Explore the Best Sci-Fi Audiobooks Free on Hoopla

If you’re a fan of Sci-Fi, Hoopla has a growing library of thrilling audiobooks in the genre—and the best part? They’re absolutely free with your library card. Whether you’re new to science fiction or a lifelong fan, you can stream audiobooks or download them to your device and listen anywhere, anytime.

Hoopla Has Podium Audiobooks

Podium is known for outstanding sci-fi audiobooks. They are one of the largest audio publishers in the world, and sci-fi Podium audiobooks are available on Hoopla. You can listen to the industry leader in the science fiction genre, anytime, for free. Hoopla has a curated collection of Neo-futuristic Fiction audiobooks from Podium. It’s a quick way to find science fiction, dystopian, and apocalyptic/post-apocalyptic titles from one of the top publishers, all in one place. All you need is your library card to peruse the whole selection!

What Is Science Fiction?

Sci-fi is short for science fiction, a genre that combines imagination with scientific elements. Sci-fi explores concepts like advanced science, futuristic technology, space exploration, time travel, and extraterrestrial life. The definition of science fiction continues to evolve, but at its core, it’s all about the “what ifs” that push the boundaries of reality.

What Is a Subgenre of Sci-Fi?

While all science fiction involves science and technology (and often is set in the future) sci-fi has quite a few subgenres. Science fiction’s subgenres offer a unique perspective into science and fiction, allowing listeners and readers to explore everything from alien civilizations to AI-driven societies. A few popular subgenres of science fiction include hard science, soft science, military science, steam punk, androids and robots, and even space opera.

Find the Best Science Fiction Audiobooks on Hoopla

Hoopla has sci-fi titles for everyone. Here’s a roundup of a few we love:

Children’s

Star Wars: Beware the Nameless

by Zoraida Córdova, read by Todd Haberkorn

Alebrijes

by Donna Barba Higuera, read by Cisco Fernandez and Frankie Corzo

The Battle for Wondla

by Tony DiTerlizzi, read by Teri Hatcher

Young Adult (YA)

Rebels of Eden

by Joey Graceffa, read by Sarah Grayson

Out of the Silent Planet

by C. S. Lewis, read by Ralph Cosham

Harvest Day

by Heidi Catherine and Tamar Sloan, read by Elizabeth Godley

Action/Adventure

The Sunlit Man

by Brandon Sanderson, read by William DeMeritt

Red Rising

by Pierce Brown, read by Tim Gerard Reynolds

Columbus Day

by Craig Alanson, read by R. C. Bray

Drama

The Day Tripper

by James Goodhand, read by James Meunier

Before the Coffee Gets Cold

by Toshikazu Kawaguchi, read by Arina Ii

Orbital

by Samantha Harvey, read by Sarah Naudi

Humor

Business as Usual

by Shane Walker, read by Eric Michael Summerer

View from the Imperium

by Jody Lynn Nye, read by Ramón de Ocampo

Bob and Nikki

by Jerry Boyd, read by Chris Ciulla

Romance

How to Steal a Galaxy

by Beth Revis, read by Dara Rosenberg

Alien God

by Ursa Dax, read by Patrick Zeller and Angelina Rocca

The Alien and I

by Honey Phillips, read by Patrick Zeller and Kat Auden

Why Choose Hoopla for Sci-Fi Audiobooks?

  • Free with a library card
  • Stream or download and listen offline
  • No late fees or holds

Start exploring today and unlock whole new worlds—no spaceship required, only Hoopla and your library card!