Best Science Fiction and Fantasy of 2015

by Carolyn Ives Gilman

A thoroughly engrossing story with a fast-paced plot, memorable characters, and big ideas, this book is science fiction at... Full review >

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by Scott Hawkins

A wholly original, engrossing, disturbing, and beautiful book. You’ve never read anything quite like this, and you won’t... Full review >

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by C.A. Higgins

A suspenseful, emotional story that asks plenty of big questions about identity and freedom, this is a debut not to be... Full review >

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by Ann Leckie

Wraps up the story arc with plenty of room to tell many more tales in this universe. Let’s hope Leckie does. Full review >

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by Cixin Liu ; translated by Joel Martinsen

Once again, a highly impressive must-read. Full review >

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by China Miéville

Bradbury meets Borges, with Lovecraft gibbering tumultuously just out of hearing. Full review >

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by Natasha Pulley

Clever and engaging, this impressive first novel will reward both casual readers looking for a fun period adventure and... Full review >

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by Kim Stanley Robinson

A compelling (if depressing) argument against those who still dream of an interstellar manifest destiny. Full review >

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by Michael Swanwick

Swanwick’s approaching top form, and this one’s just too good to miss. Full review >

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edited by Ann VanderMeer & Jeff VanderMeer

A necessary, well-curated anthology that shows the singular political power of speculative fiction. Full review >

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by Robert Charles Wilson

An intriguing and seriously innovative attempt to grapple with some of the issues raised by the 21st century’s obsession... Full review >

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