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Reading Recommendations: Science Fiction

This guide provides the resources to assist you in locating what to read next. Browse the resources below or check with the Reference Librarian at your Delaware Public Library for Reader's Advisory assistance.

Diving into the Sub-Genre of Oceanpunk

Oceanpunk is a subgenre of science fiction and fantasy that explores societies adapted to a world dominated by oceans, often due to rising sea levels. It features themes of survival, environmental adaptation, and technological innovation, frequently using a blend of retro and futuristic aesthetics, similar to steampunk but with a marine focus. From Book Riot.

Modern science fiction is the only form of literature that consistently considers the nature of the changes that face us, the possible consequences, and the possible solutions. - Isaac Asimov

2025 Hugo Awards

Presented at: Seattle Worldcon 2025, Seattle, Washington, USA, August 16, 2025.

2024 Nebula Awards

Presented at the Marriott Country Club Plaza, Kansas City, Missouri and online on Saturday, June 7, 2025.

Previous Award Winners