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Gods, Monsters, and the Lucky Peach is a time-travel adventure full to the brim with ideasGods, Monsters, and the Lucky Peach is a time-travel adventure full to the brim with ideas
Gunpowder Moon is a chillingly realistic book about the fight to control the Solar SystemGunpowder Moon is a chillingly realistic book about the fight to control the Solar System
The Gone World is a brilliant, complicated novel about the consequences of time travelThe Gone World is a brilliant, complicated novel about the consequences of time travel
Semiosis is a first contact novel about coexistence with intelligent plantsSemiosis is a first contact novel about coexistence with intelligent plants
Emily Chang’s Brotopia takes aim at sexism in Silicon ValleyEmily Chang’s Brotopia takes aim at sexism in Silicon Valley
Frontlines is an action-packed military sci-fi series that captures the essence of warfareFrontlines is an action-packed military sci-fi series that captures the essence of warfare
Black Star Renegades is a loving homage to Star WarsBlack Star Renegades is a loving homage to Star Wars
Mike Brooks’ Keiko trilogy is the perfect read for fans who miss Firefly and Dark MatterMike Brooks’ Keiko trilogy is the perfect read for fans who miss Firefly and Dark Matter
In 1952 London, 12,000 people died from smog — here’s why that matters nowIn 1952 London, 12,000 people died from smog — here’s why that matters now
Barbary Station is a thrilling sci-fi adventure about space pirates and a homicidal AIBarbary Station is a thrilling sci-fi adventure about space pirates and a homicidal AI
Philip Pullman’s The Book of Dust is a conflicting but rewarding fantasy adventurePhilip Pullman’s The Book of Dust is a conflicting but rewarding fantasy adventure
A new book examines German influence on modern day graphic designA new book examines German influence on modern day graphic design
Astronaut Scott Kelly’s book is the closest you’ll get to experiencing space yourselfAstronaut Scott Kelly’s book is the closest you’ll get to experiencing space yourself
Autonomous is a sharp thriller about robotic freedom and patent piracyAutonomous is a sharp thriller about robotic freedom and patent piracy
Maggie Shen King’s novel paints a picture of future China that’s not far awayMaggie Shen King’s novel paints a picture of future China that’s not far away
N.K. Jemisin’s Broken Earth trilogy is a triumphant achievement in fantasy literatureN.K. Jemisin’s Broken Earth trilogy is a triumphant achievement in fantasy literature
The Strange Case of the Alchemist’s Daughter is the monster mashup we needThe Strange Case of the Alchemist’s Daughter is the monster mashup we need
Void Star is a beautiful novel about connections in our cybernetic futureVoid Star is a beautiful novel about connections in our cybernetic future
The Last Good Man is a fast-paced sci-fi thriller about our horrifying future of warfareThe Last Good Man is a fast-paced sci-fi thriller about our horrifying future of warfare
Bannerless is a post-apocalyptic fantasy about love, murder, and mandatory birth controlBannerless is a post-apocalyptic fantasy about love, murder, and mandatory birth control
All Systems Red chronicles the life of a robot that calls itself MurderbotAll Systems Red chronicles the life of a robot that calls itself Murderbot
The Boy On The Bridge has a serious prequel problemThe Boy On The Bridge has a serious prequel problem
Jeff Vandermeer’s new novel Borne is all about intelligent biotech and flying bearsJeff Vandermeer’s new novel Borne is all about intelligent biotech and flying bears
The Moon and the Other: a sci-fi novel about how we undermine our best intentionsThe Moon and the Other: a sci-fi novel about how we undermine our best intentions
The new Michael Crichton novel has dinosaur bones and gunslingers, but it lacks a soulThe new Michael Crichton novel has dinosaur bones and gunslingers, but it lacks a soul
Winter Tide subverts Lovecraft’s legacy with sympathetic monsters and terrible humansWinter Tide subverts Lovecraft’s legacy with sympathetic monsters and terrible humans
Change Agent is a terrible book that will make a great movieChange Agent is a terrible book that will make a great movie
Timothy Zahn finally unveils the origin story of one of the greatest Star Wars villains in ThrawnTimothy Zahn finally unveils the origin story of one of the greatest Star Wars villains in Thrawn
Kim Stanley Robinson’s New York 2140 is a glorious thought experiment on climate changeKim Stanley Robinson’s New York 2140 is a glorious thought experiment on climate change
The Wanderers is a beautiful take on the human cost of a mission to MarsThe Wanderers is a beautiful take on the human cost of a mission to Mars
Neil Gaiman’s Norse Mythology goes beyond Marvel’s Thor and LokiNeil Gaiman’s Norse Mythology goes beyond Marvel’s Thor and Loki
The Stars Are Legion is a bold science fiction novel about warring women at the edge of the universeThe Stars Are Legion is a bold science fiction novel about warring women at the edge of the universe
The Binti novellas are fun, bite-sized stories of interstellar AfrofuturismThe Binti novellas are fun, bite-sized stories of interstellar Afrofuturism
Fortress at the End of Time is a brilliant throwback to classic science fictionFortress at the End of Time is a brilliant throwback to classic science fiction
George Lucas biography shows how a distrust of studios led to Star WarsGeorge Lucas biography shows how a distrust of studios led to Star Wars
Atlas Obscura’s new book is an off-the-beaten-path travel guide to the entire world
Malka Older’s Infomocracy is this election season’s essential thrillerMalka Older’s Infomocracy is this election season’s essential thriller
The Cursed Child is all about coming to terms with the legacy of Harry PotterThe Cursed Child is all about coming to terms with the legacy of Harry Potter
Dark Matter is a blockbuster read that channels Michael CrichtonDark Matter is a blockbuster read that channels Michael Crichton
The Big Book of Science Fiction is 1,100 pages of sci-fi historyThe Big Book of Science Fiction is 1,100 pages of sci-fi history

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