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47 New Sci-Fi and Fantasy Books to Start 2022 Off Right

Aiming to read more new books in 2022? We've got January releases galore to get you going.

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12/31/21 10:30AM

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The Hugo Awards Undermined Themselves by Being Sponsored by Raytheon

It's dystopic as hell and totally shitty, the full package!

Justin Carter

12/19/21 2:30PM

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Get a First Peek at Chuck Wendig's Post-Apocalyptic <i>Wanderers </i>Sequel, <i>Wayward</i>

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Get a First Peek at Chuck Wendig's Post-Apocalyptic Wanderers Sequel, Wayward

The much-anticipated Wayward hits shelves in August—but you can see the cover and read the prologue today on io9.

Cheryl Eddy

12/17/21 11:15AM

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Sci-Fi Novel <i>The Sleepless</i> Asks: What If You Were Just Always Awake?

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Sci-Fi Novel The Sleepless Asks: What If You Were Just Always Awake?

Read an excerpt from Victor Manibo's upcoming thriller about a world where certain people never sleep.

Cheryl Eddy

12/15/21 2:45PM

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Finish Out 2021 With 14 New Sci-Fi and Fantasy Books for December

This month's list includes new releases by acclaimed authors Ken Liu, Renée Ahdieh, and Brandon Sanderson.

Cheryl Eddy

11/30/21 5:00PM

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A Gifted Hacker Takes on a Dangerous New Client in Cyberpunk Tale <i>The Extractionist</i>

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A Gifted Hacker Takes on a Dangerous New Client in Cyberpunk Tale The Extractionist

io9 has an exclusive look at the cover and an excerpt from sci-fi author Kimberly Unger's next novel.

Cheryl Eddy

11/09/21 2:10PM

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A Rare Copy of Jodorowsky's <i>Dune</i> Book Is Up for Auction [Update]

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A Rare Copy of Jodorowsky's Dune Book Is Up for Auction [Update]

One of the highly prized books Alejandro Jodorowsky made to present his vision of Dune is for sale.

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11/08/21 7:00PM

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48 New Sci-Fi and Fantasy Books to Keep You Cozy This November

It's cold outside—so why not curl up with a hot-off-the-press novel release?

Cheryl Eddy

10/28/21 1:30PM

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Never Fear, Here Are 63 New Sci-Fi, Fantasy, and Horror Books to Ease You Into Spooky Season

Behold: io9's massive monthly list of new sci-fi, fantasy, and horror books for October.

Cheryl Eddy

9/30/21 3:10PM

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<i>Arrival</i>'s Stunning Alien Visuals Take the Spotlight in a New Art Book

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Arrival's Stunning Alien Visuals Take the Spotlight in a New Art Book

io9 has the first look at The Art and Science of Arrival, a detailed behind-the-scenes exploration of Denis…

Cheryl Eddy

9/28/21 2:00PM

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Watch a Young George R.R. Martin Rail Against Sci-Fi's Predictive Reputation

Check out this 1991 interview with the best-selling author long before A Game of Thrones made him a star.

Rob Bricken

9/17/21 12:50PM

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An Unbelievable Space Mystery Sets Up Sci-Fi Thriller <i>Braking Day</i>

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An Unbelievable Space Mystery Sets Up Sci-Fi Thriller Braking Day

Adam Oyebanji's debut novel begins with a strange encounter in deep space. Read an exclusive excerpt and see the…

Cheryl Eddy

9/09/21 12:00PM

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<i>The Official Alien Cookbook</i> Is Here to Sci-Fi Up Your Next Culinary Adventure

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The Official Alien Cookbook Is Here to Sci-Fi Up Your Next Culinary Adventure

At the dinner table, everyone can hear you scream.

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9/08/21 12:10PM

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The Human Mind Becomes a Weapon of War in Robert Jackson Bennett's <i>Locklands</i>

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The Human Mind Becomes a Weapon of War in Robert Jackson Bennett's Locklands

The author's Founders Trilogy comes to an end in 2022, but io9 has an exclusive early look to share today.

Cheryl Eddy

9/02/21 5:30PM

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September Is Here, and So Are 63 New Sci-Fi and Fantasy Books

Looking for some new reading material to ease you into fall? Look no further, io9 has you covered.

Cheryl Eddy

9/01/21 3:00PM

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Whoa, the William Gibson <i>Alien 3 </i>Novel Is Based on a Different Screenplay

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Whoa, the William Gibson Alien 3 Novel Is Based on a Different Screenplay

Pat Cadigan's adaptation uses a different version of the venerated sci-fi author's previously published work.

Rob Bricken

8/31/21 7:30PM

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'The Balloon Never Had a Chance'

io9's latest Concept Art Writing Prompt displays its air superiority.

Rob Bricken

8/23/21 5:10PM

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A Dazzling Octavia E. Butler Biography Explores the Sci-Fi Legend's Early Life

io9 has a first look at the cover and an except from Ibi Zoboi's Star Child: A Biographical Constellation of Octavia…

Cheryl Eddy

8/19/21 10:00AM

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<i>Dune's</i> Making of Book Is So Massive, Hans Zimmer Wrote It a Score

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Dune's Making of Book Is So Massive, Hans Zimmer Wrote It a Score

io9 has an exclusive look at the new Dune book for Denis Villeneuve's adaptation. It will have exclusive music…

Germain Lussier

8/12/21 1:00PM

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This <i>Jurassic Park</i> History Takes You Inside the Series Like Never Before

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This Jurassic Park History Takes You Inside the Series Like Never Before

Covering the making of Jurassic Park, The Lost World, and Jurassic Park III, James Mottram's Jurassic Park: The…

Germain Lussier

8/03/21 11:30AM

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