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The Best American Science Fiction and Fantasy 2021 (The Best American Series ®)
by Veronica Roth, John Joseph AdamsThe best science fiction and fantasy stories of 2021, selected by series editor John Joseph Adams and guest editor Veronica Roth. This year&’s selection of science fiction and fantasy stories, chosen by series editor John Joseph Adams and bestselling author of the Divergent series Veronica Roth, showcases a crop of authors that are willing to experiment and tantalize readers with new takes on classic themes and by exchanging the ordinary for the avant-garde. Folktales and lore come alive, the dead rise, the depths of space are traversed, and magic threads itself through singular moments of love and loss, illuminating the circulatory nature of life, death, the in-between, and the hereafter. The Best American Science Fiction and Fantasy 2021 captures the all-too-real cataclysm of human nature, claiming its place in the series with compelling prose, lyrical composition, and curiosity&’s never-ending pursuit of discovering the unknown.
The Best American Science Fiction and Fantasy 2022 (Best American)
by John Joseph Adams Rebecca RoanhorseAward-winning, New York Times bestselling author and guest editor Rebecca Roanhorse and series editor John Joseph Adams select twenty pieces that represent the best examples of the form published the previous year and explore the ever-expanding and changing world of SFF today. Today’s readers of science fiction and fantasy have an appetite for stories that address a wide variety of voices, perspectives, and styles. There is an openness to experiment and pushing boundaries, combined with the classic desire to read about spaceships and dragons, future technology and ancient magic, and the places where they intersect. Contemporary science fiction and fantasy looks to accomplish the same goal as ever—to illuminate what it means to be human. With a diverse selection of stories chosen by series editor John Joseph Adams and guest editor Rebecca Roanhorse, The Best American Science Fiction and Fantasy 2022 explores the ever-expanding and changing world of contemporary science fiction and fantasy.
The Best American Science Fiction and Fantasy 2023 (Best American)
by R. F Kuang John Joseph AdamsThe Best American Science Fiction and Fantasy 2023 has descriptive copy which is not yet available from the Publisher.
The Best American Science Fiction and Fantasy 2024
by Hugh Howey John Joseph AdamsA collection of the year’s best science fiction and fantasy short fiction selected by New York Times bestselling author of the Silo series Hugh Howey and series editor John Joseph Adams.“These are dangerous stories. The kind that warp reality and threaten to change the world” warns guest editor Hugh Howey in his introduction. The Best American Science Fiction and Fantasy 2024 promises a treasure trove of audacious characters, daring worldbuilding, and twisted realties. A sibling duo of supernatural hitmen. A traveling spellbreaker and his trusty alligator mount. Superheroes registering for work. Sentient spaceships with an AI-human interface grow up together with their human pilots. From a Korean folk-tale retelling about the goddess of shamans, to a car, resurrected from obsolescence via automancy, for a road trip from California to Maine, these are stories that, for Howey, “challenged my worldview, that made me exercise new mental muscles, and that brought me to tears.”The Best American Science Fiction and Fantasy 2024 includes A.R. CAPETTA • P. DJÈLÍ CLARK • JAMES S.A. COREY • AMAL EL-MOHTAR • ANDREW SEAN GREER • GRADY HENDRIX • ANN LECKIE • SAM J. MILLER REBECCA ROANHORSE • and others
The Best and the Brightest
by Susan WrightEvery year, Starfleet Academy in San Francisco attracts many of the most talented and ambitious young people in the Federation. They come from all over the Alpha Quadrant, from hundreds of worlds and species, to prepare themselves for the challenges of the final frontier. Meet a new generation of cadets: a newly joined Trill just beginning the first of many lives; a Bajoran Vedek who finds himself torn between his vows and an unspoken love; a reckless young man fond of pushing the limits; a feline alien raised among humans; a brilliant but immature young woman with a lot to learn; and a native-born Earth woman with a talent for engineering. Together they will learn about courage, life, teamwork, and themselves. Their future is just beginning -- but one of them will not survive!
The Best and The Brightest
by Susan WrightFollow the adventures of six of the most talented and ambitious young people in the Federation as they navigate their way through Starfleet Academy. Together they will learn about courage, life, teamwork, and themselves--but one of them will not survive!
Best Friend to Wife and Mother?
by Caroline AndersonStepping out of the friend zone...! Leo Zaccharelli is a gorgeous TV chef, but to Amy Driver he's just her best friend. Yet when he saves her from a disastrous near miss down the aisle, Amy escapes to Tuscany with Leo and his adorable baby daughter, Ella. Spending time with this beautiful little family, which suffered so much tragedy after Leo's wife's death, opens Amy's eyes to the joys of being a mother...and a wife! Now she's seen Leo in a whole new light, can their friendship lead to forever...?
