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New in Science Fiction: Winter 2020

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What's new in science fiction? Here are our top picks in recent releases.

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KCLS Librarians: Genre Fiction Booklists

King County Library System

19 items

19 items

They Will Drown in Their Mothers' Tears

They Will Drown in Their Mothers' Tears

by Anyuru, Johannes

Book - 2019

A terrorist who claims she jumped through time is admitted to a psychiatric clinic after assisting in an attack. As the narrator is interviewed by a writer, we're shown a tragic and emotional future gripped by anti-immigrant hysteria. A terrorist who claims she jumped through time is admitted to a psychiatric clinic after assisting in an attack. As the narrator is interviewed by a writer, we're shown a tragic and emotional future gripped by anti-immigrant hysteria. Show less

A terrorist who claims she jumped through time is admitted to a psychiatric clinic after assisting in an attack. As the narrator is interviewed by a writer, we're shown a tragic and emotional future gripped by anti-immigrant hysteria. A terrorist who claims she jumped through time is admitted to a psychiatric clinic after assisting in an attack. As the narrator is interviewed by a writer, we're shown a tragic and emotional future gripped by anti-immigrant hysteria. Show less

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The Redemption of Time

The Redemption of Time

by Baoshu

Book - 2019

This Three-Body Problem homage expands the story of Yun Tianming, who betrayed humanity and now risks becoming a pawn again. This complex novel weaves into preexisting lore and explores difficult concepts in an intricate, hard science fiction style. This Three-Body Problem homage expands the story of Yun Tianming, who betrayed humanity and now risks becoming a pawn again. This complex novel weaves into preexisting lore and explores difficult concepts in an intricate, hard science fiction style. Show less

This Three-Body Problem homage expands the story of Yun Tianming, who betrayed humanity and now risks becoming a pawn again. This complex novel weaves into preexisting lore and explores difficult concepts in an intricate, hard science fiction style. This Three-Body Problem homage expands the story of Yun Tianming, who betrayed humanity and now risks becoming a pawn again. This complex novel weaves into preexisting lore and explores difficult concepts in an intricate, hard science fiction style. Show less

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The Lightest Object in the Universe

The Lightest Object in the Universe

by Eisele, Kimi

Book - 2019

Carson and Beatrix are 3,000 miles apart, but it feels farther in the chaos of a global economic collapse. The cross-country lovers try to reunite through the help of their community in this rare hopeful dystopian. Carson and Beatrix are 3,000 miles apart, but it feels farther in the chaos of a global economic collapse. The cross-country lovers try to reunite through the help of their community in this rare hopeful dystopian. Show less

Carson and Beatrix are 3,000 miles apart, but it feels farther in the chaos of a global economic collapse. The cross-country lovers try to reunite through the help of their community in this rare hopeful dystopian. Carson and Beatrix are 3,000 miles apart, but it feels farther in the chaos of a global economic collapse. The cross-country lovers try to reunite through the help of their community in this rare hopeful dystopian. Show less

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Alphabet Squadron

by Freed, Alexander

Book - 2019

After the Return of the Jedi, during the transition of power, three late defectors join rebel pilots against dwindling Imperials. This novel has both dramatic battle scenes and well-developed characters who explore redemption after war. After the Return of the Jedi, during the transition of power, three late defectors join rebel pilots against dwindling Imperials. This novel has both dramatic battle scenes and well-developed characters who explore redemption after war. Show less

After the Return of the Jedi, during the transition of power, three late defectors join rebel pilots against dwindling Imperials. This novel has both dramatic battle scenes and well-developed characters who explore redemption after war. After the Return of the Jedi, during the transition of power, three late defectors join rebel pilots against dwindling Imperials. This novel has both dramatic battle scenes and well-developed characters who explore redemption after war. Show less

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The Warehouse

The Warehouse

A Novel

by Hart, Rob

Book - 2019

In near-future America, two sleuths take on the totalitarian conglomerate ‘Cloud’ to uncover its true agenda. The deep world-building of this Big Brother meets Big Business thriller is insightful and timely. A well-paced novel soon to be a film. In near-future America, two sleuths take on the totalitarian conglomerate ‘Cloud’ to uncover its true agenda. The deep world-building of this Big Brother meets Big Business thriller is insightful and timely. A well-paced novel soon to be a film. Show less

