18 Best Science Fiction Books

Many of these books are decorated with Hugo, Nebula, and Philip K. Dick awards for outstanding science fiction. Some of these are recognizable and indelible sci-fi classics that you certainly know (but maybe need the extra nudge to go ahead and read) while others are hopefully some surprising books that just missed your deep space scanners (there are many huge planets in this area of space) or were just a little too far away from the soft neon glow of your favorite space cantina for you to ch...