The 7 Best Science Fiction Reads of 2026 - so far!

If you're looking for some fantastic science fiction recommendations, this is a great place to start. In this video, I'm sharing my seven favourite science fiction books that I've read so far in 2026. Every book on this list earned a 9/10 rating from me, and together they showcase just how diverse the genre can be—from thought-provoking literary SF and ambitious space opera to cyberpunk, ecological science fiction, and long-overlooked classics. The books featured are: 00:00 Intro# 00:14 The Essence – Dave Hutchinson 03:06 When There Are Wolves Again – E.J. Swift 06:08 Loss Protocol – Paul McAuley 09:15 Hello Summer, Goodbye – Michael G. Coney 11:33 Paradox – John Meaney 13:48 Vacuum Flowers – Michael Swanwick 16:05 Ammonite – Nicola Griffith Have you read any of these? Which science fiction books have impressed you most this year? Let me know your favourites in the comments—I’m always on the lookout for new recommendations. If you enjoyed the video, please consider liking, subscribing, and checking out the rest of the channel for more science fiction book reviews, recommendations, rankings, and discussions. Thanks for watching 👀! Join us on Discord!   / discord   Link to channel merch!! https://www.redbubble.com/people/badh... You can drop me a line at: [email protected] Subscribe to SciFiScavenger! Just click here:    / @scifiscavenger   You can find me over on Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/scifiscaveng... Support the channel, buy me a book! Amazon Wishlist: https://www.amazon.co.uk/hz/wishlist/... Space opera videos:    • What is Space Opera?  The Rise, Fall, and ...   Top 10s and other List videos:    • Top 10s, Lists n Stuff   Book Haul videos:    • Book hauls