
Top Classic Books — Science Fiction
Auto-updated from Project Gutenberg — Science Fiction Classics. Refreshed monthly. Data for September 2026.
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By Stevenson, Robert Louis. "The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde" by Robert Louis Stevenson is a Gothic horror novella published in 1886. When London lawyer Gabriel John Utterson investigates strange occurrences involvin... Subjects: Horror tales, London (England) -- Fiction, Multiple personality -- Fiction. 97,689 downloads.
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By Shelley, Mary Wollstonecraft. "Frankenstein; Or, The Modern Prometheus" by Mary Wollstonecraft Shelley is a Gothic novel published in 1818. It tells the story of Victor Frankenstein, a young scientist who creates a living creature... Subjects: Frankenstein's monster (Fictitious character) -- Fiction, Frankenstein, Victor (Fictitious character) -- Fiction, Gothic fiction. 82,024 downloads.
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By Burroughs, Edgar Rice. "Thuvia, Maid of Mars" by Edgar Rice Burroughs is a science fantasy novel published in 1916. The fourth book in the Barsoom series shifts focus to Carthoris, son of John Carter, who loves Princess Thu... Subjects: Mars (Planet) -- Fiction, Martians -- Fiction, Science fiction. 58,543 downloads.
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By Hodgson, William Hope. "The House on the Borderland" by William Hope Hodgson is a supernatural horror novel published in 1908. A recluse living in an ancient, circular house in remote Ireland records his terrifying experien... Subjects: Science fiction. 58,250 downloads.
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By Harrison, Harry. "The Misplaced Battleship" by Harry Harrison is a science fiction novel written in the early 1960s. The story revolves around interstellar intrigue and crime, specifically the implications of a powerf... Subjects: Criminals -- Fiction, DiGriz, James Bolivar (Fictitious character) -- Fiction, Police -- Fiction. 51,104 downloads.
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By Piper, H. Beam. "Time Crime" by H. Beam Piper is a science fiction novel written in the mid-20th century. The story revolves around the operations of the Paratime Police, tasked with investigating a sinister slave tr... Subjects: Science fiction. 47,232 downloads.
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By Piper, H. Beam, McGuire, John J. (John Joseph). "Lone Star Planet" by H. Beam Piper and John J. McGuire is a science-fiction novel first published in 1957. When diplomat Stephen Silk is banished to New Texas after writing a controversial article, h... Subjects: Science fiction, Space colonies -- Fiction. 45,799 downloads.
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By Leinster, Murray. "The Ambulance Made Two Trips" by Murray Leinster is a science fiction short story written in the early 1960s. The narrative follows Detective Sergeant Fitzgerald as he navigates the underbelly of cri... Subjects: Gangsters -- Fiction, Luck -- Fiction, Police -- Fiction. 44,255 downloads.
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By Smith, George O. (George Oliver). "The Big Fix" by George O. Smith is a science fiction novel written in the mid-20th century. The story takes place in a world where telepathy and psi powers exist, creating a complex social landscape ... Subjects: Horse racing -- Fiction, Psychic ability -- Fiction, Science fiction. 43,923 downloads.
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