessel Rama.


Robert Heinlein

Title Author Description Book Cover
Friday Robert Heinlein The tale of a genetically modified female, designed to be superior physically, and mentally to normal human beings. The story follows her struggles with the prejudice against artificial humans and her attempts to assimilate.
Have Space Suit - Will Travel Robert Heinlein
Methuselah's Children Robert Heinlein
The Moon is a Harsh Mistress Robert Heinlein
Orphans of the Sky Robert Heinlein
Starship Troopers Robert Heinlein One of Heinlein's most famous pieces of science fiction, Starship Troopers follows the eyes of a human soldier going through the ranks in an alien war.
Stranger in a Strange Land Robert Heinlein
Time for the Stars Robert Heinlein