Sometimes a book comes along, and science fiction is changed forever afterwards. Here are some of those books. Continue reading
10 Great Science Fiction Authors That Used Pen Names
Science fiction authors often use pen names to sell more books or protect their non-literary reputations (which often end up paling in comparison to their literary reputations). Continue reading
15 Best Sports and Games Science Fiction Books
I’m more of a D&D and board game guy than a sports nut, but I made sure there’s something for everyone on this list. Unless you hate all sports and games of any sort. In which case, how did you get here? (Also, check out the mystery book on the list.) Continue reading
Review: Honor Among Thieves by Rachel Caine and Ann Aguirre
19 Best Slipstream Books

“Chapter and Verse” by Randy Mora [his site]
Slipstream is an ill-defined subgenre that usually boils down to being some combination of literary, fantastical, illogical, surreal, and jarring.
So buckle up, everyone. This is going to get weird. Continue reading
7 Best Science Fiction Books with Exotic Ecosystems
Few books about other planets really dive into how wildly different aliens ecosystems could be from ours. These books take a stab at it. Continue reading
Review: The Long Way to a Small, Angry Planet by Becky Chambers
The Long Way to a Small, Angry Planet is a fun, breezy book that feels like an eccentric Star Trek episode. The characters are bright and quirky, so if you’re in the mood for a story about goofy people getting along in a sci-fi setting, you should pick this up. Continue reading
6 Best Science Fiction Books Based on Video Games
If you’re a fan of these games, you should definitely check out these books. If not, you have important research (read: play the games a lot) to do before reading. Continue reading
25 Best Science Fiction Book Debuts

Ship concept by Emmy-winning VFX artist Steve Messing [his site | IMDB credits]
When authors hit it out of the park on their first book, they often go on to have stellar careers, but some, including a few authors on this list, decide one is enough.
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