Best Friends for Never
by Adrienne Maria VrettosWhen a friendship pact goes magically awry, eleven-year-old Hattie must figure out how to make amends.After Hattie and her three best friends watch one of their classmates publicly defriended in the school cafeteria, they make a loyalty pact promising never to mistreat each other. But after Hattie unwittingly breaks the pact, her friends begin ignoring her. In fact, they literally don't even know who she is anymore! Can Hattie figure out how to break the spell and make things right again?Acclaimed author Adrienne Vrettos brings poignancy and gentle humor to this magical story of friendship and loyalty.
Best Frints at Skrool (Best Frints)
by Antoinette PortisOn planet Boborp, all the childrinx go to skrool, just like here on planet Earth. Omek and Yelfred are always late, but it's okay because they are always late together, and everyone knows that best frints do everything together.That is, until Yelfred meets Q-B. Omek is good at sharing many things, but he's not so good at sharing his best frint. But with a little understanding and a friendly game of Eyeball in the peedle pit, Omek might find that there's room for just one more best frint after all, in Antoinette Portis's Best Frints at Skrool.
The Best from Fantasy and Science Fiction 14th Series (Best from Fantasy and Science Fiction #14)
by Avram DavidsonThis book contains seventeen stories of fantasy and science fiction from the magazine of the same name, including: "Sacheverell" by Avram Davidson, "Trade-In" by Jack Sharkey, "The Illuminated Man" by J. G. Ballard, "A Bulletin from the Trustees" by Wilma Shore, "Automatic Tiger" by Kit Reed, "The Court of Tartary" by T. P. Caravan, "Touchstone" by Terry Carr, "Thaw and Serve" by Allen Kim Lang, "Nada" by Thomas M. Disch, "Into the Shop" by Ron Goulart, "A Rose for Ecclesiastes" by Roger Zelazny, "Olsen and the Gull" by Eric St. Clair, "Dark Conception" by Louis J. A. Adams, "The Compleat Consummators" by Alan E. Nourse, "The House by the Crab Apple Tree" by S. S. Johnson, "The Girl with the Hundred Proof Eyes" by Ron Webb, and "Fred One" by James Ransom.
The Best From IF, Volume 3
by James BaenThis collection includes short stories by Fritz Leiber, Larry Niven, Bob Shaw, Jeffrey S. Hudson and Isaac Asimov, Colin Kapp, Richard C. Hoagland, Arsen Darnay, Craig Strete, Richard E. Geis, J. A. Lawrence, Raccoona Sheldon, and Lester del Rey.
The Best from the Rest of the World
by Donald A. WollheimThis book is an anthology of 14 science fiction short stories from Europe, including France, Holland, Italy, Norway, Germany, Belgium, Sweden, Spain and Denmark, translated to English. This book includes Party Line by Gerard Klein (France), Pairpuppets by Manuel Van Loggrem (Holland), The Scythe by Sandro Sandrelli (Itally), A Whiter Shade of Pale by Jon Bing (Norway), Paradise 3000 by Herbert W. Franke (Germany), My Eyes, They Burn! by Eddy G. Bertin (Belgium), A Problem in Bionics by Pierre Barbet (France), The King and the Dollmaker by Wolfgang Jeschke (Germany), Codemus by Tor Age Bringsvaerd (Norway), Rainy Day Revolution No. 39 by Luigi Cossi (Italy), Nobody Here But Us Shadows by Sam J. Lundwall (Sweden), Round and Round and Round Again by Domingo Santos (Spain), Planet for Sale by Niels E. Nielson (Denmark), and Ysolde by Nathalie-Charles Hennesberg (France).
The Best From Universe
by Terry CarrThis book contains 9 stories of science fiction and fantasy previously published in the first 10 volumes of the anthology series Universe: Good News from the Vatican by Robert Silverberg, Nor Limestone Islands by R. A. Lafferty, On the Downhill Side by Harlan Ellison, Schrodinger's Cat by Ursula K. Le Guin, The Death of Doctor Island by Gene Wolfe, The Night Wind by Edgar Pangborn, A Rite of Spring by Fritz Leiber, Options by John Varley, The Ugly Chickens by Howard Waldrop.
