One i recently read that i immediately fell in love with : Here There Be Dragons by James Owen. Combines some of the most popular literature throughout history and makes it all one world.

The Protectorate series by Megan O’Keefe is also very high on my list. Sci-fi, aliens, space portals.

The Red Rising series by Pierce Brown had me in a chokehold. My wife is still obsessed with it. More space theme, but no aliens, sadly.

Currently waiting on The Institute by Stephen King.