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Other Worlds

Science Fiction, Fantasy, Science Fantasy, Speculative Fiction, Afrofurturism, Feminist & Queer World-Building - an invitation to step into other worlds has always been at the center of our brick-and-mortar. Our first scifi/fantasy lists were built by WisCon fans, heavy on Butler and Le Guin and the other founding women of the genre. We’ve maintained our commitment to find, read, shelve, and recommend diverse voices. Browse here and find books for middle-grade and up, as the best speculative fiction crosses ages and genres!

K D Edwards, "Tarot Sequence"

K D Edwards, "Tarot Sequence"

from $18.36

Price includes state and local tax. Book can be picked up at the store or delivered to your home in Northwest Philadelphia. We don’t yet mail books - if you live outside of our delivery area, please visit Bookshop.org to have this great book mailed to you.

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Set in New Atlantis, The Tarot Sequence follows Rune Saint John, the last child of the fallen Sun Court. Alongside his lifelong Companion and bodyguard, Brand, Rune unravels the secrets of his past and navigates the difficult political landscape of New Atlantis, while trying protect those closest to him.

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Hank Green, "The Carls"

from $17.28
Octavia Butler, Fledgling - coming 11/1/22

Octavia Butler, Fledgling - coming 11/1/22

$18.35
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Neil Gaiman, "Coraline"

from $8.63
Nghi Vo, "The Chosen and the Beautiful" available 06/01/21

Nghi Vo, "The Chosen and the Beautiful" available 06/01/21

$29.15
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Octavia Butler, "Kindred, Fledgling, Collected Stories (Loa #338)"

$37.80