Cosmology Books

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A Brief History of Time A Brief History of Time (Paperback)
by (shelved 286 times as cosmology)
avg rating 4.21 — 476,472 ratings — published 1988
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Cosmos Cosmos (Mass Market Paperback)
by (shelved 187 times as cosmology)
avg rating 4.40 — 158,208 ratings — published 1980
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The Elegant Universe: Superstrings, Hidden Dimensions, and the Quest for the Ultimate Theory The Elegant Universe: Superstrings, Hidden Dimensions, and the Quest for the Ultimate Theory (Paperback)
by (shelved 136 times as cosmology)
avg rating 4.10 — 102,036 ratings — published 1999
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The Fabric of the Cosmos: Space, Time, and the Texture of Reality The Fabric of the Cosmos: Space, Time, and the Texture of Reality (Paperback)
by (shelved 122 times as cosmology)
avg rating 4.13 — 40,501 ratings — published 2004
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The Grand Design The Grand Design (Hardcover)
by (shelved 113 times as cosmology)
avg rating 4.06 — 77,232 ratings — published 2010
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A Universe from Nothing: Why There Is Something Rather Than Nothing A Universe from Nothing: Why There Is Something Rather Than Nothing (Hardcover)
by (shelved 110 times as cosmology)
avg rating 3.94 — 30,699 ratings — published 2012
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The Hidden Reality: Parallel Universes and the Deep Laws of the Cosmos The Hidden Reality: Parallel Universes and the Deep Laws of the Cosmos (Hardcover)
by (shelved 93 times as cosmology)
avg rating 4.11 — 20,884 ratings — published 2011
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The Universe in a Nutshell The Universe in a Nutshell (Hardcover)
by (shelved 75 times as cosmology)
avg rating 4.19 — 45,206 ratings — published 2001
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Pale Blue Dot: A Vision of the Human Future in Space Pale Blue Dot: A Vision of the Human Future in Space (Paperback)
by (shelved 74 times as cosmology)
avg rating 4.34 — 39,329 ratings — published 1994
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Parallel Worlds: A Journey through Creation, Higher Dimensions, and the Future of the Cosmos Parallel Worlds: A Journey through Creation, Higher Dimensions, and the Future of the Cosmos (Paperback)
by (shelved 65 times as cosmology)
avg rating 4.21 — 22,643 ratings — published 2004
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Astrophysics for People in a Hurry Astrophysics for People in a Hurry (Hardcover)
by (shelved 62 times as cosmology)
avg rating 4.08 — 205,393 ratings — published 2017
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Our Mathematical Universe: My Quest for the Ultimate Nature of Reality Our Mathematical Universe: My Quest for the Ultimate Nature of Reality (Hardcover)
by (shelved 61 times as cosmology)
avg rating 4.18 — 8,413 ratings — published 2012
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Death by Black Hole: And Other Cosmic Quandaries Death by Black Hole: And Other Cosmic Quandaries (Paperback)
by (shelved 61 times as cosmology)
avg rating 4.10 — 32,188 ratings — published 2006
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The First Three Minutes: A Modern View of the Origin of the Universe The First Three Minutes: A Modern View of the Origin of the Universe (Paperback)
by (shelved 61 times as cosmology)
avg rating 4.10 — 13,255 ratings — published 1977
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Big Bang: The Origin of the Universe Big Bang: The Origin of the Universe (Paperback)
by (shelved 57 times as cosmology)
avg rating 4.21 — 18,822 ratings — published 2004
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A Briefer History of Time A Briefer History of Time (Hardcover)
by (shelved 52 times as cosmology)
avg rating 4.26 — 42,830 ratings — published 2005
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The Theory of Everything: The Origin and Fate of the Universe The Theory of Everything: The Origin and Fate of the Universe (Unknown Binding)
by (shelved 49 times as cosmology)
avg rating 4.18 — 28,074 ratings — published 2002
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A Short History of Nearly Everything A Short History of Nearly Everything (Paperback)
by (shelved 49 times as cosmology)
avg rating 4.22 — 420,246 ratings — published 2003
