In my opinion, 'Brave New World' by Aldous Huxley is one of the best in sci fi novels. It presents a future society where people are genetically engineered and conditioned from birth. It makes you think about the price of a so - called 'perfect' society. And then there's 'Ender's Game' by Orson Scott Card, which has an amazing story about a child prodigy in a military - like space training program.
Some of the best in sci - fi novels include 'Dune' by Frank Herbert. It has a complex universe, political intrigue, and a unique ecological system. Another is '1984' by George Orwell, which, although more of a dystopian novel, has strong sci - fi elements in its vision of a totalitarian future.
Well, 'The Expanse' series by James S.A. Corey is really popular right now. It has great world - building in a future solar system, with believable science and engaging characters. 'Red Rising' by Pierce Brown is also highly regarded. It's set in a dystopian future on Mars and follows the journey of a low - caste miner who rises up against the system. 'The Broken Earth' trilogy by N.K. Jemisin is another great one. It has a unique magic system and deals with themes of oppression and survival in a post - apocalyptic world.
Well, '2001: A Space Odyssey' by Arthur C. Clarke is often regarded as one of the best. It's a classic that explores the relationship between humans and technology in a space - exploration context. The story of the monolith and its influence on human evolution is both mind - boggling and thought - provoking.
I'd say 'Ringworld' by Larry Niven is a great one. It's about a huge, artificial ring - shaped world and the adventures that take place there. 'The War of the Worlds' by H.G. Wells is a classic. It was one of the first to really explore the idea of an alien invasion. Also, 'Starship Troopers' by Robert A. Heinlein is a good choice. It delves into military life in a future where humans are fighting an alien species.
Some of the 2020 best sci - fi novels include 'Network Effect' by Martha Wells. It continues the story of Murderbot, a self - aware security unit, in an exciting adventure. Another one could be 'The City We Became' by N. K. Jemisin, which is a creative take on cities coming to life in a very strange and magical way.
Some of the well - known ones could be 'Dune' by Frank Herbert. It has a complex universe with politics, religion and ecology all intertwined. '1984' by George Orwell, though more of a dystopian novel, is also a great sci - fi work. It warns about totalitarianism. And 'Brave New World' by Aldous Huxley which shows a future society where people are engineered for specific roles.
One of the best sci - fi novels in 2017 was 'The Collapsing Empire' by John Scalzi. It has an interesting take on an interstellar empire on the verge of collapse, with great world - building and engaging characters.
One of the great ones in 2018 was 'Annihilation' by Jeff VanderMeer. It has a really unique and mysterious setting. The way the environment is described makes it seem like a place that's both beautiful and terrifying at the same time. Another good one was 'The Calculating Stars' by Mary Robinette Kowal. It combines the idea of space exploration with some really interesting social and gender issues.
Some of the great ones include 'Ninefox Gambit' by Yoon Ha Lee. It has a complex and unique world - building with a military - focused plot. Another is 'The Underground Railroad' by Colson Whitehead which uses a sci - fi element in the form of a literal underground railroad to tell a powerful story about slavery and freedom.
Some of the best 2019 sci - fi novels include 'The Testaments' by Margaret Atwood. It's a great follow - up to 'The Handmaid's Tale' with its exploration of a dystopian future. Another one could be 'The Future of Another Timeline' by Annalee Newitz, which plays with time travel and feminist themes. And 'Recursion' by Blake Crouch is also quite good, dealing with mind - bending concepts of memory and time.
'Axiom's End' by Lindsay Ellis is also a notable 2020 sci - fi novel. It tells a story about first contact with an alien species. It explores themes like government secrecy, family relationships, and the far - reaching consequences of making contact with beings from another world. The characters are well - drawn and the plot keeps you hooked from start to finish.