Recs if you like Record of a Spaceborn Few...

books featuring older women protagonists, age 30 and up, in sci-fi and fantasy. for books containing multiple povs/protagonists, older fmcs should hold equal weight and presence in the story as other mcs. ideally, aiming for more women centred additions, but open to all suggestions and feedback!

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! 📝

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

"we left the ground behind. we left the oceans. we left the air. we watched these things grow small. we watched them shrink into a point of light... we are the children who continue on."

Queer sci-fi 💫 (Not always in space, I think I've covered most sci-fi subgenres)

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

science fiction about people living and working on space ships or space stations, in the near or far future.

“from the ground, we stand. from our ships, we live. by the stars, we hope.”

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The first full week after Valentine's Day every year is Aromantic Spectrum Awareness Week! Here are our recs for books staring aromantic characters! (This list is presented by Duck Prints Press, the indie publisher focused on publishing queer art and stories by queer creators! A group of us collaborate to make these recommendations.)

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.

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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.

Not sure what to read after Project Hail Mary? Here’s a list of sci-fi (and some sci-fantasy) books that will keep you out of a reading slump.

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.