Saturday, October 19, 2024

This month’s best new science fiction

 
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This Month's Best New Science Fiction
 
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Book cover for Playground by Richard Powers
Earth's watery final frontier is colonized by floating cities in a stunning New York Times bestseller
WHY IT'S READWORTHY:
  • One of 2024's best books according to The New Yorker and Vogue
  • "No author has done more to turn our gaze outward to the mysteries of the universe, above our heads and below our feet" (The Boston Globe)
  • A speculative masterpiece longlisted for the Booker Prize
FEATURED IN:
The New Yorker, Time Magazine, NPR, The New York Times/The New York Times Book Review, New Scientist, People, The Washington Post, The Wall Street Journal, Vogue, Vulture, Parade, Los Angeles Times, The Guardian, The Times, The Boston Globe, Indie Next List, Library Reads, Publishers Weekly, Kirkus Reviews, Library Journal, Booklist, Literary Hub
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Book cover for Polostan by Neal Stephenson
A Hugo Award–winning author launches a brand-new series of epic proportion
WHY IT'S READWORTHY:
  • "Stephenson has become one of the most revered science fiction writers of his time" (Publishers Weekly)
  • A Russian American woman faces the advent of nuclear technology during the tumultuous 20th century
FEATURED IN:
The New York Times/The New York Times Book Review, Locus, The Washington Post, Parade, The Times, Kirkus Reviews, Library Journal, Booklist
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Book cover for The Ancients by John Larison
After Earth's ecological collapse, three siblings set off across a postapocalyptic wilderness
WHY IT'S READWORTHY:
  • "A moving and expansive tale" (Booklist starred review) of human resilience
  • Haunting landscapes, provocative ideas, and gasp-worthy twists
  • "Stands apart for the audacity of his world-building, the vibrant humanity of his imperiled characters" (New York Times bestselling author Hillary Jordan)
FEATURED IN:
Scientific American, The Boston Globe, Indie Next List, Publishers Weekly, Library Journal, Booklist, Literary Hub
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Book cover for Space Oddity by Catherynne M. Valente
John Scalzi recommends this irreverent space opera to fans of The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy!
WHY IT'S READWORTHY:
  • The ultimate intergalactic contest puts humanity in jeopardy
  • "Valente has pulled off another spectacular feat of world-building… Uproariously funny, sweet, and hopeful" (Booklist)
  • Written by a New York Times bestselling author and Hugo Award finalist
FEATURED IN:
Locus, Parade, Reactor, Publishers Weekly, Booklist, BookPage, Literary Hub
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Book cover for The Last Dangerous Visions by Collected Authors
After decades of anticipation, Harlan Ellison's final genre-defining anthology is here
WHY IT'S READWORTHY:
  • All-star authors like Adrian Tchaikovsky, James S. A. Corey, and Cory Doctorow shine in 32 never-before-seen stories
  • "A stellar assembly of impressive talent… The result is a must-read for genre fans" (Publishers Weekly starred review)
FEATURED IN:
Parade, Los Angeles Times, The Guardian, Rolling Stone, Reactor, Publishers Weekly, Library Journal, Booklist
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Book cover for The Repeat Room by Jesse Ball
Decades in the future, one jury member is selected to see through the defendant's eyes
WHY IT'S READWORTHY:
  • Think Franz Kafka mixed with Minority Report
  • "Expertly written… Compelling, eerie, and dreamlike" (The New York Times Book Review)
FEATURED IN:
The New York Times/The New York Times Book Review, Locus, The Washington Post, Chicago Tribune, The Times Literary Supplement, Reactor, Publishers Weekly, Kirkus Reviews, Booklist, The Millions, Literary Hub
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Book cover for Darkside by Michael Mammay
Craving more of The Expanse? Grab this sprawling military sci-fi series
WHY IT'S READWORTHY:
  • An archaeologist disappears from a mining operation on a distant moon…
  • "Good old fashioned sci-fi, with a side of mystery and a chaser of action" (Parade)
FEATURED IN:
Parade, Reactor, Library Journal, Booklist
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Book cover for The Nightward by R. S. A. Garcia
A royal bodyguard and his young charge race across their world with dangerous technology at their heels
WHY IT'S READWORTHY:
  • "A science fantasy epic with a rich foundation of Caribbean folklore" (USA Today bestselling author Kemi Ashing-Giwa)
  • Will leave you begging for book two
  • From a Nebula Award winner known for masterful world-building
FEATURED IN:
Locus, Reactor, Publishers Weekly, Library Journal
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Book cover for Dark Space by Alex Segura and Rob Hart
Humanity's last hope rests on the spaceship Mosaic — and it just broke down
WHY IT'S READWORTHY:
  • Fans of Star Trek: Don't miss this "stellar blend of space opera and spy thriller" (Publishers Weekly)
  • "A perfectly tuned sci-fi epic" (Charles Soule) that stretches across the stars
  • "Gritty, bombastic space pulp served with a side of Roddenberry-esque optimism" (Kirkus Reviews)
FEATURED IN:
New Scientist, Reactor, Publishers Weekly, Kirkus Reviews, Library Journal, Booklist
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Book cover for On Vicious Worlds by Bethany Jacobs
Revolution sparks as a faceless enemy threatens a far-distant ice planet
WHY IT'S READWORTHY:
  • A sweeping space opera featuring a ragtag crew and plenty of action
  • The follow-up to the 2024 Philip K. Dick Award winner
  • "Readers who love smart thrillers and explosive sci-fi won't want to miss this" (Booklist)
FEATURED IN:
Locus, Reactor
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