Best Ghost and Horror Stories (Dover Horror Classics)
by Bram StokerWhile best known for literature's greatest, most popular, and most famous vampire novel, Dracula, Bram Stoker also wrote superlative short stories. Indeed, he was a genius at creating horror within the confines of a short tale. Now readers can sample Stoker's mastery in this treasury of fourteen spine-tingling stories. Not all the selections deal with the ghostly and supernatural, but they are always bizarre, and some--like "The Squaw" and "The Burial of the Rats"--are equal to Poe at his best. In addition to these two masterly tales, the collection includes "The Crystal Cup," "The Chain of Destiny," "The Castle of the King," "The Dualists" (probably Stoker's most horrifying story), "The Judge's House," "The Secret of the Growing Gold," "A Dream of Red Hands," "Crooken Sands," "Dracula's Guest," and three more. Lovers of occult and supernatural fiction will delight in this inexpensive collection of ghost and horror stories, called by Stephen King "absolutely champion short stories."
Best Hex Ever: A Novel
by Nadia El-FassiA kitchen witch with a penchant for baking and a (literally) cursed love life meets someone who&’s worth breaking a hex for in this enchanting romance debut written with a heap of spice and an equal measure of heart.&“A spicy, spellbinding debut that is as swoony as it is sweet, this book is a cottagecore rom-com of magical proportions.&”—Lana Ferguson, author of The Nanny&“Pure magic.&”—Jenna Levine, author of My Roommate Is a Vampire&“A cozy delight!&”—Lyla Sage, author of Done and DustedAs a skilled kitchen witch, Dina Whitlock knows her way around a pastry recipe. In fact, she runs her very own London café, serving magic-infused treats to her loyal customers. She is not as much of an expert on romance, thanks to the hex hanging over her head. It&’s hard to fall in love when your partner is cursed with a string of bad luck. But who needs love when your best friend is getting married, right?Scott Mason has returned from global travels thrilled to embark on his new role as a curator at the British Museum. Having left London two years ago to recover from a devastating breakup, Scott has missed out on a lot. With his best friend&’s wedding approaching, and Scott as best man, this is his chance to make up for lost time. Little does he expect to be enchanted by the magical maid of honor.During a romantic weekend filled with a peculiar hedge maze, palm readings by candlelight, and a midnight Halloween ritual, there&’s no denying the chemistry between them. But the hex still holds, and Dina knows that Scott is in danger of more than just bad luck—because she&’s falling, hard. Will Dina be able to undo the hex before it&’s too late?
The Best Husband in Texas (Man of the Month #1201)
by Lass SmallMEN of the YEARMAN of the MONTH"I won't rest 'til I make that elusive filly my bride."-Austin Farrell, prime Texas husband materialRanchin' man Austin Farrell had loved Iris Smith since childhood. Though he'd never said the words, he always believed he was the only man for her. Then she married...and was widowed. Not once, but three times! Now the gentle beauty was back in Texas, and Austin was determined to lavish her with tender, lovin' care. And prove to her that this cowboy would never leave his destined bride's side....Some men are made for lovin'-and you'll love our MAN OF THE MONTH!
Best in Show
by Kelly JensenSolitary mystery writer Julian Wilkes doesn't want a pet, but his sister persuades him to visit Lingwood Animal Rescue, where he is immediately taken with a large ginger tabby cat. Before he can settle into the joys of cat ownership, however, he discovers something very unusual about his new companion. Macavity Birch is cursed. By day he is a large tabby cat. At night he can be himself--a human male with ginger hair and oddly yellow eyes. He didn't mean to end up in the animal rescue, but he never meant any harm when playing the prank that resulted in his curse, either. Happily, Julian adopts him. But while exploring his host's home, he discovers the diary of a long-dead relative. Unfortunately, not all of Mac's ancestors are dead and buried. His great-great-great-grandmother is very much alive, and she's a powerful witch who doesn't take kindly to the sharing of family secrets. When Mac reveals himself to Julian in order to save him from bigger trouble, he achieves just the opposite, plunging Julian deeper into a magical mystery with him.
Best-Kept Lies
by Lisa JacksonBESTSELLING AUTHOR COLLECTIONReader-favorite romances in collectible volumes from our bestselling authors.Best-Kept Lies by #1 New York Times bestselling author Lisa Jackson Randi McCafferty has a secret—and keeping it could endanger her life. But it's the only option she has if she wants to keep her son safe. When her well-meaning but overbearing brothers hire Kurt Striker to protect Randi, she still doesn't trust Kurt enough to reveal the dark information she's holding…even if the handsome investigator insists that sharing the secret is the key to Randi's freedom. But Kurt is hiding something, too: he's beginning to fall for the very woman he's been entrusted to protect. Even as Randi opens up to Kurt—emotionally and personally—Kurt worries their vulnerability could endanger them both in a way he never imagined possible…FREE BONUS STORY INCLUDED IN THIS VOLUME!A Father for Her Baby by New York Times bestselling author B.J. Daniels After witnessing a murder, Kit Bannack discovers she's set a killer on her trail. Fortunately, determined cowboy Luke St. John has taken Kit in for safekeeping. The handsome bodyguard has kept Kit and her child out of harm's way—and has surely stolen Kit's heart. But before they even think of being a family, they'll have to catch a killer…
The Best-Kept Secret
by Emily RoddaEleven-year-old Jo takes a magical carousel ride seven years into the future, where she and her fellow travelers face a decision involving a possible change in the nature of reality.
