With the highly anticipated release of The Mandalorian and Grogu coming to theaters on May 22, 2026, there’s no better time to dive deeper into the lore of the Outer Rim. Whether you're a seasoned bounty hunter or a foundling just starting your journey, these books are the perfect companions to prepare you for Din Djarin and Grogu’s big screen debut. This is the way. Curated by Ashley Lee.
These surreal stories guide us through worlds that look much like ours, but behave in ways that are uncanny, uncomfortable, and wildly compelling. Curated by Ashley Lewis.
Explore new worlds through new voices. Dive into science fiction that boldly goes beyond the familiar—spotlighting sci-fi books from authors with diverse backgrounds from all around the world and unique personal identities. These stories don’t just imagine distant galaxies, advanced technologies, and alternate realities, they reimagine who gets to shape the future. Curated by Ashley Lee.
Saddle up for the strange! This genre mashes up the grit of classic westerns with the mind-bending possibilities of science fiction. Grab your hat and let's explore the wildest frontier of all. Curated by Jessica Schiefelbein.
Step into stories where clocks defy logic and the past and future collide in unexpected ways. These time travel tales bend reality, unravel paradoxes, and test the limits of fate. Curated by Willie Nettles.
Technology can be very beneficial to life but imagine having a computer implanted inside your head. Microchips, brain implants, and gene hacking are a few forms of biotechnology that are explored in these books and serve as exciting yet cautionary tales. Curated by Samantha Matherne.
Western science fiction is a cross-genre that blends the lawlessness of the great American west with the futuristic fun of science fiction. Recommended by Samantha Matherne.
Steampunk is a sub-genre of science fiction set during the 19th-century in societies dominated by real or imaginary steam-powered technology. It is almost always speculative and can be dark and gritty, fun and romantic, or dystopian and fantastical. Find your favorite steampunk world with this list of recommendations from Samantha Matherne.
Fantastic science fiction to help you escape to thrilling new realms.
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