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Fantasy and Science Fiction March 2026 |
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Isles of the Emberdark: A Cosmere Novel
by Brandon Sanderson
From #1 New York Times bestselling author Brandon Sanderson comes a legendary standalone novel that navigates the seas and the stars of a far-future Cosmere. Illustrated by Esther Hi'ilani Candari. All his life, Sixth of the Dusk has been a traditional trapper of Aviar--the supernatural birds his people bond with--on the deadly island of Patji. Then one fateful night he propels his people into a race to modernize before they can be conquered by the Ones Above, invaders from the stars who want to exploit the Aviar. But it's a race they're losing, and Dusk fears his people will lose themselves in the effort. When a chance comes to sail into the expanse of the emberdark beyond a mystical portal, Dusk sets off to find his people's salvation with only a canoe, his birds, and all the grit and canniness of a Patji trapper. Elsewhere in the emberdark is a young dragon chained in human form: Starling of the starship Dynamic. She and her ragtag crew of exiles are deep in debt and on the brink of losing their freedom. So when she finds an ancient map to a hidden portal between the emberdark and the physical realm, she seizes the chance at a lucrative discovery. These unlikely allies might just be the solution to each other's crises. In their search for independence, Dusk and Starling face perilous bargains, poisonous politics, and the destructive echo of a dead god. Sanderson expands his thrilling novella Sixth of the Dusk into a mythic novel of legends, lore, and warring galactic superpowers.
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| Intergalactic Waste Management, LLC by Ash BishopFormer Intergalactic Exterminator Russ Wesley thought his new job at Intergalactic Waste Management, LLC, would be cushier than his previous gig. But when the body of a friend turns up in the trash, Russ teams with his partners Nina Hosseinzadeh and Steven Applebum to get to the bottom of her death. This second title in the Intergalactic Archives series will delight fans of action-packed science fiction that explores the division of societies and classes in unique settings, such as Soyoung Park's Snowglobe series. |
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| Tea & Alchemy by Sharon Lynn FisherIn 1854 Cornwall, Mina Penrose escapes from her loneliness through her job reading tea leaves at The Magpie. When a murder occurs in her small village, the townspeople suspect local recluse Harker Tregarrick...until the man shows up at The Magpie, and Mina must put together his past to determine the truth behind the murder. Fans of atmospheric romantic historical fantasy such as Beth Cato's A House Between Sea and Sky will be engrossed in this new title. |
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Seasons of Glass and Iron: Stories
by Amal El-Mohtar
Full of glimpses into gleaming worlds and fairy tales with teeth, Seasons of Glass and Iron: Stories is a collection of acclaimed and awarded work from Amal El-Mohtar.With confidence and style, El-Mohtar guides us through exquisitely told and sharply observed tales about life as it is, was, and could be. Like miscellany from other worlds, these stories are told in letters, diary entries, reference materials, folktales, and lyrical prose. Full of Nebula, Locus, World Fantasy, and Hugo Award-winning and nominated stories, Seasons of Glass and Iron: Stories includes Seasons of Glass and Iron, The Green Book, Madeleine, The Lonely Sea in the Sky, And Their Lips Rang with the Sun, The Truth About Owls, A Hollow Play, Anabasis, To Follow the Waves, John Hollowback and the Witch, Florilegia, or, Some Lies About Flowers, Pockets, and more.
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The Poet Empress
by Shen Tao
Wei Yin is desperate. After the fifth death of a sibling, with her family and village on the brink of starvation, she will do anything to save those she loves. Even offer herself as concubine to the cruel, dissolute heir of the blood-gutted Azalea House--where poetry magic is power, but women are forbidden to read. But in a twist of fate, the palace now stands on the knife-edge of civil war, with Wei trapped in its center--with a violent prince. To save herself and the nation, she must survive the dangers of court, learn to read in secret, and compose the most powerful spell of all. A ballad of love--and death--
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Nightshade and Oak
by Molly O'Neill
An Iron Age goddess must grapple with becoming human in this delightful historical fantasy of myth and magic from the author of the instant hit Greenteeth. Yet another excellent story rooted in the folklore of the British isles, this one charged with queer love. - Booklist (starred review) When Malt, the goddess of death, is accidentally turned human by a wayward spell, she finds she's ill-equipped to deal with the trials of a mortal life. After all, why would a goddess need to know how to gather food or light a fire? Unable to fend for herself, she teams up with warrior Bellis on a perilous journey to the afterlife to try to restore her powers. Frustrated by her frail human body and beset with blisters, Malt might not make the best travelling companion. But as animosity slowly turns to attraction, these two very different women must learn to work together if they are to have any hope of surviving their quest.
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| Snake-Eater by T. KingfisherSelena is desperate to escape her horrid past. With nothing but her dog in tow, she flees to her late aunt's homestead in Quartz Creek. But strange ancient spirits linger along the edges of Selena's home. One of them, known as "Snake-Eater," has come to collect a debt from Selena's aunt; with Selena being the new owner of the home, his attention -- and obsession -- turns to her. Fans of strange and intriguing horror-adjacent fantasy such as Chuck Tingle's Camp Damascus and Jennifer Thorne's Diavola will thrill at T. Kingfisher's latest. |
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| City of Others by Jared PoonBenjamin Toh is a middle manager for the Department for Engagement of Unusual Stakeholders (DEUS), charged with managing supernatural nuisances so no one else has to deal with them. When an entire block of flats goes missing, Ben will have to deal with a scorned demigod who isn't particularly inclined to help the Singaporean government. "Themes of grief and responsibility are balanced by keen humor, often poking fun at bureaucracy" (Booklist) in this urban fantasy that fans of S.A. MacLean's The Phoenix Keeper will get swept away in. |
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Order of Royals
by Jude Deveraux
Princess Aradella is trapped in the iron grip of her evil and powerful aunt, Queen Olina. Navigating the treacherous waters of political machinations and familial duties, Aradella discovers allies in unexpected places, including Tanek, a swansman with his own mysterious connections. Set in a world where royalty, magic, and mythical beings coexist, Aradella's path is intertwined with that of Kaley Arens, an Earthling who becomes deeply entangled in the planet's intricate social hierarchy, as she is faced with a choice between her homeland and newfound love. As Aradella and her companions uncover dark secrets and hidden agendas, they embark on an adventure filled with loyalty, romance, and courage, where the lines between magic and reality blur. Aradella's heart finds a beacon in Mekos, the son of Tanek, whose distinct heritage and protective nature captivate her--
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| Tailored Realities by Brandon SandersonThis new collection from acclaimed author Brandon Sanderson includes short stories written over the course of twenty years, some appearing in print for the very first time. Such stories include: two police detectives entering VR to catch a serial killer; a dragon hunter getting into a debate about grammar with his quarry; and many more. Fans of Sanderson's other works and inventive spins on speculative fiction tropes will enjoy this collection. |
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