10 must read science fiction books

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 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.

Well, 'Foundation' by Isaac Asimov is definitely one of the 10 must - read science fiction books. It has an amazing concept of psychohistory predicting the future of the galaxy. 'The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy' by Douglas Adams is also a great pick. It's a hilarious and absurd journey through space with unique characters like Ford Prefect and Arthur Dent. 'Ender's Game' by Orson Scott Card is also on the list. It tells the story of a child prodigy in a military - like setting for a space war.

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.

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.

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.

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 must-read science fiction books in 2017 include 'Artemis' by Andy Weir and 'New York 2140' by Kim Stanley Robinson. These books received high praise for their imaginative worlds and engaging plots.