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A Deadly Education
The Scholomance (Book 1)
Written by Naomi Novik
A Deadly Education by Naomi Novik is a dark academia fantasy where survival is never guaranteed, magic is lethal, and students must outthink monsters and systems designed to fail them.
All Systems Red
The Murderbot Diaries (Book 1)
Written by Martha Wells
All Systems Red by Martha Wells introduces Murderbot, a security robot who hacked its governor module and just wants to watch shows. This Hugo-winning novella launches the beloved series with planetary survey danger, found family beginnings, and anxious robot charm.
Artificial Condition
The Murderbot Diaries (Book 2)
Written by Martha Wells
Artificial Condition by Martha Wells follows Murderbot investigating its mysterious past with help from a spaceship AI it calls "ART." This Hugo-winning sequel explores identity, trauma, and what happened during the incident that gave Murderbot its name.
Exit Strategy
The Murderbot Diaries (Book 4)
Written by Martha Wells
Exit Strategy by Martha Wells concludes the initial Murderbot Diaries arc as Murderbot faces decisions about its future and relationships. This Hugo-winning novella delivers action, emotional payoff, and exploration of what home means to an anxious rogue SecUnit.
Fugitive Telemetry
The Murderbot Diaries (Book 6)
Written by Martha Wells
Fugitive Telemetry by Martha Wells follows Murderbot investigating a murder on Preservation Station. This standalone mystery shows Murderbot navigating station security, detective work, and the awkwardness of working with humans who want to be colleagues.
House of Hollow
Written by Krystal Sutherland
House of Hollow by Krystal Sutherland follows the Hollow sisters, who vanished as children and returned changed - with black eyes, white hair, and strange abilities. When the eldest disappears again, Iris must uncover the dark truth about what happened to them.
Network Effect
The Murderbot Diaries (Book 5)
Written by Martha Wells
Network Effect by Martha Wells is the first full-length Murderbot novel, reuniting it with beloved characters while facing new threats. This Hugo-winning book expands scope with alien technology, deeper relationships, and Murderbot navigating what family means.
People We Meet On Vacation
Written by Emily Henry
People We Meet on Vacation by Emily Henry follows best friends Poppy and Alex, whose annual holidays together stopped after one fateful trip. Two years later, they agree to one last vacation to fix everything - but suppressed feelings threaten to surface.
Rogue Protocol
The Murderbot Diaries (Book 3)
Written by Martha Wells
Rogue Protocol by Martha Wells follows Murderbot investigating corporate wrongdoing at an abandoned facility. This Hugo-winning novella delivers anxious robot charm, an unlikely bot companion, and continued exploration of autonomy, responsibility, and reluctant heroism.
Starship Troopers
Written by Robert A. Heinlein
Starship Troopers by Robert A. Heinlein follows Juan Rico through military service in humanity's war against alien bugs. This controversial 1959 novel explores citizenship, civic duty, military life, and powered armor whilst sparking debates about militarism and democracy.
Storm of Locusts
The Sixth World (Book 2)
Written by Rebecca Roanhorse
Storm of Locusts by Rebecca Roanhorse continues Maggie Hoskie's story as the White Locust threatens Dinétah. Maggie must confront her relationship with the gods, her capacity for violence, and what it means to be both weapon and person.
System Collapse
The Murderbot Diaries (Book 7)
Written by Martha Wells
System Collapse by Martha Wells continues Murderbot dealing with recent traumatic events while facing new threats. This 2023 novel explores processing trauma, malfunctioning under stress, and what happens when Murderbot's usual coping mechanisms fail.
The Adventures of Amina al-Sirafi
Amina al-Sirafi Adventures (Book 1)
Written by Shannon Chakraborty
The Adventures of Amina al-Sirafi by Shannon Chakraborty follows pirate captain Amina al-Sirafi on a high-seas fantasy adventure filled with magic, treacherous seas, legendary artifacts, and morally complex decisions in a richly imagined world.
The Golden Enclaves
The Scholomance (Book 3)
Written by Naomi Novik
The Golden Enclaves by Naomi Novik concludes the Scholomance trilogy as magic, privilege, and survival collide beyond the school in a fight to remake a broken system.
The Hating Game
Written by Sally Thorne
The Hating Game by Sally Thorne follows Lucy Hutton and Joshua Templeman, executive assistants who despise each other - until a job promotion forces them to confront feelings that aren't hate at all. A sparkling enemies-to-lovers workplace romance classic.
The Last Graduate
The Scholomance (Book 2)
Written by Naomi Novik
The Last Graduate by Naomi Novik raises the stakes of the Scholomance as graduation looms, monsters multiply, and survival demands impossible choices with deadly consequences.
The Martian
Written by Andy Weir
The Martian by Andy Weir follows astronaut Mark Watney, stranded alone on Mars after his crew evacuates believing him dead. This hard sci-fi survival story delivers humor, problem-solving through science, and humanity's determination to bring him home.
The Moon is a Harsh Mistress
Written by Robert A. Heinlein
The Moon is a Harsh Mistress by Robert A. Heinlein follows lunar colonists' revolution against Earth's authority. This 1966 sci-fi classic explores libertarian politics, sentient AI, revolution mechanics, and independence through rigorous scientific worldbuilding.
The Tapestry of Fate
Amina al-Sirafi Adventures (Book 2)
Written by Shannon Chakraborty
The Tapestry of Fate by Shannon Chakraborty continues Amina al‑Sirafi’s epic fantasy adventure on the high seas, blending magical artifacts, perilous quests, stormy oceans, and treacherous enemies in a richly imagined world of pirate intrigue and supernatural danger.
The Woman in the Window
Written by A. J. Finn
The Woman in the Window by A.J. Finn follows agoraphobic Anna Fox, who witnesses a crime across the street - or does she? Trapped in her home, addicted to wine and pills, Anna's grip on reality unravels in this Hitchcockian psychological thriller.
Trail of Lightning
The Sixth World (Book 1)
Written by Rebecca Roanhorse
Trail of Lightning by Rebecca Roanhorse follows Maggie Hoskie, a monster hunter with supernatural abilities in post-apocalyptic Dinétah. When gods and monsters from Navajo mythology return, Maggie must confront both external threats and her violent past.