Sci-fi books can make you imagine other universes, contemplate future realities, and laugh, cry, and rage. We've curated our favorites that we've read in our sci-fi book club.
A space opera about the last human in the universe that's a whole lot of fun.
The Last Human by Zack Jordan
A sarcastic robot? Count me in.
Network Effect: A Murderbot Novel by Martha Wells
Afrofuturism at its finest.
Noor by Nnedi Okorafor
A very weird, very thought-provoking little book.
The Employees: A Workplace Novel of the 22nd Century by Olga Ravn and Martin Aitken
Violin prodigies, trans representation, and a donut shop run by aliens? Yes.
Light from Uncommon Stars by Ryka Aoki
A queer space opera that will keep you glued to the page.
Some Desperate Glory by Emily Tesh
Space horror. Creepy.
Ghost Station by S. a. Barnes
A satirical - and quite horrifying - look at the beauty industry.
Natural Beauty by Ling Ling Huang
Stunning look at our world through the eyes of an alien.
Beautyland by Marie-Helene Bertino
Very cerebral, reflective glimpse into time and love.
This Is How You Lose the Time War by Amal El-Mohtar and Max Gladstone
Historical fiction, but with a monstrous twist? Yes, please!
Lone Women by Victor Lavalle
A look though time and strings that connect us.
Sea of Tranquility by Emily St John Mandel
Powerful look at misogyny, identity, and what makes us human.
Annie Bot by Sierra Greer
A classic who-dun-it, but the world is ending.
The Last Murder at the End of the World by Stuart Turton
In a parallel world, humans can become Titans, and when Titans fall, it's detective Cal Sounder's problem.
Titanium Noir by Nick Harkaway
Fantasy and sci-fi in one little book - a really unique format that shows reality bends in the eye of the beholder.
Elder Race by Adrian Tchaikovsky
One of the best books I read in 2024 - thought provoking, timely, and incredibly human.
I Who Have Never Known Men by Jacqueline Harpman, Sophie Mackintosh, and Ros Schwartz
Brilliant scientist is cloned by her husband so that he can create the version of her that suits his ~needs~ You will rage.
