10 New Sci-Fi Books You Should Read in 2026

Just because the future is uncertain, doesn’t mean your reading list has to be. Science fiction is having one of its most exciting eras in decades. It’s a renaissance powered equally by blockbuster authors, brilliant emerging voices, and indie writers roaring onto the scene in rocket-powered, tachyon-encrusted glory. Whether you’re into space noir, time-bending eco-speculation, queer cosmic dread, or philosophical robot anxiety (hi, Murderbot fans), this year’s lineup has something to offer every flavor of futurist.

Below are 10 new sci-fi books you should absolutely have on your radar in 2026. Let’s dive in!

14 Doctor Who Adventures to Add to Your Watchlist

Since its inception in 1963, Doctor Who has become a beloved and iconic science fiction series, captivating audiences with its thrilling adventures, complex characters, and imaginative storytelling.

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Squid Game Season One: Netflix’s Import Plays Well With Big Themes

Squid Game: Season One was a surprise binge hit from South Korea about a high-stakes game of life and death for underprivileged desperate citizens, and for good reason.

Monochrome: The Chromism Worth More Than Its Budget (Review)

Monochrome: The Chromism’s crew is a genuine group of people who came together around a passion project to make something ambitious and different on a shoestring budget of $2,000.

Christine (1983) More than a Killer Car Movie (Review)

Proceedings start slowly with Christine, as two high school friends, Arnie the geek and Dennis the jock, navigate life through high school.

Anne Youngson’s Meet Me at the Museum (Review)

Meet Me at the Museum by Anne Youngson is a debut epistolary novel about a farmer’s wife’s correspondence with a Danish museum curator.

Too Old to Die Young is Too Slow, Too Weird, Too Hard to Stop Watching (Review)

Too Old to Die Young is one of those oddities that cause some of us to say to ourselves and viewing partners, “Just a… little more.”

Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker (Spoiler Free Review)

As a long-time fan of the Star Wars series, ever since I was introduced to it in the 90’s, I was enamored with the aesthetic of glowing laser swords, massive mechanical marvels, mysterious ancient orders, and strange-looking puppets dressed up as aliens.

Body Swap Fiction: The 7 Best Examples of All Time (2022)

Just like bodies, no two examples of body swap fiction are exactly the same. They can range from the macabre to the quirky or cringe-worthy to brilliant.