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"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)
created by scifi_rat
last updated August, 2026
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Lmao I totally forgot this was a thing. Do yall remember the music video? Good times. Amazing list and amazing title
thank you! and wait, what music video??
Heck yeah! I always want to read more sci-fi but am overwhelmed by what's available, as someone who hasn't read much, so this is a fantastic place to start.
yes, these are the classics! wishing you a good sci-fi reading time
love this list! i think Dune definitely belongs here :) its influence has been wide and sprawling, including on Star Wars and Star Trek
oh i love this list. i haven’t read a ton of sci-fi, but a lot of what i have read has really stuck with me and left such an impact. it’s amazing to have this kind of list to start out with, with so many fantastic suggestions!! thank you so much!
you're welcome! i hope you find more sci-fi you like through this list
