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"More Than This" by Patrick Ness takes you on a profound journey that defies singular genre classification. If you're someone who appreciates stories that challenge the nature of reality and existence, this book is a right fit. Ness weaves an intricate narrative that grips you with suspense and philosophical depth, inviting you to ponder what it means to truly live.
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Alternate cover edition here."This new world weighs a yatto-gram.""But everything is trial-size; tread-on-me-tiny or blurred-out-offocus huge. There are leaves that have grown as big as cities, and there are birds that nest in cockleshells. On the white sand there are long-toed claw prints deep as nightmares, and there are rock pools in hand-hollows finned by invisible fish" . . .Mankind has rendered its planet unlivable and is beginning to colonize a new blue planet. Our heroine Billie Crusoe's flight to the future is also a return to the distant past--"Everything is imprinted forever with what once was." What begins as a witty, satirical futurist adventure deepens into a dazzling exploration of our relationship to environment, to power and technology, and to what defines us as humans.For over twenty years Jeanette Winterson has consistently been one of our most brilliant writers. Lyrical, visionary, by turns funny and devastating, The Stone Gods is fiction at its most provocative.
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The Girl in the Road
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A gripping novel set in near-future India - and a young woman's journey of escape and revelation.A young woman called Meena wakes up one morning covered in blood. There are mysterious snakebites across her chest. She knows she's in danger but something has happened to her memory. All she can do is run - but why? And from whom?As Meena plots her escape she hears of the Trail - an extraordinary, forbidden bridge that spans the Arabian sea, connecting India to Africa like a silver ribbon. Its purpose is to harness the power of the ocean - Blue Energy - but it also offers a subculture of travellers a chance for sanctuary and adventure.Convinced the Trail is her salvation, Meena gathers supplies - GPS, a scroll reader, a sealable waterproof pod. And so begins her extraordinary journey - both physical and spiritual - from India to Ethiopia, the home of her birth. But as she runs away from the threat of violence she is also running towards a shocking revelation about her past and her family.'The Girl in the Road is a brilliant novel - vivid, intense and fearless, with a kind of savage joy ... utterly unforgettable' - Kim Stanley Robinson
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This novel is emotionally heartbreaking, and a heartwarming journey of 2 boys - Mateo and Rufus. On September 5th, a little after midnight, Death-Cast calls Mateo Torrez and Rufus Emeterio to give them some bad news: they're going to die today. Mateo and Rufus are total strangers, but, for different reasons, they're both looking to make a new friend on their End Day.
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This book is a captivating blend of sci-fi and romance. The author takes us on a journey to a future version of Earth and explores the themes of love, colonization, and the consequences of our actions. The most unique and distinctive feature of this book is the unexpected time-travel element that adds a fascinating twist to the narrative. Readers who enjoy thought-provoking stories with a touch of romance will be thoroughly engaged in this imaginative tale.
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"Who Was Killed?" is a gripping thriller that will keep you on the edge of your seat until the very end. Cher Bonfis weaves a complex web of deceit, betrayal, and murder that will leave readers guessing until the very end. The most unique aspect of this book is its intricate plot and well-developed characters, making it a must-read for fans of the genre.
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Terminal Boredom: Stories
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If you're into the intersection of science fiction and societal commentary, Izumi Suzuki's "Terminal Boredom" is a compelling anthology that deserves your attention. Suzuki's work is celebrated for its hip, irreverent take on speculative fiction, where the troubles of gender dynamics and the struggles of the underprivileged are given a fresh lens through her uniquely Japanese, punk-infused narratives. These tales feel relatable, yet thrillingly off-kilter, much like episodes of "Black Mirror" with a twist of Haruki Murakami’s magical realism.
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Joanna Russ
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The Female Man
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"The Female Man" is a must-read for those interested in science fiction and feminist literature. With its portrayal of four women living in parallel worlds with different gender landscapes, the book challenges traditional gender roles and societal expectations. It is a thought-provoking and powerful exploration of gender identity and its impact on society.
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Wilder Girls is a compelling and eerie story that will keep you on the edge of your seat. The book's most unique feature is its strong feminist theme, which highlights the resilience and courage of young women even in the face of a deadly contagion. If you enjoy dystopian novels and stories with strong female protagonists, this book is definitely for you.
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Cities of the Red Night
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"Cities of the Red Night" is not just a book; it's a surreal journey that challenges conventional storytelling. Burroughs uses a blend of historical fiction, science fiction, and his own unique style to create a narrative that defies easy categorization. If you're open to a non-linear, mind-bending experience that delves into themes of freedom and control, this book might just reshape the way you think about literature.
