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After the Fall, Before the Fall, During the Fall

After the Fall, Before the Fall, During the Fall

by Kress, Nancy

Book - 2012

After most of humanity is decimated by natural disaster, the survivors live in a sterile dome constructed by aliens. Their only hope to save humanity is in the form of randomly appearing portals to the past. After most of humanity is decimated by natural disaster, the survivors live in a sterile dome constructed by aliens. Their only hope to save humanity is in the form of randomly appearing portals to the past. Show less

After most of humanity is decimated by natural disaster, the survivors live in a sterile dome constructed by aliens. Their only hope to save humanity is in the form of randomly appearing portals to the past. After most of humanity is decimated by natural disaster, the survivors live in a sterile dome constructed by aliens. Their only hope to save humanity is in the form of randomly appearing portals to the past. Show less

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All Systems Red

All Systems Red

The Murderbot Diaries

by Wells, Martha

Book - 2017

The sentient security android, Murderbot, just wants to be left alone to watch TV, unfortunately the humans it's tasked with guarding keep getting in trouble. First of a series. The sentient security android, Murderbot, just wants to be left alone to watch TV, unfortunately the humans it's tasked with guarding keep getting in trouble. First of a series. Show less

The sentient security android, Murderbot, just wants to be left alone to watch TV, unfortunately the humans it's tasked with guarding keep getting in trouble. First of a series. The sentient security android, Murderbot, just wants to be left alone to watch TV, unfortunately the humans it's tasked with guarding keep getting in trouble. First of a series. Show less

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Arch-conspirator

Arch-conspirator

by Roth, Veronica

Book - 2023

Outside the last city on Earth, the planet is a wasteland. Without the Archive, where the genes of the dead are stored, humanity will end. Passing into th...Show more Outside the last city on Earth, the planet is a wasteland. Without the Archive, where the genes of the dead are stored, humanity will end. Passing into the Archive should be cause for celebration, but Antigone's parents were murdered, leaving her father's throne vacant. Show less

Outside the last city on Earth, the planet is a wasteland. Without the Archive, where the genes of the dead are stored, humanity will end. Passing into th...Show more Outside the last city on Earth, the planet is a wasteland. Without the Archive, where the genes of the dead are stored, humanity will end. Passing into the Archive should be cause for celebration, but Antigone's parents were murdered, leaving her father's throne vacant. Show less

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The Ballad of Black Tom

The Ballad of Black Tom

by LaValle, Victor

Book - 2016

When hustler Tommy Tester delivers an occult tome to a wealthy old woman, he unwittingly opens the door to a world of magic and horror that was best left sleeping. Retelling of HP Lovecraft's The Horror at Red Hook. When hustler Tommy Tester delivers an occult tome to a wealthy old woman, he unwittingly opens the door to a world of magic and horror that was best left sleeping. Retelling of HP Lovecraft's The Horror at Red Hook. Show less

When hustler Tommy Tester delivers an occult tome to a wealthy old woman, he unwittingly opens the door to a world of magic and horror that was best left sleeping. Retelling of HP Lovecraft's The Horror at Red Hook. When hustler Tommy Tester delivers an occult tome to a wealthy old woman, he unwittingly opens the door to a world of magic and horror that was best left sleeping. Retelling of HP Lovecraft's The Horror at Red Hook. Show less

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Binti

Binti

by Okorafor, Nnedi

Book - 2015

En-route to the prestigious Oomza University, student Binti's ship is attacked by aliens and all her fellow students are killed. Trapped and alone, she must use all her wits, wisdome, and the gifts of her people to survive. En-route to the prestigious Oomza University, student Binti's ship is attacked by aliens and all her fellow students are killed. Trapped and alone, she must use all her wits, wisdome, and the gifts of her people to survive. Show less

En-route to the prestigious Oomza University, student Binti's ship is attacked by aliens and all her fellow students are killed. Trapped and alone, she must use all her wits, wisdome, and the gifts of her people to survive. En-route to the prestigious Oomza University, student Binti's ship is attacked by aliens and all her fellow students are killed. Trapped and alone, she must use all her wits, wisdome, and the gifts of her people to survive. Show less

