Sword & Laser Anthology edited by Veronica Belmont and Tom Merritt
A. E. Marling
If you listen to the Sword & Laser podcast, you should support the empire of Veronica Belmont and Tom Merritt by reading their anthology. You’ll enjoy the swirling vortex of…
A. E. Marling
Stolen Songbird by Danielle L. Jensen
If you want a fantasy where two teens in an arranged marriage struggle to love each other, then read Stolen Songbird by Danielle L. Jensen. First Cecile is kidnapped. Then…
The Girl With All The Gifts by M. R. Carey
If you’ve always wanted your zombie hordes flavored with fungus, then The Girl With All The Gifts by M.R. Carey was written for you. Those who devour science articles will…
The Reaver by Richard Lee Byers
If you have d20’s on the brain then you’ll love The Reaver by Richard Lee Byers. This swords-and-sorcery adventure crosses through the Forgotten Realms, the destination of choice D&D campaigns.…
The Silmarillion by J.R.R. Tolkien
If you’re interested in the history of Middle-Earth then The Silmarillion by J.R.R. Tolkien will surprise and delight you. Not every reader of The Lord of the Rings will love…
Something More than Night by Ian Tregillis
If you’re thirsty for pulp fiction flavored with angels and cosmic rays, then Something More than Night by Ian Tregillis was written for you. Enter a not-too-distant future where a…
The Winter King by Bernard Cornwell
If you want your Arthurian legend splattered with mud and blood, read The Winter King by Bernard Cornwell. I love Arthurian tales for the nobility, the tragedy, the love that…
The Scroll of Years by Chris Willrich
If you’re like me and enjoy your dragons glittering with gemstone warts, try The Scroll of Years by Chris Willrich. In this world of Earthe, dragons hatch in volcanoes. They…
The Golem and the Jinni by Helene Wecker
For a fantastic exploration of The Other in the city of New York, read The Golem and the Jinni by Helene Wecker. Two creatures of myth. One city at the…
A Thousand Perfect Things by Kay Kenyon
If the idea of a scientific adventure to find a golden lotus delights you, try A Thousand Perfect Things by Kay Kenyon. This historical fantasy of an alternate 19th century…
Blood Song by Anthony Ryan
If you want to relax into epic fantasy about a living legend and his sword, you’ll love Blood Song by Anthony Ryan. A father abandons his son at an orphanage…
Sea Change by S.M. Wheeler
If a sea monster reading you grisly fairy tales sounds like a great idea, you may love Sea Change by S.M. Wheeler. Once upon a time, a girl named Lilly…