September 2026 Popular Science Book Releases

A new wave of science titles is hitting shelves this month, featuring works from some of the field’s most prominent voices. Carlo Rovelli’s latest book, *The Fabric of the Cosmos*, was released by Penguin Random House on September 3. The physicist expands on his earlier explorations of quantum gravity, weaving together the latest research with accessible storytelling. Meanwhile, Maggie Aderin’s *The Cosmic Kitchen*—published by HarperCollins on September 10—offers a fresh look at the everyday science that powers modern life, drawing on her experience as a science educator and broadcaster.

Other notable releases include Xand van Tulleken’s *Beyond the Horizon*, a speculative exploration of future space travel published by Bloomsbury on September 17, and Jim Al‑Khalili’s *The Quantum Revolution*, which traces the development of quantum mechanics from its origins to contemporary applications, issued by Oxford University Press on September 24. Adding to the roster, a new biography of the late physicist Stephen Hawking, *Stephen Hawking: A Life in the Edge of Space*, is set to debut on October 1 through HarperCollins. The biography, written by biographer and science writer Sarah T. O’Connor, promises to combine archival research with personal anecdotes to chart Hawking’s scientific journey and personal life. Together, these titles underscore a growing appetite for science narratives that blend rigorous scholarship with engaging prose.