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A lyrical correspondence between two time-traveling agents on opposing sides of a war, who fall in love across the threads of time and space.
Blake Crouch
A man is abducted into a world where his life diverged from the one he knows, leading him to question the choices he's made.
Dan Simmons
Set in a far future where humanity has colonized planets, this novel features a weaving of narratives told by seven pilgrims traveling to the distant world of Hyperion. Each story reflects themes of love, loss, and the search for meaning, layered within science fiction tropes and mythological references.
Kurt Vonnegut
A soldier becomes 'unstuck in time' and experiences key moments of his life, including his time in World War II and the bombing of Dresden.
Jeff VanderMeer
A mysterious area known as 'Area X' is cut off from the rest of the world, and multiple expeditions into it have ended in disaster. The story follows a group of women who are sent to explore this strange place, where the laws of nature seem to have changed.
Ursula K. Le Guin
A science fiction novel that explores themes of gender and sexuality on a planet where inhabitants are ambisexual.
Andy Weir
Astronaut Mark Watney faces a battle for survival after being stranded on Mars. Using his ingenuity and humor, he navigates the challenges of isolation and limited resources, telling a gripping tale of perseverance.
Steven Barnes
Mace Windu faces a new threat in the galaxy and utilizes his Jedi training and unique abilities to confront it.
Orson Scott Card
A gifted child is trained to command Earth's fleet in a war against an alien species in a battle that could determine the fate of humanity.
Isaac Asimov
A scientist discovers a way to predict the future and tries to save the Galactic Empire from collapse.
Pierce Brown
In a color-coded society, Darrow, a lowly Red, infiltrates the ruling Gold caste to avenge the death of his wife and fight for the rights of the oppressed. The story follows his journey through brutal trials at a prestigious institute.
John Scalzi
In a future where the elderly can enlist in an interstellar military service to regain their youth, one man's experience as a new soldier reveals the complexities and moral dilemmas of war.
Ursula K. Le Guin
George Orr discovers that his dreams can alter reality, leading him to a conflict with a psychiatrist who seeks to control his abilities and reshape the world according to his own vision.
Andy Weir
A lone astronaut awakens from sleep to find himself on a mysterious spaceship, with no memory of who he is and a mission to save Earth from an extinction-level threat posed by an alien species.
Neal Shusterman
In a future where parents can choose to 'unwind' their teenage children, the lives of three teens intertwine as they fight against their fate of being harvested for their body parts.
Neal Shusterman
In a world where mortality is eradicated, two teens are selected to become Scythes, tasked with controlling the population by 'gleaning'. They must learn the ethics of life and death in a society that has perfected immortality.
NK Jemisin
A world plagued by constant seismic activity, where certain individuals can cause or prevent earthquakes. It follows the struggles of a mother searching for her daughter while navigating a society that fears her kind.
Ted Chiang
A collection of mind-bending stories that explore themes of free will, time travel, and the nature of consciousness.
Octavia Butler
Set in a dystopian future, the novel follows Lauren Olamina, a woman with hyperempathy, as she navigates a world of chaos and strives to establish a new belief system while seeking safety and community.
DJ MacHale
Bobby Pendragon discovers he is a Traveler who can move between different territories and must battle evil forces threatening the universe.
Brandon Sanderson
In a world where superpowered beings, called Epics, rule over regular humans, a group of ordinary people fights back against the tyranny of the Epics.
Marissa Meyer
In a futuristic city, a cyborg mechanic must confront her identity and the fate of her world in this retelling of Cinderella.
Geoff Rodkey
A story about a family that must relocate to an alien planet, highlighting themes of adaptation and acceptance.
Adam Rex
A humorous and adventurous tale following a young girl and her alien friend as they embark on a journey to save Earth from an invading alien race.
Madeleine L’Engle
Meg Murry and her friends travel through space and time to rescue her father from a dark force.
Hank Green
A young woman becomes an overnight sensation after discovering mysterious statues around the world, and she must navigate fame and public perception.
K.M. Hargan
A plane crash leads to a mysterious time warp, stranding passengers on a beach where they must navigate the complexities of time and survival.
Peter Clines
The story involves a mysterious apartment building and the dark secrets it hides, contributing to a feeling of suspense similar to 'Lost'.
Jeff VanderMeer
A group is sent to investigate a mysterious and deadly area known as Area X, filled with bizarre phenomena and transformations.
Christopher Ruocchio
A science fiction epic with themes of love, loss, and humanity's journey.
Kazuo Ishiguro
Explores the lives of clones raised for organ donation, reflecting on love and loss as the characters confront their fate.
Harlan Ellison
In a post-apocalyptic world, a supercomputer has killed all but five people and keeps them alive to torture them for eternity, exploring themes of despair and the human condition.
Ray Bradbury
In a future society where books are banned and 'firemen' burn any that are found, a fireman begins to see the value of preserving knowledge and literature.
Daniel Keyes
A mentally disabled man undergoes an experimental surgery to increase his intelligence, leading to a poignant exploration of human nature and consciousness.
Octavia Butler
A modern black woman is repeatedly transported back to early 19th century Maryland where she encounters her ancestors and the realities of slavery.
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A team of explorers travel through a wormhole in space in an attempt to ensure humanity's survival.