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1. Top 10 SF/Fantasy for Youth

Author

Hunter, Sarah

Subjects
Young adult fiction, Science fiction, Fantastic literature
Abstract

This year's top 10 sf and fantasy titles for youth, reviewed in Booklist from August 2023 through July 2024, showcase a fascinating array of magic systems and technologies--and in one [...]

Published
2024

2. Cozy SF/Fantasy

Author

Maguire, Susan

Subjects
Science fiction, Fantastic literature
Abstract

Forget monumental quests and bloody battles, the latest trend in sf/fantasy centers stories in which almost nothing happens. Unlike their epic counterparts, these books are light on violence, heavy on [...]

Published
2024

3. AI in SF

Author

Maguire, Susan

Subjects
Science fiction, Novels
Abstract

Sf writers have grappled with AI since Isaac Asimov's I, Robot, but as human dependence on the technology grows in real life, fictional depictions become more compelling, and more urgent. [...]

Published
2024

5. Past is Prologue: Science Fiction and Ways of Working

Author

Tarulli, Laurel, Wyatt, Neal, and Speace, Gillian

Subjects
Science fiction, Fiction, Librarians, Consultants (Persons), Business, Library and information science
Abstract

This issue welcomes Neal Wyatt, joining Laurie Tarulli as coeditor of the Readers' Advisory column. With her arrival we introduce an occasional series exploring genre and format. For our first [...]

Published
2019

6. Talking with Alison Wilgus.

Author

Kullberg, Adam

Subjects
*SCIENCE fiction, *MARS (Planet)
Abstract

The article present an interview with Alison Wilgus, award-winning of writer and the best-selling author of "Flying Machines: How the Wright Brothers Soared". Topics discussed include her new book about Mars and how graphic novels make Science, technology, engineering & mathematics (STEM) topics more accessible for teens; her latest nonfiction graphic novel "The Mars Challenge"; and the ways scientific topics are communicated throughout this graphic novel.

Published
2021

7. Editors' Choice 2019

Subjects
Fiction, Nonfiction, Romance drama, Science fiction, Book lists, Romances (Fiction), Horror, Editors, Business, Publishing industry
Abstract

Adult Books Booklist's Adult Books editors celebrated the years starred titles in one scintillating, annotated roll call in the December 15 issue. We JLJ have now selected the very best [...]

Published
2020

8. Past is Prologue: Science Fiction and Ways of Working.

Author

Speace, Gillian

Subjects
*SCIENCE fiction, *READERS' advisory services, *THEMES in literature, *LIBRARIANS, *LIBRARY public services
Abstract

The article offers tips to readers' advisory librarians on using the recurring themes of science fiction (SF) to connect readers to old and new works in order to make full use of a library's collection. It discusses several classic themes in SF, including aliens, artificial intelligence and cyborgs, time travel and the threat posed by climate change. It also suggests pairings of classic works and new titles that explore such themes.

Published
2019

9. SF/Fantasy & Horror Cli-Fi

Author

Maguire, Susan

Subjects
Science fiction, Business, Publishing industry
Abstract

Writers of science fiction, fantasy, and horror have long used conventions of the genres to address societal ills; works that imagine the ways the world might adapt to environmental devastation [...]

Published
2022

10. Mirrored Heavens.

Author

Rice, Sarah

Subjects
*SCIENCE fiction, *FANTASY fiction, *FICTION
Published
2024

11. Top 10 SF/Fantasy & Horror Debuts.

Author

Maguire, Susan

Subjects
*SCIENCE fiction, *HORROR tales, *MYTHOLOGY
Abstract

The article lists the top 10 Science Fiction (SF)/Fantasy & Horror debut books reviewed in Booklist between August 2022 and July 2023, showcasing new voices with haunting tales of cryptid terror, Nigerian mythology, magical books, and bold antiheroes.

Published
2023

12. Top io SF/Fantasy & Horror for Youth

Author

Smith, Julia

Subjects
Science fiction, Horror tales, Fantastic literature, Young adult literature, Business, Publishing industry
Abstract

Including everything from literal monsters to those lurking inside us and magical tea to apocalyptic end-times, this year's batch of science fiction, fantasy, and horror is an exemplary one. All [...]

Published
2022

13. Microtrend Roundup.

Author

Hunter, Sarah

Subjects
*SCIENCE fiction, *FANTASY fiction, *HORROR tales
Abstract

An introduction to a series of science fiction, fantasy and horror books reviewed within the issue is presented.

Published
2022

14. Lost Ark Dreaming.

Author

Essen, Leah von

Subjects
*SCIENCE fiction, *FANTASY fiction, *FICTION
Published
2024

15. Top 10 Sci-Tech Books for Youth

Author

Hunter, Sarah

Subjects
Science fiction, Business, Publishing industry
Abstract

Perilous journeys, insects galore, and captivating biographies of scientists make up this list of outstanding science and technology titles, reviewed in Booklist between December 1, 2020, and November, 2021.--Sarah Hunter [...]

