Recs if you like The Stars My Destination...

Overlooked, lesser known classics from all over the world and of many genres.

This list also exists as a book club on Fable under the same name.

Books where violence, anger, and revenge are central themes.

"When fortune smiles on something as violent and ugly as revenge, it seems proof like no other that, not only does God exist, you're doing His will."

Grimdark is about the dirt, the blood, and the crushing weight of reality in a world where "might is right." The genre takes its name from the tagline of 'Warhammer 40,000': "In the grim darkness of the far future, there is only war." Here is a list of 100 essential Grimdark works including standalone novels, series starters, and graphic novels.

Books for those who want to see the future through the past

Note: I will be deleting my PB account within the next two weeks, and I believe this list will be erased. Feel free to screenshot it if you see anything that interests you! ☺️ 3/17/2026

Stories that have (imo) gone under the radar

Note: I will be deleting my PB account within the next two weeks, and I believe this list will be erased. Feel free to screenshot it if you see anything that interests you! ☺️ 3/17/2026

Before AI was writing our emails and billionaires were playing astronaut, these authors were already imagining the future.

From the pioneers of science fiction to the genre-defining classics of the 20th century, I’m exploring the books that helped make sci-fi what it is today.

Aliens, dystopias, questionable technology, and the occasional existential crisis.

Some predictions aged like fine wine. Others aged like milk.

Fellow Bounders, which OGs deserve a spot on the list? 🛸

A companion to my vintage fantasy list, because we all know when you find that box of well-loved fantasy books at the garage sale, there’s usually plenty of sci-fi in there with it!

Science fiction books in english published between 1950 and 1959.

inspired by kaneda’s jacket