Top new sci-fi books in August 2025
Last updated:
August 31, 2025
August 2025 featuring new releases by Ruby Dixon, Joanne Fluke, Marko Kloos, Melissa Caruso, Chuck Wendig, Joe R. Lansdale, Elaine Castillo, Honor Raconteur, An Yu, Melissa Pace, Annalee Newitz and many more.
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Romancing the Clone by Ruby Dixon
Simone loves a good opportunity. When she sees that there’s a hole in the market on Risda III for a bakery, she steps in to fill the void. With a cart full of fresh baked goods, she rakes in the credits. Who cares if she doesn’t know the difference between a biscuit and a babka? She’s got hustle and a winning smile.Ruth-Ann cares. She cares a lot... -
![Pumpkin Chiffon Pie Murder by Joanne Fluke]()
Pumpkin Chiffon Pie Murder by Joanne Fluke
Beloved New York Times and USA Today bestselling author Joanne Fluke dishes the next irresistible Hannah Swensen mystery, with Hannah scrambling to bring the flavors of autumn to Lake Eden, Minnesota . .mystery · cozy · fiction · female-mc · amateur-sleuth · sci-fi · animals · supernatural · crime · book -
![Corvus by Marko Kloos]()
Corvus by Marko Kloos
When the aliens evolve, so does the threat against humanity in this thrilling sequel to Scorpio that finds Alex Archer in an epic battle of survival against the odds and the alien invaders.Alex Archer is a soldier now, the only civilian survivor from Scorpio to join the NAC Defense Corps...sci-fi · space-opera · audiobook · military · war · action-adventure · aliens · fiction · suspense · hard-sci-fi -
![The Last Soul Among Wolves by Melissa Caruso]()
The Last Soul Among Wolves by Melissa Caruso
The Last Soul Among Wolves is the dazzling second instalment in Melissa Caruso's bestselling Echo Archives series, a whip-smart fantasy adventure packed with murder, mystery and mind-bending magic.All Kembral Thorne wants is to finish her maternity leave in peace... -
![The End of the World As We Know It: New Tales of Stephen King's The Stand by Chuck Wendig, Joe R. Lansdale, Josh Malerman, Catherynne M. Valente]()
The End of the World As We Know It: New Tales of Stephen King's The Stand by Chuck Wendig, Joe R. Lansdale, Josh Malerman, Catherynne M. Valente
An original short story anthology based on master storyteller Stephen King’s #1 New York Times bestselling classic The Stand!Since its initial publication in 1978, The Stand has been considered Stephen King’s seminal masterpiece of apocalyptic fiction, with millions of copies sold and adapted twice for television...horror · fiction · anthologies · fantasy · dystopia · post-apocalyptic · apocalyptic · sci-fi · audiobook · mystery -
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![Moderation by Elaine Castillo]()
Moderation by Elaine Castillo
A bold and inventive novel about real romance in the virtual workplace—bringing Castillo's trademark wit and sharp cultural criticism to an irresistible story about the possible future of love.Girlie Delmundo is the greatest content moderator in the world, and despite the setbacks of financial crises, climate catastrophe, and a global pandemic, she’s going places: she’s getting a promotion...romance · fiction · literary-fiction · sci-fi · contemporary · audiobook · season-summer · poc-mc · mental-illness · family -
![All Fun and Games by Honor Raconteur]()
All Fun and Games by Honor Raconteur
It’s all fun and games until someone gets murdered.Well, the Queen’s Own certainly isn’t having fun, because what’s worse than one case? Two, of course. And what’s worse than two? Whatever madness Jamie’s currently in.The body count is rising, all the MO’s are different, and cleaning charms have wiped the murder scenes of clues...romance · fantasy · mystery · steampunk · industrial-era · urban-fantasy · humor · crime · paranormal · magic -
![Sunbirth by An Yu]()
Sunbirth by An Yu
From the celebrated author of Ghost Music and Braised Pork, a bewitching and atmospheric novel following two sisters in an isolated village as the sun begins to diminish above themIn Five Poems Lake, a small village surrounded by impenetrable deserts, the sun is slowly disappearing overhead...sci-fi · fiction · magical-realism · literary-fiction · dystopia · audiobook · poc-author · contemporary · family · female-author -
![The Once and Future Me by Melissa Pace]()
The Once and Future Me by Melissa Pace
Dark Matter meets Girl, Interrupted in this spellbinding psychological thriller about a young woman teetering between two realities.Virginia November 12th, 1954: A young woman wakes, agitated and confused, on a patient transport bus arriving at Hanover State Psychiatric Hospital...north-america · usa · virginia · urban · sci-fi · fiction · horror · mystery · time-travel · historical-fiction -
![Automatic Noodle by Annalee Newitz]()
