Project Hail Mary - Andy Weir (top recommendation of the year) Sanderson's Skyward Flight series (a few things came out this year, it's young-adult but thoughtfully enjoyable and easy to consume). I read a few Asimov's this year I hadn't gotten around to, but the two that really stood out were 'The Gods Themselve's and 'The End of Eternity'. (I primarily read to sci-fi/fantasy)
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