There's 'The Left Hand of Darkness' by Ursula K. Le Guin which is renowned for its exploration of gender. 'I, Robot' by Isaac Asimov with its famous laws of robotics is also a top science fiction book. And 'Slaughterhouse - Five' by Kurt Vonnegut, while it has elements of science fiction, is also a very important work in literature.
Sure. 'The War of the Worlds' by H.G. Wells is a classic. Then there's 'A Canticle for Leibowitz' by Walter M. Miller Jr. 'Do Androids Dream of Electric Sheep?' by Philip K. Dick is also a top - tier one. It inspired the movie 'Blade Runner'.
Sure. 'The Catcher in the Rye' by J.D. Salinger is often considered one. It follows the story of Holden Caulfield, a disillusioned teenager. 'Animal Farm' by George Orwell is also great. It uses animals on a farm to represent different social classes and political systems. And 'Brave New World' by Aldous Huxley, which shows a future society where people are conditioned from birth.
I'm not sure exactly which books were in the '2017 top ten fiction books' without further research. However, some popular fiction books around that time could include 'The Underground Railroad' by Colson Whitehead. It's a powerful novel that uses a fantastical element of an actual underground railroad to explore themes of slavery and freedom in America.
Sure. 'The Girl on the Train' was a top 2015 fiction book. It was a bestseller mainly due to its suspenseful plot. Then there was 'All the Light We Cannot See' which was critically acclaimed for its historical setting and lyrical writing. Also, 'A Little Life' was very well - received for its exploration of human relationships and hardships.
In my opinion, 'Neuromancer' by William Gibson is a must - include in the top ten. It was a pioneer in cyberpunk genre. 'Snow Crash' by Neal Stephenson is also excellent, with its unique take on future society and virtual reality. 'Starship Troopers' by Robert A. Heinlein is also a great science fiction book that explores military and citizenship in a futuristic setting.
Sure. 'The Kite Runner' is a great one. It shows the history and culture of Afghanistan. Another is 'Wolf Hall' which is about Tudor England. And 'The Other Boleyn Girl' that also focuses on the Tudor period.
Sure. 'Don Quixote' by Miguel de Cervantes is a classic that is often in the top. It's about a man who goes on chivalrous adventures in a world that doesn't quite match his ideals. 'War and Peace' by Leo Tolstoy is also a huge one. It delves into the lives of several Russian families during the Napoleonic Wars, exploring themes of love, war, and society. And 'The Odyssey' is a great ancient Greek epic that tells of Odysseus' long journey home.
Sure. 'There There' by Tommy Orange is one. It's a multi - voiced novel that gives a powerful look at urban Native American life. It weaves together different stories of Native Americans in Oakland, California, showing their diverse experiences and the common threads that bind them.
A great 2019 fiction book is 'The Dutch House' by Ann Patchett. This novel tells the story of a brother and sister and their relationship with a house that has a significant impact on their lives. It's a story about family, love, loss, and the memories associated with a place. The characters are well - developed, and the narrative is engaging as it unfolds over time.
I think 'Foundation' by Isaac Asimov is a must - include in the top ten. It has a grand scope, dealing with the fall and rise of galactic empires through the use of psychohistory. 'Ender's Game' by Orson Scott Card is also great. It follows a child prodigy in a military - like setting against an alien threat. 'The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy' by Douglas Adams is a humorous take on science fiction, with its wacky characters and absurd situations like the planet - building Magrathea.
Sure. 'Dune' by Frank Herbert is a classic. It has a richly detailed universe with complex politics and a hero's journey. Another great one is '1984' by George Orwell, which, while often considered dystopian, has strong science - fiction elements in its vision of a totalitarian future. And 'The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy' by Douglas Adams is a hilarious and imaginative take on space travel and alien civilizations.