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This Quiz Will Tell You Which Sci-Fi Book You Should Read

Suddenly and without reason, only one in ten thousand people across the globe are able to fall asleep. The rest of the masses become sleep deprived, with psychosis and eventual death looming. The story is told by a writer named Paul who is able to sleep, though his girlfriend isn’t. Her condition begins to worsen as absolute chaos unfolds around them.

_Nod_

A mentally challenged man has an experimental operation that turns him into a genius, which sounds great but leads to new challenges, heartbreaking realizations, and powerful moments in what’s undoubtedly one of the most impactful, waterworks inducing books you’ll ever read.

_Flowers For Algernon_

A trainer who handles giant sea monsters known as Reckoners finds herself in a dilemma after his first mission goes awry, and she’s forced to aid pirates with her training abilities. Prepare to feel as if you’ve been transported onto a ship in the ocean, and enjoy a hefty serving of pirates and sea monsters in this enthralling story.

_The Abyss Surrounds Us_

Right before Earth is about to be destroyed for a galactic freeway's construction, a man is taken off the planet by his friend, and the go on an adventure in space. The book is both interesting and funny, which is why it's a classic whether you're a big sci-fi fan or not.

_The Hitchhiker’s Guide To The Galaxy_

This is the first installment of a series, and it's all about parallel worlds that are reached using a device called a "Stepper." The book takes you on an adventure, "stepping" to multiple parallel worlds as discoveries are made beyond our Earth!

_The Long Earth_

Aliens came and did a number on humans. During the first wave, they took out electronics and lights, killing half a million people and darkening the globe. The second wave caused massive tsunamis, wiping out three billion people. The third wave infected people with a deadly virus, and the fourth wave shows that the aliens are operating amongst the world, meaning not all humans are humans. The book follows 16-year-old Cassie as she tries to survive the world in these dire conditions.

_The 5th Wave_

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This Quiz Will Tell You Which Sci-Fi Book You Should Read

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