Science fiction opens doors to worlds beyond our own, where technology, space exploration, and future societies come to life. These stories challenge our understanding of reality and explore what it means to be human in an ever-evolving universe. Here are some top picks that will ignite your imagination and take you on unforgettable journeys through the realms of science.
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₹427.00Buy on AmazonA gripping survival story about astronaut Mark Watney, who is stranded on Mars after a mission goes wrong. Using his knowledge of science and engineering, Watney must find a way to survive in the harsh Martian environment until a rescue mission can reach him. The novel is celebrated for its meticulous attention to scientific detail, its blend of humor and tension, and its portrayal of human ingenuity and resilience in the face of overwhelming odds. Weir’s narrative brings the challenges of space exploration to life, making the vast emptiness of Mars both a setting and a character in its own right.
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₹563.94Buy on AmazonThe first book in a young adult sci-fi trilogy that tells the story of two teenagers, Kady and Ezra, who are forced to flee their planet after it is attacked by a rival corporation. Presented as a collection of hacked documents, including emails, schematics, and interviews, the novel follows the characters as they uncover a deadly plague aboard their rescue ship and a sinister AI that may be working against them. The unconventional format and the blend of sci-fi, horror, and romance make "Illuminae" a gripping and unique reading experience.
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₹475.00Buy on Amazon"The Expanse" series, starting with Leviathan Wakes, explores a colonized solar system on the brink of war. A rogue crew and a detective uncover a conspiracy tied to an alien technology that could change humanity’s fate. Blending realism, politics, and action, it’s a gripping space opera.
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₹499.00Buy on Amazon"Dune" follows Paul Atreides on the desert planet Arrakis, the sole source of the precious "spice." Amid political intrigue and prophecy, he navigates power struggles that shape humanity’s future. Renowned for its rich world-building and deep themes, it’s a sci-fi masterpiece.
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₹588.00Buy on Amazon"Fahrenheit 451" depicts a dystopian world where books are banned, and firemen burn them to enforce conformity. Fireman Guy Montag begins questioning society, becoming a fugitive for seeking truth. Bradbury’s novel is a powerful critique of censorship and lost intellectual freedom.
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₹676.00Buy on AmazonThis book follows Ender Wiggin, a young boy who is recruited into a military training program to prepare for an impending alien invasion by a species known as the Formics. Ender is sent to Battle School, where he excels in complex war simulations and games, proving to be a brilliant strategist. As he rises through the ranks, Ender faces intense pressure and isolation. Eventually, he leads a final simulation, only to discover that it was real, and he has unknowingly commanded the destruction of the Formic homeworld. The novel explores themes of leadership, ethics, and the cost of war.
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₹651.89Buy on AmazonThe "Star Wars" universe, created by George Lucas, explores the timeless battle between Jedi and Sith, light and dark. Filled with heroism, destiny, and the Force, it follows iconic characters like Luke Skywalker and Darth Vader against a backdrop of epic space battles and political intrigue.
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₹907.00Buy on AmazonThe series follows a security robot that has hacked its own governor module, giving it free will. Preferring to spend its time watching soap operas rather than engaging with humans, Murderbot reluctantly becomes involved in various missions that require it to protect its human clients. The series is praised for its witty narrative voice, exploration of themes like autonomy, identity, and the human-robot relationship, and its fast-paced, action-packed plots.
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₹1,126.00Buy on AmazonA visionary novel that explores humanity’s evolution, the mysteries of the universe, and the potential of artificial intelligence. The story begins with the discovery of a mysterious monolith on the Moon, which leads to a space mission to Jupiter. The mission is controlled by HAL 9000, an AI that becomes increasingly unpredictable.
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₹575.00Buy on AmazonSet in a far-future galaxy where the Hegemony of Man is on the brink of collapse. The story is told through the perspectives of seven pilgrims traveling to the distant world of Hyperion to meet the Shrike, a mysterious and deadly entity. Each pilgrim’s tale sheds light on the universe’s intricate politics, religions, and histories, drawing on a wide range of literary and philosophical influences. The series is known for its richly detailed world-building, exploration of complex themes like time, memory, and the nature of humanity, and its blending of genres.
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₹676.81Buy on AmazonThe first book in a hard sci-fi series set in a distant future where humanity has spread across the stars. The story follows three main characters: Dan Sylveste, an archaeologist investigating a long-dead alien civilization; Ilia Volyova, a gunship captain; and Ana Khouri, an assassin. As their paths converge, they uncover a dark secret that threatens all of humanity. The novel is known for its intricate plotting, deep scientific concepts, and a dark, Gothic atmosphere.
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₹311.00Buy on AmazonA collection of nine short stories that explore the complexities of robots and artificial intelligence, set against the backdrop of Asimov’s Three Laws of Robotics. The stories, narrated by robopsychologist Dr. Susan Calvin, examine the ethical dilemmas and paradoxes that arise as robots interact with humans.
