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The best new science fiction books of May 2026 include a new Murderbot and books from Alan Moore and Ann Leckie

The best new science fiction books of May 2026 include a new Murderbot and books from Alan Moore and Ann Leckie

Alexander Skarsgård in Murderbot, adapted from Martha Wells’s novels Steve Wilkie / Apple TV+ Some months, I end up scraping the bottom of the barrel to find enough interesting science fiction to tell you about. This May that wasn’t a problem – there’s tons to look forward to, whether you’re after time-travelling romance from Matt Haig (yes please), extinction events in London from Temi Oh (I’ve already read this and it’s a lot of fun), the latest Murderbot novel (hurrah) or a generation-ship story that comes garlanded with praise. There are also new titles from big names Ann Leckie and Alan Moore. If that’s not enough, then you can join the New Scientist Book Club here, and our lively Discord channel here, where we’re discussing all things sci-fi and popular science. I got into the Murderbot books a few years back, when we read the first in the series, All Systems Red, with the New Scientist Book Club. I’m a proper fan now, including of the new television series starring Alexander Skarsgård as the eponymous cyborg …

Here’s Everything We Know About Murderbot Season Two

Here’s Everything We Know About Murderbot Season Two

This content contains affiliate links. When you buy through these links, we may earn an affiliate commission. Read an Excerpt from Cabaret in Flames by Hache Pueyo Hache Pueyo, the author of But Not Too Bold, is back with a new novella! Cabaret in Flames is a dark romantic fantasy about vampires. In an alternate Brazil, Ariadne is a doctor at a clinic that treats Guls, flesh-craving creatures who have harmed her in the past. Ariadne inherited the clinic from Erik, who saved her from the streets as a child. Since then, he has disappeared, and Ariadne has had to work alone. Then a handsome Gul appears, claiming to be a friend of Erik’s and suggesting there was something nefarious about his disappearance. Ariadne must decide if she can trust him in order to find her mentor, while their investigation leads them to an infamous cabaret. Swords and Spaceships Sign up to Swords and Spaceships to receive news and recommendations from the world of science fiction and fantasy. Subscribe to Selected No Thanks You can start reading …