"Like all good stories, science fiction has the power to change lives. It can reimagine futures, offer inventive solutions to the problems of global warming and capitalism, and show us exactly where human civilization is going wrong. Many futuristic or dystopian novels read like thought experiments, making accurate predictions about science, politics, and human behavior.
With aliens, monsters, and faster-than-light travel thrown into the mix, science fiction fulfills the human need for escapism, while offering a vicarious and immersive foray into experiences we couldn't otherwise have. Yet.
Below is our list of the best sci-fi books from the 2000s decade. They tackled significant topics, broke genre conventions, and paved the way for groundbreaking novels to follow."
