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She Returns in Glory: and other stories

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When the Moon Hits Your Eye

by John Scalzi (Goodreads Author)

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Feb 02, 2026 11:59AM

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Queer as Folklore: The Hidden Queer History of Myths and Monsters

by Sacha Coward (Goodreads Author)

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Dav Kelly said: " Thanks to NetGalley and the publisher for allowing me to read an advance copy.

This book was exceptional. It navigates the complex hidden links between the mystical creatures we’re all familiar with (mermaids, unicorns, vampires, faeries, etc.) and th ...more "

Jul 06, 2024 01:29AM · see review

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Small Island

by Andrea Levy

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Good, but could have been trimmed significantly without harming the narrative.
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I enjoyed this, but it left me dissatisfied.
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A poetic and beautiful exploration of the human tendency to segregate others, to craft an ‘other’, and to discriminate by wealth. Interweaving narratives as Markriss experiences his various ethereal incarnations, even one based in our universe, it ce ...more
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More complex than the first book, with a clear and specific focus on discrimination and the sort of people who stoke culture wars for power. Very readable.
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Cute, if Studio Ghibli made a book about diverse found families. Not challenging, but definitely (and unexpectedly) compelling.
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Proper good sci-fi horror. How do you fight an evil you can’t remember?
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