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Science fiction authors and series

The best-known science fiction authors are Arthur Conan Doyle, Jules Verne and H. G. Wells. Below are all 321 science fiction writers in the directory, their best-known series in reading order, and 1,583 of their books free to read.

Authors
321
Series
297
Free to read
1,583

Best-known science fiction authors

Science fiction series in reading order

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Free science fiction classics

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Classic science fiction authors

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Science fiction FAQ

Who are the best science fiction authors?
The best-known science fiction authors here, ranked by how widely they are read and written about, are Arthur Conan Doyle, Jules Verne, H. G. Wells, Isaac Asimov and Francis Bacon.
What are the best science fiction series?
A Song of Ice and Fire by George R. R. Martin, Dune by Frank Herbert, The Chronicles of Narnia by C. S. Lewis and Foundation by Isaac Asimov — each listed in reading order.
Can I read science fiction books for free?
Yes. 1,583 science fiction books by these authors are in the public domain in the US and free to read here.