The Witch Boy
“The Witch Boy” is a wonderful middle grade graphic novel about being true to yourself. In thirteen-year-old Aster’s family, all the girls are raised to be witches while boys grow up to be shapeshifters, and anyone who dares cross those lines is exiled. The trouble is, Aster is a boy and he would rather be a witch.
Westworld
Imagine an immersive theme park where guests can live out Wild West stories, creating their own adventures. If this sounds intriguing, and you love theorizing and poring over details and clues, then “Westworld” is the show for you.
Black and LGBTQ+ Authors
From science fiction to historical fiction and memoirs, these books portray various experiences of both Blackness and queerness.
Welcome to Pittsburgh: Sci-Fi, Fantasy and Horror
What if UFOs landed at the Point? What if all that was left of the city was a virtual reality archive? What if we slipped into Elfland? Check out these sci-fi, fantasy and horror titles set in Pittsburgh to find out.
Can’t Wait for More WandaVision?
As you wait for more exciting revelations, why not check out some of the comics storylines that helped inspire the show? Published in 1982, Avengers: Vision and the Scarlet Witch begins … Continued
Speculative, Surreal and Uncanny Short Fiction Collections
The speculative is a space in fiction where the unexpected and impossible can creep in. These recent collections of short stories all deal in the speculative fiction realm but vary in approach and tone. Take a look and find one to suit your mood!
African American Identity & Everyday Life: Books for Middle School
The following stories present African American teens as leading characters. Teens in grades 6-8 can gain confidence and joy in seeing themselves and those around them in these books.
Alternate Histories, Parallel Timelines and What Ifs
If you can’t get enough of alternate universes–or just want to visit a different dark timeline than the one you may currently be inhabiting–check out these books.
Escapist, Engaging and Immersive Teen Fiction
As we have reached the shortest day of the year, I think it is a perfect time to put together a list of recent teen fiction that provides a mental … Continued
Ready Player Two
If you read “Ready Player One,” you know it’s a sci-fi treasure hunt brimming with nerdy nostalgia. Author Ernest Cline has delivered again in the sequel, “Ready Player Two.” Are you ready to jump into the OASIS for another egg hunt? Strap on your haptic gloves and log in!