Best-Kept Secrets
by Dani SinclairWelcome to Mystery Junction-where danger and desire are just around the corner!He was a man of secrets, and enigmatic newcomer Jake Collins had the whole town talking.Yet one woman knew who he really was. He'd been Amy Thomas's first and only love, and he'd vanished from her life without a trace. But the ex-Navy officer had left her with one precious secret of her own...their daughter.Now, when the time had finally arrived to reveal the truth, Amy found her life suddenly jeopardized by skeletons of the past. And her only source of protection was Jake's strong embrace. He was a man who'd battled danger daily, who would win at any cost. But dare Amy trust in Jake's honor once more-allowing herself to succumb to him body and soul? For this time, she could be the one to pay the ultimate price.
The Best Kind of Magic (Windy City Magic #1)
by Crystal CestariAmber Sand is not a witch. The Sand family magical gene somehow leapfrogged over her. But she did get one highly specific bewitching talent: she can see true love. As a matchmaker, Amber's pretty far down the sorcery food chain (even birthday party magicians rank higher), but after five seconds of eye contact, she can envision anyone's soul mate.Amber works at her mother's magic shop--Windy City Magic--in downtown Chicago, and she's confident she's seen every kind of happy ending there is: except for one--her own. (The Fates are tricky jerks that way.) So when Charlie Blitzman, the mayor's son and most-desired boy in school, comes to her for help finding his father's missing girlfriend, she's distressed to find herself falling for him. Because while she can't see her own match, she can see his--and it's not Amber. How can she, an honest peddler of true love, pursue a boy she knows full well isn't her match?The Best Kind of Magic is set in urban Chicago and will appeal to readers who long for magic in the real world. With a sharp-witted and sassy heroine, a quirky cast of mystical beings, and a heady dose of adventure, this novel will have you laughing out loud and questioning your belief in happy endings.
The Best-Laid Plans
by Addison AlbrightA death that wasn’t what it seemed ... A kidnapping that isn’t what it seems ... Time is running out.The morning after his wedding night, Prince Marcelo thought he’d be embarking on a journey to his own personal fairytale happily ever after with his husband Efren, the crown prince of Zioneven. But when news arrives indicating his sister’s death wasn’t as accidental as previously thought, that journey becomes fraught with danger.Enmeshed in political intrigue, death, and a kidnapping that might not be what it seems, will Efren untangle the web of misleading clues in time to save the naïve young man he’s already come to admire? Or will Marcelo dig deep to discover a previously untapped inner strength and determination to facilitate his own survival?
The Best Man's Baby (The Wedding Planners)
by Darcy MaguireHe didn't know he was a father...until now!For four years wedding planner Skye Andrews has kept a secret from hotshot lawyer Nick Coburn-they have a daughter.... Now Skye's working on a wedding where Nick is the best man-and their attraction is as strong as ever! How long can Skye conceal the real reason she had to leave their relationship behind...?Watch the fireworks explode when Nick discovers the truth...in Darcy Maguire's sassy, sparkling novel set in the cosmopolitan city of Sydney, Australia!
The Best Man's Holiday Romance
by Gail SattlerJEFF SHAW EXPECTS A BLUE CHRISTMAS THIS YEAR Reeling from a broken engagement, Jeff doesn't feel like celebrating. Especially with his ex-fiancée's younger sister, Natasha Brickson. But Natasha is determined to immerse Jeff in Christmas cheer, and to his surprise, her tender care begins to mend his heart. Unlike his ex, Natasha is warm, compassionate and lovely inside and out. Natasha's always stood in her sister's shadow, so she doesn't expect the man of her dreams to notice her. But when their friendship becomes something more, can Jeff convince Natasha that he was engaged to the wrong sister...and give her the Christmas gift of a lifetime?
The Best Military Science Fiction of the 20th Century
by Harry Turtledove Martin H. GreenbergExplosive battles fought across the boundaries of time and space and on the frontiers of the human mind. Science fiction's finest have yielded this definitive collection featuring stories of warfare, victory, conquest, heroism, and overwhelming odds.