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Space Sci-Fi Book of the Week: The Subtle Art of Folding Space by John Chu

Explore John Chu’s quantum space sci-fi epic, 'The Subtle Art of Folding Space.' A moving blend of family trauma and physics-bending interstellar travel.

The cover of "The Terraformers" by Annalee Newitz features a futuristic cityscape with lush greenery, towering buildings, and a vibrant skyline under a serene sky.

Space Sci-Fi Book of the Week: The Terraformers by Annalee Newitz

Our space sci‑fi book of the week is Annalee Newitz’s The Terraformers—a bold, imaginative story of world‑building, ecology, and future societies.

Space Sci-Fi Book of the Week: Intergalactic Waste Management, LLC by Ash Bishop

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A young person with a jacket stands confidently next to a tall, muscular blue-skinned character in a futuristic cityscape, illuminated by neon lights.

Space Sci-Fi Book of the Week: Blend by Frank Kennedy

Blend by Frank Kennedy delivers gritty sci-fi where engineered outcasts battle prejudice and corrupt power on planet Teton

A close-up of an astronaut's face, illuminated in red light with an intense expression, surrounded by large insects, with the word "Colony" prominently displayed in bold yellow letters across the image, suggesting themes of space and alien encounters.

Space Sci-Fi Book of the Week: "Colony" by Ron Wolff

Survive Mars in "Colony"—a space sci-fi thriller where Adam Flynn faces an unknown alien terror like no other, and must survive on the Red Planet.

A silhouetted couple holding hands stands on a futuristic, suspended platform with a small dog, set against a starry space backdrop featuring planets and a large cosmic dome; text at the bottom reads, "An interplanetary mystery from the author of The Calculating Stars."

Space Sci-Fi Book of the Week: The Spare Man by Mary Robinette Kowal

Experience a Hugo-nominated space sci-fi murder mystery with sharp wit and authentic inclusive representation in the Spare Man."

The image features the book cover of "The Fourth Consort" by Edward Ashton, showcasing a dramatic castle silhouette against a vibrant, multicolored sky at sunset.

Space Sci-Fi Book of the Week: The Fourth Consort by Edward Ashton

The Fourth Consort — a witty space‑sci‑fi first‑contact: a marooned envoy, alien diplomacy, and dark humor in a fast, smart interstellar romp.

A vibrant abstract image featuring distorted vertical lines and flowing colours of yellow, pink, and blue, creating a dynamic, human figure wave-like pattern against a light background.

Space Sci‑Fi Book of the Week — Luminous by Silvia Park

Space Sci‑Fi pick: Luminous — a gripping 2025 debut about missing AIs, family, and personhood in a reunified Korea. Read the mystery now.

The image features a stylized, multicolored silhouette of an African-inspired face with intricate geometric patterns, set against a black background, underneath bold, modern text reading "The Black Fantastic."

Space Sci‑Fi Book of the Week — The Black Fantastic: 20 Afrofuturist Stories (ed. André M. Carrington)

Space Sci‑Fi Book of the Week: The Black Fantastic — 20 Afrofuturist stories that reimagine cosmic futures with memory, myth and fierce imagination.

A dramatic cosmic-themed poster features the word "ARTEMIS" in bold letters overlaid on a starry background, with the phrase "Welcome to the moon..." inscribed beneath, evoking themes of space exploration and adventure.

Space Sci-Fi Book of the Week: Artemis by Andy Weir – A Lunar Heist That Reaches for the Stars

Explore Artemis by Andy Weir: a witty, fast-paced lunar heist with Jazz Bashara uncovering conspiracy in the Moon's first city.

Space-Fi Book of the Week: "Future's Edge" by Gareth L. Powell

Discover 'Future's Edge' by Gareth L. Powell, a gripping sci‑fi novel blending space adventure with horror and human connection.

A futuristic scene featuring two individuals in advanced, metallic armor standing amidst a dystopian cityscape with towering, blurred structures in the background.

Space-Fi Book of the Week: “Some Desperate Glory” by Emily Tesh

Discover our Space-Fi Book of the Week: "Some Desperate Glory" by Emily Tesh—a gripping space opera of epic futuristic adventure and profound themes.

A vibrant illustration from "The Expanse: A Little Death" features a determined character against a colorful cosmic backdrop with the text "FIRE UP THE DRIVE FOR ONE MORE FLIGHT" alongside futuristic, space-themed elements.

Space-Fi Book of the Week: "The Expanse: A Little Death"

Discover ‘The Expanse: A Little Death’ – BOOM! Studios’ new space sci‑fi comic with cosmic intrigue, epic storytelling & exclusive Kickstarter rewards.