Top 5 Tuesday is hosted by the wonderful Shanah @ Bionic Book Worm. I fell in love with Science Fiction around this time last year so I am so excited about this week’s topic! I have talked about these books so many times on my blog that I don’t think most of them will come as a surprise to you!
The Themis Files by Sylvain Neuvel
You are probably sick and tired of me gushing about this series but how could I not include in on this list!? Sleeping Giants is one of the novels that made me fall in love with Science Fiction, and The Themis Files is arguably my favourite series of all time. It is a unique take on robots and aliens, and is told through interviews and log files. A must read in my opinion!
Dark Matter by Blake Crouch
Dark Matter is the most recent Science Fiction novel that I have read and I really loved it! I completely understand why there is so much hype surrounding it. This book blew my mind and I was constantly trying to figure out what was going on. One of the most fast-paced novels that I have ever read!
Red Rising by Pierce Brown
I have a feeling Red Rising is going to be on a lot of lists today, and rightfully so! It is a dystopian novel that is set on Mars! The world building is incredible, there are so many dynamic characters, and it is truly action packed! I can not believe I have yet to continue on with the series. I have heard it gets even better!
Never Let Me Go by Kazuo Ishiguro
No book has haunted my quite as much as Never Let Me Go. It poses a lot of moral and ethical questions that really made me think. It will have you asking yourself ‘what does it mean to be human?’ I have feeling that this is a book I will reread many times throughout my life, which is saying a lot as I am not someone who rereads often.
The Chrysalids by John Wyndham
I was debating which book I wanted to end this post with and almost went with Illuminae (which is amazing but I am sure you will see it on a lot of lists today!), but then I remembered The Chrysalids. My dad is not a big reader but this is one book that he remembered loving so he bought it for me. I have never read a book quite like this one. The world building is so vivid and there are a lot of philosophical questions raised. I read it years ago so I would to pick it up again some time soon.
Have you read any of these books? I would love to talk about them in the comments!
What is your favourite Science Fiction novel?
I just started Dark Matter and I’m loving it!!
Yay I am so glad!! Isn’t it messing with your mind? I loved it!
Yes!! But it’s so good
Ah! you have to finish the Red Rising series!!! It gets SO good!
Agreed!
I don’t know why I haven’t yet!!
Ah! How did you forget Ready Player One?! 🤣 You’ve got me really interested in Never Let Me Go! I think it’s going on the old TBR
Hahaha I still can’t believe I forgot to add it! You’re going to love Never Let Me Go, I just know it!
Loving seeing Dark Matter on multiple peoples lists! I haven’t heard of the other ones, gotta check them out now!
I got Red Rising a few days ago on a sale and I am dying to read it! Dark Matter was on sale too! gosh I should stop looking at my Kindle! hahaha and I didn’t know Dark Matter was hyped… haha
Ah you’re going to love Red Rising! Dark Matter is amazing. If you see it on sale again you should definitely consider it!
I think it was on sale like 2 days ago I’m sorry… hahaha “sale” because he was in $3… I was expecting something less #buyingonabudget haha
I started another book on Kindle… So once I am done with that one I will start that one!!! :3
I am yet to delve into this genre. Awesome post 😍
These are all good books to start with because they aren’t too heavy on the SciFi! Thank you!
Dark matter was amazing!!
It really was!
I’ve been hearing about Blake Crouch everywhere lately – I think I may need to read Dark Matter this summer/ASAP.
Yes you do!! It’s so good!
Dark Matter and Red Rising are both amazing! I need to read Sleeping Giants, it sounds so good. Great list 🙂
If you love those two books then I really do thinking you’ll love Sleeping Giants. Thank you!
Great list! You already know I love The Themis Files and Dark Matter bit I’m dying to read Red Rising! It’s been on my shelf for years and years so hopefully 2018 is when I actually read it!
Thank you!! You are so going to love Red Rising. I just know it!
wonderful list!! I recently checked out Red Rising and I’m so excited to read it :)) and ooooh Never Let Me Go sounds deliciously dark in the best way possible!! <3
Ahh I can’t wait to see what you think of Red Rising! Never Let Me Go will stay with me forever!
same!! I’ve seen the book around so much, I hope the hype delivers :))
I’m not that familiar with sci-fi but I do remember loving The Martian.
I really want to read Sleeping Giants – I think it could be a great introduction to this genre for me as well. Thanks for the inspiration! 😊
I think Sleeping Giants really would be a great way to get in to SciFi. It is a quick read and a lot of action but great characters too!
I need to read Dark Matter! The cover is simple but I find it really beautiful… oh and it sounds like it’ll be good too! 🙂
I love the cover too! It’s such a fun book!
I rarely pick up sci-fi and I’m not sure why, but Dark Matter sounds so interesting. I’ve seen it around quite a bit recently so I think I’m going to have to check it out!
I think Dark Matter is a great book to read if you have never read SciFi! I hope you enjoy it!
Great list! All have been on my TBR and this just made me more stoked to read them!
Thank you! That makes me happy to hear!
The only one I’ve read is Red Rising, but now I’ve got a lot more to add to my to read list.
Awesome! I am always happy to add to your TBR!
Hahaha Kristin my son made me add Red Rising!
Haha he has great taste!!
Happy you enjoyed Dark Matter and Red Rising! I really have to get on the bandwagon and finally read those books, especially since I love the science fiction genre, but never seem to find myself actually reading books from it! 😂
I love SciFi too but it’s not one of the genres I gravitate towards first! Dark Matter and Red Rising are reminders as to why I love the genre so much!
Awesome list! I love Red Rising and Never let me go! I need to read all the others!
Thank you! I think you will love the other books I listed too!
You’re welcome! Great!
Never Let Me Go was haunting. I cried reading that book and watching the movie. 😬
I haven’t had the courage to watch the movie yet! I know it will be a tough movie to watch!
Never Let Me go looks really good. Sounds so haunting.
Haunting is truly the perfect word for it!
Great list! I’ve heard great things about The Themis files! I haven’t read Red Rising but it’s on my TBR!
Thank you! I highly recommend both! Such fun and unique books!
I’ve been meaning to read John Wyndham for ages, and this has made me all the more eager to give his work a go soon!
This is the only book I have read from him but writing this post has made me want to try more of his work! I hope you enjoy it as much as I did!
I am in the middle of the Themis Files right now. But I also have a copy of dark matter I got, but had sort of stayed away, with some mixed reviews coming out. But I think I just need to give it a go, I already own a copy:)
I hope you are enjoying The Themis Files! I really did think Dark Matter was a lot of fun. It’s also so fast paced so I would recommend giving it a try, especially since you already own it!