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20 Science Fiction & Fantasy Novels To Read Now

FICTION

ONCE WAS WILLEM

by M.R. Carey

A dark and hopeful fable with obvious contemporary resonance. Full review >

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FICTION

THE RIVER HAS ROOTS

by Amal El-Mohtar

A book you’ll want to revisit like a favorite song, especially once you know the words to sing along. Full review >

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FICTION

TWO TRUTHS AND A LIE

by Cory O'Brien

This used to be labeled “cyberpunk.” Some believe it’ll be called “real life,” sooner or later. Full review >

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ROMANCE

CHAOS

by Constance Fay

A wildly entertaining space adventure explores the nature of love and humanity. Full review >

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FICTION

MURDER BY MEMORY

by Olivia Waite

An engaging novella that combines cozy-mystery charm with the edginess of high-tech SF. Full review >

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FICTION

WHEN THE MOON HITS YOUR EYE

by John Scalzi

A ridiculous concept imbued with gravity, charm, humor, plausible cynicism, and pathos—and perhaps the merest touch of spite. Full review >

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FICTION

THE EPHEMERA COLLECTOR

by Stacy Nathaniel Jackson

A daring Afrofuturist debut that just scratches the surface of its own astonishing futures. Full review >

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FICTION

AWAKENED

by A.E. Osworth

A charming, magical romp with a focus on the importance of finding and building queer community. Full review >

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