Robert A. Heinlein's Stranger in a Strange Land follows Valentine Michael Smith, a human raised by Martians who returns to Earth and challenges every social, religious, and sexual convention of human society. Through Smith's alien perspective, Heinlein creates a radical critique of human culture, exploring themes of religion, sexuality, politics, and what it means to be human. The novel became a countercultural touchstone, questioning the very foundations of social organization.

WHY WE PICKED IT: Because sometimes it takes an outsider to show us how strange our own world really is. Heinlein's novel remains provocative, asking us to question every assumption we've been taught to accept as natural.

DETAILS: • Author: Robert A. Heinlein • Publisher: Ace Books • Format: Paperback • Publication Date: October 1, 1991 • ISBN: 9780441788385 • Ships direct from distributor in 3–7 business days