India, July 12 -- Science fiction is more than just spaceships and futuristic technology. The best sci-fi novels challenge our understanding of humanity, ethics, intelligence, and the future itself. If you are looking for books that entertain while expanding your imagination, these must-read science fiction novels deserve a spot on your reading list.

Dune by Frank Herbert

Dune is a landmark science fiction novel that combines politics, religion, ecology, and power struggles on the desert planet Arrakis. Herbert's world-building is extraordinary, and the novel encourages readers to think deeply about leadership, resources, and the consequences of human ambition.

The Left Hand of Darkness by Ursula K. Le Guin

The Left Hand of Darkness e...