Weekly book reviews in most genres, including classics and not-to-be-missed. Books selected and reviews written by a librarian specializing in readers’ advisory.
Dystopian nightmare set in the near future, where corporate interests treat individuals as data for profit, and people surrender freedom for security. Well written, and so easy to see it all happening. One of the best of 2025.
Read MoreIf you grew up in a hurricane-prone area, this novel will feel like your nightmares come true. Excellent apocalyptic, dystopic world-building.
Read MoreA dystopian view of the impacts of AI and climate change in the near future, told through the eyes of one family, trying to cope.
Read MoreA dystopic, tech thriller that asks big questions about humanity, freedom, technology, and whether we can survive and thrive.
Read MoreA moving, rich, beautiful novel that addresses animal extinctions without preachiness.
Read MoreNo one can mash up science fiction and action adventure like Koontz! You will enjoy this series with his new heroine, Jane Hawk.
Read MoreMore people need to discover what a great writer Ben Winters is! Excellent dystopian novel, when society becomes unmoored from the truth.
Read MoreExcellent dystopic novel of a future American civil war and pandemic. More relevant every day.
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