Launch Into Four Compelling and Immersive Science Fiction Reads

Welcome to a stellar lineup of science fiction releases that are sure to keep your mind racing faster than a starship at warp speed. From Booker Prize-winning meditations on space to epic intergalactic wars, this month’s picks offer a little something for everyone. Buckle up as we dive into four notable releases that promise adventure, intrigue, and a healthy dose of existential pondering—all elements that make for excellent reading.

Orbital: A Novel by Samantha Harvey

When a Booker Prize-winning novel is set in space, you know it’s going to be more than zero-gravity hijinks. In Orbital, Samantha Harvey takes readers aboard one of the final missions of the International Space Station, focusing on six astronauts from different nations as they circle Earth in just 24 hours. Between witnessing 16 sunrises, managing muscle-wasting microgravity, and navigating bonds forged in the void of space, these characters grapple with the awe of their surroundings and the lives they left behind.

Described as “ravishingly beautiful,” Harvey’s novel is an introspective and environmental elegy wrapped in the intimacy of human connection. Whether it’s pondering the fragility of our planet or marveling at the cosmic, Orbital is a contemplative read that feels as weighty as it is ethereal. Click here

This Inevitable Ruin: Dungeon Crawler Carl, Book 7 by Matt Dinniman

Faction Wars has begun, and this time, the stakes are terrifyingly real. Matt Dinniman’s latest installment in the “Dungeon Crawler Carl” series throws Carl and his companions into a galactic deathmatch on the ninth floor of the dungeon—a chaotic, strategy-heavy battleground where alliances are tenuous, betrayals are inevitable, and survival is anything but guaranteed. Oh, and the NPCs have decided to fight back.

As Carl, Donut, and Katia face an existential showdown, fans of the series can expect the usual blend of dark humor, high-stakes action, and surprisingly heartfelt moments. If you’ve been waiting for the crawlers to flip the script on their alien overlords, “This Inevitable Ruin” delivers in spades. Click here

The Song of Immaru: Earth’s Door by PJ Dudek

What if the South Dakota plains held the key to unlocking the secrets of the universe? In The Song of Immaru, PJ Dudek blends modern-day anxieties with a cosmic mystery that feels like a collision of Stranger Things and epic fantasy. When Tarin starts hearing a haunting melody and encountering mysterious strangers, he’s drawn into a conspiracy that could upend everything he knows about reality.

Dudek’s debut promises lush world-building, gripping characters, and just enough weirdness to keep you guessing. With war on the horizon and strange sightings in the sky, Earth’s Door is perfect for fans of speculative fiction who enjoy a mix of grounded human drama and otherworldly stakes. Click here

The Enemy Within (Backyard Starship, Book 24) by J.N. Chaney and Terry Maggert

Van, the protagonist of the long running Backyard Starship series, is back for his most desperate mission yet. In The Enemy Within, the stakes extend across space and time as Van’s crew faces a seemingly unstoppable foe. With his team in tatters and Earth in peril, Van must pull every favor from allies both old and new to stand a chance at victory.

This penultimate entry in the series ramps up the tension, blending explosive action with heartfelt moments as Van wrestles with the cost of justice. Whether you’re a longtime fan or jumping in for the high-stakes drama, The Enemy Within promises an emotional ride. Click here

One Last Jump Through the Wormhole

Whether you’re in the mood for deep meditations on humanity’s place in the cosmos or the heart-pounding thrill of intergalactic warfare, these books have you covered. This month’s science fiction releases remind us why we love escaping into worlds unknown—where every page turned feels like stepping into a new galaxy. What will you be reading next? Let us know, and as always, keep your spacesuit handy.