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The Black God's Drums

The Black God's Drums

by Clark, P. Djèlí

Book - 2018

In a steampunk-esque America, the Civil War never ended, only stumbled into an uneasy cease-fire. A young girl recieves a message of warning from an African orisha, and takes up work on an airship to escape. But no one can run from war forever. In a steampunk-esque America, the Civil War never ended, only stumbled into an uneasy cease-fire. A young girl recieves a message of warning from an African orisha, and takes up work on an airship to escape. But no one can run from war forever. Show less

In a steampunk-esque America, the Civil War never ended, only stumbled into an uneasy cease-fire. A young girl recieves a message of warning from an African orisha, and takes up work on an airship to escape. But no one can run from war forever. In a steampunk-esque America, the Civil War never ended, only stumbled into an uneasy cease-fire. A young girl recieves a message of warning from an African orisha, and takes up work on an airship to escape. But no one can run from war forever. Show less

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The Black Tides of Heaven

The Black Tides of Heaven

by Yang, Neon

Book - 2017

Mokoya and Akeha, the twin children of the Protector, were sold to the Grand Monastery as infants. Mokoya develops the gift of prophesy and follows their mother into power, but Akeha, unwilling to be a pawn, falls in with rebels. First in a series. Mokoya and Akeha, the twin children of the Protector, were sold to the Grand Monastery as infants. Mokoya develops the gift of prophesy and follows their mother into power, but Akeha, unwilling to be a pawn, falls in with rebels. First in a series. Show less

Mokoya and Akeha, the twin children of the Protector, were sold to the Grand Monastery as infants. Mokoya develops the gift of prophesy and follows their mother into power, but Akeha, unwilling to be a pawn, falls in with rebels. First in a series. Mokoya and Akeha, the twin children of the Protector, were sold to the Grand Monastery as infants. Mokoya develops the gift of prophesy and follows their mother into power, but Akeha, unwilling to be a pawn, falls in with rebels. First in a series. Show less

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The Bruising of Qilwa

The Bruising of Qilwa

by Jamnia, Naseem

Book - 2022

A terrible disease is spreading through the city-state of Qilwa and Firuz, a refugee and healer, believes it comes from ineptly performed blood magic. To save the city they must find a way to break a cycle of prejudice. A terrible disease is spreading through the city-state of Qilwa and Firuz, a refugee and healer, believes it comes from ineptly performed blood magic. To save the city they must find a way to break a cycle of prejudice. Show less

A terrible disease is spreading through the city-state of Qilwa and Firuz, a refugee and healer, believes it comes from ineptly performed blood magic. To save the city they must find a way to break a cycle of prejudice. A terrible disease is spreading through the city-state of Qilwa and Firuz, a refugee and healer, believes it comes from ineptly performed blood magic. To save the city they must find a way to break a cycle of prejudice. Show less

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The Dream-quest of Vellitt Boe

The Dream-quest of Vellitt Boe

by Johnson, Kij

Book - 2016

Professor Vellit Boe lives in the land of dreams, and now much search down a missing student who's run off with a man from the waking world. Professor Vellit Boe lives in the land of dreams, and now much search down a missing student who's run off with a man from the waking world. Show less

Professor Vellit Boe lives in the land of dreams, and now much search down a missing student who's run off with a man from the waking world. Professor Vellit Boe lives in the land of dreams, and now much search down a missing student who's run off with a man from the waking world. Show less

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The Empress of Salt and Fortune

The Empress of Salt and Fortune

by Vo, Nghi

Book - 2020

A young royal from the far north, is sent south for a political marriage in an empire reminiscent of imperial China. Alone and reviled, she must choose he...Show more A young royal from the far north, is sent south for a political marriage in an empire reminiscent of imperial China. Alone and reviled, she must choose her allies carefully. Rabbit, a handmaiden, befriends the emperor's lonely new wife and gets more than she bargained for. Show less

