An overhyped parable following a recently-deceased man as he meets five people in heaven.

Slow moving plot with deep undercurrents create a classic sci-fi book that has held up over 50 years.

A quick, quiet, and comforting sci-fi read. Perfect for when the world is a little too much.

Sitting halfway between poetry and prose, this is fiction that feels like a memoir.

A literary classic. Short enough to be accessible if you want to check the classic lit box, but depressing enough to be an acquired taste for most. Great for discussion.

A multilayered story reminiscent of Scheherazade’s tales.

A battle of wills stretching over decades between a young woman and the Darkness she makes a deal with, set in a book that slips seamlessly between historical fiction and magical realism.

A perfectly crafted thriller focused on a senior citizen contemplating retirement from her long and successful career as a contract killer.

A quiet and contemplative book told mostly through conversations and introspection. Reaffirms belief in humanity.

A must-read for anyone who needs a safe place to take a break from the insanity of the real world for a while.

A messy but honest story about race and privilege. Great bookclub book.

A wide ranging collection of essays, fiction and visual art displaying the talent of writers and artists in the UK who are autistic. Great for bookclubs.

A fun whodunit that feels like a precursor to Terry Pratchett or Murder on the Orient Express.

Atwood shows off her mastery of the short story in this brief but magical tale of a mother-daughter relationship.

A visceral look at queerness, masculinity, class, trauma, and more all wrapped in a beautiful writing style. A must-read for everyone at least once in their lives.

A light murder mystery set in Denver in the 1920s

An eclectic anthology of speculative fiction written by up and coming POC authors.

A sprawling cast of characters all come together at the Big Oakland Powwow in this contemporary fiction focusing on the urban Native experience.

A well written but uncomfortable read that forces you to take a hard look at unexamined biases