Hyperion by Dan SimmonsConsider Phlebas by Iain M. BanksThe Gap Into Conflict by Stephen R. Donaldson
Best Space Opera
1,082 books — 1,802 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
1,214 books — 8,962 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
1,018 books — 3,663 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)
4,208 books — 25,801 voters