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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The Ferryman
Witch King
Chain-Gang All-Stars
The Book That Wouldn’t Burn (The Library Trilogy, #1)
Fractal Noise (Fractalverse, #0)
Our Hideous Progeny
Adrift
Cassandra in Reverse
If Tomorrow Doesn't Come
The Blighted Stars (The Devoured Worlds, #1)
The Light at the End of the World
Magic Has No Borders
Titanium Noir
Falling Out of Time (Running Out of Time, 2)
Miles Morales Suspended
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  • The Midnight Library
    The House at the End of the World
    Sea of Tranquility
    Shadow Me (Shatter Me, #4.5)
    A Psalm for the Wild-Built (Monk & Robot, #1)
    Artificial Condition (The Murderbot Diaries, #2)
    Quantum Radio
    Camp Zero
    The Path of Ascension 3 (The Path of Ascension #3)
    Lords of Uncreation (The Final Architecture, #3)
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    The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy (Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy, #1)
    The Martian
    Ready Player One (Ready Player One, #1)
    Fahrenheit 451
    1984
    The Hunger Games (The Hunger Games, #1)
    Brave New World
    Foundation (Foundation, #1)

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