Find sci-fi reads for every mood

With the latest advances in technology, it often feels like our reality is plucked straight from a science fiction novel. As a result, new stories have emerged that show us how limitless the genre really is. Whether you’re in the mood for a dark dystopian tale, or an upbeat action-packed blast into space, you’ll find a sci-fi read to love below.

Jump into this well-loved series with whipsmart characters by Martha Wells. The Murderbot Diaries came back into the zeitgeist after the acclaimed Apple TV+ show, starring Alexander Skarsgård, hit our screens. Start on Book 1 here, and get ahead before Season 2 comes out!

What if the worst horrors of the world were all a couple clicks away? This story of deepfake AI technology fueling the rotten motives of gamblers on the dark web is gut-wrenching with an unlikely antihero to fight against it all. Read this if you need a reason to stop doomscrolling.

In The Republic of Memory, Mahmud El Sayed uses the medium of space opera to weave an epic story of political conflict, evolving language, and interpersonal drama that comes together through various character POV’s. El Sayed raises the bar for worldbuilding in science fiction with this remarkable read.

The most recent installment in Adrian Tchaikovsky’s hit series doesn’t disappoint longstanding fans, and brings new readers a reason to dive in . Children of Strife reunites readers with the flawed humans stranded from Earth who challenge space’s existing ecosystem by performing risky experiments with terraforming science. Through three timelines, realize how man’s hubris may be a curse to the universe.