Fantasy and Science Fiction
June 2025

The Grimoire Grammar School Parent Teacher Association
by Caitlin Rozakis

Two parents and their recently-bitten-werewolf daughter try to fit into a privileged New England society of magic aristocracy. But deadly terrors await them – ancient prophecies, remorseless magical trials, hidden conspiracies and the PTA bake sale.
The Devils
by Joe Abercrombie

A brand-new epic fantasy from a New York Times bestselling author features a notorious band of anti-heroes on a delightfully bloody and raucous journey.
Anima Rising: A Novel
by Christopher Moore

Vienna, 1911. Austrian painter Gustav Klimt spots a woman’s nude body in the canal. He knows he should contact police, but he can’t resist making a sketch first. And as he draws, she coughs - she’s alive! Back at his studio, Klimt learns that she doesn’t remember who she is, or how she landed in the canal. Klimt names her Judith, after one of his most famous paintings, and resolves to help her find her memory.
A Curse Carved in Bone
by Danielle L. Jensen

Caught between divine heritage and a dark prophecy, Freya must navigate forbidden alliances and the clash of gods and mortals to save her people in the second novel of the series following A Fate Inked in Blood.
Modern Divination
by Isabel Agajanian

Aurelia Schwartz has always had to juggle her human existence with her life as a witch. Now, with a spot at a prestigious Cambridge university college, she nearly has everything she desires within reach. But she must adhere to the rules: Make no promises. Reveal nothing about her true nature. And never stay overnight.
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. 
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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Mon, May 12–Sat, Aug 2
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