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Fantasy and Science Fiction June 2020
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Featuring: Xeno-archeologist Max, warrior Lahra, and cybernetic pilot Wheel, who traverse the galaxy on Wheel's ship, the Kettle, searching ancient sites for anything they can sell.
What happens: The trio acquire an artifact that catches the attention of the galaxy's ruthlesss overlords, the Vsenk. Reviewers say: "Highly recommended for fans of action-packed space opera and anyone else looking for a fun and fast-paced read" says Booklist in a starred review.
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What happens: Inheriting a council of traitors and the complications of war upon regaining her throne, Cerulia uses her Gift mastery to imbue humility, leadership, compassion and ruthlessness throughout her kingdom.
Series alert: This is the fourth and concluding volume of the Nine Realms Series, which starts with A Queen in Hiding (eBook on OverDrive)
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| Starring: Murderbot, the sardonic, antisocial SecUnit that just wants to be left alone to binge-watch shows while doing a bare minimum of work.
What happens: Once again, Murderbot's human associates need saving, which means doing a thing. As opposed to NOT doing a thing (Murderbot's preference).
Series alert: Although this 5th installment of the Murderbot Diaries can be enjoyed on its own, starting at the beginning (with All Systems Red - available in OverDrive) provides important context. |
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| What it is: the long-awaited 2nd short story collection by the author of Stories of Your Life and Others (eBook on OverDrive, eAudio on hoopla).
Don't miss: "The Life Cycle of Software Objects," in which humans and machines form parent-child bonds; "The Merchant and the Alchemist's Gate," a time travel tale in the style of One Thousand and One Nights.
Reviewers say: "likely to linger in the memory the way riddles may linger -- teasing, tormenting, illuminating, thrilling" (The New Yorker). |
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| What it is: a collection of new and previously published short stories by award-winning science fiction and fantasy writer N.K. Jemisin.
Contains: 22 tales, including "proof of concept" pieces that evolved into the author's Broken Earth trilogy ("Stone Hunger"), Dreamblood duology ("The Narcomancer"), and The City We Became ("The City Born Great"). (Titles available in OverDrive)
Why you might like it: Diverse in style and subject matter, the stories display Jemisin's lyrical prose and talent for world-building. |
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| Includes: well-known SF authors such as Tobias S. Buckell and Steven Barnes, as well as rising stars including Rebecca Roanhorse, Jaymee Goh, and Silvia Moreno-Garcia.
About the editor: Nisi Shawl is the co-author of the alternate history novel Everfair, as well as the co-editor of Stories for Chip (eBook on hoopla).
You might also like: A People's Future of the United States, edited by Victor LaValle and John Joseph Adams; Octavia's Brood (eBook on hoopla), edited by adrienne maree brown and Walidah Imarisha. |
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What it is: A collection of cutting edge science fiction stories from contemporary writers such as Alice Sola Kim, Kelly Robson and Jamie Wahls, as selected by noted author Hannu Rajaniemi and sci-fi expert Jacob Weisman.
Reviewer's say: In a starred review, Booklist calls this "a must-read for anyone interested in the latest and most exciting sf writing out there".
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| What it is: the North American debut of science fiction writer and physicist Vandana Singh, known for her lyrical prose and moving, thought-provoking short fiction.
Reviewers say: Publishers Weekly, in a starred review, praises the "delicate touch and passionately humanist sensibilities" of these wide-ranging speculative tales.
Don't miss: "With Fate Conspire," a story about a refugee whose unique ability to peer through time allows her to influence history.
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