Recs if you like The Galaxy, and the Ground Within...

Not all science fiction is laser battles and intergalactic warfare! This list is aiming for the softer side of sci-fi. The kind where the stars hum quietly, the characters pause to breathe, and discoveries are found within. ✨

I’m attempting to cultivate a collection of books that are low stakes, cozy sci-fi, filled with found family, gentle exploration, and quiet wonder. 😌

If you have recommendations, please leave them in the comments! 📝

A collection of the finales of some of our favorite series here on PB! If we get a badge for starting these series, we should have something to push us to finish them as well!

Tears may be shed now that the stories are over, but cheers to the accomplishment of completing and loving them✨

Books that either directly involve gaming as part of the story or have strong appeal for gamers (like litRPG)

main or side characters

In honour of the 2026 nominations, this list compiles all the nominees for the Hugo Award for Best Novel from 2010 - 2026.

There will be a time after big tech

sff books that include sapphic couples

Inspired by @fivepines who made a list for books with main or side characters who use neopronouns 💗

alternatively: robots and androids murderbot would begrudgingly and unintentionally befriend.

OR

robots and androids who teach us a little more about humanity, friendship, and the human condition. and also sarcasm and sardonic humour, on occasion.

Books with female main characters that have to do with space travel in some form.

All those books by Becky Chambers – Space Opera, Sci-Fi, Solarpunk! For everyone who needs some hope 💫

Some of the coziest low-stakes reads that make for a great rainy day or comfort read with a hot beverage and a fluffy blanket. Mostly fantasy, with some other genres sprinkled in. Some are light and fluffy while others are a little more emotional. Some are about the journey and others aim for adventure.

my favourite melodramatic space adventures!

I love the robot characters in these stories with all my heart and you should too 😭

exploring the galaxy, remembering earth.