The Future Is Female! Books in Order

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The Future Is Female! is a series of science fiction anthologies that highlight works by women writers, emphasizing their contributions to the genre from the Pulp Era through the 1960s New Wave. The series challenges traditional narratives of science fiction by showcasing stories that explore themes such as alien otherness, dystopian fables, and gender roles, often through a feminist perspective. Each volume features a range of authors and stories that reimagine society and confront sexist clichés.

Publication order

In the order the books were originally released.

  1. Cover of The Future is Female!

    The Future is Female!

    Year unknown · C. L. Moore, Andre Norton, Leigh Brackett, Marion Zimmer Bradley, Juanita Coulson, Kate Wilhelm, Joanna Russ and Ursula K. Le Guin

    A landmark anthology titled The Future Is Female! showcases 25 science fiction classics by women writers, highlighting their essential role in…

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    The Future is Female 2!

    Year unknown · Kate Wilhelm, Joanna Russ, Kathleen Sky, Vonda N. McIntyre, James Tiptree, Jr., Pamela Sargent, Ursula K. Le Guin, Eleanor Arnason, Joan D. Vinge, C. J. Cherryh, Lisa Tuttle and Connie Willis

    The Future is Female 2! is a 2022 book by Kate Wilhelm, Joanna Russ, Kathleen Sky, Vonda N. McIntyre, James Tiptree, Jr., Pamela Sargent, Ursula K.…

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What order should I read the The Future Is Female! books in?

Read them in publication order, starting with “The Future is Female!”. Start with “The Future is Female!.”

How many books are in the The Future Is Female! series?

We list 2 books by C. L. Moore .

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