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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!

Tasha Suri, "Books of Ambha"

Tasha Suri, "Books of Ambha"

from $17.27

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The Amrithi are outcasts; nomads descended of desert spirits, they are coveted and persecuted throughout the Empire for the power in their blood. Mehr is the illegitimate daughter of an imperial governor and an exiled Amrithi mother she can barely remember, but whose face and magic she has inherited.

When Mehr’s power comes to the attention of the Emperor’s most feared mystics, she must use every ounce of will, subtlety, and power she possesses to resist their cruel agenda.

Should she fail, the gods themselves may awaken seeking vengeance…


Deborah Harkness, "All Souls Trilogy" download (1).jfif

Deborah Harkness, "All Souls Trilogy"

from $19.44
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N K Jemisin, "Dreamblood Duology"

$18.35
Erin Morgenstern, "The Starless Sea"

Erin Morgenstern, "The Starless Sea"

$18.31
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Jeff VanderMeer, "Southern Reach Trilogy"

from $16.20
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Octavia Butler, "Kindred, Fledgling, Collected Stories (Loa #338)"

$37.80