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₹428.00Buy on AmazonIn "The Collapsing Empire," humanity has spread across the stars, relying on a network called the Flow to travel between distant planets. However, the Flow is beginning to collapse, threatening the entire Interdependency—a vast empire of interconnected worlds. The newly crowned Emperox must manage political intrigue and societal collapse as the empire faces an uncertain future.
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₹349.00Buy on Amazon"Ready Player One" depicts a dystopian future where people escape into the OASIS, a vast virtual world. Teenager Wade Watts joins a high-stakes contest to find an Easter egg hidden by its creator, battling rivals in a race filled with 1980s pop culture and corporate threats.
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₹3,057.20Buy on AmazonSet in a future where humanity has colonized space, but corporate greed and exploitation dominate society. The story follows Ash Jackson, an indentured worker on the starship Auroran who is desperate to earn her citizenship. Ash and her team salvage alien technology from war zones, and during one mission, they stumble upon a powerful weapon that could alter the balance of power in the galaxy. As Ash tries to uncover the weapon's secrets, she becomes entangled in a web of corporate espionage, betrayal, and political intrigue.
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₹315.00Buy on AmazonThe trilogy is set in a future where the Galactic Empire, a vast and seemingly invincible civilization, is on the brink of collapse. Hari Seldon, a mathematician, develops the science of psychohistory, which uses statistical analysis to predict the future of large populations. Seldon foresees the fall of the Empire and the ensuing dark age that could last for millennia. To mitigate this, he establishes the Foundation, a group of scientists and scholars tasked with preserving knowledge and guiding humanity toward a new empire.
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₹577.00Buy on AmazonThe story centers on Valentine Michael Smith, a human raised by Martians after his parents' expedition to Mars ends in disaster. Smith returns to Earth as an adult, but his Martian upbringing has given him abilities and perspectives that are completely alien to humans. As he navigates human society, Smith becomes a messianic figure, introducing radical new ideas about love, religion, and freedom. His teachings challenge the foundations of human civilization, leading to both widespread admiration and intense opposition.
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₹389.00Buy on AmazonA multiverse where interdimensional travel is possible, but only for those whose counterparts in other worlds have died. The story follows Cara, a young woman from the wastelands who works as a traverser, traveling between parallel worlds for a powerful corporation. Her ability to traverse is unique—out of the 380 Earths discovered, Cara is dead in all but eight. As she moves between worlds, she uncovers secrets that challenge her understanding of her identity and the multiverse itself.
06/12/2025 10:39 pm GMT
A gripping survival story about astronaut Mark Watney, who is stranded on Mars after a mission goes wrong. Using his knowledge of science and engineering, Watney must find a way to survive in the harsh Martian environment until a rescue mission can reach him. The novel is celebrated for its meticulous attention to scientific detail, its blend of humor and tension, and its portrayal of human ingenuity and resilience in the face of overwhelming odds. Weir’s narrative brings the challenges of space exploration to life, making the vast emptiness of Mars both a setting and a character in its own right.
The first book in a young adult sci-fi trilogy that tells the story of two teenagers, Kady and Ezra, who are forced to flee their planet after it is attacked by a rival corporation. Presented as a collection of hacked documents, including emails, schematics, and interviews, the novel follows the characters as they uncover a deadly plague aboard their rescue ship and a sinister AI that may be working against them. The unconventional format and the blend of sci-fi, horror, and romance make "Illuminae" a gripping and unique reading experience.
"The Expanse" series, starting with Leviathan Wakes, explores a colonized solar system on the brink of war. A rogue crew and a detective uncover a conspiracy tied to an alien technology that could change humanity’s fate. Blending realism, politics, and action, it’s a gripping space opera.
"Dune" follows Paul Atreides on the desert planet Arrakis, the sole source of the precious "spice." Amid political intrigue and prophecy, he navigates power struggles that shape humanity’s future. Renowned for its rich world-building and deep themes, it’s a sci-fi masterpiece.
"Fahrenheit 451" depicts a dystopian world where books are banned, and firemen burn them to enforce conformity. Fireman Guy Montag begins questioning society, becoming a fugitive for seeking truth. Bradbury’s novel is a powerful critique of censorship and lost intellectual freedom.
This book follows Ender Wiggin, a young boy who is recruited into a military training program to prepare for an impending alien invasion by a species known as the Formics. Ender is sent to Battle School, where he excels in complex war simulations and games, proving to be a brilliant strategist. As he rises through the ranks, Ender faces intense pressure and isolation. Eventually, he leads a final simulation, only to discover that it was real, and he has unknowingly commanded the destruction of the Formic homeworld. The novel explores themes of leadership, ethics, and the cost of war.
