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Fantasy and Science Fiction July 2026 |
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The Unicorn Hunters
by Katherine Arden
In a desperate gamble to save her throne, a young monarch conceals a secret marriage in the shadows of an enchanted forest--and unknowingly alters the fate of her world--in this dazzling novel from the New York Times bestselling author of The Bear and the Nightingale. This otherworldly hardcover edition includes an illustrated jacket, a foil-stamped case, and designed full-color endpapers I loved every moment I spent in this magical, dangerous, and haunted realm in the company of its clever and captivating duchess.--Naomi Novik, author of A Deadly Education Anne of Brittany was a child when France invaded and drove her royal father to his death. Now she is a young woman, sovereign duchess of an occupied realm, and France means to crown their conquest by marrying her to their king. Such an alliance would put her title, her lands, and her body forever in the hands of her enemies. But Anne refuses to be the last duchess of Brittany. Her only hope of resisting conquest is another alliance sealed with marriage, so Anne arranges a daring last gambit: a secret betrothal to Charles of France's greatest rival. But secrets are hard to keep in a world where rival courts spy on each other with diviners. The forest of Broc liande was once the haunt of Merlin the Enchanter and the long-lost faerie queen. But magic is long gone from Broceliande, except for the occasional sight of a unicorn and one critical quirk: This ancient forest is completely hostile to divination. While pretending compliance with France, Anne plans a unicorn hunt in Broc liande. A bit of pointless pageantry. A diversion so she can wed in secret. Or so she thinks. In this rich and epic novel, the author of the acclaimed Winternight trilogy turns the real history of a remarkable woman into an unforgettable tale of mystery, enchantment, and the price of power.
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| Mortedant's Peril by RJ BarkerBeing a Mortedant -- a cleric that reads the last thoughts of the dead -- has never been the most popular job, but Irody Hasp lives a particularly thankless existence. When his apprentice is murdered and he's framed for the crime, Irody will have to take matters into his own hands to prove his innocence. For fans of: fantasy mysteries with charm and intriguing world-building such as Luke Arnold's The Last Smile in Sunder City. |
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| Kill All Wizards by Jedediah BerryGotchimus the barbarian has a score to settle with the wizards of the land who have done nothing but ruin his life. Filing a complaint got him nowhere, so he's back to basics: kill every wizard until he gets what he wants...even if he has to blend into their pompous wizard society to do it. Fans of Discworld or Dungeons & Dragons will enjoy this "new epic fantasy in an old style with a touch of humor and plenty of heart" (Library Journal). |
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| The Devil and Mrs. Gooch by Oliver DarkshireIn the city of Verdigris, house spirits known as hobs are disappearing, leaving the buildings in decay. At the heart of this chaos is Mrs. Gwendolyn Gooch, who's kidnapping the hobs to manage her extortionate rental apartments; and the Devil, who can't help but be swayed by her capitalist zeal. It's up to Professor Green and his mysterious book to put things back in their proper order. Fans of Isabella Nagg and the Pot of Basil will be enchanted by this next book in the Household Gramarye series, perfect for lovers of socially conscious fantasy with a heap of humor and heart. |
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| The Republic of Memory by Mahmud El SayedIn this Arabfuturist story set on a generation ship halfway through its 400 year journey, the crew of the Safina start to chafe against the Administration's expectations for them to toil for their ancestors in cryostasis who will never know them. As blackouts start to roll through the ship, unrest boils over until the breaking point arrives, changing life on the Safina forever. For fans of: richly detailed and thought-provoking space flight stories such as Elizabeth Bear's Jacob's Ladder trilogy. |
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| The Redemption Center Is Closed on Sundays by Andrea HairstonWhen two local women are murdered, a group of ragtag misfits -- including an amateur detective, a podcaster, and a multidimensional traveling dog -- investigate the mysterious Redemption Center looking for answers. But Oona, the dog, knows who the killer is, and he is on her tail. Andrea Hairston "mixes a serial killer investigation with elements of urban fantasy and sci-fi to create a cozy, magical, and strikingly unique concoction" (Publishers Weekly). |
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Exodus: The Helium Sea
by Peter F. Hamilton
For millennia, the Crown Dominion has been at relative peace, with the Celestials in control and the human population little better than serfs. But now the Crown Dominion is facing a crisis of epic proportions--one that could change the balance of power in the Centauri Cluster forever--as an exiled faction that has been waiting for seven thousand years beyond the Helium Sea has returned to claim their vengeance. For Finn and his human allies, who have ended up at the center of this conflict either through circumstance or manipulation, this is an unprecedented opportunity. If they can band together, they may be able to outwit the Celestials and finally earn their fellow humans a place of independence and power in the Crown Dominion. But first they must locate and master ancient artifacts of immense power that could give them a needed edge in the conflict ahead. And all while ducking the forces that are determined to knock them off the board for good-- Provided by publisher.
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| The Rainshadow Orphans by Naomi IshiguroIn the corrupt Rainshadow City, Toshiko, Jun, and Mei Kawakami are seeking revenge for their guardian Reiko, murdered by the criminal organization the Lucky Crows. Set across two days, their adventures begin when Toshiko steals a dragon pearl, setting in motion events that will change the city forever. The start of this new trilogy blends Studio Ghibli themes with character-driven multiple perspective science-fantasy sagas. For fans of: Marie Lu and Samantha Shannon. |
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| The Reimagining of Thornwood House by Jaleigh JohnsonWitch Evelyn Sharpe has agreed to take care of the mysterious Thornwood House in Iskendra; it seems like the perfect way to give her young ward Ruby some stability. But Thornwood House has a mind of its own and is reluctant to let new witches through its doors. This cozy fantasy with a touch of humor and romance will charm fans of Sarah Beth Durst's The Spellshop and TJ Klune's The House in the Cerulean Sea. |
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The Dragon Has Some Complaints
by John Wiswell
The dragon may have some complaints, but readers won't. By turns silly, sweet, and subversive, this novel has all of Wiswell's characteristic blend of tension and heart. --Caitlin Rozakis, New York Times bestselling author of Startup Hell In this heartfelt and humorous fantasy from the Nebula-winning author of Someone You Can Build a Nest In, a dragon whose three heads bear rather...different...personalities finds family in the most unexpected of places. Garrodigh was once a four-headed dragon, among the most powerful in Kardosa. After an unfortunate incident, he now has three heads, one stump, and a daily whirlwind of internal bickering. Centerhead wants to rain death upon all humanity, Bottomhead is like a feral cat, and Upperhead is under the delicate delusion that he is, in fact, human. When a nearby battle goes awry, Garrodigh sneaks into an elite dragon rider academy, pretending to be tame to get free food and a warm bed. Lucky for him, rider Rania Albright is desperate enough for a dragon of her own that she overlooks his eccentricities. As Garrodigh recovers under Rania's care, all three heads start to turn, for the first time, in the same direction. Each wants to protect her from the invaders who killed their fourth head--the same invaders who seek to conquer Kardosa. When the academy comes under attack, can this wild dragon and his wilder rider save their homeland together? This cozy fantasy intertwines epic battles with loving friendships, sharing an utterly unique perspective on what it means to be a monster.
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Glenview, Illinois 60025
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