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If you liked Tales of Known Space: The Universe of Larry Niven (Known Space), here are the top 100 books to read next:
- #1
Save:A truly original, eccentric gem of science fiction - short, inventive, and bursting with weirdness. Not for everyone, but essential reading for genre fans curious about the roots of modern sci-fi.
Jestocost liked the morningsunshine, while most of the other lords of Instrumentality did not, so that he had no trouble in keeping the office and the apartments which he had selected. His main office... - #2
Save:A classic and imaginative slice of sci-fi for fans of medical mysteries and interspecies cooperation - just be prepared for some old-school quirks.
The alien occupying O'Mara's sleeping compartment weighed roughly half a ton, possessed six short, thick appendages which served both as arms or legs and had a hide like a flexible armor plate. Coming... - #3
Save:An ambitious, thought-provoking sci-fi classic that’s perfect for fans of big ideas and inventive futures, but its abrupt style and short length might not win over everyone.
Mantel was angry. He did not even adjust his blood away from anger. He stamped across the room by judgment, not by sight. When he saw the table hit the floor, and could tell by the expression on Luci'... - #4
Save:A sci-fi classic packed with brilliant ideas and jaw-dropping world-building, but not for those seeking nuanced characters or progressive social themes. Worth reading if you want to experience a landmark of the genre!
His foot-length queue was as white and shiny as artificial snow. His skin and depilated scalp were chrome yellow; the irises of his eyes were gold; his robe was royal blue with a golden stereoptic dra... - #5
Save:A lush, slow-burning fantasy-sci-fi classic packed with glorious world-building and dreamy adventure. Perfect for those who want to wander somewhere strange and magical, so long as they’re happy to linger there a while.
And then, after walking all day through a golden haze of humid warmth that gathered about him like fine wet fleece, Valentine came to a great ridge of outcropping white stone overlooking the city of P... - #6
Save:A classic sci-fi adventure with one of the wildest premises out there - packed with imagination, big questions, and bold historical crossovers, but weighed down by some dated attitudes and shallow character work. A must-try for fans of high-concept speculative fiction, but not for everyone.
Welcome to Riverworld. It is not like our world - or any world that can be imagined by anyone but Philip Jose Farmer. It is huge and mysterious. It has a central river, rimmed by mountains, with a hid... - #7
Save:An exuberant, witty classic - equal parts swordplay, poetry, and heartbreak. If you’re in the mood for romance and rousing adventure with a flair for the dramatic, Cyrano delivers!
1655 Cyrano dies on July 28, possibly of injuries sustained when a scrap of wood falls from a building and strikes him on the head (some believe the accident was planned) or from complications of a ve... - #8
Save:A wickedly entertaining play with a legendary villain, made even better when paired with a good, annotated edition. Dive in if you crave history, politics, and masterful wordplay!
Shakespeare endures through history. He illuminates later times as well as his own. He helps us to understand the human condition. But he cannot do this without a good text of the plays. Without editi... - #9
Save:A milestone in military sci-fi that shows its age: fascinating for genre lovers and completists, but may not win over modern readers seeking character depth or representation.
“Welcome aboard,” said a pleasant-faced Junior Captain, as Donal strode through the gas barrier of the inner lock. The Junior Captain was in his early twenties, a black-haired, square-faced young man... - #10
Save:A dazzling showcase of smart, witty sci-fi shorts. Ideal for fans of satirical, high-concept science fiction - still sharp, still relevant, and a fantastic entry point to Sheckley’s work.
Raeder lifted his head cautiously above the window sill. He saw the fire escape, and below it a narrow alley. There was a weather-beaten baby carriage in the alley, and three garbage cans. As he watch...
