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• How Great Science Fiction Works

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  This is the first of a 24 episode streaming series on Kanopy video about science ficiton. Narrated by well-known scholar and critic Gary K. Wolfe, whose name is familiar to you if you are a regular reader of Locus magazine, the series explores not…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Nebula Awards Showcase 2019

  the Very Best of Science Fiction and Fantasy

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  The Nebula awards are voted on by members of the Science Fiction and Fantasy Writers of America members, so this is a group of writers deemed awesome by other writers. It includes the stories that won the awards and also ones that were nominated.…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Sci-fi Chronicles

  a Visual History of the Galaxy's Greatest Science Fiction

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  A browsable, colorful look at the history of science fiction (and some fantasy) with inforgraphics, essays, and images. Includes timelines and profiles of popular authors and creators, in-depth look at popular television shows, and genre…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Fantasy & Science Fiction

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  This magazine has been around for over 70 years - it includes new short fiction every other month, poetry, and book and film review columns. F&SF is available online through library database subscriptions - give us a call or stop by if you have…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• The Year's Best Science Fiction

  Thirty-fifth Annual Collection

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  Another long running anthology, this one is edited by Gardner Dozois, a name that graces the cover of more short story anthologies in this genre than I can think of. The annual anthology includes a recommended reading guide and talks about notable…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Locus

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  The trade magazine for the science ficiton and fantasy field, Locus magazine includes copious reviews, industry news, highlights from award shows and conventions, and essays from luminaries in the field like Cory Doctorow and Kameron Hurley. Central…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• The Best American Science Fiction and Fantasy 2018

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  This anthology is unique because it includes a different guest editor every year who is a well-regarded writer in the field. 2018's guest editor was N.K. Jemisin, a living legend for winning the best novel Hugo three years in a row. John Joseph…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Read On-- Fantasy Fiction

  Reading Lists for Every Taste

  Hollands, Neil

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  While this book could use updating, it's still a great guide to different types of fantasy novels and series. And the best part is, most books you'll find in this list will probably not have a super long wait time at the library! Hollands has…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Science Fiction

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  This book contains scholarly yet interesting essays about the genre of science fiction from some of the most well-known and beloved writers including Ursual K. LeGuin and Philip K. Dick.

• Science Fiction of the 20th Century

  An Illustrated History

  Robinson, Frank M., 1926-2014

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  A coffee table book sure to catch your eye, this large volume contains bright and colorful artwork from the sometimes very campy covers of science fiction and fantasy short story magazines and books of the twentieth century.

• James Cameron's Story of Science Fiction

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  Who better to narrate the story of science fiction in film form than the creator of so many iconic franchises? Cameron interviews George Lucas, Steven Spielberg, Guillermo del Toro, and other epic creators in this DVD of the six episode television…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Theology and Science Fiction

  McGrath, James F. (James Frank), 1972-

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  A fascinating look at how people can explore their relationship to religion through the lens of science fiction.

• What Makes This Book So Great

  Walton, Jo

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  Jo Walton, a legendary science fiction/fantasy writer herself, goes back through her list of must-read sf&f and tells us tells us what she loves about them. A wonderful companion to your to be read pile.

• Lost Transmissions

  the Secret History of Science Fiction and Fantasy

  Boskovich, Desirina,

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  A wonderful reference that digs deep into the past of science fiction and fantasy, when the genres were very much not part of the mainstream and played host to mainly eccentric nerds.

• Putting the Science in Fiction

  Expert Advice for Writing With Authenticity in Science Fiction, Fantasy, & Other Genres

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  If you are interested in writing science fiction but not too confident on the "science" part of that equation, this is the book for you. Write about FTL travel, alien species, improbability drives, and flux capacitors with confidence.