Set in a technologically advanced future where society is governed by the principles of pleasure, consumption, and genetic engineering. Human beings are artificially created and conditioned from birth to fulfill predetermined roles in a rigid caste system. The novel follows Bernard Marx, an Alpha Plus who feels alienated by the mindless hedonism of his society, and John, the "Savage," who was raised outside the World State and struggles to reconcile his beliefs with the new world he encounters.
The "Star Wars" universe, created by George Lucas, explores the timeless battle between Jedi and Sith, light and dark. Filled with heroism, destiny, and the Force, it follows iconic characters like Luke Skywalker and Darth Vader against a backdrop of epic space battles and political intrigue.
The series follows a security robot that has hacked its own governor module, giving it free will. Preferring to spend its time watching soap operas rather than engaging with humans, Murderbot reluctantly becomes involved in various missions that require it to protect its human clients. The series is praised for its witty narrative voice, exploration of themes like autonomy, identity, and the human-robot relationship, and its fast-paced, action-packed plots.
The "Nyxia" trilogy centers on a group of teenagers who are recruited by the Babel Corporation to travel to a distant planet and mine a valuable substance called Nyxia. The teens soon realize they are competing against each other for a limited number of spots on the mission. As they face physical and psychological challenges, they must navigate alliances and betrayals while questioning the corporation's true motives.
A visionary novel that explores humanity’s evolution, the mysteries of the universe, and the potential of artificial intelligence. The story begins with the discovery of a mysterious monolith on the Moon, which leads to a space mission to Jupiter. The mission is controlled by HAL 9000, an AI that becomes increasingly unpredictable.
Set in a far-future galaxy where the Hegemony of Man is on the brink of collapse. The story is told through the perspectives of seven pilgrims traveling to the distant world of Hyperion to meet the Shrike, a mysterious and deadly entity. Each pilgrim’s tale sheds light on the universe’s intricate politics, religions, and histories, drawing on a wide range of literary and philosophical influences. The series is known for its richly detailed world-building, exploration of complex themes like time, memory, and the nature of humanity, and its blending of genres.
The first book in a hard sci-fi series set in a distant future where humanity has spread across the stars. The story follows three main characters: Dan Sylveste, an archaeologist investigating a long-dead alien civilization; Ilia Volyova, a gunship captain; and Ana Khouri, an assassin. As their paths converge, they uncover a dark secret that threatens all of humanity. The novel is known for its intricate plotting, deep scientific concepts, and a dark, Gothic atmosphere.
A collection of nine short stories that explore the complexities of robots and artificial intelligence, set against the backdrop of Asimov’s Three Laws of Robotics. The stories, narrated by robopsychologist Dr. Susan Calvin, examine the ethical dilemmas and paradoxes that arise as robots interact with humans.
In "The Collapsing Empire," humanity has spread across the stars, relying on a network called the Flow to travel between distant planets. However, the Flow is beginning to collapse, threatening the entire Interdependency—a vast empire of interconnected worlds. The newly crowned Emperox must manage political intrigue and societal collapse as the empire faces an uncertain future.
"Ready Player One" depicts a dystopian future where people escape into the OASIS, a vast virtual world. Teenager Wade Watts joins a high-stakes contest to find an Easter egg hidden by its creator, battling rivals in a race filled with 1980s pop culture and corporate threats.
Set in a future where humanity has colonized space, but corporate greed and exploitation dominate society. The story follows Ash Jackson, an indentured worker on the starship Auroran who is desperate to earn her citizenship. Ash and her team salvage alien technology from war zones, and during one mission, they stumble upon a powerful weapon that could alter the balance of power in the galaxy. As Ash tries to uncover the weapon's secrets, she becomes entangled in a web of corporate espionage, betrayal, and political intrigue.
The trilogy is set in a future where the Galactic Empire, a vast and seemingly invincible civilization, is on the brink of collapse. Hari Seldon, a mathematician, develops the science of psychohistory, which uses statistical analysis to predict the future of large populations. Seldon foresees the fall of the Empire and the ensuing dark age that could last for millennia. To mitigate this, he establishes the Foundation, a group of scientists and scholars tasked with preserving knowledge and guiding humanity toward a new empire.
The story centers on Valentine Michael Smith, a human raised by Martians after his parents' expedition to Mars ends in disaster. Smith returns to Earth as an adult, but his Martian upbringing has given him abilities and perspectives that are completely alien to humans. As he navigates human society, Smith becomes a messianic figure, introducing radical new ideas about love, religion, and freedom. His teachings challenge the foundations of human civilization, leading to both widespread admiration and intense opposition.
A multiverse where interdimensional travel is possible, but only for those whose counterparts in other worlds have died. The story follows Cara, a young woman from the wastelands who works as a traverser, traveling between parallel worlds for a powerful corporation. Her ability to traverse is unique—out of the 380 Earths discovered, Cara is dead in all but eight. As she moves between worlds, she uncovers secrets that challenge her understanding of her identity and the multiverse itself.