The 15 Best Science fiction Books to Read Right Now
15 of the best science fiction books to read, ranked — with where to find each.
Looking for the best science fiction books? We rounded up 15 essential science fiction books worth your time — with a quick take on each and where to dive in. Tap any title for the full guide.
1. Little Fuzzy
Little Fuzzy by H. Beam Piper — plot, author, genre and where to read, in one evergreen guide.
2. Space Viking
Space Viking by H. Beam Piper — plot, author, genre and where to read, in one evergreen guide.
3. Star Maker
Star Maker by Olaf Stapledon — plot, author, genre and where to read, in one evergreen guide.
4. American Gods
American Gods by Neil Gaiman — plot, author, genre and where to read, in one evergreen guide.
5. City
City by Clifford D. Simak — plot, author, genre and where to read, in one evergreen guide.
6. Dune Adaptations
A sourced evergreen guide to Dune, with facts, context and reference links.
7. The Door Through Space
The Door Through Space by Marion Zimmer Bradley — plot, author, genre and where to read, in one evergreen guide.
8. The One (The Selection #3)
The One (The Selection #3) by Kiera Cass — plot, author, genre and where to read, in one evergreen guide.
9. Storm Over Warlock
Storm Over Warlock by Andre Norton — plot, author, genre and where to read, in one evergreen guide.
10. Galactic Derelict
Galactic Derelict by Andre Norton — plot, author, genre and where to read, in one evergreen guide.
11. In the wet
In the wet by Nevil Shute — plot, author, genre and where to read, in one evergreen guide.
12. The Master Mind of Mars
The Master Mind of Mars by Edgar Rice Burroughs — plot, author, genre and where to read, in one evergreen guide.
13. Junkyard Planet
Junkyard Planet by H. Beam Piper — plot, author, genre and where to read, in one evergreen guide.
14. Triplanetary
Triplanetary by Edward E. Smith — plot, author, genre and where to read, in one evergreen guide.
15. The Knife of Never Letting Go
The Knife of Never Letting Go by Patrick Ness — plot, author, genre and where to read, in one evergreen guide.
This list is curated from Pop Culture Files guides and refreshed regularly.
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