Must - read science fiction books from 2019

One great one is 'Fahrenheit 451' by Ray Bradbury. It's about a future society where books are banned and burned. It's a really thought - provoking look at the importance of knowledge and free thought.

A third is 'Slaughterhouse - Five' by Kurt Vonnegut. While it's a blend of science fiction and anti - war literature, it features time - travel and alien abduction elements. It's a deeply personal and poignant look at the horrors of war and the human condition.

Sure. 'Ender's Game' by Orson Scott Card is a key science fiction book from Penguin. It tells the story of a young boy trained in military strategy to fight an alien threat. It's not only about space battles but also about morality, leadership, and the consequences of our actions. It's a book that has captured the imaginations of many readers.

One great book from such a list could be 'Dune' by Frank Herbert. It has a richly detailed universe, complex characters, and a deep exploration of politics, religion, and ecology in a science - fictional setting.

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.

One great new science fiction book from 2014 is 'The Martian' by Andy Weir. It's about an astronaut stranded on Mars and his struggle to survive. Another is 'Ancillary Justice' by Ann Leckie, which has a really unique take on identity and artificial intelligence in a far - flung galactic empire.

One great new science fiction book from 2019 is 'The Testaments' by Margaret Atwood. It's a sequel to 'The Handmaid's Tale' and continues to explore the dystopian world she created. Another is 'The Future of Another Timeline' by Annalee Newitz, which has an interesting take on time travel and feminist themes.

One great new science fiction book from 2020 is 'The City We Became' by N. K. Jemisin. It has a really unique concept where a city becomes a living, breathing entity. Another is 'Network Effect' by Martha Wells. It continues the adventures of the Murderbot, which is a really interesting character that's part human - made machine and part something more. And 'Piranesi' by Susanna Clarke is also a fascinating read with a very strange and otherworldly setting.

One great 1970s science fiction book is 'The Lathe of Heaven' by Ursula K. Le Guin. It explores themes of reality and dreams in a really interesting way. The main character's dreams can change reality, which leads to all sorts of mind - bending situations.

Some of the must-read sci-fi books in 2016 included 'The Fifth Season' by N.K. Jemisin. It had a unique world-building and complex characters.