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• The Sol Majestic

  Steinmetz, Ferrett,

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  All Kenna wants is to achieve his parents' dream and become an advisor to the celestial elite. An all-expenses-paid trip to the most renowned and exclusive restaurant in the galaxy is just the networking opportunity he needs. But as he and…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Light From Uncommon Stars

  Aoki, Ryka

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  "This inclusive fantasy/sci-fi crossover is a quick and enjoyable read. Blending humor, music, mystery and romance, Aoki creates a truly unique story!" - Hannah M.

• A Big Ship at the Edge of the Universe

  White, Alex

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  This one's more about the two main characters than the crew they travel with. "Big Ship" pits the initially-unlikable Boots Elsworth (a down-on-her-luck scavenger and scam artist) and Nilah Brio (a pampered and privileged but skilled race…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• On a Sunbeam

  Walden, Tillie, 1996-

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  A gorgeous graphic novel by award-winning artist Tillie Walden, "On A Sunbeam" follows the story of Mia - the newest member of a crew that repairs ancient structures in deep space, trying to piece together the past - and her search for the…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy

  Adams, Douglas

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  The grandpappy of the whole genre of humorous, space-faring, rag-tag, found-family adventures, "Hitchhiker's Guide" is tonally very different from Chambers' work, but it's a key part of the pedigree - and a ton of fun, if you haven't had…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Fortune's Pawn

  Bach, Rachel

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  Devi Morris is a skilled, ambitious mercenary. The Glorious Fool is a tiny trade ship with a reputation for getting in big trouble. But, surely, Devi is up to the task. And for a job that pays five times the going rate for a year-long…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• The Circus Infinite

  Wong, Khan,

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  Jes would do just about anything to blend in. After all, drawing attention is doubly dangerous when you have a bounty on your head. But, given the option to either submit to scientific examination (aka: dissection) or let a mobster bully…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Chilling Effect

  Valdes, Valerie,

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  More comedy than cozy, "Chilling Effect" has a good dollop of absurdity and hijinx, but definitely scratches the found-family itch. Reformed-smuggler turned upstanding-captain Eva Innocente is in a bit of a pickle. She's trying to do right…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• The Stars Too Fondly

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  Hamilton, Emily, (Science fiction author),

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  The story of a small group of friends that accidentally steal a space ship... by inadvertently activating an auto-pilot that launches them into deep space. Oops. All Cleo wanted was to solve the mystery of the disappearance of the ship's…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Station Eternity

  Lafferty, Mur,

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  A fun twist on the notion of the amateur detective, where our clever detective Mallory Viridian seems to be surrounded by death wherever she goes - a fact that's honed her into quite the capable investigator, but has given her a rather…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Shards of Honor

  Bujold, Lois McMaster

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  "It's the first in a series that is science fiction and is actually very science fiction-y - but still appeals to non-sci-fi readers because the story and the characters are so great." - Karen M.

• You Sexy Thing

  Rambo, Cat,

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  Former Admiral Niko Larson and her unit are retired, period. And they've gone all the way to the edge of the known universe and opened a restaurant there to prove it. But the past can be hard to shake, and sometimes you have to bring out…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Ocean's Godori

  a Novel

  Cho, Elaine U.,

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  Ocean Yoon only sort-of earned her reputation for having an itchy trigger finger. But the allegations that her best friend, Teo, murdered his family are entirely fabricated. Unfortunately, some problems are bigger than a crew, a ship, and…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• If You Liked "All Systems Red"

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  "All Systems Red" by Martha Wells is a little more mystery-solving than "Long Way," but if you're interested in non-human characters, space adventure, and a good dose of humor in your Sci-Fi, check out her "Murderbot" series and these…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• The Long Way to a Small, Angry Planet [GRPL Book Club]

  Chambers, Becky,

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