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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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| A Harvest of Hearts by Andrea EamesWhen 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. |
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Bat Eater and Other Names for Cora Zeng: A Novel by Kylie Lee BakerHaunted by her sister's murder and the whispered words “bat eater,” Chinatown crime scene cleaner Cora Zeng confronts grief, paranoia and disturbing occurrences, including bat carcasses at crime scenes and bite marks that appear on her coffee table. |
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A House for Miss Pauline by Diana McCaulayA 99-year-old Jamaican woman, Pauline Sinclair, must confront her past and the secrets hidden within the walls of her ancestral home as the stones themselves begin to reveal the truth before she passes.
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Idolfire
by Grace Curtis
Aleya, determined to prove herself, and Kirby, seeking redemption, are drawn to the mysterious city of Nivela, where ancient but dormant magic, buried secrets and the power of faith threaten to reshape their lives forever.
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| Eat the Ones You Love by Sarah Maria GriffinAfter 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. |
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Blood Beneath the Snow by Alexandra KenningtonRevna, a magicless royal outcast, enters the deadly Bloodshed Trials to save her friends, only to be kidnapped by a powerful enemy general whose unexpected motives could change both her life and the fate of her kingdom.
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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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Luminous by Silvia ParkIn a near-future reunified Korea, junkyard scavenger Ruijie discovers the remains of a shockingly lifelike robot boy amongst the abandoned scrap parts. This discovery snowballs into a thrilling investigation that will reunite three siblings and unearth some secrets that should stay buried. In their debut, "Park dissects sentience and reality, as well as love and death" (Publishers Weekly), and the story will delight fans of Kazuo Ishiguro's similarly precise and challenging science fiction. |
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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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