Some memorable books that I'd recommend:
"Rendezvous With Rama" - Arthur C. Clarke.
"Tau Zero" - Poul Anderson.
"The Forever War" - Joe Haldeman.
"The Practice Effect" - David Brin
"The Uplift War" - David Brin
"The Mote in God's Eye" - Larry Niven & Jerry Pournelle
"The Stainless Steel Rat" (and sequels) - Harry Harrison
"Ringworld" - Larry Niven
"The Moon is a Harsh Mistress" - Robert Heinlein
I could name loads more, but those all strike me as being great for an SF "novice".
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