The sci-fi genre is filled with a multitude of must read novels but where do you start? Look no further as we have made a list of 9 sci-fi novels to read in 2025. Keep reading to see which books made our list!
As someone who enjoys reading different sci-fi novels, I am always looking for new reads. That is why we decided to mix up this list from your typical big names and add some that many readers may not have read.
But alas, we can’t leave off some amazing works of fiction like Dune or The Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy. Most people that love sci-fi novels have read them but if you haven’t, then this is a good reminder that you should. You can see the full list below!
9 Sci-Fi novels to Read in 2025
- Childhood’s End by Arthur C. Clark
- Flowers for Algernon by Daniel Keyes
- Sirens of Titan by Kurt Vonnegut
- Roadside Picnic by Arkady Strugatsky and Boris Strugatsky
- Hyperion by Dan Simmons
- Do Androids Dream of Electric Sheep? By Philip K. Dick
- Dune by Frank Herbert
- The Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy by Douglas Adams
- RingWorld by Larry Niven
Childhood’s End
Earth is visited by aliens and humans surrender peacefully after witnessing the superior technology of the Overlords. Now, mankind is peaceful, poverty is no more, and there are no more wars. Humanity is peaceful but the cost may be much more than anyone expected. Arthur C. Clarke’s Childhood’s End is a beloved sci-fi novel that anyone who loves science fiction has to read!
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.
Do Androids Dream of Electric Sheep?
A novel that I loved was Do Androids Dream of Electric Sheep? by Philip K. Dick. It is a brilliant novel that will have you thinking a lot. It is must read sci-fi and the questions in the novel are more relevant today than ever before. Even if you have watched Bladerunner, the original source material is a must read.
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.
The Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy
One of my all-time favorite novels and series 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 made me a lifelong fan of the genre.
Conclusion
These are 9 Sci-Fi novels to Read in 2025 that you will love. Many of them are older classics and it was hard not to include any of them for this list. How many of these sci-fi novels have you read? What other sci-fi novels come to mind? Let us know in the comments below!
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