N.K. Jemisin may be the best speculative fiction author writing today. Pick this one up if you've read her others--or if you haven't.
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In a near-future United States that's all too easy to imagine, Layla and her parents are forced into an internment camp for Muslim-American citizens. Terrifying but ultimately hopeful, this story is about the power of every voice and every witness.
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Courtney and Jupiter have been best friends and next door neighbors forever, but lately, Courtney can't shake the feeling that he might want something more than friendship from Jupiter. When new girl Rae moves to town and upends the status quo, feelings erupt on all sides. Odd One Out is a nuanced exploration of friendship, sexuality, and being a teenager for fans of Simon vs. the Homo Sapiens Agenda. I loved every character in this book!
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Our overlords are coming, but will they be robots or fairies? This hugely inventive short story anthology features authors as Alyssa Wong, Ken Liu, John Scalzi, Mary Robinette Kowal, and many more.
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When Sophie decides to donate a kidney to her best friend (and secret crush) Peter, neither of them anticipates the way their friendship fractures in the aftermath. Our Year of Maybe is gorgeous and complicated and painful--your heart will hurt (in a good way!) after finishing this book.
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Feeling disengaged from the world, Ruth quits her job, leaves town, and arrives at her parents' home to find that her father is losing his memory and her mother is...not handling the situation well. At first glance the story seems like a tragedy, but Khong's incisive humor makes this utterly readable. For fans of Jami Attenberg, Goodbye, Vitamin is a quirky, tender look at the unexpected ways life can hit you.
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A journey of faith, survival, and self-discovery in a world that would keep women down. This book is exquisite, exceptional, and awe-inspiring. Just read it.
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This essay collection on writing, creativity, and identity is just about perfect. Worth it even if you haven't read Chee's other work.
I have read this book three times and it just gets better every time I sit down with it. This gorgeous fairy tale reimagining is vibrant, complicated, and a perfect winter read.
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This sumptuous reimagining of the fairy tales Snow White, Rose Red and The Wild Swans explores loyalty, sisterhood, and the limits of destiny. McLemore writes like a dream. Read this book on a snowy afternoon when you have nowhere else to be.
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