'The Expanse' series by James S. A. Corey is quite popular. It has great world - building and engaging characters in a space - faring future. Another one is 'Light of the Jedi' by Charles Soule, which kicks off an exciting new Star Wars series set in the far reaches of space.
Some popular ones are '2001: A Space Odyssey' by Arthur C. Clarke. It's a classic that explores the relationship between man and technology in a space - faring future. Another is 'Dune' by Frank Herbert, which has a complex and richly detailed universe with political intrigue and unique ecological concepts in a desert planet setting. And 'Ender's Game' by Orson Scott Card, it tells the story of a young boy trained for intergalactic warfare.
One popular one is 'Alien: Out of the Shadows'. It combines the terrifying concept of the Alien creatures in a space setting. The unknown terrors lurking in the vastness of space really get your heart pounding.
One popular one is 'Ender's Game' by Orson Scott Card. It's about a young boy, Ender, who is trained in a military space academy to fight an alien race. Another is 'Dune' by Frank Herbert. It has a complex universe with political intrigue, sandworms, and spice. And 'The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy' by Douglas Adams is also great. It's a comical take on space travel with memorable characters like Arthur Dent.
Well, 'Red Mars' by Kim Stanley Robinson is a great space colonization science fiction book. It details the process of colonizing Mars, from the initial scientific missions to the building of a new society there. Then there's 'Ender's Game' by Orson Scott Card. While it focuses on military training of children, the later books in the series deal with colonizing other planets. Also, 'Hyperion' by Dan Simmons is a good choice. It has a rich tapestry of stories that touch on space travel and the possibilities of colonizing different worlds.
A well - known space exploration science fiction book is 'Ender's Game' by Orson Scott Card. It follows a young boy named Ender who is trained in military strategies for interstellar warfare. 'Foundation' by Isaac Asimov is also a must - read. It's about a group of scientists trying to preserve knowledge and civilization in a vast galactic empire on the verge of collapse. Additionally, 'Hyperion' by Dan Simmons is very good. It weaves together multiple stories of different characters on a pilgrimage to a mysterious planet, filled with elements of mystery, theology, and space exploration.
One of the new popular science fiction books could be 'Project Hail Mary'. It has an exciting plot about a lone astronaut on a mission to save Earth, filled with scientific speculation and tense moments. It's really engaging as it combines hard science with a great adventure story.
Well, 'Ready Player One' by Ernest Cline is a great new adult science fiction read. It's set in a virtual world filled with pop - culture references from the 80s, which is really cool. Then there's 'The Martian' by Andy Weir. It's a story about an astronaut stranded on Mars and his struggle to survive. The science in it is really well - done. Also, 'Ancillary Justice' by Ann Leckie is interesting. It has a complex story about a former spaceship AI seeking revenge.
Some new paperback science fiction books that are making waves are 'The Light Brigade' by Kameron Hurley. It has a unique take on time and war. 'A Memory Called Empire' by Arkady Martine is also popular. It's set in a complex interstellar empire and delves deep into issues of culture, politics, and identity. These books attract readers with their fresh ideas and engaging writing styles.
A new and well - received book is 'Old Man's War' by John Scalzi. It tells the story of an elderly man who joins the military in a future universe. The military aspects are combined with interesting concepts of alien species and interstellar warfare. Also, 'Ancillary Justice' has military themes intertwined with complex world - building and a unique take on artificial intelligence in a military context.
One popular new age science fiction book is 'Ready Player One' by Ernest Cline. It's set in a dystopian future where people escape into a virtual reality world called the OASIS. Another is 'Snow Crash' by Neal Stephenson which combines cyberpunk elements with Sumerian mythology. And 'The Three - Body Problem' by Liu Cixin is also great, exploring the encounter between Earth and an alien civilization in a unique way.