Which are the must-read science fiction books in 2017?

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 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.

I would say 'The Expanse' series is a must. It has a great blend of military action, political intrigue, and character development. 'Gateway' is also important. It's a thought - provoking story that involves military - related exploration. And 'Hammer's Slammers' is a great military - focused read. It gives a detailed look at the operations of a mercenary military unit.

Definitely 'The Mote in God's Eye' and its sequels. It has a great story about first contact with an alien race. The aliens are very well - developed and the political and scientific aspects are fascinating. Then there's 'The Culture' series by Iain M. Banks. It's a space - opera - like trilogy that shows a far - future post - scarcity society. The last one I'd recommend is 'The Uplift Trilogy' by David Brin, which has an interesting concept of species 'uplifting' other species in the galaxy.

One must - read is '1984' by George Orwell. It presents a dystopian future where the government has extreme control over people's lives. Another is 'Brave New World' by Aldous Huxley, which also explores a future society with unique social structures. 'Dune' by Frank Herbert is also essential. It has a richly detailed universe with complex politics and interesting characters.

Well, 'The Calculating Stars' by Mary Robinette Kowal is a great one. It's set in an alternate history where an asteroid has hit the earth and a space program is being rapidly developed. It has a strong female lead and interesting takes on scientific progress and social change.

Among the must-read science fiction books of 2013 were 'The City of Stairs' by Robert Jackson Bennett and 'The Golem and the Jinni' by Helene Wecker. These books stood out for their imaginative worlds and thought-provoking plots.

Some of the must-read sci-fi books of 2019 include 'The Ten Thousand Doors of January' by Alix E. Harrow. It's a beautifully written tale of magic and adventure.

For me, 'Where the Crawdads Sing' by Delia Owens was a must-read. The story is beautifully written, with rich characters and a compelling plot. Another one was 'The Silent Patient' by Alex Michaelides, which kept me on the edge of my seat.