Fantasy and Science Fiction
June 2025

Events at Your Library
Wanderlust Travel Series: Food, Food, Food
Monday, July 7, 6:30 PM
Northwest Library
Love to travel, explore, and feed your wanderlust here at the library! Join us in our summer travel series: Part 3: Food, Food, Food Join in with us on this delicious part of our travel series where we explore various foods of the world! We will look at local delicacies and origin stories of some of our favorite dishes. While we venture into these virtual travels we will also engage in our own travel journal. We will create a travel entry for each part of the series through a tailored art project to match the adventure experience!
Recent Releases
The Keeper of Lonely Spirits
by E.M. Anderson

Immortal ghost hunter Peter Shaughnessy, cursed to wander for eternity, may have finally found a home in Harrington, Ohio. But Peter must hunt down an angry spirit and confront his own tragic past if he wants to protect his new found family and the man he loves. For fans of: paranormal romantasy with a contemporary queer twist. Readers will also enjoy Disco Witches of Fire Island by Blair Fell or Rules for Ghosting by Shelly Jay Shore.
A Harvest of Hearts
by Andrea Eames

When a young sorcerer accidentally snags a piece of her heart, Foss decides to take matters into her own hands and demand it back. However, the petulant and sulky Sylvester can't even fix his own mistakes, leading Foss to uncover the darkness lurking beneath the kingdom. This "delightful modern fairytale in which the heroine is determined to save herself" (Library Journal) is a must-read for fans of the Studio Ghibli adaptation of Howl's Moving Castle. 
The River Has Roots
by Amal El-Mohtar

In the small town of Thistleford, the two youngest Hawthorn sisters tend to the magic on the edge of the Faerie with more devotion than anyone else. However, when Esther abandons an arranged marriage for her lover from the Faerie, her bond with Ysabel is not the only thing in danger. Heart-wrenching and spellbinding, this enrapturing family fairy tale is the solo debut from one of the co-authors of the viral sensation This Is How You Lose the Time War.  
Notes From a Regicide
by Isaac Fellman

Griffon Keming's second family saved him from abuse and helped him transition, but their lives were far from idyllic. After their deaths, Griffon's only clues to the pain they buried and the revolution they took part in is in his father's prison journal. For fans of: thought-provoking science fiction putting a spotlight on LGBTQIA+ lives and experiences such as Light From Uncommon Stars by Ryka Aoki or the short story anthology Amplitudes: Stories of Queer and Trans Futurity.
The Third Rule of Time Travel
by Philip Fracassi

Scientist Beth Darlow has done the impossible and unlocked the secrets of time travel. Her device allows human consciousness to revisit any moment in their lifetime, but only to observe. However, as Beth's life begins to unravel, she realizes that even just looking can have consequences. This tightly plotted and character-driven science fiction thriller will appeal to fans of Recursion by Blake Crouch and Dissolution by Nicholas Binge. 
Eat the Ones You Love
by Sarah Maria Griffin

After losing her job and moving back in with her parents, Shell Pine is eager to get back on her feet, and the new job offer from beautiful florist Neve may be exactly what she needs. But the flower shop has a deadly secret, and this secret is hungry. For fans of: menacing monster lit with dark humor and rich prose such as But Not Too Bold by Hache Pueyo or Someone You Can Build a Nest In by John Wiswell. 
Where the Axe Is Buried
by Ray Nayler

In this geopolitical science fiction thriller, a revolutionary group may have the key to freedom from the authoritarian regime of the Federation by directly infiltrating the mind of the President. Meanwhile, Western European societies delve into AI governance, kicking off a chain of events that will impact the entire world. "A richly detailed evocation of a grim future that is, sadly, absolutely believable" (Kirkus Reviews), this title will appeal to fans of Malka Older and M.R. Carey. 
The Lamb
by Lucy Rose

In their secluded forest cottage, Margot and her "Mama" welcome in lost strangers, only for Mama to fully consume them. But when an alluring new stray named Eden enters their lives, Margot must confront her own desires and decide what she wants for herself. This gothic horror fairy tale will give fans of Nightbitch by Rachel Yoder and Woman, Eating by Claire Kohda something fresh to sink their teeth into.  
When the Moon Hits Your Eye
by John Scalzi

When the Earth's moon inexplicably turns into cheese, it turns the entire planet on its head. From astronauts to billionaires, teenagers and terminal patients, and everyone else besides, each character faces a surreal personal transformation over the course of a single lunar cycle. "Scalzi’s ability to balance scathing satire with heartfelt optimism shines" (Publishers Weekly) in this new title that will delight both long-time fans and newcomers looking for hopeful and hilarious science fiction.  
Tea You at the Altar
by Rebecca Thorne

In this third volume in the series that started with Can't Spell Treason Without Tea, Kianthe and Reyna are finally ready to say "I do" in just a week. But of course, everything is bound to go wrong with baby dragons, surprise parental visits, and conspiracies to overthrow the queen blocking their path to wedded bliss. For fans of: LGBTQIA+ cozy fantasy romance with a dash of intrigue such as The Honey Witch by Sydney Shields and Notorious Sorcerer by Davinia Evans. 
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