Sci-Fi Books
Sci-fi novel releases, Hugo and Nebula award dates, author events, and book-to-screen adaptation premieres.
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Doctor Who: The Doctor and the Three Witches by Janelle McCurdy
A prose novel in the multi-platform Doctor Who "Circuit Breaker" event, from BBC Books/Puffin.
Settle Down by Jeremy Robinson
A character-driven survival thriller that mixes postapocalyptic alien invasion with razor-sharp genre subversion from bestselling author Jeremy Robinson.
Hugo Awards 2026 at LAcon V
The 2026 Hugo Awards will be presented at the 84th Worldcon LAcon V in Anaheim, California.
Unbearable by A. Lee Martinez
A new standalone comedic science fiction novel from A. Lee Martinez, published in hardcover by Baen.
Scion by James Islington
A cyberpunk thriller from the author of The Will of the Many, pitched as John Wick meets Blade Runner: a genetically enhanced assassin takes on an unusual client. Published worldwide in hardcover, ebook and audio by Saga Press.
Blightfall by Brandon Sanderson & Janci Patterson
First book in the new Riftwake trilogy, a sequel series to the Skyward saga. Published by Delacorte Press.
Engines of Reason by Adrian Tchaikovsky
The highly anticipated sequel to Elder Race. Adrian Tchaikovsky returns to one of his most beloved settings in this sci-fi/fantasy novella sequel. Published by Tordotcom.
Star Wars: Hiding from the Dark by Kiersten White
Kiersten White's Star Wars horror novel follows a girl named Bia who flees Coruscant in search of her mother while hunted by a figure in black.
The Nudge by Joseph Fink
Speculative novel from the co-creator of Welcome to Night Vale, published by Podium.
Doctor Who: The Kaleidoscope (Circuit Breaker) by Jo Martin
The Fugitive Doctor and Martha Jones investigate a reality-warping artefact in the British Museum, written by Jo Martin herself. BBC Books.
Dragon Con 2026 & Dragon Awards
The 40th annual Dragon Con takes over Atlanta for Labor Day weekend, with the winners of the fan-voted Dragon Awards for science fiction and fantasy announced during the convention.
Fury in Death by J.D. Robb
In Death #63. Eve Dallas returns in the near-future police procedural series. St. Martin's Press.
Taipei Story by R.F. Kuang
A coming-of-age novel about a college freshman doing a language study abroad program in Taipei. A deeply personal story about language, grief, and growing up, written after the death of Kuang's grandfather. Published by Harper.
Driven by Mason Coile
Techno-thriller from the author of William, published by Putnam.
The Infinite Extent by Dennis E. Taylor
Bobiverse #6, narrated by Ray Porter. Audible exclusive release marking the series' 10th anniversary.
An Armada of Trouble by James Patterson
Third book in James Patterson and Tad Safran's time-travel adventure series The Time Travel Twins.
Bodies of Magic by Freya Marske
Dark academia fantasy from USA Today bestselling author Freya Marske. At the Academie of the Grand Duchy of Sieuxerr, every mage with the healer's gift has five years to master their power. Published by Tor Books.
Star Wars: Reign of the Empire - Edge of the Abyss by Rebecca Roanhorse
Book two of the Reign of the Empire trilogy, set a year before Andor season one and following Luthen and Kleya. Random House Worlds.
Exit Party by Emily St. John Mandel
New novel by Emily St. John Mandel, author of Station Eleven and The Glass Hotel.
The Hunger of Those Who Built It by Wendy Waring
Climate science fiction set in a future Paris, from Stelliform Press.