Don’t miss the best new science fiction from the past month, hand-picked by our editors! We’ve got a great selection of science fiction picks this month — including an action-packed tale for fans of Jurassic Park, a thought-provoking dystopian read, and more!

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	In a flooded San Francisco, leftover robots decide to open a noodle shop WHY IT’S READWORTHY: “Blends the pleasures of a heist, a satirical romp, and The Bear. Smart, inventive, and fun” (Pulitzer Prize–winning author Michael Chabon) Prepare to devour this warmhearted story of found family, self-discovery, and mouthwatering noodles This USA Today bestseller and “certified cozy read” (Booklist starred review) won over Martha Wells and Becky Chambers Learn more... MEDIA MENTIONS: GET EBOOK ON: Amazon Other formats and retailers ‘Not since… Sphere and Jurassic Park has there been anything this frightfully fun’ (Library Journal) WHY IT’S READWORTHY: First, a powerful supercomputer suddenly breaks down — then letters begin to arrive on ordinary people’s doorsteps, revealing their darkest secrets… An instant USA Today bestseller and “top-notch techno-thriller, reminiscent of the best of Michael Crichton and Tom Clancy” (Los Angeles Times) With high-stakes action and a timely near-future plot, “Blake Crouch fans will eat this up” (Publishers Weekly) Learn more... MEDIA MENTIONS: GET EBOOK ON: Amazon Other formats and retailers Two outcasts share one mind as they search for a murderer WHY IT’S READWORTHY: A high-tech space adventure for fans of The Murderbot Diaries and This Is How You Lose the Time War When scavenger Wylla dons a bionic face mask, she discovers its dead wearer’s consciousness still lingers “A gorgeously tender exploration of human connection in a post-human universe” (The Washington Post) Learn more... MEDIA MENTIONS: GET EBOOK ON: Amazon Other formats and retailers Eight million people die over 24 shocking hours — and now one woman can save the rest WHY IT’S READWORTHY: Former probability professor Vera faces frightening odds to protect the world in this absurdist genre-bending romp A beloved USA Today bestselling author delivers one of August’s most highly anticipated releases “As funny as it is unexpectedly devastating, complex, and challenging… Tingle’s best yet” (Publishers Weekly) Learn more... MEDIA MENTIONS: GET EBOOK ON: Amazon Other formats and retailers 1984 meets Cloud Atlas in a ‘timely and impressive debut’ (Library Journal) WHY IT’S READWORTHY: In a far-future Chinese empire, a young man inherits banned memories that upend everything he knows “Mesmerizing… Entrances the reader from the first sentence to its last” (National Book Award–winning author Jason Mott) This thought-provoking dystopian “provides ample opportunity for both metafictional playfulness and deadly serious commentary” (Booklist) Learn more... MEDIA MENTIONS: GET EBOOK ON: Amazon Other formats and retailers In the ruins of civilization, scavengers struggle to survive after an otherworldly attack WHY IT’S READWORTHY: From the modern sci-fi master behind Children of Time Among the scorched remnants of Earth, human Amri teams up with a fallen god in a desperate bid for a better future A perfect blend of science fiction and fantasy with inventive world-building and an entertaining underdog story Learn more... MEDIA MENTIONS: GET EBOOK ON: Amazon Other formats and retailers As the sun slowly disappears, blinding lights replace the heads of ordinary people WHY IT’S READWORTHY: “For readers who love richly atmospheric novels… Sunbirth is a surreal masterpiece to ponder with pleasure” (BookPage) As the threat of eternal darkness creeps closer in their desert village, can two sisters find answers — and solve their father’s long-ago disappearance? John Wyndham fans, don’t miss this “speculative landscape that is memorably vibrant” (The New York Times) Learn more... MEDIA MENTIONS: GET EBOOK ON: Amazon Other formats and retailers Fans of Firefly will love joining this eccentric crew’s space adventures WHY IT’S READWORTHY: After a spaceship crash-lands on the lunar colony, its ragtag crew — including pilot Ocean and fugitive Teo — faces flying bullets and a sinister enemy “With its quirky band of spacefarers, this will appeal to fans of high-concept, high-appeal space opera” (Library Journal) Praised for its vivid, Korean-inspired setting, breathless action, and unforgettable characters Learn more... MEDIA MENTIONS: GET EBOOK ON: Amazon Other formats and retailers Visit the world’s last zoo on Alcatraz Island, where two zookeepers are hatching a rebellious plan WHY IT’S READWORTHY: This dual-timeline tale is one of Vulture’s most anticipated books of the summer Hailed as “electric” (Kirkus Reviews) and “dramatic, twisty” (Library Journal) Literary science fiction with a shocking final twist Learn more... MEDIA MENTIONS: