These new books deal with am unconventional alien invasion, a terraforming venture that’s gone terribly wrong, a society of ...

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"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." At its core, science fiction is a conceit. It’s a thought experiment beginning with a “what if X” or an ...

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 ...

Welcome to our round-up of the science fiction to look forward to in October. In a pile on my desk at home, ready for me to tear into them once I get a minute, are two of the books I mention below as ...

Big Spring, Texas / / October 23, 2025 / Wordsmith World Key Takeaways Young Adult fiction offers cross-generational appeal, making it a safe bet for gifts when recipients’ exact preferences are ...

These science fiction shows were important for more than their entertainment value. They shaped popular culture for an entire ...

From an authorised sequel to George Orwell’s Nineteen Eighty-Four to a collection of newly discovered short stories from the late Terry Pratchett, there is a mountain of brilliant science fiction to ...