A young royal from the far north, is sent south for a political marriage in an empire reminiscent of imperial China. Alone and reviled, she must choose he...Show more A young royal from the far north, is sent south for a political marriage in an empire reminiscent of imperial China. Alone and reviled, she must choose her allies carefully. Rabbit, a handmaiden, befriends the emperor's lonely new wife and gets more than she bargained for. Show less

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Every Heart A Doorway

Every Heart A Doorway

by McGuire, Seanan

Book - 2016

What happens to the children who fall down rabbit holes or through wardrobes after they return home? Some of them wind up at Eleanor West's Home for Waywa...Show more What happens to the children who fall down rabbit holes or through wardrobes after they return home? Some of them wind up at Eleanor West's Home for Wayward Children. Nancy tumbled, and now she's back. But the things she's experienced change a person. Show less

What happens to the children who fall down rabbit holes or through wardrobes after they return home? Some of them wind up at Eleanor West's Home for Waywa...Show more What happens to the children who fall down rabbit holes or through wardrobes after they return home? Some of them wind up at Eleanor West's Home for Wayward Children. Nancy tumbled, and now she's back. But the things she's experienced change a person. Show less

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Feed Them Silence

Feed Them Silence

by Mandelo, Lee

Book - 2023

Dr. Sean Kell-Luddon is a neurologist obsessed with understanding how animals think. She's created an interface that will allow her to share the experiences and perception of a wild wolf, but her obsession goes too far. Dr. Sean Kell-Luddon is a neurologist obsessed with understanding how animals think. She's created an interface that will allow her to share the experiences and perception of a wild wolf, but her obsession goes too far. Show less

Dr. Sean Kell-Luddon is a neurologist obsessed with understanding how animals think. She's created an interface that will allow her to share the experiences and perception of a wild wolf, but her obsession goes too far. Dr. Sean Kell-Luddon is a neurologist obsessed with understanding how animals think. She's created an interface that will allow her to share the experiences and perception of a wild wolf, but her obsession goes too far. Show less

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Finna

Finna

by Cipri, Nino

Book - 2020

A pair of part-time retail workers are sent on an interdimensional mission to retrieve a lost shopper. And they're not being paid overtime. A pair of part-time retail workers are sent on an interdimensional mission to retrieve a lost shopper. And they're not being paid overtime. Show less

A pair of part-time retail workers are sent on an interdimensional mission to retrieve a lost shopper. And they're not being paid overtime. A pair of part-time retail workers are sent on an interdimensional mission to retrieve a lost shopper. And they're not being paid overtime. Show less

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The Haunting of Tram Car 015

The Haunting of Tram Car 015

by Clark, P. Djèlí

Book - 2019

Cairo, 1912. The case started simply enough for the Ministry of Alchemy, Enchantments, and Supernatural Entities: handle a possessed tram car. Cairo, 1912. The case started simply enough for the Ministry of Alchemy, Enchantments, and Supernatural Entities: handle a possessed tram car. Show less

Cairo, 1912. The case started simply enough for the Ministry of Alchemy, Enchantments, and Supernatural Entities: handle a possessed tram car. Cairo, 1912. The case started simply enough for the Ministry of Alchemy, Enchantments, and Supernatural Entities: handle a possessed tram car. Show less

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High Times in the Low Parliament

High Times in the Low Parliament

by Robson, Kelly

Book - 2022

Lana was Aldgate's finest scribe, until one misstep caused a temperamental fairy to banish her to the Low Parliament. Now she transcribes endless circular...Show more Lana was Aldgate's finest scribe, until one misstep caused a temperamental fairy to banish her to the Low Parliament. Now she transcribes endless circular arguments. A hung vote will cause a return to endless war. Lana must rely on an unlikely pair of comrades to save humanity. Show less

Lana was Aldgate's finest scribe, until one misstep caused a temperamental fairy to banish her to the Low Parliament. Now she transcribes endless circular...Show more Lana was Aldgate's finest scribe, until one misstep caused a temperamental fairy to banish her to the Low Parliament. Now she transcribes endless circular arguments. A hung vote will cause a return to endless war. Lana must rely on an unlikely pair of comrades to save humanity. Show less

