Science Fiction

Science fiction (abbreviated SF or sci-fi with varying punctuation and capitalization) is a broad genre of fiction that often involves speculations based on current or future science or technology. Science fiction is found in books, art, television, films, games, theatre, and other media. In organizational or marketing contexts, science fiction can be synonymous with the broader definition of speculative fiction, encompassing creative works incorporating imaginative elements not found in contemporary reality; this includes fantasy, horror and related genres.

Although the two genres are often co
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To Sleep in a Sea of Stars
Skyhunter (Skyhunter, #1)
The Other Side of the Sky (The Other Side of the Sky, #1)
Hench
Early Departures
The Loop
White Fox
Crownchasers (Crownchasers, #1)
Iron Heart (Crier's War, #2)
Sanctuary
Chaos Rising (Star Wars: Thrawn Ascendancy, #1)
Architects of Memory (The Memory War, #1)
Master of Poisons
The Four Profound Weaves
Prime Deceptions (Chilling Effect, #2)
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    The Haunting of H. G. Wells
    Layers of Force (Star Kingdom #8)
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    Binti (Binti, #1)
    Ready Player One by Ernest ClineThe Martian by Andy WeirOld Man's War by John ScalziThe Hunger Games by Suzanne CollinsLeviathan Wakes by James S.A. Corey
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    Ender's Game (Ender's Saga, #1)
    The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy (Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy, #1)
    Dune (Dune, #1)
    The Martian
    Ready Player One (Ready Player One, #1)
    Fahrenheit 451
    The Hunger Games (The Hunger Games, #1)
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    Brave New World
    Foundation (Foundation, #1)

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