Bid Time Return (1975) by Richard Matheson is a romantic time-travel novel about a modern man who wills himself back to 1896 to meet an actress he’s fallen in love with through an old photograph. Blending love story and science fiction, it explores obsession, fate, and the idea that love can transcend time. The book was later adapted into the film Somewhere in Time.

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Earth Abides (1949) by George R. Stewart is a post-apocalyptic novel about a man who survives a deadly global plague and witnesses civilization collapse. As he rebuilds life with a small group of survivors, the story explores humanity’s resilience, the loss of knowledge, and nature’s quiet reclaiming of the world. It’s a reflective, philosophical tale about change, survival, and the enduring rhythm of the Earth itself.

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The Lost World (1912) by Arthur Conan Doyle follows Professor Challenger and his expedition to a remote South American plateau where prehistoric creatures still survive. Mixing adventure, science, and wonder, the novel captures the thrill of discovery and humanity’s clash with the unknown, laying the groundwork for modern dinosaur and exploration stories.

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