Can you recommend some of the best sci - fi novels in 2014?

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.

I'd recommend 'Artemis' by Andy Weir. It's set in a really cool location - the moon. The main character is relatable, and the story moves at a good pace. It doesn't require a lot of prior knowledge of sci - fi concepts, so it's accessible for beginners. There are also lots of exciting moments as she gets into various adventures on the moon.

Sure. 'The Sparrow' by Mary Doria Russell is a great choice. It's about a Jesuit mission to another planet. It deals with complex themes like faith, suffering, and cultural differences. The characters are well - developed, and the exploration of how Christianity might interact with an alien culture is really thought - provoking.

Sure. 'Exhalation' by Ted Chiang has some brilliant ideas related to AI. Chiang is known for his thought - provoking stories. 'Ready Player One' by Ernest Cline also has elements of AI in its virtual world. And 'The Quantum Thief' by Hannu Rajaniemi is a complex and engaging novel with AI concepts at its core.

Sure. 'Ender's Game' by Orson Scott Card is an excellent one. It follows a young boy's training to fight an alien race. It's not just about battles but also about morality and growing up.

Sure. 'A Fire Upon the Deep' by Vernor Vinge. It has an incredibly imaginative universe with different zones of intelligence. 'The Left Hand of Darkness' by Ursula K. Le Guin is also great. It explores gender and politics in a far - flung alien world. And 'Ringworld' by Larry Niven, which features a huge artificial ring in space.

Of course. 'Metabarons' is an amazing sci - fi graphic novel. It has a richly detailed world and a complex family saga. 'Black Science' is also really cool, with its concept of a team of scientists getting lost in the multiverse and the adventures they have. And 'Ex Machina' is a good one, about a superhero who becomes a politician in a post - 9/11 New York City and the challenges he faces.

I'd also recommend 'The Host' by Stephenie Meyer. It's about an alien species that inhabits human bodies. The main character, a human whose body is taken over, develops a complex relationship with an alien within her. This relationship evolves into a sort of love that defies the boundaries between two very different species, set against the backdrop of a post - invasion Earth.