What are the most popular books in the list of science fiction thriller books?

Well, 'The Girl on the Train' was extremely popular. It had a huge following due to its gripping storyline about a woman who becomes involved in a mystery while observing a couple from her train commute. It was also made into a movie, which increased its popularity.

I'm not sure which ones are the most popular exactly, but 'Snow Crash' by Neal Stephenson is often highly regarded. It's set in a future where the world has been transformed by a new form of technology and virtual reality, and it has a really unique and engaging plot.

Another popular one might be 'The Uplift War' by David Brin. It's part of a series and in 1989 it was attracting a lot of attention for its unique take on the evolution of intelligent species and the politics between them.

I'm not entirely sure which ones were the most popular, but 'Doomsday Book' was widely talked about. It had an interesting premise of time - traveling historians.

Another popular one could be 'The Uplift War'. It was part of a well - known series and had a lot of fans who were into the idea of the uplift concept, where lower species are 'uplifted' to sentience by higher ones. It had exciting battles and interesting alien species interactions.

'Gateway' is also very popular. Its exploration of human nature in the face of the unknown, along with the unique setting of the alien space station, has attracted a large number of readers. People are drawn to the mystery of the ships and the potential for discovery, as well as the well - developed characters.

'Wool' by Hugh Howey was quite popular too. It's set in a post - apocalyptic silo, and the mystery and the characters' struggles within that confined space were really engaging for readers. The story gradually unfolds, revealing more about the world outside the silo as it progresses, which kept readers hooked.

Well, 'Neuromancer' was extremely popular. It had a huge impact on the cyberpunk genre and influenced a whole generation of science fiction writers and fans. Its dark, gritty vision of a future dominated by technology was something new and exciting at the time.

One of the most popular is 'Star Wars' tie - in novels. They expand on the rich universe of the movies. 'The Martian' by Andy Weir is also very popular. It's about an astronaut stranded on Mars and his struggle to survive. 'Ready Player One' by Ernest Cline is popular too. It's set in a future where people escape into a virtual world filled with 80s pop - culture references.

I think 'The Algebraist' by Iain M. Banks might be popular. Banks is known for his creative and often mind - bending science fiction. In this book, he creates a vast and interesting universe with a lot of political and social intrigue.