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The best new science-fiction books of October 2026
This is a really good month for everyone who is both a science-fiction fan and a New Scientist reader.
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New Scientist highlights a strong October for sci‑fi readers, noting a forthcoming novel by the magazine’s columnist Annalee Newitz that features a slime mould as its protagonist. The roundup also mentions upcoming titles from New Scientist Book Club alumni Adam Roberts and Claire North, adding further options for fans of the genre. These releases collectively represent the magazine’s curated selection of new science‑fiction works for the month.
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