Murderbot is the best, simply the best. The first novella in a popular series about a rogue Security Unit (SecUnit) who hacks their governor module and just wants to watch its favorite media program “The Rise and Fall of Sanctuary Moon” undisturbed. You may have already heard about this book, but it's worth sharing again because Kevin R. Free’s phenomenal narration makes the series even better. I will never be able to read it in print again; the audiobooks are seriously that good! Light on the world-building and full of humor, this is my favorite book series currently being published. Plus, it's the perfect time to listen to the audiobook before the Apple TV+ show starring Alexander Skarsgård.

Brigid says: My favorite self-aware, media-loving Security Unit investigates a murder? Sign me up! When Murderbot finds a dead body on the normally peaceful Preservation planet, they are tasked by their companion Dr. Mensah to assist the local security office with the investigation. As usual, Muderbot’s trademark snarky sarcasm is on full display and it's even more entertaining when they are on the trail of a killer. Written as a standalone whodunnit, readers new to the series can feel free to start with this quick paced novella. Highly recommend the wonderful audiobook narrated by Kevin R. Free that perfectly captures Murderbot’s sly humor.