Science Fiction & Fantasy

2012 Tayshas Spotlight: Science Fiction, Fantasy and Horror!

Submitted by Mer L. on Mon, 11/28/2011 - 1:12pm

The Crow & The Moon [Explored] by Dave Morrow's Custom CreationsThe Tayshas Reading List for 2012 was recently released and there are some great titles this year! The TAYSHAS Reading List promotes recreational reading for teens in 9th – 12th grades. Check out some of these great fantasy, horror, and science fiction reads or the entire 2012 Reading List! 

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Anne McCaffrey: 1926-2011

Submitted by Beth Krippel on Tue, 11/22/2011 - 4:59pm

 Anne McCaffrey passed away at the age of 85 on November 21, 2011.  Read her biography here.  I had the honor of meeting her briefly several years ago.  She was a grand dame of Science Fiction and a gutsy lady.  Many of her books are carried by HCPL for any who would like to visit (or revisit) PERN or many of her other wonderful stories. 

Brandon Sanderson in Houston!

Submitted by Beth Krippel on Thu, 11/10/2011 - 10:31am

Fans of The Mistborn Trilogy, Wheel of Time series, the Stormlight Archive series (book one The Way of Kings), don't miss your chance to meet author Brandon Sanderson who will be at Murder By The Book on November 15 for book signings.  And don't miss out on his latest book set in the Mistborn world three hundred years after the trilogy events, The Alloy of Law.

Star Trek 45th Anniversary

Submitted by Beth Krippel on Thu, 09/29/2011 - 1:57pm

On September 8, 1966, the first episode of Star Trek aired on NBC.  It ran for three seasons, but from boldly going where no television had gone before, came a franchise that has endured decades.  It also has a healthy collection of books that further explore the lives of the characters from all Star Trek series.  If you're looking for a new adventure, trek on over to the library and pick up a few Star Trek titles.

Top Reads in July

Submitted by Jim Johnson on Sat, 08/06/2011 - 2:37pm

What did everyone read in July?  Take a look below at the titles Kingwood adults checked out the most and see if you find something worth reading before the summer is over!

Fiction

  1. The Girl Who Kicked the Hornet's Nest, by Stieg Larsson
  2. Eve, by Iris Johansen
  3. The Forgotten Garden, by Kate Morton
  4. Breaking Silence, by Linda Castillo
  5. Toys, by James Patterson and Neil McMahon

2011 World Fantasy Award Nominees Announced

Submitted by Beth Krippel on Thu, 07/28/2011 - 2:14pm

2011 World Fantasy Award Nominees have been announced.  The nominations are gathered from attendees to the convention, and then voted on by a panel of judges.  Best Novel nominees are:

Top Reads in June

Submitted by Jim Johnson on Tue, 07/05/2011 - 1:33pm

What did everyone read in June?  Take a look below at the titles Kingwood adults checked out the most and see if you find a good read or two here in the middle of the summer!

Fiction

  1. Merely Magic, by Patricia Rice
  2. Water for Elephants, by Sarah Gruen
  3. A Light at Winter's End, by Julia London
  4. The Girl Who Kicked the Hornet's Nest, by Stieg Larsson
  5. An Unlikely Countess, by Jo Beverley

Check Out NPR Poll: Best SF Books

Submitted by Beth Krippel on Tue, 06/21/2011 - 9:22am

National Public Radio (NPR) is running a poll over the next few weeks in order to create a list of the top 100 SF/F titles ever written.  Go to their post here to read their guidelines and add your top five!

My top five?

Reprise of Speculative Fiction

Submitted by Beth Krippel on Thu, 06/02/2011 - 1:54pm

Recently the Wall Street Journal pointed out it was The Season of the Supernatural.  In the article, they talk about the rise of literature that blends supernatural with realism, and that it may once again become the predominant literary style. 

New Fantasy Reads for Teens

Submitted by Mer L. on Thu, 06/02/2011 - 10:13am

Dragon by munktOnThe Teen Summer Reading Program begins tomorrow!  What better way to start your summer than to pick up some books that have just come out or are new to our shelves.  Below is a list of some new teen fantasy fiction and a couple of new adult fantasy titles that might appeal to teen readers.  What do you recommend?
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