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Station Eleven by Emily St. John Mandel
A hauntingly beautiful elegy for civilization and the art that outlives us.
Set in the days of civilization’s collapse, Station Eleven tells the story of a Hollywood star, his would-be savior, and a nomadic group of actors roaming the scattered outposts of the Great Lakes region, risking everything for art and humanity.
The Martian by Andy Weir
A love letter to duct tape, potatoes, and the power of problem-solving.
Six days ago, astronaut Mark Watney became one of the first people to walk on Mars. Now he’s sure he’ll be the first person to die there.
Tropes Done Right: Love Triangle (Best of)
Three hearts. Two choices. One perfect mess.
When written well, a love triangle isn’t about indecision — it’s about desire, conflict, and the ways love can stretch us into unexpected shapes. It’s about how the choices we make define us and lift us.
Cozy horror (pumpkin spice & peril)
When sweater weather meets spine-tingles — these are the books that pair perfectly with flickering candles, fuzzy socks, and a faint sense that something’s watching you from the shadows. Equal parts charming and chilling.
Trope Talk: The Alphahole Needs to Go
He’s brooding, he’s rich, he’s controlling—and frankly, he’s exhausting. The once-irresistible “alphahole” archetype of romance fiction has officially worn out its welcome. Readers are ready for heroes who respect boundaries and still set the page on fire. Competence, compassion, and communication — that’s the new sexy.
Talking Point: The Rise of Romantasy
Once a niche mash-up whispered in fandom corners, “Romantasy” has become publishing’s newest powerhouse genre — blending the emotional punch of romance with the sweeping imagination of fantasy. From dragon academies to cursed kingdoms, readers are falling in love with love stories that come with world-ending stakes.
Adaptation Alert: Sci-Fi on the Big Screen — “Project Hail Mary”
Hollywood is once again reaching for the stars — this time, quite literally. Andy Weir’s Project Hail Mary, the bestselling novel that mixed physics with heart, is officially on the big-screen launch pad. With Ryan Gosling strapped in as the unlikely hero, this adaptation might just prove that science and emotion can share the same oxygen supply.
The Hogfather by Terry Pratchett
A sharp, funny, and profoundly human reminder that we make the world real by believing in it.
Magic Bites by Illona Andrews
A masterclass in world-building, weaponized wit, and what it means to be a strong woman
When the magic is up, rogue mages cast their spells and monsters appear, while guns refuse to fire and cars fail to start. But then technology returns, and the magic recedes as unpredictably as it arose, leaving all kinds of paranormal problems in its wake.