Automatic Noodle by Annalee Newitz
From sci-fi visionary and acclaimed author Annalee Newitz comes Automatic Noodle, a cozy near-future novella about a crew of abandoned food service bots opening their very own restaurant.While San Francisco rebuilds from the chaos of war, a group of food service bots in an abandoned ghost kitchen take over their own delivery app account...sci-fi · fiction · cozy · robots · lgbtq · audiobook · dystopia · post-apocalyptic · humor · action-adventure -
![While the Dark Remains by Joanna Ruth Meyer]()
While the Dark Remains by Joanna Ruth Meyer
A young woman who escaped captivity in the court of a cruel king returns in disguise to bring him down for good, but her feelings for the king's son complicate matters...romance · fantasy · fiction · dark · dark-fantasy · young-adult · sci-fi · horror · myths · action-adventure -
![Casual Felonies by Kelly Fox]()
Casual Felonies by Kelly Fox
At what point does casually stalking your hot barber become a felony?Look, I swear I’m harmless. Just a mildly obsessed, extremely hot influencer trying to figure out why my barber-slash-hookup-slash-possible-soulmate kicked me out after the best [redacted] of my life...romance · mlm · found-family · contemporary · suspense · action-adventure · lgbtq · assassins · genre-crime · poc-mc -
![Blue Arrow Island by Brenda Rothert]()
Blue Arrow Island by Brenda Rothert
A deadly island. A brutal regime. A forbidden attraction that could destroy them both.Briar Hollis would rather die fighting than live kneeling—and New America's brutal regime is about to grant her wish...romance · dystopia · sci-fi · fantasy · enemies-to-lovers · action-adventure · survival · new-adult · supernatural · steamy -
![The Heir by Darcie Wilde]()
The Heir by Darcie Wilde
Destined for a life beyond her wildest dreams, born fifth in succession to the throne, and determined to get to the bottom of a most foul puzzle. The future queen becomes a rebellious sleuth when she vows to solve the mystery of a dead man scandalously discovered on the grounds of Kensington Palace—by her. The young Victoria remembers nothing but Kensington Palace...mystery · historical-fiction · fiction · historical · sci-fi · crime · romance · gothic · industrial-era · regency -
![The Sea Witch by Eva Leigh]()
The Sea Witch by Eva Leigh
From a world where women are forbidden to use magic and the only freedom is found on the Caribbean high seas comes a swashbuckling romantasy from USA TODAY bestselling author Eva Leigh.Condemned as a witch, sentenced to die, Alys Tanner uses her innate magical power to flee Puritanical New England...romance · fantasy · outlaws · historical-fiction · witches-wizards · paranormal · fiction · action-adventure · magic · historical -
![Fly to Fury by Tara Grayce]()
Fly to Fury by Tara Grayce
Coming...romance · fantasy · fae · action-adventure · epic · military · female-author · sci-fi · sword-sorcery · steampunk -
![All You Need is Alien Love by Chloe Archer]()
All You Need is Alien Love by Chloe Archer
An alien invasion and a mysterious Sanctioning Ceremony—what could possibly go wrong?RIVERNow that I’m Earth-married to my sexy alien boo, everything should be sunshine and rainbows.If only.Instead, the Alliance is preparing for a hostile alien invasion any day now.Am I stressed about that? Yes...aliens · paranormal · sci-fi · mlm · audiobook · law-enforcement · action-adventure · romantic-love · fiction · book -
![Dream Girl: A Why Choose Omegaverse Fated Mates Romance by Jane Handler]()
Dream Girl: A Why Choose Omegaverse Fated Mates Romance by Jane Handler
He was just a dream, right?When I was young, I often dreamt of an alpha boy. With him I belonged. I was important. Loved. We were going to marry and be together. Once I actually figured out how to get to him.But that was years ago and the foolish fantasies of a lonely teenager. Parallel worlds were only a theory. Alpha males were assholes who want to get their way...romance · omegaverse · reverse-harem · fantasy · mlm · found-family · polyamory · fated-mates · friends-to-lovers · sci-fi -
![Alien Jeopardy by January Bell]()
Alien Jeopardy by January Bell
We're fighting for our lives, living for reward challenges, in front of an intergalactic audience—and, oh yeah, apparently the huge winged alien is now my mate. I’ve always been a reality tv junkie, heading up a fantasy league and hosting watch parties at my place...romance · aliens · sci-fi · monsters · paranormal · multi-pov · alpha-mc · dragons · steamy · urban-fantasy -
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![The Howling by Hattie Jacks]()
The Howling by Hattie Jacks