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The Lies of the Ajungo

The Lies of the Ajungo

by Utomi, Moses Ose

Book - 2023

In the City of Lies, they cut out your tongue when you turn thirteen, to appease the terrifying Ajungo Empire and make sure it continues sending water. Tutu will be thirteen in three days, but his parched mother won't last that long. In the City of Lies, they cut out your tongue when you turn thirteen, to appease the terrifying Ajungo Empire and make sure it continues sending water. Tutu will be thirteen in three days, but his parched mother won't last that long. Show less

In the City of Lies, they cut out your tongue when you turn thirteen, to appease the terrifying Ajungo Empire and make sure it continues sending water. Tutu will be thirteen in three days, but his parched mother won't last that long. In the City of Lies, they cut out your tongue when you turn thirteen, to appease the terrifying Ajungo Empire and make sure it continues sending water. Tutu will be thirteen in three days, but his parched mother won't last that long. Show less

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A Psalm for the Wild-built

A Psalm for the Wild-built

by Chambers, Becky

Book - 2021

In a utopian post-apocalyptic world, a traveling tea monk meets a wandering robot searching for the answer to a question: What do humans need? First in a series. In a utopian post-apocalyptic world, a traveling tea monk meets a wandering robot searching for the answer to a question: What do humans need? First in a series. Show less

In a utopian post-apocalyptic world, a traveling tea monk meets a wandering robot searching for the answer to a question: What do humans need? First in a series. In a utopian post-apocalyptic world, a traveling tea monk meets a wandering robot searching for the answer to a question: What do humans need? First in a series. Show less

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River of Teeth

River of Teeth

by Gailey, Sarah

Book - 2017

In an alternate 19th century America, feral hippos have taken over the swamps of Louisiana. Now the government wants to open that area up for trade, so they call in a crack team of experts to take care of the problem. In an alternate 19th century America, feral hippos have taken over the swamps of Louisiana. Now the government wants to open that area up for trade, so they call in a crack team of experts to take care of the problem. Show less

In an alternate 19th century America, feral hippos have taken over the swamps of Louisiana. Now the government wants to open that area up for trade, so they call in a crack team of experts to take care of the problem. In an alternate 19th century America, feral hippos have taken over the swamps of Louisiana. Now the government wants to open that area up for trade, so they call in a crack team of experts to take care of the problem. Show less

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The Salt Grows Heavy

The Salt Grows Heavy

by Khaw, Cassandra

Book - 2023

You may think you know how the fairytale goes: a mermaid comes to shore and weds the prince. But what the fables forget is that mermaids have teeth. You may think you know how the fairytale goes: a mermaid comes to shore and weds the prince. But what the fables forget is that mermaids have teeth. Show less

You may think you know how the fairytale goes: a mermaid comes to shore and weds the prince. But what the fables forget is that mermaids have teeth. You may think you know how the fairytale goes: a mermaid comes to shore and weds the prince. But what the fables forget is that mermaids have teeth. Show less

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Sisters of the Vast Black

Sisters of the Vast Black

by Rather, Lina

Book - 2019

A group of spacefaring nuns responds to a distress call, only to discover that the people in their care are in danger not from nature, but from the government and the church itself. A group of spacefaring nuns responds to a distress call, only to discover that the people in their care are in danger not from nature, but from the government and the church itself. Show less

A group of spacefaring nuns responds to a distress call, only to discover that the people in their care are in danger not from nature, but from the government and the church itself. A group of spacefaring nuns responds to a distress call, only to discover that the people in their care are in danger not from nature, but from the government and the church itself. Show less

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A Spindle Splintered

A Spindle Splintered

by Harrow, Alix E.

