Can you recommend some ivory science fiction books?

Well, an ivory science fiction book often stands out for its unique ideas. It might introduce concepts that are completely new and make readers think in different ways about the future or the universe.

Sure. 'Ancillary Justice' by Ann Leckie is a great one from that list. It has an interesting concept of a ship's AI controlling multiple bodies.

Another great one could be 'Midnight Robber' by Nalo Hopkinson. It offers a unique perspective with its blend of Caribbean culture and science fiction elements, creating a rich and imaginative world within the realm of 1981 science fiction works.

Well, from that list, 'Forever Peace' by Joe Haldeman is also quite remarkable. It combines military science fiction elements with deep thoughts on war, peace, and human nature. The story follows a soldier's journey through a future world filled with high - tech warfare and political intrigue. It makes you think about the consequences of our actions and the pursuit of peace in different ways.

One of the notable science fiction books from 1993 could be 'Doomsday Book' by Connie Willis. It combines time travel and historical elements in an engaging way.

Sure. 'Contact' by Carl Sagan is a great 1997 science fiction book. It's about a scientist's search for extraterrestrial intelligence and the implications that come with it.

Sure. One of the well - known 1983 science fiction books is 'Foundation's Edge' by Isaac Asimov. It continues the grand story of his Foundation series, exploring concepts like psychohistory and galactic politics.

Sure. 'Foundation' by Isaac Asimov is a classic that might be on such a list. It's set in a vast galactic empire and explores concepts like psychohistory.

Well, 'The Uplift War' by David Brin might be on that list. It's part of his Uplift series. In this book, there's a war between different alien species and the humans who are involved in the complex web of galactic politics. It has great world - building and interesting characters.

Sure. One of the well - known science fiction books from 1985 could be 'Ender's Game' by Orson Scott Card. It's a great read with complex characters and an interesting take on military training in a space - like setting.