The Best Sci-Fi Books for People Who Think They Don't Like Sci-Fi
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When you mention "science fiction" to a lot of avid readers, they immediately picture thousand-page textbooks filled with quantum physics equations, orbital mechanics, and cold, emotionless robot characters.
If that is what you think sci-fi is, no wonder you've been avoiding it!
But modern science fiction is currently going through a golden age of deeply emotional, character-driven storytelling. You don't need a degree in astrophysics to fall in love with these worlds; you just need to appreciate a great story. If you want to dip your toes into the genre, here are two incredible books that focus heavily on the human (and alien) heart.
The Ultimate "Problem Solving" Buddy Comedy
If you want a book that is genuinely funny, highly optimistic, and completely unputdownable, you have to read Project Hail Mary by Andy Weir. Yes, there is science in it, but the narrator explains it like a fun high school science teacher. It features the absolute best friendship ever written between a human and an alien. Grab it here: Project Hail Mary by Andy Weir.
The Cozy Space Opera
If you want a book that feels like a warm hug, pick up The Long Way to a Small, Angry Planet by Becky Chambers. There are no massive galactic wars or exploding death stars here. It is essentially a heartwarming workplace comedy about a deeply lovable, chaotic crew of different alien species just trying to get along on a long road trip through space. Grab it here: The Long Way to a Small, Angry Planet by Becky Chambers.
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