Our list of some of the best Space Travel books & series in recent years. Get inspired by one or more of the following books.
- Old Boy, Vol. 8 (2007)
- StarTalk: Everything You Ever Need to Know About Space Travel, Sci-Fi, the Human Race, the Universe, and Beyond (2019)
- The Lost Art of Reading Nature’s Signs: Use Outdoor Clues to Find Your Way, Predict the Weather, Locate Water, Track Animals―and Other Forgotten Skills (Natural Navigation) (2015)
- Legacy: An Event Group Thriller (Event Group Thrillers) (2012)
- We Travel the Space Ways: Black Imagination, Fragments, and Diffractions (Post_colonial Media Studies) (2019)
- The Future of Humanity: Our Destiny in the Universe (2019)
- Space: A Novel (2015)
- Time Travel and Warp Drives: A Scientific Guide to Shortcuts through Time and Space (2013)
- SPACE-A FLIGHTS: Pocket Guide to Military Space-A Air Bases (2017)
- Exploring Space Travel (Searchlight Books ™ ― What’s Amazing about Space?) (2011)
- Peruvian Wildlife: A Visitor’s Guide to the Central Andes (Bradt Guides) (2008)
- Vision From Outer Space: with dreams and travels to boot! (2019)
Old Boy, Vol. 8 (2007)
Imprisoned without explanation for a decade by a wealthy former schoolmate, Goto now comes to the endgame against his tormentor. If Goto cannot uncover the secret behind the schoolyard grudge, he’ll earn his death and the death of the girl he loves – just as his adversary will accept death if Goto can unlock his memories and the meaning behind them. But there’s more to the game locked away in memories, and even the end of the game may not mean the end to the war!
StarTalk: Everything You Ever Need to Know About Space Travel, Sci-Fi, the Human Race, the Universe, and Beyond (2019)
This illustrated companion to the popular podcast and National Geographic Channel show is an eye-opening journey for anyone curious about our universe, space, astronomy and the complexities of the cosmos. For decades, beloved astrophysicist Neil deGrasse Tyson has interpreted science with a combination of brainpower and charm that resonates with fans everywhere.
The Lost Art of Reading Nature’s Signs: Use Outdoor Clues to Find Your Way, Predict the Weather, Locate Water, Track Animals―and Other Forgotten Skills (Natural Navigation) (2015)
When writer and navigator Tristan Gooley journeys outside, he sees a natural world filled with clues. The roots of a tree indicate the sun’s direction; the Big Dipper tells the time; a passing butterfly hints at the weather; a sand dune reveals prevailing wind; the scent of cinnamon suggests altitude; a budding flower points south.
Legacy: An Event Group Thriller (Event Group Thrillers) (2012)
The United States is ready to make a triumphant return to the moon, striking out boldly into the solar system in an attempt to regain the confidence of the heady days of the Apollo program.
We Travel the Space Ways: Black Imagination, Fragments, and Diffractions (Post_colonial Media Studies) (2019)
A new take on Afrofuturism, this book gathers together a range of contemporary voices who, carrying legacies of five hundred years of contact among Africa, Europe, and the Americas, reach toward the stars and unknown planets, galaxies, and ways of being. Writing from queer and feminist perspectives and circumnavigating continents, they recalibrate definitions of Afrofuturism.
The Future of Humanity: Our Destiny in the Universe (2019)
We are entering a new Golden Age of space exploration. With irrepressible enthusiasm and a deep understanding of the cutting-edge research in space travel, World-renowned physicist and futurist Dr. Michio Kaku presents a compelling vision of how humanity may develop a sustainable civilization in outer space. He reveals the developments in robotics, nanotechnology, and biotechnology that may allow us to terraform and build habitable cities on Mars and beyond.
Space: A Novel (2015)
Already a renowned chronicler of the epic events of world history, James A. Michener tackles the most ambitious subject of his career: space, the last great frontier.
Time Travel and Warp Drives: A Scientific Guide to Shortcuts through Time and Space (2013)
To see video demonstrations of key concepts from the book, please visit this website:press.uchicago.edu/sites/timewarp/index.html . Sci-fi makes it look so easy. Receive a distress call from Alpha Centauri? No problem: punch the warp drive and you're there in minutes. Facing a catastrophe that can't be averted? Just pop back in the timestream and stop it before it starts.
SPACE-A FLIGHTS: Pocket Guide to Military Space-A Air Bases (2017)
Need a way to get base info when the WiFi is down or unavailable? Can’t get data on your phone when traveling internationally? Trying to find a route to/from anywhere? SPACE-A FLIGHTS is your pocket information system when electronics don’t cut it or you just don’t feel like spending days in research. This handy guide includes phone number and flight destinations for over 170 installations.
Exploring Space Travel (Searchlight Books ™ ― What’s Amazing about Space?) (2011)
How long does it take to get into outer space? About nine minutes! Powerful vehicles carry people beyond Earth’s atmosphere in a short time. But astronauts train for years before they go on missions. In this book, you’ll learn about what it’s like to be an astronaut in space! As part of the Searchlight Books™ collection, this series explores outer space and sheds light on the question What’s Amazing about Space?
Peruvian Wildlife: A Visitor’s Guide to the Central Andes (Bradt Guides) (2008)
An essential guide to the wildlife of the High Andes in Peru, this beautifully- illustrated, full-color guide will appeal to the ardent wildlife enthusiast and curious tourist alike.
Vision From Outer Space: with dreams and travels to boot! (2019)
Ever wonder where a wild imagination comes from? Think it’s all yours? I did too. Wasn’t until second near experience that I realized I was chosen at a young age to shed light on darkness. From reading scrolls and blueprints as a child, to many more on what’s current now and what’s to come. This book is a tiny snippet of what I hear and see nightly. All 250+/- drawings were done on my cell phone. May all who read be blessed to know that bright side of Universe is indeed a happening place.
Best Space Travel Books: The Ultimate List
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The New Guys: The Historic Class of Astronauts That Broke Barriers and Changed the Face of Space Travel
Author(s): Meredith Bagby
ID: 3673246, Publisher: HarperCollins, Year: 2023, Size: 33 Mb, Format: epub
The Venice Ghetto: A Memory Space that Travels
Author(s): Chiara Camarda (editor), Amanda K. Sharick (editor), Katharine G. Trostel (editor)
ID: 3238550, Publisher: University of Massachusetts Press, Year: 2022, Size: 16 Mb, Format: pdf
Buddhist Ecological Protection of Space: A Guide for Sustainable Off-Earth Travel
Author(s): Daniel Capper
ID: 3636491, Publisher: Lexington Books, Year: 2022, Size: 4 Mb, Format: pdf
Please note that this booklist is not absolute. Some books are truly best-sellers according to The Wall Street Journal, others are drafted by unknown writers. On top of that, you can always find additional tutorials and courses on Coursera, Udemy or edX, for example. Are there any other relevant resources you could recommend? Drop a comment if you have any feedback on the list.