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An epic tale of freedom and slavery, love and war, and the potential futures of humankind tells of a twenty-first century California clan caught between two clashing worlds, one based on tolerance, the other on repression.Declaration of the Four Sacred ThingsThe earth is a living, conscious being. In company with cultures of many different times and places, we name these things as air, fire, water, and earth.Whether we see them as the breath, energy, blood, and body of the Mother, or as the blessed gifts of a Creator, or as symbols of the interconnected systems that sustain life, we know that nothing can live without them.To call these things sacred is to say that they have a value beyond their usefulness for human ends, that they themselves became the standards by which our acts, our economics, our laws, and our purposes must be judged. no one has the right to appropriate them or profit from them at the expense of others. Any government that fails to protect them forfeits its legitimacy.All people, all living things, are part of the earth life, and so are sacred. No one of us stands higher or lower than any other. Only justice can assure only ecological balance can sustain freedom. Only in freedom can that fifth sacred thing we call spirit flourish in its full diversity.To honor the sacred is to create conditions in which nourishment, sustenance, habitat, knowledge, freedom, and beauty can thrive. To honor the sacred is to make love possible.To this we dedicate our curiosity, our will, our courage, our silences, and our voices. To this we dedicate our lives.Praise for The Fifth Sacred Thing“This is wisdom wrapped in drama.” —Tom Hayden, California state senator“Starhawk makes the jump to fiction quite smoothly with this memorable first novel.” — Locus“Totally captivating . . . a vision of the paradigm shift that is essential for our very survival as a species on this planet.” —Elinor Gadon, author of The Once and Future Goddess“This strong debut fits well against feminist futuristic, utopic, and dystopic works by the likes of Charlotte Perkins Gilman, Ursula LeGuin, and Margaret Atwood.” — Library Journal
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A thrilling YA debut about teen spies disguised as "love interests"--whoever gets the girl lives; but the one she rejects, dies.There is a secret organization that cultivates teenage spies. The agents are called Love Interests because getting close to people destined for great power means getting valuable secrets.Caden is a Nice: The boy next door, sculpted to physical perfection. Dylan is a Bad: The brooding, dark-souled guy, and dangerously handsome.The girl they are competing for is important to the organization, and each boy will pursue her. Will she choose a Nice or the Bad?Both Caden and Dylan are living in the outside world for the first time. They are well-trained and at the top of their games. They have to be - whoever the girl doesn't choose will die.What the boys don't expect are feelings that are outside of their training. Feelings that could kill them both.From debut author Cale Dietrich comes a fast-paced adventure that is full of both action and romance and subverts common tropes.
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A startling coming-of-age novel set in a contemporary Nazi England.Jessika Keller is a good girl: she obeys her father, does her best to impress Herr Fisher at the Bund Deutscher Mädel meetings and is set to be a world champion ice skater. Her neighbour Clementine is not so submissive. Outspoken and radical, Clem is delectably dangerous and rebellious. And the regime has noticed. Jess cannot keep both her perfect life and her dearest friend. But which can she live without?THE BIG LIE is a thought-provoking and beautifully told story that explores ideas of loyalty, sexuality, protest and belief.
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Valhalla is a thrilling dystopian novel that will keep you on the edge of your seat. The story features a strong, female lead character, Violet, who is often dismissed as a relic in a world where only intellect is valued. However, Violet possesses a unique set of skills that are needed to keep the world safe from genetically enhanced criminals and traitors, and she soon finds herself at the center of a dangerous plot. The book is action-packed and full of twists and turns, and readers will love the complex relationships between the characters. If you're looking for a fast-paced adventure with a strong, kick-ass heroine, Valhalla is the perfect book for you.
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If you're drawn to tales of survival and the complexities of friendship in dire circumstances, "Wilder Girls" offers an unflinchingly gritty narrative. Its exploration of a sinister epidemic at an isolated boarding school will leave you examining the bonds formed in extremity and the lengths we go to protect those we care about. Hetty's desperate search for her missing friend against a backdrop of biological horror weaves a story both emotionally potent and thrillingly eerie.
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At the End of Everything
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If the eeriness of uncertainty mingled with the visceral fear of contagion captures your imagination, "At the End of Everything" by Marieke Nijkamp will definitely intrigue you. The book's portrayal of psychological tension in the face of an unrelenting threat has an intensity that could resonate with those who are captivated by survival narratives and human resilience. With the palpable dread of the plague as a backdrop, it promises a reading experience rich in suspense and emotional depth.
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