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I usually like Niven and Pournelle's stuff, and particularly recommend The Mote in God's Eye for a great first contact encounter. There's a sequel The Gripping Hand which is not as great, but still worth the read.
I really liked The Gripping Hand though I agree it's difficult to reach the level of excellence that is The Mote in God’s Eye.
I frequently end up saying "On the third hand...or on the Gripping hand, as the Moties would say..."