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Fantasy and Science Fiction April 2025 |
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| The Fourth Consort by Edward AshtonDalton Greaves, reluctant hero and envoy for the pan-species Unity confederation, finds himself stranded on a hostile planet after a clash with the rival confederation Assembly. To survive, he'll have to maneuver through dangerous political schemes, strange new customs, and even his manipulative human ally Neera. For fans of: darkly humorous science fiction with intricate scheming such as Martha Wells' Murderbot Diaries series. |
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Boudicca by P.C. CastBoudicca, the fiery-haired and ferocious widow of chief of the Celtic Iceni tribe, ascends to the tribe's throne in Tasceni in 60 CE. However, the Roman Empire is closing in, seeing a woman ruler as weak. Devoted to both her daughters and the goddess Andraste, Boudicca is determined to strike back at the Romans against all odds. For fans of: lush and richly detailed fantastical stories of lesser-known women in history and mythology, such as Babylonia by Costanza Casati and Kaikeyi by Vaishnavi Patel. |
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The Vanishing of Josephine Reynolds: A Novel by Jennifer MoormanAfter buying her ancestral home, Josephine Reynolds is mysteriously transported to 1927 where she bonds with her great-grandmother Alma, but when she returns to the present and finds history altered, Josephine must race to rewrite the past to save both Alma's life and her own existence. Only available in LARGE PRINT |
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Cursebound: A Novel by Saara El-ArifiAs her former lover threatens war against the fae, warrior Yeeran must choose between love and loyalty while her sister seeks to break a curse that will unite their worlds in the second novel of the series following Faebound.
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| Elphie: A Wicked Childhood by Gregory MaguireWe all know the story of how Elphaba became the Wicked Witch of the West. But what happened before her powers fully took hold? In Maguire's new prequel to Wicked, young Elphaba Thropp struggles against neglectful parents, sibling jealousy, and early signs of the mistreatment of animals in Oz. Fans of Maguire's twisted fairy tales will enjoy this coming of age addition to Elphaba's story, in tandem with the blockbuster adaptation of the original novel. |
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The Spirit Collection of Thorne Hall: A Novel by Jamie ThomasAt Thorne Hall in the Berkshires, Elegy Thorne is burdened by her family's curse to keep the mansion's restless spirits silent, but when she meets the lively Atticus, she yearns for freedom while grappling with her duty to the past, seeking a way to liberate both herself and the ghosts.
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Picks and Shovels by Cory DoctorowIn 1986 San Francisco, MIT dropout Martin Hench is odd-jobbing around Silicon Valley. When he finds that his most recent company, Fidelity Computing, has angered enough ex-employees to birth a rival start-up called Computing Freedom, Martin decides to change sides. However, he and the women-led team quickly find themselves in over their heads.This "fascinating portrayal of the early wild and woolly days of Silicon Valley" (Library Journal) will delight fans of unconventional science fiction such as Drew Murray's Broken Genius. |
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The Garden: A Novel by Nick NewmanElderly sisters Evelyn and Lily live in isolation within a walled garden, tending to their secluded home, until the discovery of a mysterious boy hiding nearby disrupts their routine and forces them to confront dark truths about themselves and their isolated existence. |
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But Not Too Bold by H. PueyoWhen Dália becomes the keeper of keys for Anatema, a monstrous spider-woman with a deadly appetite for laudanum and human brides, she must uncover the truth behind her predecessor's death before she becomes her next victim. |
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Galaphile by Terry BrooksGalaphile, an orphan turned master mage, builds the legendary Druid citadel Paranor while experience love, loss and battling an ancient evil who threatens the Four Lands, in the new series by the author of The Last Druid. |
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Contact your librarian for more great books!
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Michigan City Public Library
100 E. 4th Street
Michigan City, Indiana 46360
219-873-3044mclib.org/ |
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