The 10 Best Space Opera Books to Read in 2021

The term ‘space opera’ started out as a kind of joke, poking fun at the often melodramatic and drawn out plot lines and repetitive themes. But today, this genre is wildly popular, and some of the very best new science fiction books fit into the space opera category.

If space opera sounds like a subgenre you’d like to explore, or even if you’re already a fan, you’ve come to the right place. I’ve put together a list of the top ten very best space opera books to read in 2021. Enjoy!