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Brief Answers to the Big Questions Brief Answers to the Big Questions (Hardcover)
by (shelved 47 times as cosmology)
avg rating 4.26 — 86,736 ratings — published 2018
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The End of Everything (Astrophysically Speaking) The End of Everything (Astrophysically Speaking)
by (shelved 42 times as cosmology)
avg rating 4.26 — 12,747 ratings — published 2020
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Just Six Numbers: The Deep Forces That Shape the Universe Just Six Numbers: The Deep Forces That Shape the Universe (Paperback)
by (shelved 42 times as cosmology)
avg rating 3.96 — 5,332 ratings — published 1999
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The Big Picture: On the Origins of Life, Meaning, and the Universe Itself The Big Picture: On the Origins of Life, Meaning, and the Universe Itself (Hardcover)
by (shelved 41 times as cosmology)
avg rating 4.18 — 10,163 ratings — published 2016
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Black Holes and Baby Universes and Other Essays Black Holes and Baby Universes and Other Essays (Paperback)
by (shelved 37 times as cosmology)
avg rating 4.18 — 18,409 ratings — published 1993
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Origins: Fourteen Billion Years of Cosmic Evolution Origins: Fourteen Billion Years of Cosmic Evolution (Paperback)
by (shelved 35 times as cosmology)
avg rating 4.14 — 10,825 ratings — published 2004
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Until the End of Time: Mind, Matter, and Our Search for Meaning in an Evolving Universe Until the End of Time: Mind, Matter, and Our Search for Meaning in an Evolving Universe (Hardcover)
by (shelved 34 times as cosmology)
avg rating 4.04 — 6,136 ratings — published 2020
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The 4% Universe: Dark Matter, Dark Energy, and the Race to Discover the Rest of Reality The 4% Universe: Dark Matter, Dark Energy, and the Race to Discover the Rest of Reality (Hardcover)
by (shelved 33 times as cosmology)
avg rating 3.93 — 8,151 ratings — published 2010
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From Eternity to Here: The Quest for the Ultimate Theory of Time From Eternity to Here: The Quest for the Ultimate Theory of Time (Hardcover)
by (shelved 33 times as cosmology)
avg rating 4.06 — 6,852 ratings — published 2009
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Hyperspace: A Scientific Odyssey Through Parallel Universes, Time Warps, and the Tenth Dimension Hyperspace: A Scientific Odyssey Through Parallel Universes, Time Warps, and the Tenth Dimension (Paperback)
by (shelved 32 times as cosmology)
avg rating 4.15 — 24,177 ratings — published 1994
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The Life of the Cosmos The Life of the Cosmos (Paperback)
by (shelved 29 times as cosmology)
avg rating 4.20 — 939 ratings — published 1997
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The Black Hole War: My Battle with Stephen Hawking to Make the World Safe for Quantum Mechanics The Black Hole War: My Battle with Stephen Hawking to Make the World Safe for Quantum Mechanics (Hardcover)
by (shelved 29 times as cosmology)
avg rating 4.13 — 11,478 ratings — published 2008
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Black Holes & Time Warps: Einstein's Outrageous Legacy Black Holes & Time Warps: Einstein's Outrageous Legacy (Paperback)
by (shelved 28 times as cosmology)
avg rating 4.23 — 13,544 ratings — published 1994
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The Order of Time The Order of Time (Hardcover)
by (shelved 26 times as cosmology)
avg rating 4.13 — 38,073 ratings — published 2017
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The Cosmic Landscape: String Theory and the Illusion of Intelligent Design The Cosmic Landscape: String Theory and the Illusion of Intelligent Design (Hardcover)
by (shelved 25 times as cosmology)
avg rating 4.15 — 2,842 ratings — published 2005
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Cycles of Time: An Extraordinary New View of the Universe Cycles of Time: An Extraordinary New View of the Universe (Hardcover)
by (shelved 24 times as cosmology)
avg rating 3.93 — 2,500 ratings — published 2010
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Billions & Billions: Thoughts on Life and Death at the Brink of the Millennium Billions & Billions: Thoughts on Life and Death at the Brink of the Millennium (Paperback)
by (shelved 24 times as cosmology)
avg rating 4.30 — 17,776 ratings — published 1997
