Can speculative fiction help us create a new planetary worldview?

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Some books hit different… and by “different,” I mean they wrecked me. 😩💀 These stories had me staring at the wall, questioning everything. If you love books that leave you feeling emotionally unprepared, this list is for you. 📖 Freshwater – Akwaeke Emezi (Literary Fiction, Magical Realism) A su

And if you do have these on your TBR already…let’s be book bffs because you have immaculate taste 🥳 I love weird books!! Niche books!! Short books that pack a punch!! Literary horror books that leave you more unsettled and icked-out than traditional horror!! And ALL of these fit in one or multip

If you like your reads a little surreal, a little sharp, and a lot unforgettable, this shelf is basically a personality test. Sci fi, literary fiction, fantasy, horror, nonfiction. Pick your fighter and let it ruin your life in the best way. #booktok #phictly #readersoftiktok #tbrst

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if you’ve ever been the odd one out or the ‘other’ in your school or community, these books might bring you some comfort. both of them feature really interesting stories with speculative elements, and both narrators have lovely arcs where they become more confident in their identities and also f

SO many great books come out this week. I’ve had the pleasure of reading two of them recently and I cannot WAIT to read First Love soon, it just arrived in the mail. I think there is something for everyone here, juicy book club fiction, strange speculative fiction, and emotional personal essays. Wh

Here’s my 2025 TBR list for the thriller girlies—these have been on my radar most of 2024, and it’s time for me to make some time for them! If you’ve read any of these, let me know if it’s worth it ☺️ ➡️ The Shadow of the Wind: A young man stumbles upon a forgotten book by a mysterious author wh

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Barnes & Noble has me by the throat (and the wallet). Our local B&N reopened a couple months ago (after being sucked away by a tornado four years ago!!) and I’m pretty sure I’ve been at least once a week since. I finally picked up a couple that have been on my to-buy list for a whil

While these low-risk options may not yield the high returns needed to turn $200 into $1 million in 5 months, they provide a safer way to grow your money over time. It's important to remember that high returns often come with high risks, and achieving such significant gains in a short period typ

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I’m sorry this is so late! May was hectic and then Canva wasn’t working. I tried to compile a list with a bunch of different genres *I have not read all of these #aapibooks #books #booksoflemon8 #fantasy #horrorbooks

These are only 2 of MANY amazing classics written by Black women. Both Toni Morrison and Octavia E Butler are MUST READS for readers of any genre (in my opinion), but especially literary fiction and speculative fiction lovers. I think the misconception exists that classic has to mean boring - bu

Some random pictures of this amazing exposition. I’m fascinated by the details and every idea they put together. One time visit is not enough to understand the whole story, but you’re going to enjoy anyway. #art #dallas #artwork #travelwithme2024 #lemon8bookclub #Lemon8Diary #meowwolf

right now I’m reading an ARC (advanced reader copy) of Nicola Yoon’s newest novel “one of our kind”, set to come out June 2024! I’m only 30 pages in but Yoon has already mapped out this world which feels unsettling in its idealism. It feels extremely contemporary in its references so There are a

📖 Name of the Book: the vulnerables 📄 Plot: an aging woman records her musings during the 2020 lockdown, spanning much of her life beginning years before. 📖 Genre: literary fiction, speculative fiction 📄 My Favorite Quotes: slides 2-3, 5-7 💭 My Thoughts: i actually really enjoyed this. sigrid

for some reason all of my book mail came within the same few days! though it is nice to receive these goodies I will say it is highly atypical to receive so many all at once lol. However I definitely won’t question it because all of these books are so worth getting excited over! LMK if any of these

People are often surprised by how much research goes into writing fictional novels. I know the word fiction doesn’t mean factual, but there are some truths within the stories we tell. Sometimes fiction is used as a tool to exaggerate truths to get people to finally pay attention to the things in

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So many good books releasing today, so I thought I’d share some with you! Let me know if you’re going to pick any of these up,, or if you already did!🤭 #trending #foryou #reading #books #bookrecommendations *all of my bullet points/descriptions came from the description of each boo

🖤 Dragon Riders & Emotional Carnage: Why I’m Obsessed with the Empyrean Series If you haven’t met Violet Sorrengail yet, prepare to have your heart shattered and stitched back together—badly. Fourth Wing by Rebecca Yarros launched me into a world of brutal military academies, dragon bonding

Ready to dive into stories that will leave you breathless? these five books by Black authors are a masterclass in terror, resistance, and the supernatural. these reads will grip your soul and refuse to let go. Celebrate the brilliance of Black storytelling in horror and speculative fiction. discove

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Tonight's read is quite a chunky one to get through but thoroughly fascinating. 'A Promised Land' provides a firsthand account of Barack Obama's journey from childhood to presidency, offering insights into his personal and political life while reflecting on the challenges and tr