How I became a monster’s wife… If there's one thing everyone in the Yeavering knows, it's that a Barghest, a mythical wolf shifter, in possession of the ability to harvest souls, must be in want of a wife...In the Yeavering, humans are two things, food or servants...romance · monsters · fantasy · urban-fantasy · shapeshifters · paranormal · fated-mates · magic · fiction · ghosts -
![Hyperspeed by Lily James]()
Hyperspeed by Lily James
Kai Mercer was made to race and born to win. A three-time galactic champion, Kai dominates every track he hits. But after years of standing on the podium, the thrill is fading, and the trophies have lost their shine. All he wants is one thing: a challenge fierce enough to reignite his fire.But they say you should be careful what you wish for . .romance · sci-fi · aliens · sports · enemies-to-lovers · mlm · lgbtq · fantasy · grumpy-sunshine · cheerful-mc -
![Chosen by Eve Vaughn]()
Chosen by Eve Vaughn
My life was once perfect. We didn’t have much in the way of material things, but I had my family, health and a happy existence. That is, until the day the Enforcers came and raided our serene home, throwing us into cages and separating us from our loved ones. Our crime? We dared to live the way we chose instead of complying with a system that kept us oppressed...romance · sci-fi · paranormal · supernatural · aliens · small-town · steamy · fantasy · poc-mc · fiction -
![The Devil's Bargain by Chani Lynn Feener]()
The Devil's Bargain by Chani Lynn Feener
*This is the third and final book in the A Devil to Die For trilogy. Blurb to come.These are DARK MMM Captive Horror Sci-Fi Romance that were too long to be released as novellas or a single full-length. Each book is around 52-60k and must be read in order...romance · dark · mlm · fantasy · polyamory · crime · sci-fi · aliens · action-adventure · sexual-assault -
![Sinner by Chani Lynn Feener]()
Sinner by Chani Lynn Feener
*Sinner is the fourth and final book in the Demons of Foxglove Grove. Blurb and cover to come... -
![Cathedral of the Drowned by Nathan Ballingrud]()
Cathedral of the Drowned by Nathan Ballingrud
The sequel to Crypt of the Moon Spider, Cathedral of the Drowned is a dripping, squirming, scuttling tale of altered bodies and minds.There are two halves of Charlie Duchamp. One is a brain in a jar, stranded on Jupiter’s jungle moon, Io, who just wants to go home...horror · sci-fi · fiction · gothic · fantasy · historical-fiction · body-horror · spooky · noir · cosmic-horror -
![Wrangled by the Minotaur: A Monster Mates Romance by Ivy Sparks]()
Wrangled by the Minotaur: A Monster Mates Romance by Ivy Sparks
When foreclosure threatens my grandmother's bee farm, I have two lose everything, or accept a deal with the devil himself.And the devil? He comes in the form of Raphael, the eight-foot-tall minotaur who's been buying up half the town...monsters · steamy · small-town · paranormal · romance · fiction · humor · sci-fi · shapeshifters · book -
![Mississippi Blue 42 by Eli Cranor]()
Mississippi Blue 42 by Eli Cranor
Edgar-winning author Eli Cranor throws a glorious Hail Mary in this series debut starring an FBI agent whose very first case lands her in a college football empire in Mississippi—where not everything goes according to the playbooks.Compson, Mississippi, 2014: Newly-minted FBI Special Agent Rae Johnson knows a thing or two about the gridiron... -
![Myra Might Survive by Liz Hambleton]()
Myra Might Survive by Liz Hambleton
She’s running on kindness. He’s running from zombies. Together, they might just survive the apocalypse.Myra survived the end of the world by being too nice to die. She shares everything with everyone and trusts other survivors way more than she should. When her safe haven begins to fall apart, the people she’s helped repay her kindness by taking advantage of her...romance · dystopia · fiction · satire · humor · post-apocalyptic · dark-humor · urban-fantasy · sci-fi · fantasy -
![Nyrielle’s Protector: A Faery Shifter Romance by September Knight]()
Nyrielle’s Protector: A Faery Shifter Romance by September Knight
Princess. Rebel. Heir to a realm forgotten by time.Nyrielle of the Fae has lived her life caged, beneath her father’s rule, behind enchanted barriers, and bound by expectations she never asked for. But deep in her soul, a fire stirs. Dreams of freedom, of revenge, and of a stranger whose voice calls to her across worlds... -
![The Doll Factory by Kitty King, M a Cobb]()
The Doll Factory by Kitty King, M a Cobb
Welcome to the factory, where obedience is crafted...one cut at a time. Painted lips, trembling against the gag.Laced up thighs they made too thin.Every smile is stitched in.Are they watching me now?Sedation slips in like a lover.Even breathing feels rehearsed. Sometimes I remember my real name.The way I used to scream.Obey, they said. Be still. Be soft.Please…Not again... -
![A Game in Yellow by Hailey Piper]()
A Game in Yellow by Hailey Piper
