December 2025's Sci-Fi Line-up: Brandon Sanderson & Stranger Things Novel Feature in a Stellar Collection

As the chill of December settles in, the world of science fiction warms up with an impressive line-up of new releases that promise to take readers on unforgettable journeys. Curated by top authors and creative minds, the selection this month includes tantalizing tales woven by Brandon Sanderson, the creators of Stranger Things, Simon Stålenhag, and more. While December traditionally sees a lull in book releases, 2025 bucks the trend with offerings that are sure to intrigue and captivate.

Sunset at Zero Point: Explore Stålenhag’s Dystopian Masterpiece

Simon Stålenhag returns with Sunset at Zero Point—a beautifully illustrated journey set in an abandoned Swedish military facility. From the creator behind The Electric State, this work takes readers to a retro-futuristic dystopia on a secluded Swedish island, promising a landscape adorned with giant futuristic machines.

Kirk Weddell’s Edge of Oblivion: A Quantum AI Thriller

Dive into the mind of Kirk Weddell with Edge of Oblivion, where humanity teeters on the brink of catastrophe. Quantum AI and space-station intrigue set the stage as protagonists Mitch and Amie race to save Earth after an explosion fractures space-time. Engaging and masterfully crafted, it’s a must-read thriller this December.

This Brutal Moon: Bethany Jacobs Concludes Her Trilogy

Bethany Jacobs ties a riveting bow on her Kindom trilogy with This Brutal Moon. Known for her award-winning debut, Jacobs concludes this space opera amidst escalating violence and a fierce colony fight for freedom. The saga promises an intense crescendo to a thrilling series.

Russian Mystique with The Village at the Edge of Noon

Translate culture into curiosity with Darya Bobyleva’s The Village at the Edge of Noon. Translated by Ilona Yazhbin Chavasse, this novel draws readers into a Russian village where boundaries are blurred—both literal and existential. Vanishing roads, morphing identities, and time-looped forests haunt its residents in this intriguing, chilling tale.

Stranger Things: One Way or Another - Back to Hawkins

Caitlin Schneiderhan, straight from the Stranger Things writing room, gifts fans another enigmatic story set in Hawkins, Indiana. Set two months after season four, Nancy and Robin’s investigation plunges them into mysteries old and new, weaving new narratives into the web of the Upside Down.

Sanderson’s Tailored Realities: A Short Story Collection

Renowned sci-fi and fantasy raconteur Brandon Sanderson expands on his Cosmere universe with Tailored Realities. This collection of short fiction and the novella Moment Zero showcase Sanderson’s signature world-building prowess.

Discover 2025’s Top Sci-Fi Picks

In a year brimming with imagination, Emily H. Wilson’s list of sci-fi reads—including virtual utopias and deep-space sagas—not only inspires but challenges our conceptions of reality and the universe.

December might be chilly, but with books like these, readers can escape to worlds filled with wonder, excitement, and infinite possibilities. Let these stories be your ticket to adventure as you dive into the best that the world of science fiction has to offer this festive season.

According to New Scientist, it’s a good time to explore the vibrant worlds these authors have created. So, grab a blanket, find your coziest reading corner, and lose yourself in December’s most anticipated sci-fi releases.