Read 20 Books by 20th Century Women Authors of Sci Fi and Fantasy

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Read 20 science fiction and/or fantasy novels or short story collections by 20th century women authors. Read one book each by Octavia Butler, Ursula K LeGuin, Joanna Russ, and Alice Sheldon (aka James Tiptree Jr), plus 16 "wild cards."

Some suggested authors for the wild card entries (there are many others):

  • Margaret Atwood
  • Leigh Brackett
  • Lois McMaster Bujold
  • Angela Carter
  • Suzy McKee Charnas
  • C J Cherryh
  • Jo Clayton
  • Suzette Haden Elgin
  • Sylvia Engdahl
  • Mercedes Lackey
  • Tanith Lee
  • Madeleine L'Engle
  • Julian May
  • Anne McCaffrey
  • Vonda McIntyre
  • Patricia McKillip
  • Judith Merril
  • C L Moore
  • Andre Norton
  • Marge Piercy
  • Pamela Sargent
  • Judith Tarr
  • Sheri S Tepper
  • Evangeline Walton
  • Connie Willis

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