Book RecommendationsJuly 30, 2026
How flowers shaped the world as we know it
David Haskell brings readers through millions of years of botanical history for his latest book, How Flowers Made Our World
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Book RecommendationsJuly 29, 2026
Sciencey summer books we love: Pompeii, quantum physics, and more
SciAm books editor Bri Kane shares her favorite science books for every summer mood
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Book RecommendationsJuly 27, 2026
The science books our editors can’t stop recommending this summer
From ecohorror to science-inspired poetry, discover the books Scientific American staffers are recommending this summer
Book RecommendationsJune 12, 2026
The alien stories Scientific American editors keep coming back to
The 24 alien books the Scientific American staff love, from The Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy to Contact and beyond
Book RecommendationsApril 16, 2026
10 best dinosaur books, according to a paleontologist
Steve Brusatte, author of The Rise and Fall of the Dinosaurs and The Story of Birds, recommends 10 dinosaur books to dig into
Artificial IntelligenceDecember 12, 2025
Inside the Empire of AI: Karen Hao on Power, Ideology and Environmental Costs
Journalist Karen Hao unpacks the rise of AI “empires,” their ideological roots, and the hidden environmental and societal costs of OpenAI’s quest for artificial general intelligence.
OpinionDecember 3, 2025
The Scientific American Staff’s 67 Favorite Books of 2025
Here are the 67 books Scientific American staffers couldn’t put down this year, from fantasy epics to gripping nonfiction
Book RecommendationsDecember 3, 2025
Scientific American Shares Its First-Ever Best Fiction and Nonfiction Books of the Year
Scientific American unveils its first-ever best fiction and nonfiction books of the year, spotlighting stories that blend science, imagination and unforgettable voices.
Book RecommendationsSeptember 2, 2025
7 Science Book Reviews from Scientific American’s Archives with Modern Recommendations
A collection of seven book reviews from our archives, each paired with a recently published book we recommend
Book RecommendationsAugust 30, 2025
Turn the Page on Summer: August’s Essential Book Picks
Check out this collection of nonfiction and fiction books recommended by Scientific American
Book RecommendationsJuly 31, 2025
What Books Scientific American Read in July
Check out Scientific American’s fiction and nonfiction book recommendations for July
Book RecommendationsJuly 23, 2025
Bring These Scientific American–Recommended Books to the Beach This Summer
If you’re seeking a summer read, Scientific American has some fantastic fiction and notable nonfiction to recommend.