• NONFICTION

    ENDURANCE

    OCT. 17, 2017

BIOGRAPHY & MEMOIR

ENDURANCE

by Scott Kelly

A worthy read for space buffs, to say nothing of anyone contemplating a voyage to the stars. Full review >

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  • FICTION

    MALICE OF CROWS

    OCT. 31, 2017

FICTION

MALICE OF CROWS

by Lila Bowen

Fans of the Shadow will love returning to his world, and fantasy fans who haven’t yet encountered this colorful cowboy... Full review >

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    AFTER THE FLARE

    SEPT. 12, 2017

SCIENCE FICTION & FANTASY

AFTER THE FLARE

by Deji Bryce Olukotun

An absorbing novel that explores a compelling, African-centered future world. Full review >

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  • FICTION

    SLEEPING BEAUTIES

    SEPT. 26, 2017

THRILLER & SUSPENSE

SLEEPING BEAUTIES

by Stephen King & Owen King

A blood-splattered pleasure. It’s hard to say what the deeper message of the book is save that life goes on despite the... Full review >

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  • FICTION

    PROVENANCE

    SEPT. 26, 2017

SCIENCE FICTION & FANTASY

PROVENANCE

by Ann Leckie

More intriguing cultures to explore, more characters to care about, more Leckie to love. Full review >

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  • FICTION

    IT DEVOURS!

    OCT. 17, 2017

FICTION

IT DEVOURS!

by Joseph Fink & Jeffrey Cranor

A confident supernatural comedy from writers who can turn from laughter to tears on a dime. Full review >

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  • FICTION

    SEA OF RUST

    SEPT. 5, 2017

SCIENCE FICTION & FANTASY

SEA OF RUST

by C. Robert Cargill

Innovative worldbuilding, a tight plot, and cinematic action sequences make for an exciting ride through a blasted landscape... Full review >

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