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In 2026, we'd love for you to share your love for science fiction -- and reading -- with our community.
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January 3, 2026 at 12:28 AM
In 2026, we'd love for you to share your love for science fiction -- and reading -- with our community.
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Genre-bending author Peter Clines ( @peterclines.com ) continued to find new readers with 14 and The Fold. He also released God's Junk Drawer in 2025.
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January 3, 2026 at 12:28 AM
Genre-bending author Peter Clines ( @peterclines.com ) continued to find new readers with 14 and The Fold. He also released God's Junk Drawer in 2025.
hardcover.app/books/gods-j...
hardcover.app/books/gods-j...
Isles of the Emberdark by @brandonsanderson.com added a taste of sci-fi to the Cosmere, including both spaceships and hints of an inter-planetary conflict.
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January 3, 2026 at 12:28 AM
Isles of the Emberdark by @brandonsanderson.com added a taste of sci-fi to the Cosmere, including both spaceships and hints of an inter-planetary conflict.
hardcover.app/labs/popular...
hardcover.app/labs/popular...
Adrian Tchaikovsky ( @aptshadow.bsky.social ) made a splash for Hardcover readers with works new and old in 2025, from the highly-anticipated new release Shroud to the ever-popular Children of Time.
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January 3, 2026 at 12:28 AM
Adrian Tchaikovsky ( @aptshadow.bsky.social ) made a splash for Hardcover readers with works new and old in 2025, from the highly-anticipated new release Shroud to the ever-popular Children of Time.
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hardcover.app/books/shroud...
A Memory Called Empire by Arkady Martine ( @byzantienne.bsky.social ) recently made its debut appearance in our 'Popular Books By Month'.
Per one review: "Think Star Wars TV series Andor's subplot with Mon Mothma for linguistics nerds, but with more queer yearning."
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Per one review: "Think Star Wars TV series Andor's subplot with Mon Mothma for linguistics nerds, but with more queer yearning."
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January 3, 2026 at 12:28 AM
A Memory Called Empire by Arkady Martine ( @byzantienne.bsky.social ) recently made its debut appearance in our 'Popular Books By Month'.
Per one review: "Think Star Wars TV series Andor's subplot with Mon Mothma for linguistics nerds, but with more queer yearning."
hardcover.app/books/a-memo...
Per one review: "Think Star Wars TV series Andor's subplot with Mon Mothma for linguistics nerds, but with more queer yearning."
hardcover.app/books/a-memo...
Red Rising by Pierce Brown was a favorite for Hardcover readers throughout 2025.
Many readers rave about the entire series, which currently stretches six books.
"Best series I've ever read. Hands down," wrote one reviewer in October.
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Many readers rave about the entire series, which currently stretches six books.
"Best series I've ever read. Hands down," wrote one reviewer in October.
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January 3, 2026 at 12:28 AM
Red Rising by Pierce Brown was a favorite for Hardcover readers throughout 2025.
Many readers rave about the entire series, which currently stretches six books.
"Best series I've ever read. Hands down," wrote one reviewer in October.
hardcover.app/labs/popular...
Many readers rave about the entire series, which currently stretches six books.
"Best series I've ever read. Hands down," wrote one reviewer in October.
hardcover.app/labs/popular...
It's National Science Fiction day, and today we're celebrating some of the authors whose stories captivated our readers in 2025.
January 3, 2026 at 12:28 AM
It's National Science Fiction day, and today we're celebrating some of the authors whose stories captivated our readers in 2025.
In 2026, we'd love to hear more from all the science fiction readers out there. What does the genre mean to you?
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January 2, 2026 at 4:12 PM
In 2026, we'd love to hear more from all the science fiction readers out there. What does the genre mean to you?
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The author with the most books overall in our trending list? @brandonsanderson.com ! After The Year of Sanderson (2023), 3 of his 4 secrets projects made it to number 1 (Yumi was 2nd behind Fourth Wing). While is mostly known as a Fantasy writer, a number of his Science Fiction works made it too.
January 2, 2026 at 4:12 PM
The author with the most books overall in our trending list? @brandonsanderson.com ! After The Year of Sanderson (2023), 3 of his 4 secrets projects made it to number 1 (Yumi was 2nd behind Fourth Wing). While is mostly known as a Fantasy writer, a number of his Science Fiction works made it too.
