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Best-selling author Andy Weir sends a solo astronaut into space to save Earth from doom in "Project Hail Mary."

Exclusive: 'The Martian' author Andy Weir aims for the stars with new sci-fi thriller 'Project Hail Mary'

By Jeff Spry

New York Times bestselling author Andy Weir taps into extreme science once again for his new sci-fi saga from Ballantine Books, 'Project Hail Mary.'

Writer Charles Soule teams up with an all-star creative team in Marvel's ambitious 'Star Wars' crossover project, 'War of the Bounty Hunters.'

Boba Fett takes on the galaxy in Marvel Comics' bold new series 'Star Wars: War of the Bounty Hunters'

By Jeff Spry

Learn what happened to Boba Fett before taking Han Solo to Jabba The Hutt in this epic five-title event series coming in May.

star wars the high republic

'Star Wars: The High Republic: Into the Dark' is only 99 cents for May the 4th

By Elizabeth Howell

Claudia Gray's 'Into the Dark' e-book is on sale through May 7 for Star Wars Day 2021.

The Art of Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge

Exclusive Peek: Soar Inside 'The Art Of Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge'

By Jeff Spry

A new, deluxe "making-of" book revealsg the Imagineering magic behind Disney's amazing "Star Wars"-themed land.

Marvel's "Alien #1" comic book.

Stifle your screams and watch Marvel Comics' chilling trailer for 'Alien #1'

By Jeff Spry

Step into the nightmarish world of the xenomorph in Marvel's latest teaser and premiere variant covers for their unsettling "Alien" series launch.

Launch back into the Xenomorph universe with "Aliens: Infiltrator" by Weston Osche from Titan Books.

'Aliens: Infiltrator' — Read an exclusive excerpt for Titan Books' chilling new sci-fi book for Alien Day

By Jeff Spry

Xenomorph eggs are delivered to Weyland-Yutani's Pala Station in acclaimed author Weston Ochse's new original novel, "Aliens: Infiltrator."

Creators Brian Haberlin and David Hine take "Jules Verne's Lighthouse" into the depths of deep space piracy starting this April.

Exclusive: A little-known Jules Verne adventure novel scores a sci-fi comic book series with 'Lighthouse'

By Jeff Spry

Jules Verne's 1905 novel "The Lighthouse At The End Of The World" is transformed into a sweeping sci-fi comic book miniseries from Brian Haberlin and David Hine.

The Firefly Artbook from Titan Books showcases amazing art of the beloved science fiction franchise.

Salute the enduring spirit of the 'Verse with this shiny new 'Firefly-Artbook'

By Jeff Spry

Mal and the rest of the Serenity crew take center stage in this premium format hardback celebrating the world of "Firefly."

"Beyond: The Astonishing Story of the First Human to Leave Our Planet and Journey into Space" (Harper, 2021) by Stephen Walker

Stepping into the 'Beyond': New book celebrates 60th anniversary of first man in space

By Samantha Mathewson

In his new book "Beyond," author Stephen Walker recounts intimate details of the months, and years, leading up to Yuri Gagarin's historic flight.

The cover of "Star Wars: Galactic Baking"

Exclusive: Salute 'Star Wars Day' with this mouth-watering 'Star Wars: Galactic Baking' cookbook

By Jeff Spry

Preheat the oven for more than 30 tempting "Star Wars"-themed sweets and treats

In her new book, "Fighting for Space: Two Pilots and Their Historic Battle for Female Spaceflight" (Grand Central Publishing, 2021), author and spaceflight historian Amy Shira Teitel tells the true stories of Jerrie Cobb and Jackie Cochran.

'Fighting for Space': Author Amy Shira Teitel talks the history of women in spaceflight

By Chelsea Gohd

The Doctor's arch nemesis the Master returns in the 50th anniversary comics series "Missy" in April 2021.

Doctor Who's most manipulative enemy will star her own comic book miniseries in April

By Jeff Spry

Celebrate the 50th anniversary of "Doctor Who's" The Master with "Missy," a malevolent new miniseries from Titan Comics.

SpaceShipOne, with Brian Binnie at the controls, flew the second suborbital flight in one week’s time in 2004 to capture the $10 million Ansari X Prize flight purse.

Test pilot Brian Binnie recounts his historic flight on SpaceShipOne and the future of private space travel in new book

By Leonard David

Binnie retells it all in "The Magic and Menace of SpaceShipOne."

Space Books Recommended Reading

Best space and sci-fi books for 2021

By Space.com Staff

Space.com's editors present a reading list for space and sci-fi lovers, as well as children who are interested in astronomy and spaceflight.

"The Disordered Cosmos" by Chanda Prescod-Weinstein

In 'The Disordered Cosmos,' a physicist explores how physics and society intersect

By Meghan Bartels

Theoretical physics is supposed to be about pure, crisp ideas. But physics is done by humans, and human society brings messiness to any endeavor.

"The Disordered Cosmos" by Chanda Prescod-Weinstein

Book excerpt: 'The Disordered Cosmos'

By Chanda Prescod-Weinstein

In theoretical physics, as in all human endeavors, identity matters.

Bobbie Draper and Chrisjen Avasarala face a final threat in Boom! Studios' "The Expanse #4."

Exclusive: In 'The Expanse #4,' Bobbie and Avasarala brace for a final battle

By Jeff Spry

Bobbie Draper and Chrisjen Avasarala face a final threat in the climax for Boom! Studios' "The Expanse" miniseries comics event.

The Folio Society's collector edition of Andrew Chaikin's "A Man on the Moon" is presented in two volumes.

Andrew Chaikin's 'A Man on the Moon' relaunched as Folio Society book set

By Robert Z. Pearlman

When Andrew Chaikin's "A Man on the Moon" was first published in 1994, a quarter century had passed since the first astronauts walked on the lunar surface.

Writer Richard K. Morgan returns to the world of Takeshi Kovacs in the new graphic novel "Altered Carbon: One Life, One Death."

Exclusive: 'Altered Carbon' writer Richard K. Morgan shares cyberpunk secrets in new graphic novel 'One Life, One Death'

By Jeff Spry

Award winning novelist Richard K. Morgan discusses his new "Altered Carbon" graphic novel from Dynamite Entertainment titled "One Life, One Death."

"Alien: Into Charybdis" by Alex White launches us back into the xenomorph universe.

Exclusive: Xenomorphs are back on the hunt in Alex White's 'Alien: Into Charybdis'

By Jeff Spry

Author Alex White discusses his chilling new "Alien" novel, "Alien: Into Charybdis."