10 Classic Sci-fi Cyberpunk Books You Must Read in 2026

Plug in to stories about cyborgs, megacorps, and AI William Gibson’s 1984 novel Neuromancer helped establish the cyberpunk genre, laying the foundation for everything from The Matrix to Cyberpunk 2077. After spending decades in development hell, the book about a down-on-his-luck hacker teaming up with a cyborg to pull a heist on behalf of a shady benefactor will be turned into an Apple TV series in January 2027. The streaming service known for imaginative, high production value sci-fi shows like Severance and Pluribus is the perfect home for an adaptation of the book, which alternates between cyberspace and the underworld of future Japan. You’ve got time to read (or reread) Neuromancer before then, and there are plenty of other options if you’re eager to explore the same vibes and themes that have only become more relevant in the past 40 years. For tales of cyborgs, rogue AI, powerful corporations, and clever hackers, these are the 10 best cyberpunk books to read now. Philip K. Dick is one of the most imaginative sci-fi writers ever, and his work has inspired numerous adaptations including The Man in the High Castle, Minority Report, and A Scanner Darkly. His short novel Do Android