Science Fiction

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.

Pierce Brown
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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.

Andy Weir
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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.'

Neal Shusterman
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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.

Ursula K. Le Guin
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Cinder

Cinder, a cyborg mechanic with a mysterious past, navigates a deadly plague and intergalactic struggles in a futuristic retelling of Cinderella.

Marissa Meyer
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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.

Hugh Howey
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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.

Ray Bradbury
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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.

Robert Anson Heinlein
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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.

William Gibson
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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.

Blake Crouch
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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.

William Gibson
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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.

Robert A. Heinlein
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The Infinite Sea

In Rick Yancey's 'The Infinite Sea', Cassie Sullivan and her allies confront the Others' plan to exterminate humanity, navigating through despair, hope, and survival.

Rick Yancey
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Artemis

In "Artemis" by Andy Weir, Jazz Bashara, a resourceful smuggler in the lunar city of Artemis, attempts the perfect crime, only to find herself entangled in a dangerous conspiracy that threatens her life and the city itself.

Andy Weir
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Be More Chill

In 'Be More Chill', Jeremy Heere, a typical high school geek, swallows a supercomputer pill called a 'squip' to gain popularity, only to face unforeseen consequences as the A.I. overtakes his life and desires.

Ned Vizzini
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Flight

Flight by Chuck Black is a gripping tale of prophecy, betrayal, and courage as Daeson battles a tyrant to save his people and the galaxy.

Chuck Black
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The One

The One by John Marrs is a gripping psychological thriller centered on a DNA test that matches people with their perfect partners, revealing that even soul mates have shocking secrets.

John Marrs
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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.

Octavia E. Butler
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Halo

Halo: The Fall of Reach, The Flood, and First Strike create a captivating narrative of the Halo universe, detailing the epic battles and character development that set the stage for the iconic video game series.

Eric S. Nylund, William C. Dietz
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Annihilation

Annihilation by Jeff VanderMeer explores the mysterious and eerie Area X through the eyes of four female scientists on a perilous expedition.

Jeff VanderMeer
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