Dive into November’s finest sci-fi offerings, a month packed with thrilling tales and reimagined classics. From Claire North’s Slow Gods to a special edition of Adrian Tchaikovsky’s Children of Time, the realm of speculative fiction is rich with new adventures and thought-provoking stories this month.
Claire North’s Cosmic Masterpiece: Slow Gods
Emily H. Wilson from New Scientist can’t stop buzzing about Claire North’s Slow Gods. This sci-fi saga delves into the life of Mawukana na-Vdnaze, a deep-space pilot reborn amid a supernova cataclysm. As proclaimed by Wilson, this book is a must-read for any sci-fi devotee, promising an astronomical journey through the cosmos.
Beasts of the Sea: A Historical Reflection
While Iida Turpeinen’s Beasts of the Sea may not be pure science fiction, it captivates the imagination by exploring humanity’s historical voyages and the enigmatic Steller’s sea cow. Turpeinen weaves a tale spanning centuries, depicting a journey that chronicles not only natural exploration but human curiosity itself.
Exploring Memory: The Book of Lost Hours
Hayley Gelfuso’s The Book of Lost Hours provides a fascinating dive into a library of memories, where an 11-year-old girl named Lisavet uncovers hidden truths and suppressed histories. This narrative interlaces the intricacies of memory with a time-traveling twist, generating intrigue and suspense for science fiction enthusiasts.
Dreadful and Intriguing: The Merge by Grace Walker
In The Merge, Grace Walker explores the chilling notion of merging consciousness between characters plagued by Alzheimer’s. The book confronts ethical dilemmas, providing an atmospheric tale filled with suspense and unexpected revelations. Set within The Village, the story unearths chilling truths.
Time-Tested Classic: Children of Time
Celebrate a decade of Adrian Tchaikovsky’s masterpiece Children of Time with a newly released 10th-anniversary edition. This story, enriched with a fresh short story, presents the survival instincts of humanity on a terraformed world, beckoning both long-time fans and newcomers alike.
New Worlds and Battles: Outlaw Planet and Beyond
Outlaw Planet by M. R. Carey takes readers through interdimensional conflicts that test the boundaries of heroism, while Christopher Ruocchio’s Shadows Upon Time continues the gripping saga within the Sun Eater series.
November 2025 is shaping up to be an unforgettable month for science fiction fans. With an array of narratives traversing time, space, and human evolution, these books promise not only entertainment but a vivid exploration of futuristic possibilities. As stated in New Scientist, sci-fi enthusiasts are in for a treat this month.
