John Scalzi

Explore the taboo subject of death and the individuals who work in the death industry including morticians, detectives, crime scene cleaners, embalmers, and executioners. Journalist Hayley Campbell uncovers insights and stories from death experts and challenges the fear and avoidance surrounding death. Delve into this cultural critique that combines interviews, memoir, history, and philosophy to understand the psychology of Western death.

In a world where shadows can be manipulated to alter feelings and memories or increase power, low-level con artist, Charlie Hall, tries to distance herself from the dangerous underground of shadow trading. But when a figure from her past returns, chaos ensues as she navigates a world of secret societies, doppelgängers, and mercurial billionaires all desperate to control shadows. Book of Night is a modern dark fantasy by Holly Black, perfect for fans of intrigue and magic.

In this powerful novel, a plague of explosive violence sweeps the nation, forcing three generations of women to confront their identities and cycles of abuse. Chelsea, a perfect housewife trapped in an abusive marriage, sees the virus as an opportunity to free herself and her daughters from their captor. Explore themes of hope, family dynamics, and the devastating effects of abuse in this gripping and moving story.

A hilarious paranormal romantic comedy that takes place at the (possible) end of the world. When a Satanic cult shows up at Callie's escape room, claiming they need the prop spell book to summon the right hand of the devil, things start to get weird. But when a handsome demon named Luke offers to help Callie stop the cult from destroying the world, things get completely strange. As they try to stay one step ahead of the cult, Callie can't deny her attraction to Luke, but what she doesn't know is that he's the Prince of Hell himself. Will there be time for romance with the apocalypse looming?

In this science fiction epic, a creature known as the Shrike awaits on the world of Hyperion, beyond the reach of galactic law. Some worship it, others fear it, and some have vowed to destroy it. On the brink of Armageddon, seven pilgrims set out on a final voyage seeking answers to the unsolved riddles of their lives. With each carrying a desperate hope and a terrible secret, one among them may hold the fate of humanity in their hands. This masterwork by the award-winning author of The Hollow Man is a stunning, inventive narrative that transcends space opera into a new kind of poetry. An essential part of any science fiction collection, Hyperion is a tour de force filled with awe, wonder, and excitement.

Experience the ultimate space warfare in this controversial bestseller from acclaimed author Robert A. Heinlein. "The Bug War" has arrived, and the Terran Mobile Infantry is the only hope for humanity against these frightening and deadly enemies. Join a future recruit as he endures the toughest boot camp in the Universe and prepares for battles that could mean life or death.

Experience the ultimate origins story of E.T. as we journey back to his green planet - the universe's supreme masters of all growing things! Fall in love with E.T. all over again as he returns to the gardens he knows and loves, complete with a fondness for junk food, and an all-consuming love for the earthling Elliott and his family. But as things change on Earth, Elliott starts to forget E.T.'s teachings of peace, and succumbs to the dark side of humanity. Witness the ultimate fate of a beloved character from three million light years away!

A half-goblin prince, raised in exile, is thrust into the deadly intrigue of the Imperial Court after a tragic accident kills his father and brothers. Without friends or advisors, he must navigate the treacherous politics of the court and find allies before the conspirators who seek to depose him succeed. Set in a fascinating world of pageantry and color, this debut fantasy novel by Katherine Addison is a must-read for fans of political intrigue and exhilarating adventure.