I’ve mentioned before that I don’t read science fiction books a lot. I’m not into science and to read about futuristic science turns me off for some reason. However, I do want to read some more science fiction, particularly the classics, just so I know how science fiction became so popular and why people love it so much. Even if I don’t understand it.
- Do Androids Dream of Electric Sheep by Phillip K. Dick
- I, Robot by Isaac Asimov
- The War of the Worlds by H.G. Wells
- 1984 by George Orwell
- Fahrenheit 451 by Ray Bradbury
- Stranger in a Strange Land by Robert A. Heinlein
- Dune by Frank Herbert
- The Invisible Man by H.G. Wells
- 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea by Jules Verne
- The Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy by Douglas Adams
- Frankenstein by Mary Wollstonecraft Shelley
- The Stand by Stephen King (not quite sure if this one’s fully in scifi or fantasy, but it’s definitely in that section, I think)
- Contact by Carl Sagan
- Old Man’s War by John Scalzi
- Foundation by Isaac Asimov
What science fiction books do you consider to be a classic?
I don’t see H.G. Wells’ The Time Machine. Does that mean you’ve already read it or it just didn’t make the list? I really enjoyed that one. Oh, and The Stand is by far one of my favorite books of all time. It’s super long and the ending leaves a little something to be desired, but overall a fantastic read.
I need to read that one too! Haha, thought I added it, but I guess not.
‘Do Androids’ is quite the trip. I think that is the one that cemented my love of Science-Fiction. If you’re not into sci-fi, you might enjoy it solely for the exploration of what it means to be human – just don’t worry if you find yourself wondering what the hell is going on. That’s normal for a K. Dick!
That’s me with most sci-fi! Haha