Can you recommend some best sci - fi space novels?

Sure. 'Hyperion' by Dan Simmons is a great one. It has a really interesting frame story where a group of pilgrims are on their way to the Time Tombs on the planet Hyperion. Each pilgrim has their own story to tell which are all unique and engaging.

For beginners, 'The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy' by Douglas Adams is a great start. It's full of humor and has a really unique take on space travel and alien life. It's easy to read and gets you into the fun and wacky side of space sci - fi.

One of the best is 'Dune' by Frank Herbert. It has a richly detailed universe with complex politics, unique cultures, and a hero's journey. The story of Paul Atreides on the desert planet Arrakis is filled with intrigue and exploration of power and prophecy.

Sure. 'The Long Way to a Small, Angry Planet' by Becky Chambers is a great 2016 sci - fi novel. It follows a crew on a spaceship and their various adventures and relationships. It's known for its diverse characters and engaging story. Another is 'The Collapsing Empire' by John Scalzi which is set in a future where the interstellar empire is starting to fall apart and there are political and technological challenges to deal with.

Definitely. 'Borne' by Jeff VanderMeer is a great 2017 sci - fi read. It's set in a post - disaster city and follows a young woman who discovers a strange creature named Borne. The novel is full of VanderMeer's signature weirdness and has a lot to say about environmental degradation and human nature.

'The Relentless Moon' by Mary Robinette Kowal is worth mentioning. It's part of the Lady Astronaut series. In this book, the focus is on the moon colony and the challenges and politics that come with it. It has a strong female lead and a well - crafted plot that keeps you engaged throughout, while also exploring some important social and scientific themes.

Yes. 'The Martian' is a great example. It has a great mix of science and adventure. 'Station Eleven' is a unique take on the post - apocalypse. And 'The Long Way to a Small, Angry Planet' by Becky Chambers. It has a really warm - hearted story about a diverse crew on a spaceship journeying through the galaxy.

Sure. 'The Expanse' series by James S. A. Corey is a great one. It features intense space battles with a strong scientific basis for the technology and physics involved. Another is 'Ender's Game' by Orson Scott Card, which has some really engaging space combat scenarios as Ender trains to fight in space against an alien threat.

Sure. 'A Memory Called Empire' by Arkady Martine is quite recent and excellent. It features a complex galactic empire with rich cultural and political landscapes. Another one is 'To Be Taught, If Fortunate' by Becky Chambers. It has a more optimistic and exploration - focused take on space travel. 'Network Effect' by Martha Wells is also recent and continues the story of the popular Murderbot character in a space - opera - like setting.

Sure. 'The Martian' by Andy Weir is a good start. It's a story about an astronaut stranded on Mars and his fight for survival. The science is well - explained and the story is engaging.