In near-future America, two sleuths take on the totalitarian conglomerate ‘Cloud’ to uncover its true agenda. The deep world-building of this Big Brother meets Big Business thriller is insightful and timely. A well-paced novel soon to be a film. In near-future America, two sleuths take on the totalitarian conglomerate ‘Cloud’ to uncover its true agenda. The deep world-building of this Big Brother meets Big Business thriller is insightful and timely. A well-paced novel soon to be a film. Show less

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Qualityland

Qualityland

by Kling, Marc-Uwe

Book - 2020

In a dehumanizing future where a universal ranking system determines everything, an imperfect band of machines questions this perfect algorithm. This political satire explores the idea of value and what we consider “quality.” In a dehumanizing future where a universal ranking system determines everything, an imperfect band of machines questions this perfect algorithm. This political satire explores the idea of value and what we consider “quality.” Show less

In a dehumanizing future where a universal ranking system determines everything, an imperfect band of machines questions this perfect algorithm. This political satire explores the idea of value and what we consider “quality.” In a dehumanizing future where a universal ranking system determines everything, an imperfect band of machines questions this perfect algorithm. This political satire explores the idea of value and what we consider “quality.” Show less

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Supernova Era

Supernova Era

by Liu, Cixin

Book - 2019

In classic sci-fi “what if” style, Liu explores an Earth doused with radiation after a supernova, which will kill all those over thirteen in the next year. This bleak, apocalyptic mental exercise asks: how would young minds reform the world? In classic sci-fi “what if” style, Liu explores an Earth doused with radiation after a supernova, which will kill all those over thirteen in the next year. This bleak, apocalyptic mental exercise asks: how would young minds reform the world? Show less

In classic sci-fi “what if” style, Liu explores an Earth doused with radiation after a supernova, which will kill all those over thirteen in the next year. This bleak, apocalyptic mental exercise asks: how would young minds reform the world? In classic sci-fi “what if” style, Liu explores an Earth doused with radiation after a supernova, which will kill all those over thirteen in the next year. This bleak, apocalyptic mental exercise asks: how would young minds reform the world? Show less

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The Future of Another Timeline

The Future of Another Timeline

by Newitz, Annalee

Book - 2019

In 2022, the Daughters of Harriet wage a secret, time-traveling war on a group of misogynistic men trying to create a permanent sexist dystopia. Fantastic and truly terrifying, this sci-fi feminist thriller is a compelling read with a masterful end. In 2022, the Daughters of Harriet wage a secret, time-traveling war on a group of misogynistic men trying to create a permanent sexist dystopia. Fantastic and truly terrifying, this sci-fi feminist thriller is a compelling read with a masterful end. Show less

In 2022, the Daughters of Harriet wage a secret, time-traveling war on a group of misogynistic men trying to create a permanent sexist dystopia. Fantastic and truly terrifying, this sci-fi feminist thriller is a compelling read with a masterful end. In 2022, the Daughters of Harriet wage a secret, time-traveling war on a group of misogynistic men trying to create a permanent sexist dystopia. Fantastic and truly terrifying, this sci-fi feminist thriller is a compelling read with a masterful end. Show less

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The Memory Police

The Memory Police

by Ogawa, Yōko

Book - 2019

A writer and her editor live in a society subsumed by a surveillance state, one where reality is altered to ensure uniformity. Ogawa creates an emotionally vivid, character-driven thriller that will have you looking over your shoulder. A writer and her editor live in a society subsumed by a surveillance state, one where reality is altered to ensure uniformity. Ogawa creates an emotionally vivid, character-driven thriller that will have you looking over your shoulder. Show less

A writer and her editor live in a society subsumed by a surveillance state, one where reality is altered to ensure uniformity. Ogawa creates an emotionally vivid, character-driven thriller that will have you looking over your shoulder. A writer and her editor live in a society subsumed by a surveillance state, one where reality is altered to ensure uniformity. Ogawa creates an emotionally vivid, character-driven thriller that will have you looking over your shoulder. Show less

