Fantasy

The Poppy War (The Poppy War #1) by R.F. Kuang

When Rin aced the Keju—the Empire-wide test to find the most talented youth to learn at the Academies—it was a shock to everyone…

The Bear and the Nightingale (Winternight Trilogy #1) by Katherine Arden

At the edge of the Russian wilderness, winter lasts most of the year and the snowdrifts grow taller than houses…

The Ocean at the End of the Lane by Neil Gaiman

The Ocean at the End of the Lane is told with a rare understanding of all that makes us human, and shows the power of stories to reveal and shelter us from the darkness inside and out.

The Southern Book Club’s Guide to Slaying Vampires by Grady Hendrix

Southern-flavored supernatural thriller set in the ’90s about a women’s book club that must protect its suburban community from a mysterious…

Black Leopard, Red Wolf (The Dark Star Trilogy #1) by Marlon James

In the first novel in Marlon James’s Dark Star trilogy, myth, fantasy, and history come together to explore what happens…

Parable of the Sower (Earthseed #1) by Octavia E. Butler

In 2025, with the world descending into madness and anarchy, one woman begins a fateful journey toward a better future. Parable of the Sower by Octavia E. Butler My rating: 2 of 5 stars An interesting story. I read this one for Life’s Library Book Club. This is a heavy read, not in volume but […]