Published
2021

16. Those beyond the Wall.

Author

Moritz, Frances

Subjects
*SCIENCE fiction, *ALTERNATE universes (Science fiction), *FICTION
Published
2024

17. Calypso.

Author

Keogh, John

Subjects
*EXTRASOLAR planets, *SCIENCE fiction, *SPACE operas, *FICTION
Published
2024

18. Cascade Failure.

Author

Schroeder, Regina

Subjects
*PLANETARY engineering, *SCIENCE fiction, *FICTION
Published
2024

20. The Day Tripper.

Author

Copes, Zeja Z.

Subjects
*TIME travel, *SCIENCE fiction, *BLESSING & cursing in literature, *FICTION
Published
2024

21. Humorous SF/Fantasy & Horror: In space, no one can hear you laugh

Author

Maguire, Susan

Subjects
Fiction, Humorous works, Breast cancer, Science fiction, Books, Blogs, Humor, Business, Publishing industry
Abstract

These recent books combine the best world building and twisty plots of speculative fiction with humor that is dark, pun-tastic, or slapstick. Sure, they owe a lot to genre-comedy masters [...]

Published
2019

24. After World.

Author

Whitmore, Emily

Subjects
*ARTIFICIAL intelligence, *SCIENCE fiction, *FICTION
Published
2023

25. Exordia.

Author

Vicha, Don

Subjects
*SCIENCE fiction, *SPACE operas, *FICTION
Published
2023

26. Exit Black.

Author

Miltner, Terrence

Subjects
*SCIENCE fiction, *SUSPENSE fiction, *FICTION
Published
2023

27. Anything with Nothing.

Author

Moritz, Frances

Subjects
*FANTASY fiction, *SCIENCE fiction, *FICTION
Published
2023

28. Orbital.

Author

Turza, Stephanie

Subjects
*SPACE stations, *ASTRONAUTS, *SCIENCE fiction, *FICTION
Published
2023

31. The Archive Undying.

Author

Schroeder, Regina

Subjects
*SCIENCE fiction, *HORROR tales, *FICTION
Abstract

A review of the book "The Archive Undying," by Emma Mieko Candon, is presented.

Published
2023

33. Last to Leave the Room.

Author

Spratford, Becky

Subjects
*HORROR tales, *SCIENCE fiction, *FICTION
Published
2023

34. Arca.

Author

Hunter, Sarah

Subjects
*GRAPHIC novels, *SCIENCE fiction
Published
2023

36. Light Bringer.

Author

Huntley, Kristine

Subjects
*FANTASY fiction, *SCIENCE fiction, *FICTION
Published
2023

37. Top 10 SF/Fantasy & Horror

Subjects
Fantasy fiction, Science fiction, Horror stories, Futures, Business, Publishing industry
Abstract

The top 10 sf, fantasy, and horror of the year use time travel, demonic islands, and a magical school to explore the present and possible futures.--Susan Maguire The Bird King. [...]

Published
2019

38. Ray Bradbury Park Declared Literary Landmark

Subjects
Parks -- Illinois, Science fiction, Libraries, Novels, Library and information science
Abstract

United for Libraries, in partnership with the Illinois State Library and Illinois Center for the Book, designated Ray Bradbury Park a Literary Landmark on March 16. Held in Bradbury's hometown [...]

Published
2019

40. The Deep Sky.

Author

Miltner, Terrence

Subjects
*SCIENCE fiction, *MYSTERY fiction, *FICTION
Published
2023

41. Wolfsong.

Author

Gleason, Elena

Subjects
*PARANORMAL fiction, *SCIENCE fiction, *FICTION
Published
2023

42. Morgan Is My Name.

Author

Rayner, Ashley

Subjects
*SCIENCE fiction, *MAGIC, *FICTION
Published
2023

43. The Combat Codes.

Author

Bennet, Raychel

Subjects
*SCIENCE fiction, *TRILOGIES (Literature), *FICTION
Published
2023

44. The Edge of Sleep.

Author

Whitmore, Emily

Subjects
*SCIENCE fiction, *FICTION
Published
2023

45. The Shadow Cabinet.

Author

Whitmore, Emily

Subjects
*FANTASY fiction, *SCIENCE fiction, *FICTION
Published
2023

46. Silver Nitrate.

Author

Klose, Stephanie

Subjects
*SUSPENSE fiction, *SCIENCE fiction, *NONFICTION
Published
2023

47. Shadows of the Lost.

Author

Utz, Judith

Subjects
*SCIENCE fiction, *MAGIC, *FICTION
Published
2023

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