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Sisters of the Vast Black

Sisters of the Vast Black

by Rather, Lina

Book - 2019

The sisters of the Order of Saint Rita are on an interstellar mission after a war, providing blessings, humanitarian aid, and medical care. A novella that...Show more The sisters of the Order of Saint Rita are on an interstellar mission after a war, providing blessings, humanitarian aid, and medical care. A novella that unflinchingly tackles questions of faith, war, and penance. Recommended for fans of Becky Chambers. Show less

The sisters of the Order of Saint Rita are on an interstellar mission after a war, providing blessings, humanitarian aid, and medical care. A novella that...Show more The sisters of the Order of Saint Rita are on an interstellar mission after a war, providing blessings, humanitarian aid, and medical care. A novella that unflinchingly tackles questions of faith, war, and penance. Recommended for fans of Becky Chambers. Show less

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Resistance Reborn

Resistance Reborn

by Roanhorse, Rebecca

Book - 2019

This prequel to The Rise of Skywalker shows Finn, Poe, Rey, Rose, Chewbacca, and Leia’s struggle to rebuild the Resistance. This Star Wars-universe tie-in offers character bonding moments that the action-packed movies may have left you wanting. This prequel to The Rise of Skywalker shows Finn, Poe, Rey, Rose, Chewbacca, and Leia’s struggle to rebuild the Resistance. This Star Wars-universe tie-in offers character bonding moments that the action-packed movies may have left you wanting. Show less

This prequel to The Rise of Skywalker shows Finn, Poe, Rey, Rose, Chewbacca, and Leia’s struggle to rebuild the Resistance. This Star Wars-universe tie-in offers character bonding moments that the action-packed movies may have left you wanting. This prequel to The Rise of Skywalker shows Finn, Poe, Rey, Rose, Chewbacca, and Leia’s struggle to rebuild the Resistance. This Star Wars-universe tie-in offers character bonding moments that the action-packed movies may have left you wanting. Show less

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Salvaged

Salvaged

by Roux, Madeleine

Book - 2019

Rosalyn became a salvager to avoid her past, but she's when assigned to a ship gone dark, she becomes trapped with a crew infected by a parasitic alien. The crew tries to maintain control in this blend of science fiction, survival story, and horror. Rosalyn became a salvager to avoid her past, but she's when assigned to a ship gone dark, she becomes trapped with a crew infected by a parasitic alien. The crew tries to maintain control in this blend of science fiction, survival story, and horror. Show less

Rosalyn became a salvager to avoid her past, but she's when assigned to a ship gone dark, she becomes trapped with a crew infected by a parasitic alien. The crew tries to maintain control in this blend of science fiction, survival story, and horror. Rosalyn became a salvager to avoid her past, but she's when assigned to a ship gone dark, she becomes trapped with a crew infected by a parasitic alien. The crew tries to maintain control in this blend of science fiction, survival story, and horror. Show less

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Walking to Aldebaran

Walking to Aldebaran

by Tchaikovsky, Adrian

Book - 2019

Gary Rendell gets separated from his crew inside an alien creation called the Artefact. Millions of miles from Earth, he tries to survive the dark tunnels filled with horrifying creatures. A powerful novella with dark humor and intensifying horror. Gary Rendell gets separated from his crew inside an alien creation called the Artefact. Millions of miles from Earth, he tries to survive the dark tunnels filled with horrifying creatures. A powerful novella with dark humor and intensifying horror. Show less

Gary Rendell gets separated from his crew inside an alien creation called the Artefact. Millions of miles from Earth, he tries to survive the dark tunnels filled with horrifying creatures. A powerful novella with dark humor and intensifying horror. Gary Rendell gets separated from his crew inside an alien creation called the Artefact. Millions of miles from Earth, he tries to survive the dark tunnels filled with horrifying creatures. A powerful novella with dark humor and intensifying horror. Show less

