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If you liked The Dazzle of Day, here are the top 25 books to read next:
- #1
Save:A haunting, introspective space thriller that's heavy on mood and psychology, but light on scientific accuracy and cheer. Perfect for fans of literary, existential sci-fi - less so for tech sticklers or those seeking a traditional hero's journey.
One of the first things I did when I realized that I was never going to make it home – when I was the only crewmember left, all the others stuffed into their sleeping chambers like rigid, vacuum-packe... - #2
Save:A compelling, twisty YA sci-fi mystery with strong dystopian themes - a great pick for lovers of closed-ship dramas and moral dilemmas, even if the romance is more slow burn than star-crossed.
Mom wanted me to go first. I think it was because she was afraid that after they were contained and frozen, I’d walk away, return to life rather than consign myself to that cold, clear box. But Daddy... - #3
Save:A comfy, old-school sci-fi adventure - great for fans of survival tales and classic science fiction, but may feel a bit simplistic and dated for readers who crave gritty realism or razor-sharp pacing.
KRISTIN BJORNSEN WONDERED IF SUMMER ON THE planet Barevi could possibly be the only season. There had been remarkably little variation in temperature in the nine months since she’d arrived there. She’... - #4
Save:A page-turning blend of hard sci-fi, survival drama, and frontier politics with a killer alien planet as the stage. Not perfect, but gripping and unique - worth a try if you like your science fiction tough and atmospheric.
A strange mythology has grown about morning; it has sent its roots to twine inextricable rhizomes through the human psyche. Like all mythology, it is mostly falsehood. According to the myth, with the... - #5
Save:A meticulously crafted, deeply realistic generation ship saga - brilliant if you want science and philosophy with your sci-fi, but be ready for a somber, challenging look at humanity’s push for the stars.
Freya and her father go sailing. Their new home is in an apartment building that overlooks a dock on the bay at the west end of Long Pond. The dock has a bunch of little sailboats people can take out,... - #6
Save:A dark, thoughtful space horror story with rich characterization and chilling atmosphere - best suited for readers who like their sci-fi mysterious and their endings open to interpretation.
WE had not made landfall in more than fourteen years. One disastrous choice of a star after another. The captain viewed this string of failures as absurdly bad luck; the bishop, as divine intervention... - #7
Save:A warm, introspective journey through the lives and culture of spacefaring humans - beautifully written and full of heart, though decidedly more about people than plot.
Tessa looked up from her small workbench and down to her even smaller daughter. ‘I can’t take you now, baby,’ she said. She nodded toward the cleanerbot she was trying to coax back to life. ‘I want to...
(Also, see 100 recommendations for the series Wayfarers ) - #8
Save:Less a novel, more a utopian think piece - brilliant for the curious mind, but may feel slow or preachy if you're after a gripping story. Approach for philosophy, not plot!
Lying there like a corpse in the dead leaves, his hair matted, his face grotesquely smudged and bruised, his clothes in rags and muddy, Will Farnaby awoke with a start. Molly had called him. Time to g... - #9
Save:Ambitious, bizarre, and deeply imaginative - Children of Ruin is a treat for hard sci-fi fans, but might try the patience of readers craving a straightforward adventure or more human warmth. If you loved the originality of Children of Time, this is definitely worth a look.
So many stories start with a waking. Disra Senkovi had been asleep for decades. Something like a lifetime passed back home while he slumbered; a fraction of a lifetime passed around his oblivious form...
(Also, see 100 recommendations for the series Children of Time ) A clever and unique sci-fi exploration of alien contact and coexistence that shines in its originality, even if its style or pacing isn't for everyone.
Grateful for this opportunity to create a new society in full harmony with nature, we enter into this covenant, promising one another our mutual trust and support. We will face hardship, danger, and p...
