John Scalzi's most recommended books

We've asked 12,000+ authors and super readers for their favorite books. Here are their favorite books by John Scalzi.

Chosen by 10 people

Books like Old Man's War

Chosen by 8 people

Books like The Kaiju Preservation Society

Chosen by 5 people

Books like Redshirts

Chosen by 5 people

Books like Starter Villain

Chosen by 2 people

Books like Lock In

Chosen by 1 person

Books like Head On

Chosen by 1 person

Books like The Collapsing Empire

Chosen by 1 person

Books like Zoe's Tale

Book lists with John Scalzi's books

31 authors created a book list with a book by John Scalzi as one of their picks.

• War never changes except when it does
• Military sci-fi books that actually understand what it feels like to be in the military
• Bridging high art and B-movies
• Science fiction books with working class heroes
• Science fiction detective novels
• Science fiction and fantasy books that keep me reading

Book lists connected to John Scalzi's books

188 authors created a book list connected to John Scalzi's books by genre, topic, theme, and mood.

• Beloved sci-fi universes
• Science fiction by autistic authors
• Sci-fi that triggers deeper thought and reflection
• Inspiring sci-fi that reforges your worldview
• Ordinary people surviving the extraordinary
• Licensed books from settings that inspired me

Genres connected to John Scalzi's books

Topics connected to John Scalzi's books