Can you list some 2017 popular science fiction books?

Sure. One popular genre is dystopian science fiction, like 'The Hunger Games'. Another is alien - invasion science fiction. And hard science fiction is also well - liked.

Sure. 'Starship Troopers' by Robert A. Heinlein is a popular one. It follows the adventures of a young man in a future military. Another is 'I, Robot' by Isaac Asimov, which introduced the Three Laws of Robotics. And 'The Martian' by Andy Weir is also well - loved as it tells the story of an astronaut stranded on Mars and his struggle to survive.

Sure. 'The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy' by Douglas Adams is very popular. It's a humorous take on science fiction with absurd situations and characters, like the two - headed Zaphod Beeblebrox. It's filled with Adams' unique brand of wit and satire.

Some other popular ones are 'Fahrenheit 451' by Ray Bradbury. It's a dystopian science fiction that makes you think about the importance of books and knowledge. 'Neuromancer' by William Gibson is a cyberpunk classic that influenced a whole genre. It has a really cool, gritty vision of a future where technology has taken over. And 'Jurassic Park' by Michael Crichton, which combines science fiction with dinosaurs and the chaos that can ensue when science goes wrong.

Sure. 'The Giver' is a great one. It makes you think about a world without pain, but also without real emotions and choices. Then there's 'A Wrinkle in Time' which has cool concepts like tessering through space. It's a book full of adventure and mystery.

Sure. 'The Lord of the Rings' by J.R.R. Tolkien is a must - mention. It has an incredibly detailed and immersive world of Middle - earth, filled with elves, dwarves, hobbits, and all kinds of magic. The epic battle between good and evil is a central theme that has captivated readers for generations.

'Gateway' is also very popular. Its exploration of human nature in the face of the unknown, along with the unique setting of the alien space station, has attracted a large number of readers. People are drawn to the mystery of the ships and the potential for discovery, as well as the well - developed characters.

'Wool' by Hugh Howey was quite popular too. It's set in a post - apocalyptic silo, and the mystery and the characters' struggles within that confined space were really engaging for readers. The story gradually unfolds, revealing more about the world outside the silo as it progresses, which kept readers hooked.

I'm not sure which ones are the most popular exactly, but 'Snow Crash' by Neal Stephenson is often highly regarded. It's set in a future where the world has been transformed by a new form of technology and virtual reality, and it has a really unique and engaging plot.

I'm not entirely sure which ones were the most popular, but 'Doomsday Book' was widely talked about. It had an interesting premise of time - traveling historians.