Among the popular ones is 'Stranger in a Strange Land' by Robert A. Heinlein. It tells the story of a human raised by Martians and his return to Earth. It's a very unique take on alien - human interaction. Also, 'Ringworld' by Larry Niven is popular. It's about a huge, artificial ring - shaped world built by an ancient alien race.
Definitely 'Dune' by Frank Herbert. Although the focus isn't solely on aliens, the sandworms can be considered as a unique form of alien life in the story. And 'Fahrenheit 451' by Ray Bradbury also has some elements related to alienation, though not strictly about aliens but still relevant in the context of a different kind of 'alien' world. However, if we talk purely about books centered around aliens, 'Alien' by Alan Dean Foster (the novelization of the movie) is also very popular as it gives more depth to the terrifying alien creature in the film.
Popular science fiction aliens books include 'The Andromeda Strain' by Michael Crichton. It deals with an alien microorganism that poses a threat to Earth. 'The Day of the Triffids' by John Wyndham also has elements that can be considered alien - like, with the triffids being a strange and menacing plant - based life form. 'Rendezvous with Rama' by Arthur C. Clarke is also very popular. It's about an alien spacecraft that enters our solar system and what humanity does to explore it.
One of the most popular is 'Dune' by Frank Herbert. It has a complex universe with different species and political intrigue in a desert planet setting. 'Foundation' series by Isaac Asimov is also highly popular. It focuses on a galactic empire and predicting the future of humanity in space. And 'Starship Troopers' by Robert A. Heinlein is well - known for its take on military action against alien bugs.
The Xenomorphs from the 'Alien' series are really popular. Their unique and terrifying appearance, with the elongated head and the acid - blood, makes them memorable. They are also highly intelligent in a predatory way. Another popular one is Yoda from 'Star Wars'. Even though he's more of a wise alien, his small, green, and wrinkled look along with his powerful Force abilities have made him a beloved character.
One popular one is 'My Teacher Is an Alien'. In this book, a student suspects that his teacher is from another planet, which leads to a series of interesting and comical events.
Well, 'A Fire Upon the Deep' by Vernor Vinge also has interesting alien concepts in a fictional setting. It's set in a universe where different regions have different laws of physics. There are various alien species with unique cultures and abilities. The book is complex and full of mind - bending ideas about alien intelligence and inter - species relations.
The Thing from Another World. It was a classic alien in 1940s science fiction. It was a menacing, otherworldly creature that brought a sense of dread to the story.
Ben himself is obviously very popular. He's the main character and all the stories revolve around him. People like to write about his adventures and how he uses his alien forms to save the day.
Another one could be 'Origin' by Dan Brown. This thriller is filled with Brown's signature mix of mystery, history, and conspiracy. It follows the adventures of symbologist Robert Langdon as he tries to uncover secrets related to human origin. It was highly anticipated and sold well in 2017.
Some of the most popular fiction books include 'To Kill a Mockingbird' by Harper Lee. It's a classic that deals with themes of racism and justice in the American South. Another popular one is 'The Great Gatsby' by F. Scott Fitzgerald, which explores the decadence and disillusionment of the Jazz Age.
Among the popular 2018 fiction books was 'The Female Persuasion' by Meg Wolitzer. It focuses on the relationship between a young woman and an older feminist icon. It delves into themes like feminism, friendship, and the pursuit of one's dreams, which resonated with a lot of readers.