Both "Starter Villain" and "When the Moon Hits Your Eye " by John Scalzi ( @scalzi.com ) have hit held spots on our trending list. Scalzi's mix of comedy and scifi has hit a popular and genre mix on Hardcover with a dedicated fanbase.
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January 2, 2026 at 4:12 PM
Both "Starter Villain" and "When the Moon Hits Your Eye " by John Scalzi ( @scalzi.com ) have hit held spots on our trending list. Scalzi's mix of comedy and scifi has hit a popular and genre mix on Hardcover with a dedicated fanbase.
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Readers also returned repeatedly to The Murderbot Diaries in 2025. Favorites from the @marthawells.com series with up to 4 books in our top 15 at a time – after the hit Apple TV series aired.
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January 2, 2026 at 4:12 PM
Readers also returned repeatedly to The Murderbot Diaries in 2025. Favorites from the @marthawells.com series with up to 4 books in our top 15 at a time – after the hit Apple TV series aired.
hardcover.app/labs/popular...
hardcover.app/labs/popular...
One of our readers wrote in a 2025 review that Sea of Tranquility by @emilymandel.bsky.social was the "ultimate mindblower" for them.
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January 2, 2026 at 4:12 PM
One of our readers wrote in a 2025 review that Sea of Tranquility by @emilymandel.bsky.social was the "ultimate mindblower" for them.
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Andy Weir's Project Hail Mary was a consistent presence on our trending list since October 2022 - the longest of any book! We had a blast partnering with @penguinrandomhouse.bsky.social for a giveaway in November and December. Congratulations to our winners!
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January 2, 2026 at 4:12 PM
Andy Weir's Project Hail Mary was a consistent presence on our trending list since October 2022 - the longest of any book! We had a blast partnering with @penguinrandomhouse.bsky.social for a giveaway in November and December. Congratulations to our winners!
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2025 has been the year of Dungeon Crawler Carl. All 7 books of Matt Dinniman's series are in our top 15. It's fun to see book 2 join in March, book 3 in April, 4 in May - as new readers consumed the entire series.
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January 2, 2026 at 4:12 PM
2025 has been the year of Dungeon Crawler Carl. All 7 books of Matt Dinniman's series are in our top 15. It's fun to see book 2 join in March, book 3 in April, 4 in May - as new readers consumed the entire series.
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Science fiction isn't just about imagining the future, it's about asking better questions. Today we're celebrating National Science Fiction Day by highlighting authors whose work sparked questions and conversations for Hardcover readers in 2025.
January 2, 2026 at 4:12 PM
Science fiction isn't just about imagining the future, it's about asking better questions. Today we're celebrating National Science Fiction Day by highlighting authors whose work sparked questions and conversations for Hardcover readers in 2025.
This is great to see, thanks for sharing!
January 2, 2026 at 2:28 AM
This is great to see, thanks for sharing!
We’re excited to share Your Hardcover 2025 Wrapped! 💙📚
It’s a fun look back at your highlights from the year – your top reads, reading formats, top genres and moods, most active months, hidden gems, controversial takes and more.
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It’s a fun look back at your highlights from the year – your top reads, reading formats, top genres and moods, most active months, hidden gems, controversial takes and more.
hardcover.app/blog/your-ha...
January 2, 2026 at 1:09 AM
We’re excited to share Your Hardcover 2025 Wrapped! 💙📚
It’s a fun look back at your highlights from the year – your top reads, reading formats, top genres and moods, most active months, hidden gems, controversial takes and more.
hardcover.app/blog/your-ha...
It’s a fun look back at your highlights from the year – your top reads, reading formats, top genres and moods, most active months, hidden gems, controversial takes and more.
hardcover.app/blog/your-ha...
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Hi Brandy! Right now authors can apply as a librarian to be able to edit your own books and author profile. We’re planning out our 2026 roadmap right now & have some big author plans.
Would love to chat with you sometime to share some of our ideas and hear some of your dream features? - Adam
Would love to chat with you sometime to share some of our ideas and hear some of your dream features? - Adam
December 11, 2025 at 12:53 AM
Hi Brandy! Right now authors can apply as a librarian to be able to edit your own books and author profile. We’re planning out our 2026 roadmap right now & have some big author plans.
