Fantasy & Science Fiction

The Tales of the Otori continue...After the devastating battle of Takahara, the Otori have allied with the Saga clan to defeat the Arai and give their clan any chance of survival. But their fragile alliance is threatened by Lord Saga''s descent into paranoia and brutality-and so are the last children of the Arai, renamed and hidden in the temple at Terayama.Arai Sunaomi is training as a warrior monk, but finds himself drawn to the other world and discovering talents he cannot understand-the legacy of his connections in the mysterious Tribe. He soon attracts the attention of the most powerful warlords and sorcerers in the Eight Islands with their demands for loyalty and vengeance.Orphan Warriors brings together the stories that began with The Tale of Shikanoko and the Tales of the Otori as Lian Hearn''s epic saga approaches its thrilling conclusion.

Discover everything you've ever wanted to know about Star Wars in this complete history of the most famous franchise in movie history.Painstakingly researched and superbly illustrated, Star Wars Year By Year: A Visual History, New Edition presents a unique Star Wars timeline-the full history of the amazing Star Wars phenomenon as you've never seen it before.This stunning visual journey features trivia and cultural cornerstones from director George Lucas' early life through to the iconic movie stills, comic books, novels, toys, video games, and theme parks that have spawned from five decades of seminal film making. Fully updated and expanded, this edition encompasses all nine episodes of the original, prequel and sequel trilogies, along with the standalone movies Rogue One and Solo, and the acclaimed television series, The Mandalorian. Produced in full collaboration with Lucasfilm and written by renowned Star Wars experts, Star Wars Year by Year: A Visual History, New Edition is ideal for Star Wars fanatics and newbies alike. & 2021 Lucasfilm Ltd.

Return to the world of dragons, Fae and Librarian spies in this action-packed instalment of the Invisible Library series. Librarian-spy Irene finds herself in hot water, as a mysterious killer pursues her across an alternate Victorian London.

&b>Broke and newly homesick in Malaysia, Jess Teoh is roped into helping her dead grandmother on a supernatural quest for justice &/b> &b>whether she wants to or not. Family, ghosts and gods collide in this delightful novel by acclaimed author Zen Cho.&/b>

Lambda Literary Award-winning author TJ Klune's bestselling, breakout contemporary fantasyA USA Today Bestseller!An Indie Next Pick!One of Publishers Weekly's "e;Most Anticipated Books of Spring 2020"e;One of Book Riot's "e;20 Must-Read Feel-Good Fantasies"e;Linus Baker is a by-the-book case worker in the Department in Charge of Magical Youth. He's tasked with determining whether six dangerous magical children are likely to bring about the end of the world.Arthur Parnassus is the master of the orphanage. He would do anything to keep the children safe, even if it means the world will burn. And his secrets will come to light. The House in the Cerulean Sea is an enchanting love story, masterfully told, about the profound experience of discovering an unlikely family in an unexpected place-and realizing that family is yours."e;1984 meets The Umbrella Academy with a pinch of Douglas Adams thrown in."e; -Gail Carriger, New York Times bestselling author of SoullessAt the Publisher's request, this title is being sold without Digital Rights Management Software (DRM) applied.

April May and the Carls are back in the much-anticipated sequel to Hank Green's #1 New York Times bestselling debut novel, An Absolutely Remarkable Thing.

Book Two of the Epic Prequel to the Classic NovelDuneA Major Motion PictureSequel to the international bestsellerDune: House AtreidesBeforeDune. . .The epic tale of Duke Leto Atreides and his rise to power . . .The fierce ambitions of his mortal enemy, Baron Vladimir Harkonnen . . .The struggles of the young girl Jessica, the Baron's secret daughter, under the harsh training of the Sisterhood school . . .The schemes of Shaddam Corrino to create a synthetic spice that may bring unlimited wealth, or cause the collapse of the Spacing Guild . . .And the implausible dream of Planetologist Kynes to turn the desert planet Dune into a paradise, uniting the desperate Fremen into a force unlike anything the Imperium has ever seen . . .Dune: House Harkonnencontinues the epic story that lays the foundation for Frank Herbert's masterpieceDune, a complex tale of politics, religion, and the rise and fall of dynasties on a galaxy-spanning canvas.Look for the entire prequel seriesDUNE: HOUSE ATREIDES *; DUNE: HOUSE HARKONNEN *; DUNE: HOUSE CORRINO

Two men who hate each other. One impossible mission. A legend in the making. Hadrian, a warrior with nothing to fight for, is paired with Royce, a thieving assassin with nothing to lose. Together they must steal a treasure that no one can reach. The Crown Tower is the impregnable remains of the grandest fortress ever built and home to the realm's most prized possessions. But it isn't gold or jewels that their employer is after, and if he can only keep them from killing each other, they might just get him his prize.'This epic fantasy showcases the arrival of a master storyteller' Library Journal on Theft of SwordsThe Riyria RevelationsTHEFT OF SWORDSRISE OF EMPIREHEIR OF NOVRONThe Riyria ChroniclesTHE CROWN TOWER THE ROSE AND THE THORN

The brand-new thrilling novel from New York Times best-selling author of Sky in the Deep Adrienne Young, the first book in the fantastic Fable duology.

