Gentrification Stories
If you’re on the waiting list for the book, “When No One Is Watching,” here is a list of some of the best recent stories featuring gentrification at their core.
The Starless Sea
“The Starless Sea” is overflowing with mystery, magic, art, love and myth. It is made up of interwoven tales and scraps of stories that come together in surprising ways. There are owl kings, bees, swords, keys and countless doors. Why not open a door and see where it takes you?
Teen Titles – Good for Grown-Ups, Too!
If you’re a grown-up in search of rich stories with complex characters, big questions and twists, never count YA out! You’ll find sci-fi, historical fiction, true crime and realistic fiction in this grab bag.
Indigenous Science Fiction
Check out these #OwnVoices books to see how characters survive everything from werewolves to aliens.
Sci-Fi and Fantasy by LGBTQIA+ Authors
If you’d like to explore imagined worlds created by LGBTQIA+ authors, check out these titles to get started.
If You’re Waiting for “Cemetery Boys,” Try These Books
Check out these #OwnVoices Latinx fantasies for a dose of thrills, magical realism and brujería.
Magic for Liars
If you, like me, are a fan of magical worlds grounded in contemporary life, “Magic for Liars” should be on your to-read list.
The Iron Trial
What if Harry Potter didn’t want to go to Hogwarts? You might end up with something like the wonderfully dark middle grade series, “Magisterium,” by Holly Black and Cassandra Clare. Check out the first book in the series.
Historical Fever Dreams
These four titles, while rooted in real history, places and folklore, take their historical foundations and build stories that feel both fantastical and authentic.
History, Alternate Dimensions and Revolution
If you’re a fan of magical realism and parallel universes, this booklist is for you!