Would love to chat with you sometime to share some of our ideas and hear some of your dream features? - Adam
Would love to chat with you sometime to share some of our ideas and hear some of your dream features? - Adam
There are still a few days left for our Project Hail Mary giveaway!
Our thanks to @penguinrandomhouse.bsky.social and Ballantine Books for this beautiful gifted copy of the new movie tie-in version of Andy Weir's hit novel.
Like this post and follow us for a chance to win a copy!
Our thanks to @penguinrandomhouse.bsky.social and Ballantine Books for this beautiful gifted copy of the new movie tie-in version of Andy Weir's hit novel.
Like this post and follow us for a chance to win a copy!
November 29, 2025 at 9:00 PM
There are still a few days left for our Project Hail Mary giveaway!
Our thanks to @penguinrandomhouse.bsky.social and Ballantine Books for this beautiful gifted copy of the new movie tie-in version of Andy Weir's hit novel.
Like this post and follow us for a chance to win a copy!
Our thanks to @penguinrandomhouse.bsky.social and Ballantine Books for this beautiful gifted copy of the new movie tie-in version of Andy Weir's hit novel.
Like this post and follow us for a chance to win a copy!
Happy Thanksgiving to all those who celebrate!
Our small team at Hardcover has many reasons to feel gratitude this season. Thank you to each and every member of our wonderful community of readers!
Our small team at Hardcover has many reasons to feel gratitude this season. Thank you to each and every member of our wonderful community of readers!
November 27, 2025 at 5:50 PM
Happy Thanksgiving to all those who celebrate!
Our small team at Hardcover has many reasons to feel gratitude this season. Thank you to each and every member of our wonderful community of readers!
Our small team at Hardcover has many reasons to feel gratitude this season. Thank you to each and every member of our wonderful community of readers!
Now Hardcover is partnering with Penguin RandomHouse to give away copies of the upcoming, movie tie-in edition of the novel by Andy Weir.
Please like this post and follow our channel (and our friends @penguinrandomhouse.bsky.social to enter!
#Hardcover #HardcoverApp #Giveaway #ProjectHailMary
Please like this post and follow our channel (and our friends @penguinrandomhouse.bsky.social to enter!
#Hardcover #HardcoverApp #Giveaway #ProjectHailMary
November 19, 2025 at 8:00 PM
Now Hardcover is partnering with Penguin RandomHouse to give away copies of the upcoming, movie tie-in edition of the novel by Andy Weir.
Please like this post and follow our channel (and our friends @penguinrandomhouse.bsky.social to enter!
#Hardcover #HardcoverApp #Giveaway #ProjectHailMary
Please like this post and follow our channel (and our friends @penguinrandomhouse.bsky.social to enter!
#Hardcover #HardcoverApp #Giveaway #ProjectHailMary
A new trailer has dropped for the Project Hail Mary film, coming to theaters in March!
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We're so excited about this film. Project Hail Mary has topped Hardcover's trending reads for 2025!
www.youtube.com/watch?v=5VYs...
We're so excited about this film. Project Hail Mary has topped Hardcover's trending reads for 2025!
Project Hail Mary | Official Trailer 2
An unlikely friendship. An impossible mission. Watch the new trailer for #ProjectHailMary — starring Academy Award® nominee Ryan Gosling and directed by Academy Award®-winning filmmakers Phil Lord &…
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November 19, 2025 at 8:00 PM
A new trailer has dropped for the Project Hail Mary film, coming to theaters in March!
www.youtube.com/watch?v=5VYs...
We're so excited about this film. Project Hail Mary has topped Hardcover's trending reads for 2025!
www.youtube.com/watch?v=5VYs...
We're so excited about this film. Project Hail Mary has topped Hardcover's trending reads for 2025!
Winners will be selected during the first week of December!
Please note that for this drawing prizes can only be shipped to winners over 18 years old with addresses in the U.S. or Canada.
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Please note that for this drawing prizes can only be shipped to winners over 18 years old with addresses in the U.S. or Canada.
(4/4)
November 18, 2025 at 5:04 PM
Winners will be selected during the first week of December!
Please note that for this drawing prizes can only be shipped to winners over 18 years old with addresses in the U.S. or Canada.
(4/4)
Please note that for this drawing prizes can only be shipped to winners over 18 years old with addresses in the U.S. or Canada.
(4/4)