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The Uncertain Places Lisa Goldstein
In this long-awaited new novel from an American Book Award winner, an ages-old family secret breaches the boundaries between reality and magic, revealing the places between them. Will Taylor has fallen for the enigmatic Livvy Feierabend. But Livvy’s family –… More
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The Urban Fantasy Anthology Peter S. Beagle et al.
Urban fantasy – including werewolves, vampires, zombies, and even the Devil – is well represented here in all three of its distinct styles, including the playful mythologies of Charles de Lint, the sexy paranormal romances of Patricia Briggs, and the… More
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The Bible Repairman Tim Powers
In his first new collection since 2005, the master of the secret history delves into the mysteries of souls, whether they are sacrificed on the pinnacle of Mount Parnassus or lodged in a television cable box. Featuring two original tales,… More
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The Good Humor Man Andrew Fox
In this witty tribute to Ray Bradbury’s Fahrenheit 451 set in 2041 government-sanctioned vigilantes – the Good Humor Men – ruthlessly patrol the streets, immolating all fattening food products as illegal contraband. A pound of real chocolate is worth more… More
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Context Cory Doctorow
One of the Internet’s most celebrated copyright activists returns with his second collection of essays and polemics. Discussing complex topics in an accessible manner, Cory Doctorow shares visions of a future where artists have full freedom of expression, tempered with… More
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Stable Strategies and Others Eileen Gunn et al.
This collection of tightly crafted, highly imaginative short stories employs surrealist, satirical, and fantastical devices to explore politics, class, and gender. From a hilarious tale about bioengineering and the stresses of climbing the corporate ladder to an evocative story of… More
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