Which are the must-read science fiction short story collections?

Some popular ones include 'The Kingkiller Chronicle' by Patrick Rothfuss and 'The Bazaar of Bad Dreams' by Stephen King. These collections offer captivating and imaginative tales.

I'd recommend 'The Complete Stories of Flannery O'Connor.' Her stories are full of depth and unique perspectives.

Among the must-read science fiction books of 2015 were 'The Water Knife' by Paolo Bacigalupi and 'Lagoon' by Nnedi Okorafor. 'The Water Knife' explored water scarcity in a dystopian future, and 'Lagoon' brought an alien encounter with a fresh perspective.

In 2018, 'The Calculating Stars' by Mary Robinette Kowal was a standout. It combines science fiction with historical elements and has a compelling plot. Another one is 'New York 2140' by Kim Stanley Robinson, which presents a fascinating vision of a future New York. Both are definitely worth a read.

Some of the must-read science fiction books in 2017 include 'Artemis' by Andy Weir and 'New York 2140' by Kim Stanley Robinson. These books received high praise for their imaginative worlds and engaging plots.

In 2018, 'Vengeful' by V.E. Schwab was a must-read. It had a compelling plot and richly developed characters. Also, 'Artemis' by Andy Weir was popular for its detailed world-building and scientific accuracy.

Another one was 'Lock In' by John Scalzi. It had an engaging premise and well-developed characters that made it a must-read.

Ray Bradbury is an author you can't miss. His 'Fahrenheit 451' is a profound exploration of a future society that suppresses books. Philip K. Dick is also important. His works, such as 'Do Androids Dream of Electric Sheep?' which inspired the movie 'Blade Runner', are full of mind - bending concepts. Ursula K. Le Guin is another great. Her 'The Left Hand of Darkness' is a classic for its exploration of gender and society.

One of the top science fiction books is 'Dune' by Frank Herbert. It has a complex and immersive universe with great political intrigue. Another is '1984' by George Orwell. Although it's more of a dystopian novel, it has strong elements of science fiction in its vision of a totalitarian future. And 'Brave New World' by Aldous Huxley is also a classic, which presents a disturbing yet thought - provoking view of a genetically engineered society.

Some of the top ones are 'Dune' by Frank Herbert. It has a complex universe with politics, ecology, and mysticism. '1984' by George Orwell is also great. It's a dystopian view that's scarily relevant even today. And 'Brave New World' by Aldous Huxley, which presents a different kind of dystopia centered around a hedonistic society.