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Coming of Age in the Milky Way Coming of Age in the Milky Way (Paperback)
by (shelved 24 times as cosmology)
avg rating 4.16 — 3,126 ratings — published 1988
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Warped Passages: Unraveling the Mysteries of the Universe's Hidden Dimensions Warped Passages: Unraveling the Mysteries of the Universe's Hidden Dimensions (Paperback)
by (shelved 23 times as cosmology)
avg rating 3.93 — 5,404 ratings — published 2005
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The Inflationary Universe: The Quest for a New Theory of Cosmic Origins The Inflationary Universe: The Quest for a New Theory of Cosmic Origins (Paperback)
by (shelved 23 times as cosmology)
avg rating 4.10 — 1,892 ratings — published 1997
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Reality is Not What it Seems: The Journey to Quantum Gravity Reality is Not What it Seems: The Journey to Quantum Gravity (Hardcover)
by (shelved 22 times as cosmology)
avg rating 4.33 — 16,456 ratings — published 2014
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Seven Brief Lessons on Physics Seven Brief Lessons on Physics (Hardcover)
by (shelved 22 times as cosmology)
avg rating 3.98 — 66,285 ratings — published 2014
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The Road to Reality: A Complete Guide to the Laws of the Universe The Road to Reality: A Complete Guide to the Laws of the Universe (Paperback)
by (shelved 22 times as cosmology)
avg rating 4.16 — 8,456 ratings — published 2004
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The Fabric of Reality: The Science of Parallel Universes--and Its Implications The Fabric of Reality: The Science of Parallel Universes--and Its Implications (Paperback)
by (shelved 21 times as cosmology)
avg rating 4.14 — 5,911 ratings — published 1996
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Why Does the World Exist?: An Existential Detective Story Why Does the World Exist?: An Existential Detective Story (Hardcover)
by (shelved 20 times as cosmology)
avg rating 3.81 — 6,824 ratings — published 2011
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Contact Contact (Kindle Edition)
by (shelved 19 times as cosmology)
avg rating 4.15 — 152,001 ratings — published 1985
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The Greatest Story Ever Told—So Far: Why Are We Here? The Greatest Story Ever Told—So Far: Why Are We Here? (Hardcover)
by (shelved 18 times as cosmology)
avg rating 3.79 — 3,138 ratings — published 2017
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The Holographic Universe The Holographic Universe (Paperback)
by (shelved 18 times as cosmology)
avg rating 4.09 — 10,500 ratings — published 1991
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Three Roads To Quantum Gravity Three Roads To Quantum Gravity (Paperback)
by (shelved 18 times as cosmology)
avg rating 4.19 — 7,422 ratings — published 2000
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Physics of the Impossible Physics of the Impossible (Hardcover)
by (shelved 17 times as cosmology)
avg rating 4.09 — 41,407 ratings — published 2008
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Introduction to Cosmology: Barbara Ryden Introduction to Cosmology: Barbara Ryden (Hardcover)
by (shelved 17 times as cosmology)
avg rating 4.26 — 230 ratings — published 2002
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Time Reborn: From the Limits of Physics to the Future of the Universe Time Reborn: From the Limits of Physics to the Future of the Universe (Hardcover)
by (shelved 17 times as cosmology)
avg rating 3.84 — 1,915 ratings — published 2013
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Arthur C. Clarke
“Sometimes I think we're alone in the universe, and sometimes I think we're not. In either case, the idea is quite staggering.”
Arthur C. Clarke

Mark Haddon
“And when you look at the sky you know you are looking at stars which are hundreds and thousands of light-years away from you. And some of the stars don’t even exist anymore because their light has taken so long to get to us that they are already dead, or they have exploded and collapsed into red dwarfs. And that makes you seem very small, and if you have difficult things in you life it is nice to think that they are what is called negligible, which means they are so small you don’t have to take them into account when you are calculating something.”
Mark Haddon, The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time

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