One of our most read genres is science fiction. Who doesn’t love a well-written sci-fi novel. That is why we decided to list seven sci-fi books that you must read once i your life!
The sci-fi genre is filled with lots of amazing books that it can be hard knowing where to start. These seven books are thought-ptovoking, well written, and some of the best works of fiction ever written. We know that seven books isn’t enough to cover this genre. It should be a startting poinf for our readers. You can see the full list below!
Seven Sci-Fi Books That You Must Read
- Frankenstein by Mary Shelley
- Hyperion by Dan Simmons
- Fahrenheit 451 by Ray Bradbury
- Stranger in a Strange Land by Robert A. Heinlein
- Ender’s Game by Orson Scott Card
- Nineteen Eighty-Four by George Orwell
- The Handmaid’s Tale by Margaret Atwood
Frankenstein
Frankenstein is a classic that is a must read no matter what your favorite genre is. It is a sci-fi novel that is also thought provoking. The novel is considered the first sci-fi novel and holds up well centuries later.
Hyperion
A sci-fi novel that you will get immersed in is Hyperion by Dan Simmons. It follows a group of people who travel to Hyperion, and the travelers share their stories of how they were chosen for the pilgrimage. The writing, storytelling, and world building make this one of the best sci-fi books out there.
Fahrenheit 451
A classic novel that is taught in schools and worth reading is Fahrenheit 451. It is a dystopian novel that imagines a world where books are outlawed and burned. Guy Montag is a fireman who burns books but ends up questioning the system in place and rebels.
Strangers in a Strange Land
Lastly, a novel that isn’t as popular as the other books on this list is Stranger in a Strange Land. The story is about a human who grew up among an alien race and returns back to Earth. The government wants to study him but things go awry as he escapes. There are a lot of issues that the novel tackles and questions what it means to be humans.
Ender’s Game
A personal favorite of mine on this list isEnder’s Game by Orson Scott Card. It is a brilliant novel that has an unexpected plot twist. The writing is precise and the tension is palpable. Card includes some interesting themes, making this book one of a kind.
The Handmaid’s Tale
One of the most popular sci-fi novels ever written is 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. Atwood imagines a world where women are assigned to produce children for a ruling class.
1984
A sci-fi novel that has risen to popularity in modern times is 1984. 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.
Conclusion
That is all for this list of the seven sci-fi books that you must read once i your life. How many of these books have you read or plan to read? What other sci-fi books should have made our list? Let us know in the comments below!
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Being a huge scifi geek I was surprised to see three on ur list I haven’t read; Frankenstein, Stranger and Fahrenheit 451 are all on my list, now. A few that I was surprised didn’t make ur list are Snow Crash, Neuromancer and Ready, Player One (if u liked Enders Game, u’d dig the last one). But I guess u had to draw the line at 7 (something I don’t think I could do!!) and until I have read them all, I really can’t judge. Oh, if u liked Hyperian (I’ve read both books in the series twice) u really need to read Anne Lecki’s Ancillary trilogy, if u haven’t already (and O.S.Cards follow-ups to Enders Game are great, too).
What a poorly written article.
How can you leave Brave New World and Dune off this list?
Has no body ever heard of E E Doc Smith
Read his classic Lensman series
The stars my destination
The gate to women’s country
Stand on Zanzibar
These are classics!
Replace Stranger in a Strange Land with The Moon is a Harsh Mistress, also by Heinlein.