Sure. 'Starship Troopers' by Robert A. Heinlein is a popular one. It's about a future military and the experiences of a young soldier. 'A Wrinkle in Time' by Madeleine L'Engle is also quite popular. It involves time travel and a fight against an evil force. And 'I, Robot' by Isaac Asimov is well - known for its exploration of the relationship between humans and robots.
I think 'Altered Carbon' is quite popular. It has been adapted into a TV show, which has brought more attention to the story. Its concept of digital immortality and the noir - like detective story set in a far - future world really attract a lot of readers.
The 'Children of Blood and Bone' by Tomi Adeyemi, while also having elements of fantasy, has some sci - fi undertones. It was very popular in 2018. The world - building is excellent, with a richly detailed setting that draws readers in. There are complex characters and a plot that keeps you hooked from start to finish.
John Scalzi was popular in 2017 with his sci - fi novel 'The Collapsing Empire'. He's known for creating engaging and complex science - fiction universes. Another popular author was Andy Weir. His 'Artemis' attracted a lot of readers with its story set on the moon.
One popular 2016 sci fi novel is 'Ninefox Gambit' by Yoon Ha Lee. It has a complex and unique world - building with a military - space opera setting. Another is 'The Underground Railroad' by Colson Whitehead, which, while also having historical elements, uses a sci - fi concept of a literal underground railroad. And 'All the Birds in the Sky' by Charlie Jane Anders combines magic and science in an interesting urban fantasy - sci fi blend.
Some 2020 sci fi novels worth mentioning are 'Dune' by Frank Herbert. Although it was originally published in 1965, it had a new edition in 2020 which brought it back to the spotlight for a new generation of readers. 'Axiom's End' by Lindsay Ellis is also great. It tells a story of first contact with an alien species from a unique perspective. Then there's 'Remote Control' by Nnedi Okorafor, which has a very interesting take on a post - apocalyptic world with a young girl having some extraordinary powers.
Some popular sci fi novels include 'Dune' by Frank Herbert. It has a complex world with political intrigue and unique ecosystems. Another is '1984' by George Orwell, which, although more of a dystopian novel, has strong sci fi elements like a totalitarian regime with advanced surveillance. Also, 'The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy' by Douglas Adams is very popular. It's a humorous take on space travel and the universe, with crazy characters like Ford Prefect and Marvin the Paranoid Android.
Well, 'Foundation' by Isaac Asimov is a very popular sci - fi novel. It presents a vast galactic empire and the concept of psychohistory, which is really fascinating. Then there's 'Ender's Game' by Orson Scott Card. It's popular for its exploration of military strategy, the training of child geniuses, and the moral dilemmas that the main character Ender faces. And don't forget 'Brave New World' by Aldous Huxley. It's a classic that looks at a future society where people are genetically engineered and conditioned to fit into a pre - determined social hierarchy.
Most readers are more interested in the science - fiction elements such as futuristic technology, alien races, and space exploration. Purely adding erotic elements to sci - fi may only attract a very small and specific group, and this also goes against the positive image of the sci - fi genre.
The most popular 2014 sci - fi novels include 'Ancillary Justice'. It won several awards and was popular for its complex world - building and exploration of identity in relation to AI. Also, 'Red Rising' gained a lot of fans. The story of a young man fighting against a rigid caste system in a future society was very appealing to many readers, especially those who like action - packed and thought - provoking stories.