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| Golden Son: Book II of the Red Rising Trilogy by Pierce BrownDystopian SF. "Once upon a time, a man came from the sky and killed my wife," explains freedom fighter Darrow in this sequel to the bestselling Red Rising. Recruited by the revolutionary group Sons of Ares to infiltrate the world of the elite Golds and bring down their rigidly hierarchical, color-coded society from within, Darrow's mission is not without complications. Not only must he remain in the good graces of his employer, ArchGovernor Augustus of Mars, Darrow must also prepare to turn his back on the handful of sympathetic Golds whom he's come to know and trust. Hunger Games fans will appreciate this series' determined protagonist and his desire to topple an oppressive society, while readers who enjoy Richelle Mead's Age of X series will appreciate Golden Son's futuristic, caste-bound society. |
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| The Galaxy Game by Karen LordSocial SF. Confined to the Lyceum, a residential school for the psi-gifted adolescents of the planet Cygnus Beta, Rafi Abowen Delarua is surrounded by authority figures who distrust him even as they attempt to exploit his talents. Bereft of home and family, Rafi's only refuge is Wallrunning, a high-stakes game requiring speed, agility, and adaptation to gravitational fluctuations. It may also be Rafi's best hope of escaping his situation. However, what initially appears to be a fun athletic activity is gradually revealed to have great intergalactic significance. Fans of author Karen Lord's previous novel, The Best of All Possible Worlds, will appreciate cameo appearances from that novel's characters, as well as an expansion of its predecessor's detailed world-building. |
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| Stories of Your Life and Others by Ted ChiangShort Stories. Ted Chiang, author of the acclaimed novellas The Life Cycle of Software Objects and The Merchant and the Alchemist's Gate, writes stories that are as brief as they are profound. In this collection of eight thought-provoking tales, Chiang explores topics ranging from aliens to artificial intelligence to alternate history, and does so with consummate skill and precision. Science fiction aficionados looking for quick reads that nevertheless linger in the mind will want to check out Stories of Your Life and Others. |
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| Her Smoke Rose Up Forever by James Tiptree, Jr.Short Stories. Better known as science fiction writer James Tiptree, Jr., Alice Bradley Sheldon led a life as fascinating as her acclaimed short stories: a childhood spent traveling the world with adventurous parents; wartime service as an intelligence analyst; a stint in the CIA; a career as a research psychologist; and sudden death by spousal suicide pact. And yet, despite these demands on her time, Tiptree also managed to make an indelible mark on the science fiction genre under multiple pseudonyms, creating a body of work that inspires readers to this day. Her Smoke Rose Up Forever, which collects some of her best-known stories, is a must-read for SF fans. |
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| The Best of Connie Willis: Award-Winning Stories by Connie WillisShort Stories. With 11 Hugo Awards and seven Nebulas under her belt (not to mention just about every other major SF award in existence), Connie Willis is a modern master of speculative fiction writing. The stories in this collection -- displaying Willis' talent for memorable characters and meticulous research, as well as her signature blend of heartbreak and humor -- represent the prize-winning work that has made her a favorite among science fiction readers and writers alike. |
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| The Time Traveler's Almanac by Ann VanderMeer and Jeff VanderMeer (editors)Short Stories. Spanning over a century of speculative literature, this anthology collects 65 time-travel tales from notable science fiction authors both past (including but not limited to H.G. Wells, Isaac Asimov, Douglas Adams, and Ray Bradbury) and present (Ursula K. Le Guin, C.J. Cherryh, Charles Stross, and Connie Willis, to name just a few). In addition to its comprehensive compilation of short fiction, The Time Traveler's Almanac includes an intriguing selection of nonfiction pieces, notably Genevieve Valentine's "Trousseau: Fashion for Time Travelers" and Charles Yu's "Top Ten Tips For Time Travelers." |
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