Comment by JamesBrooks

Project Hail Mary - Andy Weir (top recommendation of the year)

Sanderson's Skyward Flight series (a few things came out this year, it's young-adult but thoughtfully enjoyable and easy to consume).

I read a few Asimov's this year I hadn't gotten around to, but the two that really stood out were 'The Gods Themselve's and 'The End of Eternity'.

(I primarily read to sci-fi/fantasy)