+50 Space-Related Books For Enthusiasts of The Universe!
+50 Space-Related Books For Enthusiasts of The Universe!

+50 Space-Related Books For Enthusiasts of The Universe!

Space is the final frontier, the vast and infinite expanse that has captivated our imagination and inspired countless works of science fiction. From the early days of space exploration to the far-flung future of interstellar travel, there is no shortage of stories to be told about the mysteries of the universe. In this list, we've compiled over 50 space-related books that explore the wonders and dangers of the cosmos, featuring classics of the genre, contemporary bestsellers, and everything in between. Whether you're a fan of hard science fiction or thrilling space operas, there's something here for every reader who has ever looked up at the stars and wondered what lies beyond. So, sit back, buckle up, and get ready to blast off on an epic journey through the vastness of space.

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1

The Martian Chronicles

Ray Bradbury
The Martian Chronicles
1950182
4.15
2

Foundation (Foundation, #1)

Isaac Asimov
Foundation (Foundation, #1)
1951244
4.17
3

Foundation and Empire (Foundation, #2)

Isaac Asimov
Foundation and Empire (Foundation, #2)
1952272
4.22
4

Second Foundation (Foundation, #3)

Isaac Asimov
Second Foundation (Foundation, #3)
1953272
4.27
5

2001: A Space Odyssey

Arthur C. Clarke
2001: A Space Odyssey
1968297
4.16
6

Carrying the Fire: An Astronaut's Journey

Michael Collins
Carrying the Fire: An Astronaut's Journey
1974478
4.49
7

The Right Stuff

Tom Wolfe
The Right Stuff
1979369
4.22
8

The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy (Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy, #1)

Douglas Adams
The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy (Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy, #1)
1979216
4.23
9

The Restaurant at the End of the Universe (Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy, #2)

Douglas Adams
The Restaurant at the End of the Universe (Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy, #2)
1980250
4.21
10

Cosmos

Carl Sagan
Cosmos
1980365
4.39
11

Life, the Universe and Everything (Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy, #3)

Douglas Adams
Life, the Universe and Everything (Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy, #3)
1982232
4.18
12

Ender’s Game (Ender's Saga, #1)

Orson Scott Card
Ender’s Game (Ender's Saga, #1)
1985324
4.31
13

Speaker for the Dead (Ender's Saga, #2)

Orson Scott Card
Speaker for the Dead (Ender's Saga, #2)
1986382
4.09
14

A Brief History of Time

Stephen Hawking
A Brief History of Time
1988226
4.21
15

Pale Blue Dot: A Vision of the Human Future in Space

Carl Sagan
Pale Blue Dot: A Vision of the Human Future in Space
1994384
4.32
16

Lost Moon: The Perilous Voyage of Apollo 13

Jim Lovell
Lost Moon: The Perilous Voyage of Apollo 13
1994378
4.36
17

A Man on the Moon

Andrew Chaikin
A Man on the Moon
1994688
4.48
18

Failure is Not an Option: Mission Control From Mercury to Apollo 13 and Beyond

Gene Kranz
Failure is Not an Option: Mission Control From Mercury to Apollo 13 and Beyond
2000416
4.29
19

Old Man's War (Old Man's War, #1)

John Scalzi
Old Man's War (Old Man's War, #1)
2005318
4.23
20

Packing for Mars: The Curious Science of Life in the Void

Mary Roach
Packing for Mars: The Curious Science of Life in the Void
2010334
3.95
21

Across the Universe (Across the Universe, #1)

Beth Revis
Across the Universe (Across the Universe, #1)
2011399
3.77
22

Leviathan Wakes (The Expanse, #1)

James S.A. Corey
Leviathan Wakes (The Expanse, #1)
2011592
4.29
23

The Martian

Andy Weir
The Martian
2011384
4.41
24

Cinder (The Lunar Chronicles, #1)

Marissa Meyer
Cinder (The Lunar Chronicles, #1)
2012400
4.13
25

Caliban's War (The Expanse, #2)

James S.A. Corey
Caliban's War (The Expanse, #2)
2012624
4.37
26

Abaddon's Gate (The Expanse, #3)

James S.A. Corey
Abaddon's Gate (The Expanse, #3)
2013539
4.26
27

Ancillary Justice (Imperial Radch, #1)

Ann Leckie
Ancillary Justice (Imperial Radch, #1)
2013416
3.98
28

These Broken Stars (Starbound, #1)

Amie Kaufman
These Broken Stars (Starbound, #1)
2013389
3.90
29

An Astronaut's Guide to Life on Earth

Chris Hadfield
An Astronaut's Guide to Life on Earth
2013295
4.16
30

Cress (The Lunar Chronicles, #3)

Marissa Meyer
Cress (The Lunar Chronicles, #3)
2014566
4.42
31

Red Rising (Red Rising Saga, #1)

Pierce Brown
Red Rising (Red Rising Saga, #1)
2014382
4.26
32

The Long Way to a Small, Angry Planet (Wayfarers, #1)

Becky Chambers
The Long Way to a Small, Angry Planet (Wayfarers, #1)
2014518
4.18
33

Binti (Binti, #1)

Nnedi Okorafor
Binti (Binti, #1)
201596
3.88
34

Seveneves

Neal Stephenson
Seveneves
2015872
4.00
35

Children of Time (Children of Time, #1)

Adrian Tchaikovsky
Children of Time (Children of Time, #1)
2015600
4.30
36

Winter (The Lunar Chronicles, #4)

Marissa Meyer
Winter (The Lunar Chronicles, #4)
2015832
4.43
37

Illuminae (The Illuminae Files, #1)

Amie Kaufman
Illuminae (The Illuminae Files, #1)
2015608
4.25
38

Hidden Figures

Margot Lee Shetterly
Hidden Figures
2016349
3.97
39

A Closed and Common Orbit (Wayfarers, #2)

Becky Chambers
A Closed and Common Orbit (Wayfarers, #2)
2016365
4.36
40

Gemina (The Illuminae Files, #2)

Amie Kaufman
Gemina (The Illuminae Files, #2)
2016659
4.45
41

Endurance: A Year in Space, A Lifetime of Discovery

Scott Kelly
Endurance: A Year in Space, A Lifetime of Discovery
2017400
4.21
42

Astrophysics for People in a Hurry

Neil deGrasse Tyson
Astrophysics for People in a Hurry
2017223
4.09
43

Artemis

Andy Weir
Artemis
2017305
3.69
44

All Systems Red (The Murderbot Diaries, #1)

Martha Wells
All Systems Red (The Murderbot Diaries, #1)
2017144
4.17
45

Artificial Condition (The Murderbot Diaries, #2)

Martha Wells
Artificial Condition (The Murderbot Diaries, #2)
2018158
4.28
46

Rogue Protocol (The Murderbot Diaries, #3)

Martha Wells
Rogue Protocol (The Murderbot Diaries, #3)
2018158
4.27
47

Exit Strategy (The Murderbot Diaries, #4)

Martha Wells
Exit Strategy (The Murderbot Diaries, #4)
2018176
4.39
48

Obsidio (The Illuminae Files, #3)

Amie Kaufman
Obsidio (The Illuminae Files, #3)
2018618
4.47
49

Skyward (Skyward, #1)

Brandon Sanderson
Skyward (Skyward, #1)
2018513
4.49
50

To Be Taught, If Fortunate

Becky Chambers
To Be Taught, If Fortunate
2019153
4.21