The Gods Themselves

I really enjoyed The Gods Themselves by Isaac Asimov and Walls of Wind by J. A. McLachlan this year.

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)

The Gods Themselves by Isaac Asimov was definitely my favorite.

"The Gods Themselves" is a easy to read but truly mind blowing book. Asimov's characters are a bit wooden but the ideas in the book really got me to look at the world differently. The line "I have an idea, a simple idea, based on the quite obvious fact that the number two is ridiculous and can't exist." has stayed with me for over a decade now as has the surprising lovemaking of the aliens. For a hard read that you may enjoy I'd suggest "The Book of the New Sun". I'm re-reading it for the fourth time and it just gets better.

Most of Asimov's books, specially: * Foundation Series / Robot Series / Empire Series * The Gods Themselves