Friday, April 26, 2024

This month’s must-read science fiction

 
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The Practice, the Horizon, and the Chain
The Practice, the Horizon, and the Chain
By Sofia Samatar
New Release
This highly anticipated sci-fi read from an award-winning author "packs a punch" (Publishers Weekly starred review)! When a young servant on a deep-space mining ship gets the chance at an education among the ship's elite, he bonds with a woman he calls "the professor" — and they work together to break free. "I am in love with Sofia Samatar's lyricism and the haunting beauty of her imagination. Her stories linger, like the memory of a sumptuous feast" (N. K. Jemisin).
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A View from the Stars
A View from the Stars
By Cixin Liu
New Release
A landmark collection from the "towering imagination" (NPR) behind The Three-Body Problem, now a hit series on Netflix: This unique anthology places the Hugo Award–winning author's short stories alongside nonfiction pieces about his life as a science fiction reader and writer. "Vital… Down-to-earth, but unafraid to ask big questions" (Publishers Weekly).
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Annie Bot
Annie Bot
By Sierra Greer
New Release
This wildly popular new release has been called "brilliant" (The New York Times Book Review), "fun [and] unsettling" (People), and "delicious and thought-provoking" (New Scientist)! Annie Bot was designed as the perfect girlfriend for her owner, Doug. But as her AI allows her to learn about human nature, she begins to question whether she wants to meet Doug's every need — or prioritize her own desires. "I haven't been able to stop thinking about Annie Bot" (Glamour).
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Lake of Souls
Lake of Souls
By Ann Leckie
New Release
A Hugo, Nebula, and Arthur C. Clarke Award–winning author presents a complete collection of short fiction you won't want to miss. New and existing fans alike will savor the opportunity to enter the world of the Imperial Radch series from a fresh perspective — and immerse themselves in other realms as well. "There are few who write science fiction like Ann Leckie can. There are few who ever could" (John Scalzi).
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The Day Tripper
The Day Tripper
By James Goodhand
New Release
"An essential, profound read" (The Washington Post): In 1995, Alex Dean's future looks bright. But after a brutal fight with someone from his past, he wakes up in 2010 with no sign of the life he planned to live. As he trips and slips through time, can Alex reconcile his past and his future? Hailed as "a page-turner" (Booklist), this is "a compelling look at the way decisions, good and bad, build up over time to create a life" (Library Journal).
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Cascade Failure
Cascade Failure
By L. M. Sagas
New Release
"This spirited space opera is a resounding success" (Publishers Weekly). In an entertaining, action-packed series starter, Jal hitches a ride on a Guild spaceship staffed by an eclectic and unprepared crew. When they respond to a distress signal from an abandoned planet, they must race to stop the dangerous, power-hungry Trust from taking over the galaxy. "Fast-paced, heartfelt SF goodness" (New York Times bestselling author Jason M. Hough).
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Ghost Station
Ghost Station
By S. A. Barnes
New Release
An eerie work of space horror that "doesn't shrink from the grisly consequences of exploring the unknown" (New York Times bestselling author Chloe Gong): Psychologist Ophelia Bray is tasked with investigating a potential case of a deadly, violent disease on an unknown planet — but her crewmates would rather learn why the planet's previous colonizers left in such a hurry. What awaits them as they explore this ancient world? "In this golden era of sci-fi horror, Barnes leads the charge" (BookPage).
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Floating Hotel
Floating Hotel
By Grace Curtis
New Release
"This feel-good saga lingers long after it's finished" (Publishers Weekly starred review)! The Grand Abeona Hotel offers guests the height of luxury as it travels across the galaxy year-round. It's also full of secrets and intrigue, from the guests and staff to the pilot of the ship… You'll love the interwoven stories as lives intersect and Carl, the ship's steadfast caretaker, faces a pivotal moment on board. "This one is a treat" (Esquire).
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The Mars House
The Mars House
By Natasha Pulley
New Release
This "complex and captivating story" (Reactor Magazine) comes recommended by Literary Hub, Book Riot, New Scientist, and more! In a colony on Mars, January is a second-class citizen — and politician Aubrey wants to force his kind into a dangerous naturalization process. But when things go wrong for Aubrey, they propose a marriage of convenience to January! A queer sci-fi romance that the Washington Post hails as "delightful… An epic love story and a deft political thriller."
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Calypso
Calypso
By Oliver K. Langmead
New Release
In this "immersive" science fiction novel (Esquire) that's written in verse, Rochelle emerges from cryostasis to begin her role as an engineer on a colony ship. But the ark has transformed into a forest — and as the descendants of the original crew waited for her to wake, they began to worship her as a saint. "[A] lush sensory experience… Readers up for the challenge will find plenty to reward them in this ambitious work" (Publishers Weekly).
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