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5 sci-fi must-reads

Hitchhiker’s Guide To The Galaxy is kind of a geek bible, proffering answers to questions about life, alien beings, the universe and other such things.

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1 The Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy by Douglas Adams

This book is kind of a geek bible, proffering answers to questions about life, alien beings, the universe and other such things. It’s chock full of characters that are witty, plots that are zany, and situations that will leave you both pensive as well as in splits.

2 A Wrinkle in Time by Madeleine L’Engle

This is a book based on a family of geeks, with a pair of scientist parents whose kids travel across space in a quest to find their missing father. While unfolding the universe in the course of its narrative, the author wound up crafting a work that influenced numerous sci-fi authors since it debuted in 1962.

3 Hyperion by Dan Simmons

This book is a masterpiece that weaves far-out sci-fi concepts with topics as diverse as religion, morality and mythology. It is part of a series called the  Hyperion Cantos, which--with its ability to flex even the nerdiest minds—makes it a must-have as part of your literary collection.

4 The Foundation Series by Isaac Asimov

The de facto benchmark for all things AI, it was here that Asimov outlined his famous three laws of robotics. His works went on to inspire legions of subsequent authors and filmmakers, and is arguably one of the most seminal pieces of sci-fi literature created.

5 Do Androids Dream of Electric Sheep by Philip K. Dick

This book takes imagination to another level, where human-like androids run amok across a post-apocalyptic nuclear cityscape. It chronicles the adventures of a human assassin tasked with eliminating the droids, while deftly touching upon issues like empathy and human emotion.

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