BOOKS WITH A SPACE THEME OR SET IN SPACE
When it comes to settings in books, I tend to like Europe or cities. Probably this is because I live in a small community, so I don’t really have a “need” or “want” to read about areas I “get” or small towns. I live it. Today we’re supposed to pick a setting and center a list around this, so going rogue and unusual for the usual lists, I’m featuring books set in space. Or at least books that have some type of space element.
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☄️🌌💫BOOKS WITH A SPACE THEME OR SET IN SPACE💫🌌☄️ Sharing a few books (from my shelf) with space (and #SciFi) themes or set in space! #Books #YAReads #YABooks #BookList #List #TopTen #TopTenList #Book #Reader #Readers #Reading Share on XThis is because I’m trying to use something I don’t ever feature so that we can use books that rarely if ever get attention here. Because let’s be real, we do re-use books around here. A lot. But sometimes if that’s the only book that fits, you got to repeat celebrate it. I’m also not really into novels set in space (I did think the movie Juniper Ascending was fun), but if my memory is right, I do own a few. So let’s search the shelves and see what books we find that don’t usually get a feature.
BOOKS SET in SPACE from my SHELF
ZENITH, SASHA ALSBERG and LINDSAY CUMMINGS
Bought this one because I, years ago, used to watch Sasha’s book channel on YouTube. It was so fun to see someone who I had “known” as an avid reader accomplish so many fun things, including a book. Now however I have really no idea why I bought the book (outside of support) since it’s not really a genre or plot I read. Goodreads
BRIGHTLY BURNING and THE STARS WE STEAL, ALEXA DONNE
I cannot remember why I picked this one up. Maybe I read it was a re-telling of a classic novel? Persuasion maybe. Goodreads
THESE BROKEN STARS and THIS SHATTERED WORLD, AMIE KAUFMAN and MEAGAN SPOONER
I read this one (book one) and did enjoy it, but not enough to keep long term. It’s since been donated or I have it in a box to sell. Don’t ask me to remember which one. Goodreads
ALIENATED, MELISSA LANDERS
I’ve had this one for a long time. Never read it, though years ago, someone did say it was a fun read. Goodreads
CINDER, MARISSA MEYER
I unhauled this, but I think I technically still own it in one of the boxes crowding the office. If I have donated it, it’s just recently, so either way, I’m going to use this one and say I still “own” it. Goodreads
HEART of IRON, ASHLEY POSTON
Not sure I still own this one, but it was one I picked up because it’s an Anastasia re-telling. Goodreads
RECLAIMING SHILO SNOW, MARY WEBBER
I own this one, but don’t know if I’ve read it. The opening synopsis line says it takes place (in part) on an ice planet, so while this may be stretching it, we’re going for it. Goodreads
Have you read any of these? Would you recommend them? Which space stories do you think are worth the effort? Comment all of your thoughts below.
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Linking up with That Artsy Reader Girl November 28: Books Set in X (Pick a setting and share books that are all set there.)
They look good. I’ve not read a book set in space before (that I can recall!). Maybe something to think about next year!
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Emily @ Budget Tales Book Blog
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https://budgettalesblog.wordpress.com/2023/11/28/top-ten-tuesday-books-set-in-london/
I’ve read VERY few. I did read These Broken Stars (which I liked at the time) and I think I’ve read one or two others. These are mainly just books I did buy through the years, but now… well, I’m thinking they wouldn’t be “me” reads. :)
I really should’ve gone with books set in space — I love my sci-fi! Though I don’t think I’ve read any of these… 👀 Nice list!
Thanks, Nicky. I decided to feature some sci-fi/space books for my list just because that’s a genre I rarely read so then it follows that I rarely feature them. :)
Space is such a fun setting. I love imagining what might be out there.
Here is my Top Ten Tuesday post.
Since it’s a setting I rarely feature or read, I thought it’d be a fun change up. :)
I definitely re-use the same books over and over in my lists. It’s tough not to! Good for you for expanding your book horizons. I’m not much for sci-fi/fantasy, so I don’t read a lot of books set in space. I did enjoy the Lunar Chronicles series, though, and I actually loved PROJECT HAIL MARY (except for the very science-y and math-y parts). I hope you enjoy these books when you get to them.
Happy TTT!
Susan
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I had/have all of these on my shelf from buying them used or new through the years. However I’ve kind of decided it’s probably not my genre (I did read These Broken Stars and liked it at the time) so I will likely eventually donate them or try to eBay list them. But yes! It is hard not to re-use books. Especially when we’ve put these lists together for this many years! :)
An Anastasia space retelling sounds very unique and interesting. I love Cinder, is so cute and fun series
I think so too! I never did read it but the concept sounds super interesting. :)
I can honestly say I have probably never read a book set in space. It’s just not my genre. I do like their atmospheric covers though.
It’s not my genre either, Cindy. I have read a couple, but I’m pretty sure most of these will end up in the donate/sell pile if they aren’t already. :)
I haven’t read any of these space books. I have read Illuminae, The Raging Ones, and Ice Planet Barbarians. Nice topic pick!
I know SO many people rave about Illuminae. I haven’t read about that one too closely though. :) Thanks for visiting, Deanna.
I’m not usually a fan of books set in space, although I did read Cinder (and the rest of the books in the series). But I had to comment on how gorgeous the covers of all of these books are! Why are all the prettiest covers in a genre I don’t read?
Aren’t they!? I feel that way about cover art sometimes too. It’s probably mainly why I own so many of these. ;) Thanks for visiting!
I loved Cinder. That is a great read! Love your list this week! 😀
I’m so glad! I’ve heard “Cinder” is a fun read. :)
I don’t often read books set in space either. I did enjoy Cinder though! Here is our Top Ten Tuesday. Thank you!
Yeah, same here. It’s just not my genre. I read These Broken Stars, and at the time, I enjoyed it. :)
I’m the same about These Broken Stars, I read the first book and enjoyed it, but not enough to continue the series. I did love Cinder though!
YAY! More “Cinder” love. I know so many enjoyed that one. And yes. The cover art really caught my eye for “These Broken Stars” and I own book two, but I just never felt excited enough to read it. :)
One of the prompts on the Popsugar Reading Challenge for next year is a book set in space, so I need to take note of this post. :) I loved the Cinder series!
How cool. I never look up any of the challenges (likely because I wouldn’t like to see how many I failed probably). Hope you have a successful challenge, Dedra, and thanks for visiting. :)