15 Best Science Fiction Books by Women Writers

Science Fiction as an extremely popular genre is all about fantasies and speculations. It opens a wider paradigm for the writer as well as the reader. And the science fiction books by female authors are far too widely followed as the narrative is far outreaching. Being a woman is all about fantasies and exploring the underlying. It embarks a sense of wonder and conjuring which give magical stimulations to our imaginations. And when you can extrapolate the technological advancements and make it interesting with sci-fi impressions, then why not reading these 15 best science fiction books by women writers. Am sure these would scintillate you.

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The 15 Best Science Fiction Books By Women Writers Include:

1- The Hunger Games by Suzzane Collins:

The Hunger Games is a trilogy of young adult dystopian novels written by popular American Novelist Suzzane Collins. Though its brutal massacre of the hero (a girl in this story) is railed by few critics but Young girls have loved the violent and blood soaked death. It is about the place called Panem which is post apocalyptic US. Where a young girl Katniss lives with her mother and younger sister. The cruel capitol surrender norms abhorred the cruelty, requires one child from each family to send for a television show “the hunger game” where the only rule was there, to kill or get killed. Kat steps up to go for her sister. The story is gruesome, harsh and bleak.

2- Outlander by Diana Gabaldon:

Diana Gabaldon’s time-travel epic. Claire and her husband  have most lovely wedding and when Claire is reunited with her husband after the war they are off to their second honeymoon. While at standing stone at the British isles, Claire is suddenly an outlander in Scotland torn by war and raids. She is catapulted into intrigues of the world which threatens her life and shatters her heart. Her only survival chance stays with James Fraser, a gallant young scots warrior. And she is torn between the two men, their love in two irreconcilable lives.

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3- Dragonfly in Amber by Diana Gabaldon:

A vivid and powerful sequel to outlander, of the love between Claire and James. After 20 years Claire returns to Scotland’s mist shrouded highlands, with her daughter. She planned to reveal the century old truth about the secrets of ancient standing stones, love that transcends centuries and the truth of the man James Fraser for who’s love she drew from security of her century to dangers of his time. A powerfully threaded story again

4- The Night Circus by Erin Morgenstem:

A sudden arrival of a circus and the two powerful magicians inherent fight makes it a fierce write up. Some breathtaking amazements and despite their high stakes for winning, Celia and Marco the two magicians tumble headfirst into love and this sets up a domino effect of dangerous consequences. This leaves the life of everyone else in the balance.

5- The Book of Life: A Novel (All Souls Trilogy) by Deborah Harkness:

Diana and Mathew time-travel back from Elizabeth London only to make a dramatic return to present. At Matthews ancestral home, they meet the cast of A Discovery Witches and the gripping search for the missing begins.

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6- Dead Ever After by Charlaine Harris:

A shocking murder and a psychic waitress Sookie knows she has ample enemies waiting. And nothing is ever clean in the city of Bon Temps what passes for true is a lie, what passes for justice is more spilled blood and what passes for love is never enough

7- A Wrinkle In time by Madeleine L’Engle:

This is among the most popular books of 15 best science fiction books by women writers
as it has some really gripping instances. On a dark and stormy night Meg and her small brother Charles while on their midnight snack are greeted by a disturbing stranger speaking about tesseract or a wrinkle in time. And beings a search for Megs father who disappeared amid secret work for government which also was on wrinkle in time. It has mystery and love cursing through its pages

8- Beholders Eye by Juile E Czerneda”

About a species united as one form and apart as six different existing members of an ancient race. They have the ability to assume any form once they understand its essence. Their continued survival in this universe is based on rules like never reveal your original identity and when one of them stumbles into a trap no one could have imagined. She only has one escape, violating the first rule

9- Frankenstein by Mary Shelley:

It is a haunting tale of a young scientist who creates a grotesque and cognizant being through a scientific experiment, “The monster” which consists of sewn body parts from multiple cadavers which were being used for scientific research. It speaks about the ethical repercussions of bringing deceased back to life.

10- Midnight Robber by Nalo Hopkinson:

Carnival celebration in Caribbean colonized planet of Toussaint. Tan-Tan and masked midnight robbers come in and the intense thriller where only the Queen robber can set them free

11- Sarah Canary by Karen Jay Fowler:

This books is a proud work of art and thus its place in 15 best science fiction books by women writers. A group of people alienated by 19th century America. One character is Chinese American, one is putatively mentally ill, the third is a feminist and fourth is Sarah herself. Then the mental asylum and their escape is both adventurous and misadventures with hilarious, deeply moving and terrifying plots.

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12- Shadow Over Avalon by CN Lesley:

A complex retelling of Arthurian legend. It has sci-fi and fantasy unimaginable with surprising snippets, calls for a sure place in best science fiction books by women writers.

13- Shikasta by Doris Lessing:

It is the history of planet Shikasta (earth) under the influence of 3 galactic empires and their mutual enemy. Influenced by spiritual and mystical themes it draws from the old testament and islam.

14- The Dispossessed by Ursula K. Le Guin:

Shevek a brilliant physicist decides to action. To seek answers, to question the unquestionable and to attempt to tear down walls of hatred that have isolated this planet from civilized universe.

15- Station Eleven by Emily St John Mandel:

As a more realistic yet gripping aspect this book is included in 15 best science fiction books by women writers. When a devastating flu pandemic gulps the entire civilization. Kirsten Raymonde and few other of his troupe called the symphony, moves between the settlements of the altered world with the agenda of keeping art and humanity alive. The story moves back and forth in time and gripping plots.

The above compilation on 15 best science fiction books by women writers is based on readings and experiences and watching some televised version of these stories. Fantasy, wonder, miracle and conjuring all combine and make these wonderful marvels of sci-fi. A must read for people who love Science fiction as a genre and enjoy the horror and thrill of unimaginable happenings.
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By Minu Manisha