In these science fiction books, extraterrestrial beings are sympathetic, horrifying and everything in between.

The books we're spotlighting this month don't exactly radiate escapist good vibes — but they do offer the opportunity to step into someone else's life and get to know their view of our shared world.

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While Netflix is known for hit sci-fi shows like "Black Mirror" and "Stranger Things," the streamer also offers some underrated series that are just as good.

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Ahead of Amazon’s adaptation of Project Hail Mary, the book’s author discusses alien life, US space exploration and dealing ...