by Pierce Brown

All Darrow knows is mining: hard work and subjugation. He's a Red, a member of the very lowest caste system. When tragedy strikes, he is thrown unexpectedly into the world of the Golds--the ruling class--going undercover to make a better life for Reds like him. Tense and intriguing, the novel explores the lengths heroes will go to bring justice to their world. 

by Andy Weir

When Ryland Grace wakes up, he is alone. He doesn't know how he got to space or why he's there, but he soon figures out that the fate of humanity is in his hands. He and an unexpected ally must work together to save not only Earth but other universes as well. Unexpectedly funny and heartwarming, this is a science fiction novel worth reading before seeing the film! 

by Andy Weir

Astronaut Mark Watney became one of the first people to walk on Mars. Now, he's sure he'll be the first person to die there. After a dust storm nearly kills him and forces his crew to evacuate while thinking him dead, Mark finds himself stranded and completely alone with no way to even signal Earth that he's alive--and even if he could get word out, his supplies would be gone long before a rescue could arrive. But Mark isn't ready to give up yet. Will his resourcefulness be enough to overcome the impossible odds against him?

Perfect for fans of Project Hail Mary who would like to explore other works by Andy Weir. 

by Douglas Adams

The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy follows Arthur Dent, an ordinary Englishman whose life is thrown into chaos when Earth is unexpectedly destroyed to make way for a hyperspace bypass. Rescued by his eccentric friend, Ford Prefect, Arthur embarks on a hilariously absurd journey across the galaxy, encountering bizarre alien species, navigating perilous situations, and searching for meaning in the face of the universe's ultimate question: "What is the meaning of life, the universe, and everything?" The answer, "42," proves to be utterly meaningless, sending Arthur and his companions on a further quest to discover the actual question that 42 is the answer to.

by Asphyxia

This science fiction novel is set in a near future where Deaf 16-year-old Piper is struggling to conform to her mother's expectations of being "normal" and getting a good job, while also dealing with food scarcity, environmental collapse, and political corruption. The book is part coming-of-age and part call to action, and explores themes of belonging and what it means to help others.

by Kathryn Baker

In this genre-bending retelling of Romeo and Juliet, Romeo lies in a coma and Jules is estranged from her friends and family. Then a mysterious time traveler, Ellis, impossibly arrives from the future with a mission that makes Juliet question everything she knows about life and love.

by Erik J. Brown

A superflu has wiped out most of the population. Jamie and Andrew are strangers, and two of the last people on Earth. As the boys make a perilous journey south, they'll come face to face with a world torn apart and society in ruins. And who, or what, will they find waiting for them at the end of it all?

by Suzanne Collins

This book tells the story of 16-year-old Haymitch Abernathy as he participates in the 50th Hunger Games, a Quarter Quell, where tributes from each district are doubled. The story focuses on Haymitch's experiences in the Games, his relationships with his loved ones, and the Capitol's manipulative schemes. It reveals a more personal side of Haymitch than previously shown, including his connection to the Covey family and the impact of his experiences on his future as a mentor. 

by Ted Kosmatka

Geneticist Silas Williams oversees the U.S. entries for an international bloodsport where genetically engineered monsters fight to the death. Desperate to maintain their dominance, Silas's superiors enlist a supercomputer to design the ultimate combatant, resulting in a horrifyingly powerful and intelligent creature that threatens to spiral out of control. As the Games approach, Silas and his colleagues race to understand the monstrous creation and prevent a global catastrophe.

by Eliot Schrefer

Ambrose and Kodiak are forced to work together on a perilous rescue mission to Saturn's moon Titan to find Ambrose's missing sister, Minerva. Along the way they have to battle a mysterious, manipulative ship AI and uncover disturbing truths about their own memories and identities. This thrilling science fiction novel is currently being made into a feature-length film.

by Neal Shusterman

This exciting new book is a collection of stories, poems, and conversations set in the Arc of a Scythe universe. Gleanings provides insight into people and situations encountered in the original trilogy. Perfect for fans of Shusterman’s popular series.

by Adam Silvera

In this prequel to the bestselling phenomenon They Both Die at the End, two new strangers spend a life-changing day together after one of them receives Death-Cast’s first ever call. Though neither Orion nor Valentino is certain how the day will end, they know they want to spend it together.

by Jeff Vandermeer

Area X is an ecological mystery. No one knows how it got there, or even what's in it. When an all-female expedition arrives to investigate, they find themselves confronted with creatures and occurrences that defy explanation and biology. Unsure of each other, trust runs thin as they dive deeper into the area and discover more than they could even imagine possible. 

by Xiran Jay Zhao

Zetian has limited options for her future, but she knows one thing for sure: she is going to kill the mecha pilot who killed her sister. To get closer to him, Zetian offers herself up as a concubine pilot, operating a giant mecha alongside her sister's killer. When things go awry and plans change, Zetian finds herself in a position of power that she can either use for good ot to burn down the system responsible for thousands of young women's deaths.

by Neal Shusterman

Dystopian novels often show what happens when the world goes wrong, but what happens when the future becomes nearly perfect? Citra and Rowan don't need to worry about disease, aging, or natural death. In their world, the only way to die is to be "gleaned" by scythes--those who control the population. When Citra and Rowan become apprenticed to a scythe, they begin to discover that their world isn't as perfect as it seems.

by Neal Shusterman 

In a future world where those between the ages of thirteen and eighteen can have their lives "unwound" and their body parts harvested for use by others, three teens go to extreme lengths to uphold their beliefs--and, perhaps, save their own lives.

by Marie Lu

Emika Chen is a hacker and bounty hunter who tracks down those who illegally bet on the wildly popular virtual game, Warcross. When she accidentally glitches herself into the game, she becomes an overnight sensation, attracting the attention of the game's creator. Emi finds herself helping the creator as a hacker and spy in this dystopian world.