
Science fiction is doing really well in movies and TV, with films like the upcoming Project Hail Mary generating a lot of excitement. However, many great sci-fi stories actually start as books. There’s a huge selection of fantastic sci-fi novels out there, and often the books explore ideas in more detail than any movie or show could. Here are ten exceptional sci-fi books that are truly masterpieces. Some have been adapted to the screen before, while others haven’t – but all would make great films or series. You might notice some famous classics like Dune, Foundation, Frankenstein, and The Left Hand of Darkness aren’t included, but that’s not because they aren’t amazing. It’s simply because the world of science fiction is vast, and we wanted to share some lesser-known gems that you might love.