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SCIENCE FICTION & FANTASY
THE BIRD OF THE RIVERby Kage Baker
A sparkling farewell from a writer whose illustrious career proved all too brief. Full review >
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BEARERS OF THE BLACK STAFFby Terry Brooks
A highly approachable continuation of the Shannara saga. Full review >
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SIDE JOBSby Jim Butcher
Sidelights on the Dresden mythos, which no true fan will want to miss. Full review >
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THE PALACE OF IMPOSSIBLE DREAMSA worthy chapter in Fallon’s satisfying fantasy tale. Full review >
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SHADOWS IN THE CAVEby Caleb Fox
Another engaging adventure, suffused with the author’s love for Native-American culture. Full review >
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WILL POWERby A.J. Hartley
A light and entertaining fantasy adventure. Full review >
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DRAGON KEEPERby Robin Hobb
A nicely imagined fantasy setting that will engage readers and raise anticipation for the second installment. Full review >
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THE LAST PAGEby Anthony Huso
Macabre and magnificent, as enthralling as it is astonishing. Full review >
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SHADES OF MILK AND HONEYGimmicky but respectful Pride and Prejudice homage. Full review >
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PROSPERO IN HELLA fine sophomore effort in a unique fantasy series. Full review >
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FIVE ODD HOURSA fine continuation of a complex, one-of-a-kind urban-fantasy series. Full review >
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NIGHTS OF VILLJAMURReaders who don’t mind occasional violence will enjoy exploring this impressive world. Full review >
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TONGUES OF SERPENTSby Naomi Novik
An effective chapter in the popular series, featuring well-developed dragon characters that are often more entertaining than... Full review >
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THE DOUBLE HUMANby James O’Neal
Once again, a worthwhile amalgam of the science-fiction and mystery genres. Full review >
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HOW TO LIVE SAFELY IN A SCIENCE FICTIONAL UNIVERSEby Charles Yu
A fascinating, philosophical and disorienting thriller about life and the context that gives it meaning. Full review >
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