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One of science fiction's jobs is to give humanity a map of where we're headed. From Jules Verne to William Gibson, sci-fi authors have described their versions of the future, and how people might live ...

Every month, I trawl through publishers’ catalogues so I can tell you about the new science fiction being released. And every month, I’m disappointed to see so much more fantasy on publishers’ lists ...

Frank Herbert's Dune is a triumph of sci-fi literature, but books like The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy and Fahrenheit ...

Do you want to travel to Mars, to an alternate version of 1939 London or even to the very far future? If so, then February’s science fiction is for you, with all three flavours on offer from our ...

Here are eight recommendations for novels with enough scientific rigor and romantic spark to light a Bunsen burner. Atmosphere: A Love Story by Taylor Jenkins Reid Ballantine Books, 2025 (Tags: ...

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Whether you’re looking for a classic or the latest and greatest, start here. By The New York Times Books Staff The year’s best speculative fiction includes a fantasy novel by Kelly Link, alien epics ...

Scientists recently announced they had found potential signs of life on a planet 124 light years from Earth. While the bold claim has been challenged, the mere prospect is enough to inflame a ...