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Fantasy and Science Fiction June 2025 |
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| The Keeper of Lonely Spirits by E.M. AndersonImmortal 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. |
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| The River Has Roots by Amal El-MohtarIn 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. |
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| Notes From a Regicide by Isaac FellmanGriffon 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. |
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| Where the Axe Is Buried by Ray NaylerIn 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. |
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| The Lamb by Lucy RoseIn 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. |
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| When the Moon Hits Your Eye by John ScalziWhen 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. |
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Speculative Fiction Book Club - Upcoming Reads
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Tuesday, June 24, 2025 at 7 PM online and in-person!
A novelist on a remote island in the Pacific is linked to a bullied and depressed Tokyo teenager after discovering a Hello Kitty lunchbox that washed ashore in this new novel from the award-wining, best-selling author of My Year of Meats. |
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Tuesday, July 29, 2025 at 7 PM online and in-person!
Welcome to... El Monte, California, home of Starrgate Donuts, where current proprietor (and alien refugee) Lan Tran lives with her children.
Where you'll meet: violin teacher Shizuka Satomi, "the Queen of Hell," whose Faustian bargain requires her to deliver seven musical souls to the devil; and transgender runaway Katrina Nguyen, a violin prodigy who makes Shizuka question her past decisions.
For fans of: Becky Chambers and TJ Klune. |
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Contact your librarians for more great books! |
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