Recs if you like Dreamsnake...

A list of First books in Fantasy series (or standalones) published in 1980s-2000s written by female authors. Many of these authors are/were prolific writers so most additions are limited to their debut book or most popular series. Go read more by these authors!

"you exist in the context of all in which you live and what came before you" sci-fi edition canon sci-fi authors (before the year 2000) that have shaped the science fiction we have today. suggestions are enthusiastically welcome ✨ (1 book per author)

older science fiction with lgbtq+ characters and/or authors and books that question gender and sexuality

A list of all the novels which won the Best Novel category of the Nebula Awards. To be nominated for this award a story must be 40,000 words or more and published in English in the US and it must be either a science fiction or fantasy story. This list should be in descending order (most recent winners first while earlier winners are further down.

A list of all the novels which won the Best Novel category of the Hugo Awards. To be nominated for this award a story must be 40,000 words or more and written in or translated to English and it must be either a science fiction or fantasy story. This list should be in descending order (most recent winners first while earlier winners are further down.

Books with druids as main characters or major plot points.

First books in series only. This could exclude series where druids appear in later books.

Note: may contain nature magic, herbalists, shamans and nature themed witches based on vibes

Winners of the Hugo Award for Best Novel of science fiction/fantasy

The most comprehensive list of award winning sci-fi and fantasy novels. The books on this list have won either 1 or multiple awards out of the Hugo, Nebula, World Fantasy, Locus Sci-Fi, Locus Fantasy, goodreads Choice Fantasy, or goodreads Science Fiction Awards.

A collection of older, sometimes lesser-known, fantasy (or science fantasy) books written by incredible women and published primarily between the 1980s and early 2000s (with nods to a few older ones). In a time when female fantasy authors were few and far between, these authors carved out their own space in the genre. These stories might not be mainstream hits today, but they are full of brilliant magic, deep characters, and/or worlds that helped shape the genre. (First in Series / standalones only for now - open to suggestions!)

Classics and must-reads of Science Fiction from the 1960s and 70s designated as part of the New Wave of that era.

These are books I’ve read and enjoyed that I don’t see talked about much and think are criminally underrated! Most are under 5000 ratings on goodreads, with a few exceptions

Sci-fi books from the 20th century that remagine gender or critique patriarchal ideas.

Sticking to novels written by non-male writers.

Since these are 20th century texts, they may present dated views.

Want a pre-2000s queer sci fi list? Check out the one made by @crowsolan

A list compiled of books that would work for this year's r/Fantasy bingo! Trying my best to meet hardmode, but might not be the case for every one. Would to hear other recommendations!

Women (or nonbinary) winners of the Nebula award for best novel

Women (or nonbinary) winners of Hugo for best novel