Books like Flux by Stephen Baxter

Set on the desert planet Arrakis, Dune follows Paul Atreides as he rises from betrayed heir to the enigmatic Muad'Dib, guarding the precious spice melange that fuels galactic politics and extends life.

In the 29th century, humanity’s vast Hegemony spans dozens of worlds connected by farcaster portals, while the enigmatic Shrike guards the Time Tombs on the lone planet Hyperion. A diverse pilgrimage of chosen individuals must each recount why they were summoned to witness the tombs’ reverse time cycle.

After the battle that shattered the AI‑controlled starship Justice of Toren, survivor Breq, now a lone human, hunts vengeance across a frozen colony in this award‑winning space‑opera quest.

A tale of the future, where artificial intelligence and molecular nanotechnology are rewriting the human condition.

Flynne, a young woman living in a drug‑reliant city, helps her veteran brother Burton test a new virtual reality game. When the beta test turns into a murder investigation, she discovers a deadly conspiracy that threatens her life.

Human scientists forge a bond with the Cheela, an intelligent alien species on the neutron star Dragon's Egg, where time dilates—one Earth hour equals centuries of Cheela life—leading to cultural evolution and scientific discovery.

On Per Ardua, humanity finds alien hatches that open doors to other stars, but the freedom comes with cosmic consequences, forcing us to confront ancient, sentient minds and the limits of our own future.

A complete 12‑book set of Jeff Kinney’s Diary of a Wimpy Kid series, including Diary of a Wimpy Kid through Hard Luck, perfect for fans and collectors.

A coming‑of‑age tale that follows teenage girls as they form bonds over shared love for books in a library setting, weaving in themes of friendship, English literature, and the lives of widowers.

In a distant future, humanity battles the enigmatic Xeelee around the supermassive black hole Chandra. A daring pilot’s time‑travel gambit disrupts the stalemate, sparking personal conflict, political intrigue, and revelations that challenge what it means to be human.

In a Montana town, a veteran coping with PTSD and a newly-divorced woman named Jillian form an unexpected bond that reshapes their lives, exploring friendship, family, self‑confidence, and the complexities of ranch life.

Davy Spencer might be the new kid in school, but that doesn't mean he can't start as the most POPULAR kid. With the help of his two best friends, Chuck and Annie, Davy throws himself into making viral YouTube videos with hilariously disastrous results. If he can pull this off, everybody at his new school will know his name before even meeting him. Davy's YouTube channel has everything- awesome pranks? Check! School lunch reviews? Check! Undercover detention missions? Check! Getting duct taped to the wall? Check - wait what? Becoming a rockstar Youtuber isn't easy but Davy won't give up... no matter how crazy things have to get. Kid Youtuber is a funny children's book for ages 9-12, middle school students, and adults who never grew up. Marcu Emerson is the author of Diary of a 6th Grade Ninja, The Super Life of Ben Braver, and Recess Warriors.