Sci-Fi Books That Blew Jim's Mind

From distant galaxies to dystopian futures, these are the science fiction novels that kept Jim burrowing through pages until the sun came up. Each one is a portal to another world.

Published March 2, 2026

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Books on this list

1

Dune

by Frank Herbert

5/5

Set on the desert planet Arrakis, Dune is the story of Paul Atreides — who would become known as Muad'Dib — and of a great family's ambition to bring to fruition humankind's most ancient and unattainable dream.

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2

Project Hail Mary

by Andy Weir

5/5

Ryland Grace is the sole survivor on a desperate, last-chance mission — and if he fails, humanity and the Earth itself are finished. Problem is, he doesn't even remember his own name, let alone the nature of his assignment.

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