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The Moon and the Other – John Kessel
Against all odds, Erno lands on his feet. He’s been exiled from his home in the Society of Cousins. He’s been living at the bottom of his new society. And suddenly, he is offered success beyond his wildest dreams. The … Continue reading
Shadow Run – AdriAnne Strickland and Michael Miller
At 17, Qole is the youngest starship captain from the frozen planet of Alaxak. She and her unique crew fish the systems for Shadow – sort of described as radiation. It is a hazardous job and those working closely with … Continue reading
In This Grave Hour: A Maisie Dobbs Novel – Jacqueline Winspear
As the wireless crackled to life, conversation stopped and tension mounted. Maisie waited in the drawing room with her best friend, Priscilla, and Priscilla’s husband and boys. It was Sunday, September 3, 1939, and they were all prepared for what … Continue reading
Traitor to the Throne – Alwyn Hamilton
The sequel to Rebel of the Sands picks up with the rebellion somewhat stagnant. For every push forward, the Sultan’s army fights back. Amani, aka the Blue-Eyed Bandit, was gravely injured. When she recovered, Jin was not by her side … Continue reading
Printer’s Error: Irreverent Stories from Book History – Rebecca Romney, J. P. Romney
Who knew that the history of printing could be so much fun. In the introduction we are reminded that humankind is full of idiots and this book reinforces the idea. Rebecca Romney is a rare book expert often called upon … Continue reading
See You in the Cosmos – Jack Cheng
Alex loves astronomy, rockets, and the idea of intelligent life in other galaxies. He makes plans to travel to a rocket launch event with his dog, Carl Sagan. Alex’s older brother left their Colorado home years before and now is … Continue reading
Long May She Reign – Rhiannon Thomas
Freya did not plan on ruling a kingdom. She was so far down the list of succession, it never entered her mind. And she hated court. She was fascinated with science and most comfortable in her lab. But one night, … Continue reading
Daughter of the Pirate King – Tricia Levenseller
Alosa is part Siren and also the daughter of the pirate king and as such, quite dangerous. Raised by her fierce father to fight, he tortured her to toughen her. She has her own ship and mostly female crew under … Continue reading
Last Day on Mars – Kevin Emerson
Teens Liam and Phoebe are among the last people on Mars when a mass evacuation is underway due to the accelerated supernova of our sun. Earth was evacuated decades before and the Mars settlement was only meant to be temporary … Continue reading
Empress of a Thousand Skies – Rhoda Belleza
In this science fiction political thriller, Crown Princess Rhee’s family is murdered when their space ship is blown up. Rhee is raised an a planet away from the seat of the Empire and is to return when she is sixteen … Continue reading
The Edge of Everything – Jeff Giles
Zoe lives in an isolated cabin in Montana where the winters can be brutally cold. During a blizzard, she finds her little brother almost frozen and they take shelter in an abandoned cabin where an elderly couple was murdered. The … Continue reading
The Murderer’s Ape – Jakob Wegelius
Sally Jones is an ape. She was captured years before and lived through many trials before the story opens. She is highly intelligent and quite mechanically gifted. Sally does not communicate vocally but can write and this story is her … Continue reading
Caraval – Stephanie Garber
Scarlett and Tella’s mother disappeared years ago, leaving them to be raised by an increasingly cruel father. If he perceives one has misbehaved, he hurts the other as punishment. Their father is the governor of an island and has forbidden … Continue reading
An Eagle in the Snow – Michael Morpurgo
Britain’s most decorated private during World War I Henry Tandey. This is the fictionalized account of his life, his heroics, his bravery, and his morals. Morals so strong he could not bring himself to shoot an injured German. Years later, … Continue reading
Ever the Hunted – Erin Summerill
Britta’s mother was murdered when she was an infant leaving her to be raised by her father in a remote cabin in the woods. He was a bounty hunter for the king and taught Britta and apprentice Cohen to hunt … Continue reading
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