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This is a list of NOVELS that realistically portray science in fiction. There may be some overlap with science fiction but, for the most part, books on this list should portray science and scientists in the real world (as opposed to a speculative or future world). This list does NOT include nonfiction.
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message 1: by Nicola (new)

Nicola Removed two non fiction books from this list (The Hot Zone: The Terrifying True Story of the Origins of the Ebola Virus and one about dinosaurs)


message 2: by Kristina Simon (new)

Kristina Simon Nicola wrote: "Removed two non fiction books from this list (The Hot Zone: The Terrifying True Story of the Origins of the Ebola Virus and one about dinosaurs)"

Thanks, Nicola!


message 3: by Rosa (new)

Rosa I don’t think Do Androids Dream of Electric Sheep? belongs on this list.


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