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This 1943 collection of short stories was a constant fixture in my childhood reading, and it’s still delightful now that I’m an adult.

Kaitlyn Schiess argues that religion and politics have been inextricably intertwined since America’s founding, and even before that.

The ninth installment in the long-running Orphan X series of thrillers trades thrills for overwrought dialog and psychological baggage.

This 1983 Star Trek novel contains a threat to two universes, bizarre alien technology, and a deeply emotional view of the Enterprise crew.

Part cyberpunk dystopia, part Cold War spy thriller, Neil Sharpson’s new novel is a fascinating read.

Blending personal memoir and history, Ty Seidule seeks to understand his veneration of the traitorous Confederate general.

A delightfully clever novel that’s a must-read for people who enjoy the idea of their favorite characters coming to life.

A blend of hard science, historical philosophy, and “B” movie escapades that’s by turns fascinating, fun, and frustrating.

Mark Brend’s debut novel is reminiscent of Haruki Murakami, if Murakami wrote about the drizzly British countryside.

It’s been a long time since I’ve disliked a novel as much as this one.

A rousing, strongly principled adventure story that I would’ve loved to read back in 5th grade (but I still enjoyed it as an adult).

Chakraborty’s novel finds inspiration in Islamic and Middle-Eastern religion and culture for its exotic world-building.

A brilliant modern fantasy that weaves in various genre tropes without ever feeling like a mere fantasy novel.

Balmer is taking off the gloves and striking up a much more defiant, incisive stance this time.