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Dune by Frank HerbertOld Man's War by John ScalziLeviathan Wakes by James S.A. CoreyStarship Troopers by Robert A. HeinleinPandora's Star by Peter F. Hamilton
Excellent Space Opera
911 books — 3,782 voters
Dune by Frank HerbertFoundation by Isaac AsimovHyperion by Dan SimmonsA Fire Upon the Deep by Vernor VingeEnder’s Game by Orson Scott Card
Space Opera
775 books — 889 voters

The Way of Shadows by Brent WeeksThrone of Glass by Sarah J. MaasGraceling by Kristin CashoreAssassin's Apprentice by Robin HobbPoison Study by Maria V. Snyder
SF/F Assassins!
301 books — 818 voters
Leviathan Wakes by James S.A. CoreyOld Man's War by John ScalziAncillary Justice by Ann LeckieRed Rising by Pierce BrownThe Long Way to a Small, Angry Planet by Becky Chambers
Best Space Opera of the 21st Century
277 books — 585 voters

On Basilisk Station by David WeberFortune's Pawn by Rachel BachTrading in Danger by Elizabeth MoonValor's Choice by Tanya HuffA Soldier's Duty by Jean Johnson
Girls With Guns: Military Space Opera Starring Female Soldiers
205 books — 452 voters
Rendezvous with Rama by Arthur C. ClarkeChildhood’s End by Arthur C. Clarke2001 by Arthur C. ClarkeThe War of the Worlds by H.G. WellsContact by Carl Sagan
First Contact
239 books — 392 voters

Rules of Redemption by T.A. WhiteFortune's Pawn by Rachel BachShards of Honour by Lois McMaster BujoldGrimspace by Ann AguirrePolaris Rising by Jessie Mihalik
Space Opera with Female Protagonists and a Bit Of Romance
191 books — 345 voters
Old Man's War by John ScalziStarship Troopers by Robert A. HeinleinEnder’s Game by Orson Scott CardOn Basilisk Station by David WeberThe Forever War by Joe Haldeman
Space Opera & Military SF
445 books — 304 voters

Old Man's War by John ScalziOn Basilisk Station by David WeberDauntless by Jack CampbellEnder’s Game by Orson Scott CardStarship Troopers by Robert A. Heinlein
Kick-Ass Military Science Fiction Books
357 books — 283 voters
Imzadi by Peter DavidSpock's World by Diane DuaneUhura's Song by Janet KaganYesterday's Son by A.C. CrispinThe Vulcan Academy Murders by Jean Lorrah
Best Star Trek Books
390 books — 268 voters

The Martian by Andy WeirRed Mars by Kim Stanley RobinsonLeviathan Wakes by James S.A. CoreyFoundation by Isaac AsimovThe Moon Is a Harsh Mistress by Robert A. Heinlein
Near Future Space & Realistic Space Sci-Fi
63 books — 238 voters
She Who Became the Sun by Shelley Parker-ChanThe Witch's Heart by Genevieve GornichecEmpire of the Vampire by Jay KristoffHall of Smoke by H.M. LongProject Hail Mary by Andy Weir
Adult Sci-Fi/Fantasy of 2021
203 books — 237 voters

The Poppy War by R.F. KuangDescendant of the Crane by Joan HeMonstress, Vol. 1 by Marjorie M. LiuThe Deep Sky by Yume KitaseiAn Ember in the Ashes by Sabaa Tahir
Asian Speculative Fiction by Asian Authors -- #ownvoices
331 books — 212 voters
Watership Down by Richard AdamsAnimal Farm by George OrwellBlack Beauty by Anna SewellThe Call of the Wild by Jack LondonRedwall by Brian Jacques
Through Another's Eyes: Xenofiction
414 books — 210 voters

Accelerando by Charles StrossA Fire Upon the Deep by Vernor VingeDiaspora by Greg EganPermutation City by Greg EganAltered Carbon by Richard K. Morgan
Transhuman Science Fiction
146 books — 184 voters
Leviathan Wakes by James S.A. CoreyThe Player of Games by Iain M. BanksHouse of Suns by Alastair ReynoldsChildren of Time by Adrian TchaikovskyOld Man's War by John Scalzi
Space Opera Books With a Goodreads Average Rating of 4.1 and Above
26 books — 146 voters

