Science Fiction Book Trends
Current Trends in Science Fiction
Climate fiction (cli-fi) continues to grow as environmental concerns shape the genre. Near-future dystopias exploring technology's impact on society remain popular, with particular focus on AI ethics and surveillance. Space operas featuring diverse casts and complex political systems are making a strong comeback.
Top Science Fiction Books
Project Hail Mary
by Andy Weir
4.8 (42,560 reviews)
An amnesiac scientist awakens on a spacecraft and must save Earth from extinction using only his scientific knowledge and limited resources.
Notable themes:
space travelfirst contactproblem-solvingscientific discovery
The Ministry for the Future
by Kim Stanley Robinson
4.3 (18,930 reviews)
A near-future novel about a UN agency tasked with advocating for future generations as climate change threatens human civilization.
Notable themes:
climate fictionpoliticsglobal solutionsnear-future