by Rebecca Yarros
Empyrean #3

The third novel of the Empyrean series brings back old enemies, cutthroat politics, and romantic entanglements - and of course, dragons. Continuing the prior novels’ stellar worldbuilding and tempestuous character dynamics, Onyx Storm forges a new direction for its cast.

by Travis Baldree
Legends & Lattes #0

This prequel to the critically-acclaimed Legends & Lattes is a great introduction to a fantastical world where magical and mundane challenges throw curveballs at our protagonist, Viv. If you’ve ever wanted a deep dive into the backstory of a fantasy RPG character, this is your chance!

by Joe Haldeman

Inspired by the author’s own experiences during the Vietnam War, this award-winning story crafts a fascinating scifi world where the effects of time-dilation meet the dark absurdities of military deployment in a seemingly endless conflict.

by Scott Lynch
Gentleman Bastard #1

An exquisitely-built world full of schemes and double-crosses, interspersed with personal vignettes that build an engaging cast. Thrilling and tense, it also has a great sense of humor as Locke Lamora and his gang of con artists use wit, charm, and an unending stream of lies to try and land their biggest score yet.

by Madeline Miller

An intensely compelling tale of love, destiny, and war that follows the life of Patroclus - companion and lover of the hero Achilles. With its unique and focused perspective, it provides a bleaker, yet more romantic view of the events leading up to and during the Trojan War.

by Jules Verne

A classic of speculative fiction and an inspiration for countless films, novels, and games, it’s worth looking back to see the roots of modern science fiction. Verne’s ability to blend the fantastical with a grounded, prescient look into the future still makes for compelling reading over 150 years later.