Fiction: Reading for Fun

The story follows Lena's journey as she grows up, faces the challenges of her family's history, and navigates the complexities of her unique abilities. Set in a world where the supernatural meets everyday life, the novel explores themes of family ties, spirituality, tradition, and the rich cultural heritage of the African American community.

A satirical novel following the journey of the narrator, John, as he investigates the life of the creator of the atomic bomb, Felix Hoenikker.

The fourth novel in the "Ender's Game" series. The story continues the saga of Ender Wiggin and follows his journey as he grapples with the consequences of his actions in previous books.

Six interconnected stories spanning centuries, from the 19th century to the far future. The stories are told in a non-linear fashion, with the first half of the book moving forward in time and the second half moving backward.

The story of a group of survivors of a cruise ship shipwreck who are stranded on the Galápagos Islands. After a disease renders all humans on Earth infertile, with the exception of the people on the islands, they are forced to adapt to their new environment and evolve into a new species.

The story follows Juliet Moreau as she continues to navigate the eerie and complex world of science and morality. Set in 19th-century London, Juliet grapples with her dark past and is drawn into a suspenseful narrative that involves a series of mysterious deaths, a haunting love triangle, and her own inner struggles with identity and the ethical boundaries of science.

A science fiction comedy that follows the adventures of an ordinary human, Arthur Dent, after Earth is unexpectedly demolished to make way for a hyperspace bypass.

A science fiction novel set in a futuristic world where Frey and Rafi, identical twin sisters, navigate a society built on deception and power.

This novel explores the lives of two teenage sisters, Nell and Eva, as they navigate a post-apocalyptic world. The story is set in a remote forest where the sisters live with their parents. When an unforeseen societal collapse disrupts the world, the family finds themselves isolated and forced to rely on each other for survival.

The novel is set in the fictional town of Walden Two, which is run by a group of psychologists and social engineers. The town is designed to create a happy and productive society, and its residents are rewarded for good behavior and punished for bad behavior.

A steampunk novel illustrated by Keith Thompson, follows two youths—Deryn, a girl disguised as a boy in the British Air Service, and Prince Aleksander, fleeing in a war-torn Europe—as they navigate a vividly reimagined World War I filled with biological and mechanical marvels.

In this installment, the story follows the adventures of Arthur Dent, Ford Prefect, Zaphod Beeblebrox, Trillian, and Marvin the Paranoid Android.

The series features stories that blend science fiction, fantasy, and coming-of-age themes. Each book follows the adventures of the Murry family, particularly focusing on the children Meg and Charles Wallace, as they embark on various intergalactic and time-traveling journeys.

A Gothic young adult novel that follows the story of Juliet Moreau, the daughter of a notorious scientist. Set in 1890, the book revolves around Juliet's search for truth about her father's experiments and her own identity.

A science fiction novel that tells the story of Thomas Jerome Newton, an extraterrestrial being who travels to Earth from a distant planet in search of water to save his dying home world. Arriving on Earth, Newton uses his advanced knowledge to introduce groundbreaking technological inventions and amass a fortune to fund his secret mission. However, as Newton becomes entangled in the complexities of human society and succumbs to the temptations and vices of Earth, he faces personal and moral challenges that threaten his original purpose.

Mark Watney, an astronaut stranded on Mars, must use his ingenuity and resourcefulness to survive until a rescue mission can be launched.

A near-future scenario where individuals suffering from severe burnout and mental stress are sent to a remote facility called Normal Head. The story follows Adam Dearden, a foresight strategist who is tasked with forecasting potential future scenarios but experiences a mental breakdown. He arrives at Normal Head, only to find himself in a place where the line between sanity and insanity blurs, as the other patients start to disappear.

The story follows a young woman named Lauren Olamina who possesses hyperempathy—a condition that allows her to feel the pain and emotions of others. As the world around her crumbles due to economic chaos, climate change, and societal breakdown, Lauren develops a new belief system called Earthseed, centered around adaptation and change. She embarks on a perilous journey north in search of safety, all while spreading the seeds of her visionary philosophy.

This powerful and thought-provoking book tells the story of two dogs, Rowf and Snitter, who escape from an animal research center in England.

The story is a speculative work of fiction that explores a world where women develop the ability to produce an electric force, giving them physical power over men.

Self-replicating nanobots escape from a laboratory and evolve into a deadly predator. A team of scientists races against time to stop the nanobots before they can kill millions of people.

Ryland Grace wakes up from a deep coma to find himself alone on a spaceship, with no memory of how he got there or what his mission is. He soon discovers that he is the only survivor of a desperate mission to save humanity from a deadly alien microbe known as Astrophage.

In this sci-fi comedy, the story picks up where "The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy" left off. After narrowly escaping the destruction of Earth, Arthur and his eccentric companions embark on a journey through space. They encounter a series of bizarre and humorous situations while exploring the universe and visiting various planets.

The narrative revolves around Frey, a powerful and feared twin, who has been impersonating her sister Rafia, the heir to a city and its elite position. As the plot unfolds, Frey encounters challenges, secrets, and moral dilemmas that force her to question her role and identity in a society built on deception and power struggles.

A bizarre dystopian novel in which a pair of grotesque siblings, Wilbur and Eliza Swain, devise a plan to end loneliness by forcing everyone in the United States to share the same middle name. The plan backfires, leading to a chaotic and apocalyptic collapse of society.

Billy Pilgrim, a World War II veteran, becomes unstuck in time and travels through his life in a non-linear fashion. He experiences the horrors of war, the love of his life, and his own death, all out of order.

The second book in the "Ender's Game" series. The story follows Ender Wiggin, who, after the events of "Ender's Game," travels through space as a Speaker for the Dead. Ender's role as a Speaker involves understanding and speaking the truth about a deceased individual's life, no matter the complexities or secrets involved. Ender arrives at a new planet and becomes involved in uncovering the truth about the death of a renowned scientist, delving into the intricate relationships and culture of the alien species on this world.

A science fiction novel following the story of Simon Morley, an advertising artist recruited for a secret government project. Using self-hypnosis and time travel techniques, Morley is sent back to New York City in the 1880s.

The novel's protagonist is Sebastian Barnack, a middle-aged man who is struggling to come to terms with his mortality. He is haunted by the memories of his past, and he is constantly looking for ways to escape the present. One day, Sebastian discovers a drug that allows him to slow down time. He uses the drug to relive his past and to explore the possibilities of the future.

Jules and Amelia team up to explore an alien planet and find the Undying's secrets, but their presence is part of a larger plan that could doom humanity.

What's it like to live for centuries without magic? Ben's journey through cryonic suspension offers a glimpse. Waking up on a spaceship, he questions the pursuit of immortality. He recounts a historic journal, reflecting on his pioneering leap into the future with Charlene. Their one-way trip unfolds new worlds and wisdom, yet challenges arise in their quest to defy mortality.

This is the third book in the saga and continues the story of Ender Wiggin and the conflicts with the alien species known as the "Buggers" or "Formics."