A Stitch in Time by Andrew Jordt RobinsonImzadi by Peter DavidSarek by A.C. CrispinQ-Squared by Peter DavidSpock's World by Diane Duane
Star Trek Books That Don't Actually Suck
213 books — 124 voters
Barbarian Lover by Ruby DixonThe Corsair's Captive by Ruby DixonIce Planet Barbarians by Ruby DixonLauren's Barbarian by Ruby DixonPreyfinders by Cari Silverwood
Space Opera Erotic Romance
158 books — 121 voters

Slave to Sensation by Nalini SinghFury by Laurann DohnerCaressed by Ice by Nalini SinghValiant by Laurann DohnerPlay of Passion by Nalini Singh
Monogamy's DNA. Monogamy is genetic and impossible to avoid it romance novels!
221 books — 112 voters
Obsidio by Amie KaufmanThe Disasters by M.K. EnglandDefy the Worlds by Claudia GrayBrightly Burning by Alexa DonneSanctuary by Caryn Lix
2018 YA... in SPACE!
37 books — 93 voters

The Last Hour of Gann by R. Lee SmithFury by Laurann DohnerIce Planet Barbarians by Ruby DixonDark Horse by Michelle DienerRal's Woman by Laurann Dohner
Best SFR (Science Fiction Romance)
269 books — 92 voters
The Long Way to a Small, Angry Planet by Becky ChambersAncillary Justice by Ann LeckieAll Systems Red by Martha WellsShards of Honour by Lois McMaster BujoldThe Left Hand of Darkness by Ursula K. Le Guin
Space Opera Written By Women
243 books — 85 voters

Heir to the Empire by Timothy ZahnThe Last Command by Timothy ZahnDark Force Rising by Timothy ZahnPath of Destruction by Drew KarpyshynRule of Two by Drew Karpyshyn
Best galactic fantasy books
104 books — 74 voters
Cinder by Marissa MeyerWinter by Marissa MeyerCress by Marissa MeyerScarlet by Marissa MeyerFairest by Marissa Meyer
Sci-Fi Fairytale Retellings
56 books — 74 voters

The Stonegate Sword by Harry James FoxThe False Prophet by Harry James FoxUncommon Purpose by P.J. StreborHeart of Mist by Helen ScheuererHeart Blade by Juliana Spink Mills
Exciting New Science Fiction and Fantasy Authors To Try In 2017
49 books — 70 voters
The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy by Douglas AdamsGood Omens by Terry PratchettPink Eye by Tom NortonThe Colour of Magic by Terry PratchettDirk Gently's Holistic Detective Agency by Douglas Adams
Zaphod's Science Fiction & Fantasy - Hilarious List!
76 books — 52 voters

La Nuit des temps by René BarjavelVingt mille lieues sous les mers by Jules VerneEmpire of the Ants by Bernard WerberLa planète des singes by Pierre BoulleContact Immédiat Nous Ne Sommes Pas Seuls Dans L'Univers by Bryant Johnson
French Science-Fiction / Science-Fiction Française
84 books — 48 voters
A Fire Upon the Deep by Vernor VingeStartide Rising by David BrinThe Long Way to a Small, Angry Planet by Becky ChambersThe Icarus Hunt by Timothy ZahnRevelation Space by Alastair Reynolds
SF books similar to Mass Effect
70 books — 46 voters

The Long Way to a Small, Angry Planet by Becky ChambersIlluminae by Amie KaufmanGemina by Amie KaufmanCinder by Marissa MeyerStar Nomad by Lindsay Buroker
Get Your Firefly Space Opera Fix
144 books — 39 voters
The Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy by Douglas AdamsRedshirts by John ScalziSo Long, and Thanks for All the Fish by Douglas AdamsSpace Opera by Catherynne M. ValenteThe Restaurant at the End of the Universe by Douglas Adams
Humorous Space Opera
47 books — 36 voters

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