The science fiction genre is filled with classics, old and new. But choosing which ones to read first is not easy. That is why we have created this list of the 5 best read science fiction books that you must read. Keep reading to find out which books made our list!
Not every amazing sci-fi novels are going to make the list. That doesn’t meet you shouldn’t read it. After you have gone through the books on this list, you should seek them out. You can see the full list below!
The 5 Best Science Fiction Books That You Must Read
- Do Androids Dream of Electric Sheep? by Philip K. Dick
- Dune by Frank Herbert
- Nineteen Eighty-Four by George Orwell
- The Ultimate Hitchhiker’s Guide by Douglas Adams
- The Handmaid’s Tale by Margaret Atwood
One of my favorite books on this list is Do Androids Dream of Electric Sheep? by Philip K. Dick. It is a brilliant novel that will have you thinking a lot. Bountyhunter Rick Deckard has to kill a bunch of androids who have escaped to Earth. But they resemble humans and cannot be told apart with using technology and takes its toll in Deckard as he hunts them down.
Dune
A novel that jumps out from the sci-fi genre has to be Dune by Frank Herbert. Whether or not you have read much sci-fi books, there is a good chance that you heard about this novel. It is a sci-fi novel that has amazing world building and has resonated with many readers. Many critics consider this the best sci-fi book ever written.
1984
A sci-fi novel that has risen to popularity in modern times is 1984 by George Orwell. When some ideas in this sci-fi and dystopian novel came true, people’s interest in the novel rose. The novel touches on issues such as mass surveillance, a controlling regime, and disinformation.
The Ultimate Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy
One of my all-time favorite novels and series on the list has to be The Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy. The writing is brilliant and the humor is timeless. The fate of planet Earth is at stake yet Adams has the reader laughing throughout the book. This novel changed the way I saw sci-fi novels and became a lifelong fan after reading the series.
The Handmaid’s Tale
One of the most popular dystopian novels must be The Handmaid’s Tale. Some people may have read it in school while others read it for fun but either way, it is an impactful novel. Another classic dystopian novel that is up there is 1984. They both tackle serious issues and make us imagine the worst-case scenarios.
Conclusion
That is the end of this list of the 5 best science fiction books that you must read. How many of these novels have you read? What novels would you have included on the list? Let us know in the comments below!
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