&b>This is a breathtaking novel from Adrian Tchaikovsky, Arthur C. Clarke award winning author. &/b>&b>The walls between many worlds are collapsing and only a handful of people are in on this secret. But how can they stop the end of the universe?&/b>

The first volume of the official novelization of the best-selling and award-winning videogame Death Stranding, created by legendary game-creator Hideo Kojima.

Love stories that truly represent the world we live in; celebrated and retold in this unique collection, by debut author Bolu Babalola.

Ray Bradbury's extraordinary tale of childhood dreams and supernatural agency in small-town America.

A Court of Mist and Fury is a captivating novel by the renowned author, Sarah J. Maas. Published by Bloomsbury Publishing USA in 2020, this book has captured the hearts of many. The story unfolds in a world filled with magic, mystery, and a court shrouded in mist and fury. The author's brilliant storytelling draws you into a realm where each page is a new adventure, and the plot thickens with every chapter. This book belongs to the genre that Sarah J. Maas excels in, making it a must-read for her fans. A Court of Mist and Fury is not just a book; it's a journey into a world that stays with you long after you've turned the last page. If you're a fan of fantasy novels, this masterpiece by Sarah J. Maas, published by Bloomsbury Publishing USA, should be on your bookshelf.

A major new examination of how J.R.R.Tolkien came to write his original masterpiece 'The Hobbit', including his complete unpublished draft version of the story, and many little-known illustrations and previously unpublished maps by Tolkien himself.For the first time in one volume, The History of the Hobbit presents the complete unpublished text of the original manuscript of J.R.R.Tolkien's The Hobbit, accompanied by John Rateliff's lively and informative account of how the book came to be written and published. As well as recording the numerous changes made to the story both before and after publication, it examines - chapter-by-chapter - why those changes were made and how they reflect Tolkien's ever-growing concept of Middle-earth.The Hobbit was first published on 21 September 1937. Like its successor, The Lord of the Rings, it is a story that "e;grew in the telling"e;, and many characters and story threads in the published text are completely different from what Tolkien first wrote to read aloud to his young sons as part of their "e;fireside reads"e;.As well as reproducing the original version of one of literature's most famous stories, both on its own merits and as the foundation for The Lord of the Rings, this new book includes many little-known illustrations and previously unpublished maps for The Hobbit by Tolkien himself. Also featured are extensive annotations and commentaries on the date of composition, how Tolkien's professional and early mythological writings influenced the story, the imaginary geography he created, and how Tolkien came to revise the book years after publication to accommodate events in The Lord of the Rings.Like Christopher Tolkien's The History of The Lord of the Rings before it, this is a thoughtful yet exhaustive examination of one of the most treasured stories in English literature. Long overdue for a classic book now celebrating 75 years in print, this companion edition offers fascinating new insights for those who have grown up with this enchanting tale, and will delight those who are about to enter Bilbo's round door for the first time.

Kel will not allow this first test to be her last.The adventure begins in the New York Times bestselling series from the fantasy author who is a legend herself: TAMORA PIERCE. A powerful classic that is more timely than ever, the Protector of the Small series is about smashing the ceilings others place above you.HER FIRST TEST WILL NOT BE HER LAST.Keladry of Mindelan is the first girl who dares to take advantage of the new rule that allows women to train for knighthood.But standing in Kel's way is Lord Wyldon the training master, who is dead set against girls becoming knights. A woman should be lovely. A woman should be charming. A woman should not be deadly.Wyldon demands Kel pass a one-year trial that no male page has ever had to endure. It's just one more way to separate Kel from her fellow trainees. Kel must prove herself twice as good as her male peers just to be thought equal. But she is not to be underestimated.Kel will fight to succeed, even when odds are stacked against her. Book one of a powerful and classic fantasy quartet about smashing the ceilings others place above you, by the bestselling author of the Song of the Lioness series and Tempests and Slaughter.A powerful classic that is more timely than ever, the Protector of the Small series is about smashing the ceilings others place above you.In a landmark quartet published years before it's time, Kel must prove herself twice as good as her male peers just to be thought equal. A series that touches on questions of courage, friendship, a humane perspective - told against a backdrop of a magical, action-packed fantasy adventure.'I take more comfort from and as great pleasure in Tamora Pierce's Tortall novels as I do from Game of Thrones'Washington Post

From the ground, we stand. From our ship, we live. By the stars, we hope: The incredible new novel by Becky Chambers, author of the beloved The Long Way to a Small, Angry Planet: 'a quietly profound, humane tour de force.' (Guardian).

The second adult epic fantasy novel from multi-million-copy bestselling author Joanne Harris.

Matt Ruff, the critically acclaimed cult novelist, makes visceral the terrors of life in Jim Crow America and its lingering effects in this brilliant and wondrous work of the imagination that melds historical fiction, pulp noir, and Lovecraftian horror and fantasy.

The Ruin of Kings begins an extraordinary fantasy adventure. Prophecy and magic combine in a powerful epic of imperial politics, dragons, gods and demons. And a young man discovers his fate will determine the future of an empire.