Summary: A monumental tale set on the desert planet Arrakis, focusing on politics, religion, and ecology as young Paul Atreides seeks to avenge his family and fulfill his destiny.
Time Period: 1965 - Present
Summary: A cyberpunk classic that follows a washed-up computer hacker hired for one last job: to pull off the ultimate hack in a dystopian future.
Time Period: 1984 - Present
Summary: The epic saga of the Galactic Empire's decline and the efforts of Hari Seldon to save civilization through the establishment of the Foundation.
Time Period: 1951 - Present
Summary: A groundbreaking exploration of gender and sexuality on the planet Gethen, where inhabitants can change gender, through the eyes of an envoy from another world.
Time Period: 1969 - Present
Summary: In a future America where the government has collapsed, a computer hacker and pizza delivery driver investigates a new virtual drug called Snow Crash.
Time Period: 1992 - Present
Summary: A young boy is recruited into a military training program to prepare for an impending alien invasion, exploring themes of strategy, leadership, and morality.
Time Period: 1985 - Present
Summary: A dystopian novel depicting a future society driven by technological advancements and state control, where individuality is sacrificed for social stability.
Time Period: 1932 - Present
Summary: A comedic science fiction adventure following Arthur Dent as he navigates the galaxy after Earth is destroyed, guided by the titular guide.
Time Period: 1979 - Present
Summary: A dystopian novel set in a future where books are banned, exploring themes of censorship and the power of knowledge through the eyes of a fireman.
Time Period: 1953 - Present
Summary: In a future where consciousness can be transferred to different bodies, a former soldier investigates a wealthy man's murder, blending noir and cyberpunk.
Time Period: 2002 - Present
Summary: A gripping survival story about an astronaut stranded on Mars who must rely on his ingenuity and spirit to survive and signal for rescue.
Time Period: 2011 - Present
Summary: In a dystopian future, a teenager competes in a virtual reality game for a massive fortune, encountering puzzles and challenges that echo the 1980s pop culture.
Time Period: 2011 - Present
Summary: A richly woven tale involving seven pilgrims who embark on a journey to a distant world, each sharing their own story filled with mystery and intrigue.
Time Period: 1989 - Present
Summary: A speculative novel that examines bioengineering and societal collapse through the eyes of Snowman, the apparent last human survivor.
Time Period: 2003 - Present