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Willy Ley

by Amanda Adams

Ley was a pioneer of both scientific exploration and widespread media entertainment; this biography gives the visionary his due. Willy Ley: Prophet of the Space Age, by Jared S. Buss, is a dynamic biography of a remarkable scientific... Read More

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Glory Hole

by Amanda Adams

This exploratory powerhouse mixes perversion and purity in perfect symmetry. Mystically prescient, "Glory Hole", by Stephen Beachy, is a dark, witty romp through the recesses of creative, troubled minds. Set in 2006 San Francisco, the... Read More

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True Sex

by Amanda Adams

Dynamic, compelling, and wholly original, "True Sex" is an invaluable addition to LGBTQ studies. Emily Skidmore’s True Sex: The Lives of Trans Men at the Turn of the Twentieth Century is a fascinating addition to LGBTQ historical... Read More

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PrimoDeus

by Amanda Adams

"PrimoDeus" is a relatable, thrilling, and epic exploration of the ravages of time. Ambitious in scope and sweeping in inclusion, "PrimoDeus" by John LaChance is a gripping, exploratory character drama with biblically high stakes. The... Read More

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Where the Survivors Are Buried

by Amanda Adams

These novellas probe the complexities of modern love and the work that is required to sustain it. Beautiful and heartbreaking, Where the Survivors are Buried, by Nava Renek, is a poignant exploration of everlasting love. Containing two... Read More

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Born Aware

by Amanda Adams

Brandon’s is a compelling exploration of a spiritual phenomenon. Diane Brandon’s "Born Aware" is a unique twist on spirituality and memory studies. It’s commonly believed that infants are only aware of their basest physical needs,... Read More

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Sappho's Bar and Grill

by Amanda Adams

Language is both darkly funny and keenly poignant in this feminist time-travel romp. Fun, sexy, and charming, Sappho’s Bar and Grill, by Bonnie J. Morris, is a captivating time-travel romp. Jaded women’s-history professor Hannah... Read More

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The Stargazer's Embassy

by Amanda Adams

An atypical take on aliens among us, Lerman’s novel is executed flawlessly. The Stargazer’s Embassy, by Eleanor Lerman, is a thrilling reversal of the alien abduction trope. Plagued by a lifetime of being followed by “the... Read More

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