24 New Science Fiction and Fantasy Novels to Read Now

Posted by Cybil on February 18, 2020


The start of 2020 has already delivered new books from some of the biggest names in science fiction and fantasy, from William Gibson and Mike Chen to Seanan McGuire and Eoin Colfer. We've dug into our data to round up the new (and a few about-to-be-released) books in the two genres that have been trending with your fellow readers. 

Let us know which ones you're most excited to add to your Want to Read shelf. Share your thoughts with us in the comments!

 

Science Fiction 

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Which of these sci-fi and fantasy novels are you most looking forward to? Tell us in the comments!

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message 1: by Carlota (new)

Carlota House of Earth and Blood

So looking forward to this! Love Sara J. Maas' work!

Also ''The Unspoken Name'' by A.K. Larkwood looks great!


message 2: by Erin (new)

Erin I would do just about anything to get my hands on Jemisin's latest


message 3: by Dennis (new)

Dennis Eoffe 3 of these look pretty great - Jemisin, already got the Larkwood book and the Vanished Birds looks intriguing


message 4: by John (new)

John What about "All Expenses Paid", by John Launer? You need to feature his book. It's receiving great comments and should be listed for your followers. They shouldn't miss out on this book.


message 5: by [deleted user] (new)

I like the mix of love, fear and survival in "The Boatman's Daughter. Bayous are very mysterious. I like visiting those in Fiction. I like "The Bear" too. I have an interest lately in the relationships of daughters with fathers or mothers.


message 6: by Brenda (new)

Brenda I can't wait to read Eoin Colfer's HIGHFIRE! It sounds like a great mix of suspense, vengeance, friendship, & redemption!


message 7: by Christopher (new)

Christopher Heckman A brief summary would be nice.


message 8: by Kristin (new)

Kristin Tamayo I've preordered The City We Became and warned my family that once it arrives on my doorstep, I will be doing nothing else but reading it until I finish it.


Orlanda Thompson I agree with Erin, above. I preordered THE CITY WE BECAME as soon as I could. Just wish that those who preordered their books could receive their copies now ....


message 10: by Misha (new)

Misha Definitely the Jemisin. Only one other that I’ve on my list is the Ken Liu (other than the two I’ve already read)... Some of the descriptions aren’t compelling enough. I would have to hold the book in hand and decide on a few, since I picked up Upright Women in a whim and the others are all known authors.


message 11: by Trish (new)

Trish Already read "Tumbling Down" and "Longer Fall" -- both excellent! Two of my favorite authors.


message 12: by Marianne (new)

Marianne I am looking forward to Jim Bucher's Peace Talks due out this summer. A long anticipated continuation of his Dresden Files.This is the origin of urban fantasy by the master.


message 13: by Trish (new)

Trish @Marianne it feels like we’ve been waiting for that book even longer than Winds of Winter


message 14: by Catalina (new)

Catalina Z The Hidden Girl by Ken Liu! Looking forward to it.


message 15: by liv♥ (last edited Feb 21, 2020 05:40AM) (new)

liv♥ The God Game looks so good


message 16: by Lisa (new)

Lisa A Longer Fall! I do like Gunnie Rose!


message 17: by Swann (new)

Swann I’m really excited for Docile. Even if I end up not enjoying the book, it would still look pretty on my shelf.


message 18: by George (new)

George (Books n' Guac) The City We Became I wish would just magically appear at my doorstep it sounds so good omg


message 19: by JPT (new)

JPT John wrote: "What about "All Expenses Paid", by John Launer? You need to feature his book. It's receiving great comments and should be listed for your followers. They shouldn't miss out on this book." So, you're the author of this book? 😅


message 20: by Emily (new)

Emily Mitchell where! is! harrow! the ninth!


message 21: by Holly (new)

Holly John wrote: "What about "All Expenses Paid", by John Launer? You need to feature his book. It's receiving great comments and should be listed for your followers. They shouldn't miss out on this book."

Maybe because it isn't sci-fi or fantasy? The synopsis given would put it in the historical fiction genre; perhaps a thread on that type of book would be a more effective place to self-promote.


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