Dune by Frank HerbertThe Moon Is a Harsh Mistress by Robert A. HeinleinA Fire Upon the Deep by Vernor VingeThe Player of Games by Iain M. BanksUse of Weapons by Iain M. Banks
Best Science Fiction
3,865 books — 7,837 voters
Spin by Robert Charles WilsonEmbassytown by China MiévilleMatter by Iain M. BanksRainbows End by Vernor VingeSurface Detail by Iain M. Banks
Best Science Fiction of the 21st Century
1,200 books — 9,124 voters

1984 by George OrwellThe Windup Girl by Paolo Bacigalupi
Best Dystopian and Post-Apocalyptic Fiction
4,039 books — 26,785 voters
Doomsday Book by Connie WillisA Fire Upon the Deep by Vernor VingeBellwether by Connie WillisShards of Honour by Lois McMaster Bujold
Best Science Fiction With a Female Protagonist
1,443 books — 3,104 voters

Consider Phlebas by Iain M. BanksThe Great Dune Trilogy by Frank Herbert
Best Science Fiction Series
450 books — 1,144 voters

To Say Nothing of the Dog by Connie Willis
Best Comedic Science Ficttion Books
636 books — 1,219 voters
Consider Phlebas by Iain M. BanksA Fire Upon the Deep by Vernor Vinge
Excellent Space Opera
1,128 books — 3,924 voters

Blackout by Connie WillisAll Clear by Connie WillisDoomsday Book by Connie WillisTo Say Nothing of the Dog by Connie WillisPastwatch by Orson Scott Card
Best Time Travel Fiction
2,182 books — 5,465 voters
The Player of Games by Iain M. Banks
Best Science Fiction & Fantasy Books
8,776 books — 25,814 voters