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“I thought I’d repost my list of sci-fi favorites, along with a few additions from my list of underrated sci-fi and fantasy. I don’t claim that this is a comprehensive guide to the genre, or that these are the best books ever written, but they’re my personal favorites.”
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“The list below is comprised of the books and series I’ve been most impressed with since diving head long into my current sci-fi binge.”
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“With that in mind, here are the 100 best Sci-Fi books in no particular order.”
23 (more) of the best science fiction books ever – according to New Scientist writers | New Scientist9 May 2025
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“So here, for your reading pleasure, is our second take on our favourite sci-fi novels of all time, otherwise known as the ones we forgot. Again, we’re not claiming this is a definitive list.”
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“The best sci-fi books aren't obtuse and inaccessible like I once thought. They're not written in some other language that relegates them to the math and science-brained. On the contrary, sci-fi's rich world-building, imaginative plot lines and deeply human thematic elements bring other worlds right down to Earth.”
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Essential Science Fiction Reading List - Josh Matthews9 July 2019 · Updated 20 July 2019
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“Several Basic, Essential Texts for Science Fiction Readers These books are either quite influential, for SF writers and readers, or else they have been discussed at length in criticism, or both.”
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Must-Read Sci-Fi Books: 10 Mind-Blowing Novels That Will Change The Way You Think12 July 2026
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“These novels stand out because they do more than imagine the future. They explore timeless questions about humanity, ethics, survival, intelligence, and our place in the universe.”
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The ultimate guide to the all-time best science fiction novels28 June 2019 · Updated 24 June 2026
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“Having read a great deal of science fiction, I have my own opinions about the all-time best books in the field. I’ve found a number of the books included in the consensus listing to be disappointing at best.”
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“Whether you’re looking to step into reading the genre for the first time, or you’re a veteran looking for a title that may have passed you by, here are the sci-fi books you can’t go without.”
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17 Best Science Fiction Books Everyone Needs To Read25 October 2022 · Updated 27 January 2026
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“From classics to more recent favorites, there’s a book for everyone on our list of best science fiction books. Each novel has key sci-fi traits such as technological advancements, space travel, and strong main characters.”
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“If you want to get lost in the cyberspace of fantastic science fiction books then look no further than Books 4 People's complete recommended sci-fi must-reads. Whether you crave post-apocalyptic landscapes, futuristic deep space travel, or dystopian fictional worlds, there is something for every lover of science fiction books, here.”
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“Now, in ranked order, here are the best science fiction books of all time.”
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“Here are the best sci-fi books for all readers, whether you haven’t touched a book since high school or you daily burn incense to the alter of Arthur C. Clarke.”
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“I would definitely class Ishiguro’s Never Let Me Go as SF - IMO, the genre is a broad church ranging from Space Opera to “What If…” thought experiments - to which NLMG and Le Guin’s novels definitely fit into.”
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The Bestselling Science Fiction Books of All Time | Book Riot8 August 2023
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“So here they are, some of the most far-flung sci-fi books ever.”