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Dead Astronauts

Dead Astronauts

by VanderMeer, Jeff

Book - 2019

A non-linear, literary dystopian that experiments with alternate dimension storytelling. These stories from a land marred by mad biotech feel like a hallucinogenic trip told through multiple perspectives. A companion book to Borne. A non-linear, literary dystopian that experiments with alternate dimension storytelling. These stories from a land marred by mad biotech feel like a hallucinogenic trip told through multiple perspectives. A companion book to Borne. Show less

A non-linear, literary dystopian that experiments with alternate dimension storytelling. These stories from a land marred by mad biotech feel like a hallucinogenic trip told through multiple perspectives. A companion book to Borne. A non-linear, literary dystopian that experiments with alternate dimension storytelling. These stories from a land marred by mad biotech feel like a hallucinogenic trip told through multiple perspectives. A companion book to Borne. Show less

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Wanderers

Wanderers

A Novel

by Wendig, Chuck

Book - 2019

This fast-paced drama takes place in a world being consumed by a pandemic that causes endless sleepwalking. The compelling and intricate plot follows a group of rural Pennsylvanians who travel along with a multiplying flock of sleepwalkers. This fast-paced drama takes place in a world being consumed by a pandemic that causes endless sleepwalking. The compelling and intricate plot follows a group of rural Pennsylvanians who travel along with a multiplying flock of sleepwalkers. Show less

This fast-paced drama takes place in a world being consumed by a pandemic that causes endless sleepwalking. The compelling and intricate plot follows a group of rural Pennsylvanians who travel along with a multiplying flock of sleepwalkers. This fast-paced drama takes place in a world being consumed by a pandemic that causes endless sleepwalking. The compelling and intricate plot follows a group of rural Pennsylvanians who travel along with a multiplying flock of sleepwalkers. Show less

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The Andromeda Evolution

The Andromeda Evolution

by Wilson, Daniel H.

Book - 2019

In classic Crichton bio-thriller style, this race-against-time sequel to The Andromeda Strain has experts trying to contain the microparticle that nearly ended all life 50 years ago. In classic Crichton bio-thriller style, this race-against-time sequel to The Andromeda Strain has experts trying to contain the microparticle that nearly ended all life 50 years ago. Show less

In classic Crichton bio-thriller style, this race-against-time sequel to The Andromeda Strain has experts trying to contain the microparticle that nearly ended all life 50 years ago. In classic Crichton bio-thriller style, this race-against-time sequel to The Andromeda Strain has experts trying to contain the microparticle that nearly ended all life 50 years ago. Show less

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Frankissstein

Frankissstein

A Love Story

by Winterson, Jeanette

Book - 2019

Winterson's non-linear novel explores themes of transhumanism, artificial intelligence, queer love, and controversial experiments. A love story that doubl...Show more Winterson's non-linear novel explores themes of transhumanism, artificial intelligence, queer love, and controversial experiments. A love story that doubles as a racy and humorous homage to Mary Shelley, packed with flawed, engaging, diverse characters. Show less

Winterson's non-linear novel explores themes of transhumanism, artificial intelligence, queer love, and controversial experiments. A love story that doubl...Show more Winterson's non-linear novel explores themes of transhumanism, artificial intelligence, queer love, and controversial experiments. A love story that doubles as a racy and humorous homage to Mary Shelley, packed with flawed, engaging, diverse characters. Show less

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The Eagle Has Landed

The Eagle Has Landed

50 Years of Lunar Science Fiction

Book - 2019

An anthology of short stories written since mankind stepped on the moon. Lunar-based sci-fi has persisted through classic and modern eras of the genre, and this collection includes a diverse range of perspectives. An anthology of short stories written since mankind stepped on the moon. Lunar-based sci-fi has persisted through classic and modern eras of the genre, and this collection includes a diverse range of perspectives. Show less

An anthology of short stories written since mankind stepped on the moon. Lunar-based sci-fi has persisted through classic and modern eras of the genre, and this collection includes a diverse range of perspectives. An anthology of short stories written since mankind stepped on the moon. Lunar-based sci-fi has persisted through classic and modern eras of the genre, and this collection includes a diverse range of perspectives. Show less

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