Science Fiction

Science fiction (abbreviated SF or sci-fi with varying punctuation and capitalization) is a broad genre of fiction that often involves speculations based on current or future science or technology. Science fiction is found in books, art, television, films, games, theatre, and other media. In organizational or marketing contexts, science fiction can be synonymous with the broader definition of speculative fiction, encompassing creative works incorporating imaginative elements not found in contemporary reality; this includes fantasy, horror and related genres.

Although the two genres are often co
...more

The Last Contract of Isako
Platform Decay (The Murderbot Diaries, #8)
Seek the Traitor's Son (The Burning Empire, #1)
Homebound
Canon
The Bone Door
The Dorians
Babylon, South Dakota
Radiant Star
Villain (Hench, #2)
Ode to the Half-Broken
The Republic of Memory (The Song of the Safina, #1)
A Kiss of Crimson Ash (Games of the Goddess, #1)
Dungeon Crawler Carl: Crocodile
The Pillagers' Guide to Arctic Pianos
  • Stars Against the Dark by Ann Barratt
    Stars Against the Dark
    by

    Release date: Jun 01, 2026
    I'm giving away 10 signed first edition copies of Stars Against the Dark, a polyamorous scifi romance! ...more
    View Details »

    Format: Print book

    Giveaway ends in: a

    Availability: 10 copies available, 3638 people requesting

    Giveaway dates: Jun 04 - Jun 11, 2026

    Countries available: U.S.

  • Formula Zero by Meredith Lanzen
    Formula Zero
    by

    Release date: Jul 07, 2026
    "An intergalactic delight!”—Simone Solani

    Enter for a chance to win a copy of Formula Zero by Meredith Lanzen!
    ...more
    View Details »

    Format: Print book

    Giveaway ends in: a

    Availability: 25 copies available, 4956 people requesting

    Giveaway dates: May 13 - Jun 12, 2026

    Countries available: U.S.

  • I Punched an Alien and Now We're in Couples Therapy by Kimberly Lemming
    I Punched an Alien and Now We're in Couples Therapy
    by

    Release date: Aug 18, 2026
    Enter for a chance to win a copy of I Punched an Alien and Now We're in Couples Therapy by Kimberly Lemming!
    ...more
    View Details »

    Format: Print book

    Giveaway ends in: a

    Availability: 5 copies available, 5696 people requesting

    Giveaway dates: May 13 - Jun 12, 2026

    Countries available: U.S.

  • Carl's Doomsday Scenario (Dungeon Crawler Carl, #2)
    The Eye of the Bedlam Bride (Dungeon Crawler Carl, #6)
    Platform Decay (The Murderbot Diaries, #8)
    A Psalm for the Wild-Built (Monk & Robot, #1)
    Dungeon Crawler Carl (Dungeon Crawler Carl Graphic Novel #1)
    Fugitive Telemetry (The Murderbot Diaries, #6)
    Sea of Tranquility
    Mickey7 (Mickey7 #1)
    Before I Knew I Loved You (Before the Coffee Gets Cold, #6)
    The Poppy Fields
    The Infinite Sadness of Small Appliances
    The Primal Hunter 14 (The Primal Hunter, #14)
    He Who Fights with Monsters 4 (He Who Fights with Monsters, #4)
    The First to Die at the End (They Both Die at the End, #0)
    The Last Murder at the End of the World
    The Fault in Our Stars by John  GreenDivergent by Veronica RothAllegiant by Veronica RothInsurgent by Veronica RothThe Hunger Games by Suzanne Collins
    What we've read so far in...2014
    9,484 books — 2,172 voters
    World War Z by Max BrooksThe Zombie Survival Guide by Max BrooksThe Walking Dead, Vol. 1 by Robert KirkmanFeed by Mira GrantPride and Prejudice and Zombies by Seth Grahame-Smith
    Zombies!
    1,708 books — 4,362 voters

    Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone by J.K. RowlingThe Hobbit, or There and Back Again by J.R.R. TolkienThe Lord of the Rings by J.R.R. TolkienThe Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe by C.S. LewisThe Hunger Games by Suzanne Collins
    Most Interesting World
    8,222 books — 5,018 voters
    The Hunger Games by Suzanne CollinsCatching Fire by Suzanne CollinsDivergent by Veronica RothMockingjay by Suzanne CollinsInsurgent by Veronica Roth
    YA Dystopia Novels
    2,009 books — 11,523 voters

    Soulless by Gail CarrigerLeviathan by Scott WesterfeldBoneshaker by Cherie PriestPerdido Street Station by China MiévilleThe Golden Compass by Philip Pullman
    Best Steampunk Books
    1,299 books — 4,132 voters
    Shadows of Self by Brandon SandersonQueen of Fire by Anthony RyanThe Liar's Key by Mark  LawrenceThe Skull Throne by Peter V. BrettFirefight by Brandon Sanderson
    Can't Wait Science Fiction/Fantasy of 2015
    616 books — 3,055 voters

    Dune (Dune, #1)
    The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy (Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy, #1)
    Ender’s Game (Ender's Saga, #1)
    Project Hail Mary
    The Martian
    Ready Player One (Ready Player One, #1)
    Fahrenheit 451
    1984
    The Hunger Games (The Hunger Games, #1)

    Related News

    This just in from our Very Random bureau: a carefully selected collection of books that have…well, they have numbers in their titles.   As...
    Laurell K. Hamilton
    There comes a point when you either embrace who and what you are, or condemn yourself to be miserable all your days. Other people will try to make you miserable; don't help them by doing the job yourself. ...more
    Laurell K. Hamilton

    Rick Yancey
    We'd stared into the face of Death, and Death blinked first. You'd think that would make us feel brave and invincible. It didn't. ...more
    Rick Yancey, The 5th Wave

    More quotes...
    The Evolution of Science Fiction We read Science Fiction from all ages, rotating group reads from Proto SF to the latest, & all a…more
    1,909 members, last active 8 hours ago
    The Sword and Laser Online discussion forum for the Sword and Laser podcast and monthly book club pick. Subscribe t…more
    21,664 members, last active 16 hours ago
    SciFi and Fantasy Book Club Hi there! SFFBC is a welcoming place for readers to share their love of speculative fiction thro…more
    42,784 members, last active a moment ago
    My Vampire Book Obsession Other places have Badges. We have Vampire Hearts. Welcome to My Vampire Book Obsession group. …more
    3,316 members, last active 15 minutes ago

    Tags

    Tags contributing to this page include: science-fiction, sci-fi, science_fiction, sciencefiction, scifi, and sf