Hyperion by Dan SimmonsConsider Phlebas by Iain M. BanksThe Gap Into Conflict by Stephen R. Donaldson
Best Space Opera
1,138 books — 1,889 voters
Revelation Space by Alastair ReynoldsAltered Carbon by Richard K. MorganThe Hunger Games by Suzanne CollinsIlium by Dan SimmonsLeviathan Wakes by James S.A. Corey
Best Science Fiction of the 21st Century
1,120 books — 9,064 voters

Old Man's War by John ScalziOn Basilisk Station by David  WeberA Fire Upon the Deep by Vernor VingePrimary Inversion by Catherine AsaroMidshipman's Hope by David Feintuch
Excellent Space Opera
1,114 books — 3,813 voters
Wizard's First Rule by Terry GoodkindThe Chronicles of Thomas Covenant, the Unbeliever by Stephen R. DonaldsonThe Blue Sword by Robin McKinleyThe Blade Itself by Joe Abercrombie
The Best Epic Fantasy (fiction)
4,618 books — 26,743 voters