Book - 2021

Zinnia has a rare disease that no one fully understands, except that no one has ever survived past age 21. But at her Sleeping Beauty themed birthday party, the prick on her finger sends her not to sleep, but falling through worlds. Zinnia has a rare disease that no one fully understands, except that no one has ever survived past age 21. But at her Sleeping Beauty themed birthday party, the prick on her finger sends her not to sleep, but falling through worlds. Show less

Zinnia has a rare disease that no one fully understands, except that no one has ever survived past age 21. But at her Sleeping Beauty themed birthday party, the prick on her finger sends her not to sleep, but falling through worlds. Zinnia has a rare disease that no one fully understands, except that no one has ever survived past age 21. But at her Sleeping Beauty themed birthday party, the prick on her finger sends her not to sleep, but falling through worlds. Show less

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Taste of Honey

Taste of Honey

by Wilson, Kai Ashante

Book - 2016

In a world where gods walk the earth, Aqib bmg Sadiqi is expected to marry well and take over his father's position as Master of Beasts. This planned life abruptly comes to a crossroads when he meets a visiting Daluçan soldier named Lucrio. In a world where gods walk the earth, Aqib bmg Sadiqi is expected to marry well and take over his father's position as Master of Beasts. This planned life abruptly comes to a crossroads when he meets a visiting Daluçan soldier named Lucrio. Show less

In a world where gods walk the earth, Aqib bmg Sadiqi is expected to marry well and take over his father's position as Master of Beasts. This planned life abruptly comes to a crossroads when he meets a visiting Daluçan soldier named Lucrio. In a world where gods walk the earth, Aqib bmg Sadiqi is expected to marry well and take over his father's position as Master of Beasts. This planned life abruptly comes to a crossroads when he meets a visiting Daluçan soldier named Lucrio. Show less

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The Time Machine

The Time Machine

An Invention

by Wells, H. G.

Book - 1895

An inventor tells the tale of his greatest invention - a time machine - and his travels to a far distant future in which the human race has splint into two seperate creatures: the child-like Eloi, and the twisted subterranean Morlocks. An inventor tells the tale of his greatest invention - a time machine - and his travels to a far distant future in which the human race has splint into two seperate creatures: the child-like Eloi, and the twisted subterranean Morlocks. Show less

An inventor tells the tale of his greatest invention - a time machine - and his travels to a far distant future in which the human race has splint into two seperate creatures: the child-like Eloi, and the twisted subterranean Morlocks. An inventor tells the tale of his greatest invention - a time machine - and his travels to a far distant future in which the human race has splint into two seperate creatures: the child-like Eloi, and the twisted subterranean Morlocks. Show less

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To Be Taught, If Fortunate

To Be Taught, If Fortunate

by Chambers, Becky

Book - 2019

One of a crew of genetically modified astronaughts chronicles her experiences exploring alien worlds, until they lose contact with Earth and must decide whether to return to a planet that may no longer be home. One of a crew of genetically modified astronaughts chronicles her experiences exploring alien worlds, until they lose contact with Earth and must decide whether to return to a planet that may no longer be home. Show less

One of a crew of genetically modified astronaughts chronicles her experiences exploring alien worlds, until they lose contact with Earth and must decide whether to return to a planet that may no longer be home. One of a crew of genetically modified astronaughts chronicles her experiences exploring alien worlds, until they lose contact with Earth and must decide whether to return to a planet that may no longer be home. Show less

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An Oral History of Haden's Syndrome

by Scalzi, John

Book - 2014

In the near-future, the world is wracked by a virus that leaves it's survivors locked in their bodies, fully conscious but unable to move. Key figures in the pandemic recount their experiences and how Haden's syndrome re-wrote human society. In the near-future, the world is wracked by a virus that leaves it's survivors locked in their bodies, fully conscious but unable to move. Key figures in the pandemic recount their experiences and how Haden's syndrome re-wrote human society. Show less

In the near-future, the world is wracked by a virus that leaves it's survivors locked in their bodies, fully conscious but unable to move. Key figures in the pandemic recount their experiences and how Haden's syndrome re-wrote human society. In the near-future, the world is wracked by a virus that leaves it's survivors locked in their bodies, fully conscious but unable to move. Key figures in the pandemic recount their experiences and how Haden's syndrome re-wrote human society. Show less

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