The latest must-read science fiction

We’ve done the research to bring you the best, most-talked-about science fiction books from the past few months! You’ll love our latest science fiction picks — which include a darkly funny page-turner from John Scalzi, an action-packed series opener for fans of Dungeon Crawler Carl, and more!

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	The author of the Monk and Robot series ‘is at her best’ (Publishers Weekly) — and bound for best-of-the-year lists WHY IT’S READWORTHY: On a harsh colony planet, a botanist and a space pilot with a potentially fatal illness form a transformative bond This USA Today bestseller paints “an extraordinary picture of humanity among the stars” (Kirkus Reviews) that will warm your heart “Chambers once again opens the minds and hearts of readers with her takes on relationships, struggles, and hope in her slice-of-life science fiction” (Library Journal) Learn more... MEDIA MENTIONS: GET EBOOK ON: Amazon Other formats and retailers Traverse a postapocalyptic world alongside a single mom and her neurodivergent son WHY IT’S READWORTHY: “Imagine The Road from a mother’s perspective” (The New York Times Book Review), and you’ll get this gem of a debut with rave reviews After a virus eradicates 99.9% of the population, May and Davis retreat into isolation… until a stranger’s proposal changes everything “An emotional, tense, psychological tale” (Booklist) that offers a fresh take on the near-future survival story Learn more... MEDIA MENTIONS: GET EBOOK ON: Amazon Other formats and retailers ‘Readers will have a blast’ (Publishers Weekly) with the latest from a Hugo Award–winning legend WHY IT’S READWORTHY: In a struggling Ohio town, something strange is happening — and the results are “wonderful, chilling fun,” says R. L. Stine “This delightfully quirky, cozy sci-fi horror serves up a heaping helping of small-town charm” (Library Journal starred review) The author of Starter Villain, Old Man’s War, and other favorites “showcases his unique brand of wry humor and canny understanding” (BookPage) Learn more... MEDIA MENTIONS: GET EBOOK ON: Amazon Other formats and retailers Twenty stories representing the best of the best in speculative short fiction WHY IT’S READWORTHY: An all-star lineup, including The Mountain in the Sea author Ray Nayler and Starling House author Alix E. Harrow, fills this endlessly fascinating collection A sentient spaceship carries thousands of human embryos to a far-off colony, a memory tailor helps customers seeking different pasts, and much more “If you’re looking for new writers to follow, there’s no better book” (Men’s Health) Learn more... MEDIA MENTION: GET EBOOK ON: Amazon Other formats and retailers A researcher from an ancient civilization discovers a mysterious planet brimming with life WHY IT’S READWORTHY: This first contact story centering an unlikely bond between two alien creatures “will strike a chord with lovers of Andy Weir’s Project Hail Mary” (Library Journal) Written by a USA Today bestselling author and cohost of the Hugo Award–winning podcast Our Opinions Are Correct “A Wall Is Also a Road gave me happy tears and a lot of Very Big Thoughts” (Mary Robinette Kowal) Learn more... MEDIA MENTIONS: GET EBOOK ON: Amazon Other formats and retailers Humanity’s fate rests on one small warship in this ‘compelling, action-packed space opera’ (The Guardian) WHY IT’S READWORTHY: For centuries, humans have been riding enormous, sentient mountain ranges on colonizing missions across the stars. But what do the Massifs want? With a fascinating premise and brilliant world-building, “Nix’s book assumes its rightful place alongside other classics” (Locus) The New York Times bestselling author of Sabriel makes a successful foray into science fiction Learn more... MEDIA MENTIONS: GET EBOOK ON: Amazon Other formats and retailers The author of Exiles packs a serious punch in this ‘one-sitting read’ (Bookreporter) WHY IT’S READWORTHY: Jamie wakes up in a speeding autonomous car that’s covered in blood — and won’t let him out “Coile makes a meal of this hair-raising premise” (Publishers Weekly) by blending locked-room suspense and eerily familiar, near-future sci-fi Take it from Locus: “Top-notch… Don’t skip this one” Learn more... MEDIA MENTIONS: GET EBOOK ON: Amazon Other formats and retailers Love Dungeon Crawler Carl? This ‘stellar’ series opener is ‘a must-read’ (Nicholas Eames) WHY IT’S READWORTHY: A tantalizing offer lures a crew of roguish sky pirates into a high-stakes treasure hunt — but their plan quickly goes awry! Full of immersive world-building, lovable characters, and breakneck pacing, it’s “the very definition of rip-roaring” (Richard Swan, author of the Empire of the Wolf series) “Action-packed… Memorable… Readers will enjoy the gloriously campy vibe” (Kirkus Reviews) Learn more... MEDIA MENTION: GET EBOOK ON: Amazon Other formats and retailers John Wick meets Blade Runner in a ‘brilliant’ New York Times bestseller (Kirkus Reviews) WHY IT’S READWORTHY: “An adrenaline-fueled SF thrill-ride” (Kirkus Reviews) from the #1 New York Times bestselling author of The Will of the Many With the ultrarich holding the secret of how to live forever, it’s genetically modified assassin Azure’s job to take them out — until he’s hired to keep a mysterious client alive… “Explosive and delightfully cinematic, perfect for sci-fi fans who love a wisecracking, morally ambiguous protagonist” (Publishers Weekly) Learn more... MEDIA MENTIONS: GET EBOOK ON: Amazon Other formats and retailers
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