Science Fiction
Scythe
In a world free from natural death, two teens vie to become a professional reaper, tasked with the heavy responsibility of controlling the population through 'gleaning.'
The Silo Series Collection
The Silo Series Collection by Hugh Howey explores a dystopian future where humanity survives in an underground silo, focusing on Juliette, a mechanic who challenges the rigid rules of their world.
Red Rising
Red Rising by Pierce Brown is a gripping dystopian novel about Darrow, a low-caste Red, who infiltrates the ruling Gold caste to bring down their oppressive regime.
The Martian
'The Martian' by Andy Weir tells the gripping story of astronaut Mark Watney, who is stranded on Mars and must use his ingenuity to survive against all odds.
Frankenstein, or, The Modern Prometheus
A Gothic horror novel about Victor Frankenstein, a scientist who creates a monster that ultimately seeks revenge, exploring themes of creation, responsibility, and the hidden shadows of the human mind.
The Left Hand of Darkness
A human emissary's mission to an alien world explores themes of gender, society, and human emotion in Ursula K. Le Guin's groundbreaking science fiction novel.
Cinder
Cinder, a cyborg mechanic with a mysterious past, navigates a deadly plague and intergalactic struggles in a futuristic retelling of Cinderella.
Journey to the Center of the Earth
Journey to the Center of the Earth is an adventurous tale by Jules Verne where explorers venture into the Earth's depths, encountering fantastic creatures and geological wonders.
Job, a Comedy of Justice
'Job, a Comedy of Justice' by Robert Anson Heinlein is a satirical examination of religion through the adventures of Alex Hergensheimer, embroiled in a cosmic feud between God and Lucifer.
The Martian Chronicles
Ray Bradbury's 'The Martian Chronicles' explores Earth's colonization of Mars, the extinction of the Martian civilization, and the eventual downfall of human settlers.
Stranger in a Strange Land
'Stranger in a Strange Land' by Robert A. Heinlein is a groundbreaking sci-fi novel about a human raised on Mars who struggles to understand Earth society, while offering profound insights into human nature and spirituality.
Dark Matter
In 'Dark Matter,' Blake Crouch delivers a gripping thriller about a man who wakes up in a parallel universe, igniting a quest to reclaim his lost life.
Burning Chrome
Burning Chrome is a collection of William Gibson's best short stories, exploring themes like the influence of love, loss, and the consuming nature of technology within intensely-realized cyberpunk worlds.
Childhood’s End
In 'Childhood's End', Arthur C. Clarke explores humanity's evolution under the guidance of benevolent alien overlords, who bring peace but at the cost of creativity and individuality, raising questions about purpose and existence.
Do Androids Dream of Electric Sheep?
Set in a post-apocalyptic future, 'Do Androids Dream of Electric Sheep?' explores the blurred lines between humans and androids, questioning what it means to be truly human.
Parable of the Sower
In 'Parable of the Sower,' Octavia E. Butler constructs a dystopian world where teenager Lauren Olamina creates a new religion, Earthseed, to address societal collapse.
Neuromancer
A groundbreaking cyberpunk novel where a data-thief is recruited for a high-stakes mission against a powerful AI, foreshadowing our Internet-driven future.
The Three-Body Problem
The Three-Body Problem intertwines humanity's struggles during the Cultural Revolution with an impending alien invasion, exploring themes of morality, choice, and existential risk.
Dune Messiah
Dune Messiah, the second book in Frank Herbert's epic Dune series, explores the burdens of power as Paul Atreides, now Emperor, grapples with the consequences of his reign and the jihad that has spread across the universe.
Starship Troopers
In Robert A. Heinlein's 'Starship Troopers', the story follows a young recruit in the Terran Mobile Infantry as he endures grueling boot camp training and battles against the alien Arachnids, exploring themes of militarism, citizenship, and societal structure.