Euphoria meets Things Have Gotten Worse Since We Last Spoke in this latest novel by the Bram Stoker Award–winning author Hailey Piper, following a couple whose search to spice up their sex life leads them down a path of madness.A kink-fixated couple, Carmen and Blanca, have been in a rut... -
![The Book of Lost Hours by Hayley Gelfuso]()
The Book of Lost Hours by Hayley Gelfuso
For fans of The Ministry of Time and The Midnight Library , a sweeping, unforgettable novel following two remarkable women moving between postwar and Cold War-era America and the mysterious time space, a library filled with books containing the memories of those who bore witness to history...romance · historical-fiction · fantasy · sci-fi · time-travel · historical · fiction · ww2 · magical-realism · magic -
![Teo's Durumi by Elaine U. Cho]()
Teo's Durumi by Elaine U. Cho
The dazzling sequel to Ocean’s Godori dives back into Elaine U. Cho’s cinematic space opera series, taking Ocean and her crew deep into the cloisters of the Moon and the conflicts of the heart. Teo Anand, former ne’er-do-well second son of the Anand Tech empire and current solar fugitive, has just crash-landed on the Moon after escaping the latest attempt on his life...romance · sci-fi · space-opera · fiction · lgbtq · audiobook · action-adventure · found-family · poc-author · slow-burn -
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![The Island of Last Things by Emma Sloley]()
The Island of Last Things by Emma Sloley
A soaring, propulsive, and unforgettably poignant novel about two zookeepers at the last zoo in the world, in the vein of Téa Obreht and Charlotte McConaghyCamille has always preferred animals to people. The wild has nearly disappeared, but as a zookeeper at the last zoo in the world, on Alcatraz Island, she spends her days caring for playful chimpanzees, gentle tree frogs, and a restless jaguar... -
![Galaxy Of Hearts: Soldiers of Sontafrul 6 by Petra Palerno]()
Galaxy Of Hearts: Soldiers of Sontafrul 6 by Petra Palerno
A new series in the bubble babe's universe, coming soon from Petra Palerno.The release date is a place holder date and will be changed once a release date is set... -
![The Burning Queen by Aparna Verma]()
The Burning Queen by Aparna Verma
"So what will you become, Elena? Villain, hero, or conqueror?"Ravence has fallen. Her enemies have ravaged her people. And now Elena Aadya Ravence must decide how far she will go to reap her revenge. As she is pulled into a bitter war that will decide the fate of her kingdom, a new tyrant rises to reclaim his home, and Elena finds that perhaps her hunger isn't enough.And his knows no bounds... -
![Chased by the Alien Mercenary by Robin O'Connor]()
Chased by the Alien Mercenary by Robin O'Connor
He doesn't speak. He growls. And when he looks at me, I forget Earth ever existed. LyraOne minute I was photographing wildflowers. The next, I woke up in a cage lightyears from Earth—barely clothed, definitely for sale, and completely screwed. Until he tore the doors off my prison.Solear isn’t human. Not really. He doesn’t talk. He stalks...romance · action-adventure · time-travel · sci-fi · military · paranormal · fiction · book · adult · aliens -
![GROW by Jennifer M. Waldrop]()
GROW by Jennifer M. Waldrop
What if you could grow the perfect boyfriend?One drunk night. One impulsive click. One synthetic man on her doorstep.K8 isn’t buying the manupartner hype. She wants something real—messy, human, unfiltered. Everyone else is happy with programmable perfection. But when the box shows up, it’s too late to cancel.No returns. No refunds...romance · sci-fi · fiction · fantasy · audiobook · dystopia · humor · time-travel · genetic-engineering · paranormal -
![The Home for Wayward Creatures: A Hilarious and Cozy Sci-Fi Romantic Fantasy by E.C. Garrett]()
The Home for Wayward Creatures: A Hilarious and Cozy Sci-Fi Romantic Fantasy by E.C. Garrett
LOVE IS UNIVERSALHenrietta ‘Henri’ Laselle lives a quiet life in Kansas City, Missouri—or so it seems. While Henri looks like the average girl next door with an animal hoarding problem. In reality, Henri is half-witch, half-alien who runs the only animal rescue in the galaxy...romance · sci-fi · cozy · paranormal · aliens · supernatural · fantasy · witches-wizards · shapeshifters · friends-to-lovers -
![Dot Slash Magic by Liz Shipton]()
Dot Slash Magic by Liz Shipton
A new, spicy urban fantasy from TikTokker Liz Shipton, perfect for fans of I am Number Fourand Zodiac Academy. What if you wrote a magic computer program? What if that magic computer program started summoning monsters?When twenty-something coder Seven Jones goes back to school at a community college in San Diego, the last thing she wants is to join some stupid club...romance · fantasy · sci-fi · audiobook · fiction · university · young-adult · ai · urban-fantasy · contemporary
