The most popular genetics books of 2026

Books about genetics ask what happens when we can rewrite life. Clones, designer babies, engineered plagues and cures raise hopes and fears in thrillers and thoughtful science fiction. True stories of discovery and of families living with inherited conditions are here too. This list shows the ones first published in 2026.

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Green City Wars
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Green City Wars

Adrian Tchaikovsky

Published 2026

368 pages

Original Sin
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Original Sin

Kathryn Paige Harden

Published 2026

252 pages

Void Exile
Cover of Void Exile

Void Exile

Robbie MacNiven

Published 2026

384 pages