Mr. Penumbra's 24-Hour Bookstore by Robin Sloan (Science Fiction, Fantasy, Science, Health) Totally recommend it for adults & 'young adults'. Very visual: could have been a graphic novel; expect it will become a movie if Hollywood is paying attention. -- Added by brainsbe on 02/10/2013 Add Comment

Button, Button by Richard Matheson (Science Fiction, Fantasy, Science, Health) Great short stories. -- Added by l3bond on 02/10/2013 Add Comment

The Ghost Map by Steven Johnson (Science Fiction, Fantasy, Science, Health) Interesting tale of medical mystery. -- Added by agfab68 on 02/09/2013 Add Comment

Ghost Soldier by Elaine Marie Alphin (Science Fiction, Fantasy, Science, Health) This is a young adult fiction book. The author lives in Madison, IN. There is a lot of War Between the States history that is very interesting. I enjoyed the book just because it was different. -- Added by Janet on 02/09/2013 Add Comment

The Looking Glass Wars by Frank Beddor (Science Fiction, Fantasy, Science, Health) Though written for a younger audience, it was an enjoyable read and I will find time to read the others in this series. It nicely played off of Lewis Carroll's beloved Alice's Adventures in Wonderland and Through the Looking-Glass. Playing on words and idea twists gave a familiar story a new view. The Hatter is not mad, but a brilliant fighter. This Alyss, where in wonderland her imagination can create things from nothing, sparked the book in "our" world. The cat is part machine, part imagination, but all dangerous. Many parts could have been expanded or described more, but again it is designed for young adults. -- Added by pnnylnskywlkr on 02/08/2013 Add Comment

Incarceron by Catherine Fisher (Science Fiction, Fantasy, Science, Health) A refreshing twist on a dystopian novel. Not at violent as some, I found it intriguing but heavy. -- Added by Carrie on 02/07/2013 Add Comment

The Horse and His Boy by C. S. Lewis (Science Fiction, Fantasy, Science, Health) The Horse and His Boy is perhaps not so well known as C. S. Lewis' book "The Lion the Witch and the Wardrobe". "The Horse and His Boy" is a great story told in the land of Narnia, Archenland and Calormen with no outside comings and goings from our world. Bree and Shasta represent normal humans stuck in everyday lives that learn to have an adventure and to care for others. -- Added by ssturm on 02/07/2013 Add Comment

Still Life with Shape-shifter by Sharon Shinn (Science Fiction, Fantasy, Science, Health) really surprised that I enjoyed it. Very believable characters -- Added by Leslie on 02/07/2013 Add Comment

Be the Miracle by Regina Brett (Science Fiction, Fantasy, Science, Health) Regina Brett brings hope to people that have made choices and not always had good results. She talks about people encouraging cancer patients to have a safe haven to talk, homeless people encouragement to get a haircut, update their resume, and find the good in their lives. Inspirational and gives lots of food for thought. -- Added by Linda on 02/07/2013 Add Comment

Nothing Doing by I. Dunn. Oe (Science Fiction, Fantasy, Science, Health) I just made this up: this book doesn't exist. -- Added by fanny on 02/07/2013 Add Comment

prometheus by Fassbender (Science Fiction, Fantasy, Science, Health) Amazing. Prequel to Aliens. A movie. I don't even like sci-fi . . . -- Added by KRUGERS on 02/06/2013 Add Comment

A Memory of Light by Robert Jordan (Science Fiction, Fantasy, Science, Health) Beautifully done conclusion to the Wheel of Time series. -- Added by Madwoman on 02/05/2013 Add Comment

Every Day by David Levithan (Science Fiction, Fantasy, Science, Health) Very unusual story about a person who wakes up every day in a different body. Sometimes a girl, sometimes a boy but every day living the life of that person. It was a fantastic book and very well written. One of the best books I have read recently and it has an ending that was perfect. -- Added by Jean P on 02/04/2013 Add Comment Great POV from so many diverse teenagers showing the struggles and situations kids face. The author captured the essence of good vs evil in so many ways. -- Anne on 02/08/2013

Beautiful Creatures by Kami Garcia (Science Fiction, Fantasy, Science, Health) Not the worst teen paranormal romance I've ever read,but not sure I'm going to read the next one in this series. Honestly this was on my reading list for a long time as a maybe, and then the previews popped up and I felt compelled to read it before they ruined it for me. Certainly not as angst-ridden as the Twilight series, but some of its supernatural constructs are a bit silly, so I'm probably done. -- Added by Cabin Boy on 02/04/2013 Add Comment

The Dark Light Years by Brian Aldiss (Science Fiction, Fantasy, Science, Health) This science fiction book has been on our home library shelf with others of Brian Aldiss, an author that I have enjoyed, so I thought I would give it a try. It is a quick read, but thought provoking. It centers around how humans react to a species found during star travels. The species has habits the humans find disgusting, plus total lack of communication engenders arguments as to whether the beings are even sentient. IMO SF offers a vehicle for examining difficult, uncomfortable questions, because the unusual settings of another world, or the future, disarm the reader by sneaking past walls of preconceived notions. It diffuses an automatic knee jerk response perhaps long enough to give us time to have an new perspective. This book, published in 1964, is satirical, but raises points for consideration: "What really defines civilization and intelligence, and how would we deal with an encounter of beings totally different in appearance, action, communication,social structure, religion ? -- Added by chemist on 02/02/2013 Add Comment

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