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The Year's Best Science Fiction: Volume 37: Explorations of the Unknown and the Unexpected

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The Year's Best Science Fiction: Volume 37 is a collection of the best science fiction stories of the year, as chosen by editor Jonathan Strahan. The stories explore a wide range of topics, from the nature of reality to the future of humanity.

The Year s Best Science Fiction Vol 2: The Saga Anthology of Science Fiction 2024
The Year's Best Science Fiction Vol. 2: The Saga Anthology of Science Fiction 2024
by Jonathan Strahan

4 out of 5

Language : English
File size : 21759 KB
Text-to-Speech : Enabled
Enhanced typesetting : Enabled
X-Ray : Enabled
Word Wise : Enabled
Print length : 615 pages
Screen Reader : Supported

The collection opens with "The Astronaut" by Cristopher Priest, a story that explores the psychological effects of space travel. The astronaut in the story is sent on a mission to a distant planet, and he begins to experience hallucinations and delusions. The story raises questions about the nature of reality and the limits of human endurance.

Another standout story in the collection is "The Last Human" by Mike Resnick. The story is set in a future where humanity has been wiped out by a virus. The last human alive is a woman named Evelyn, and she is determined to find a way to save her species. The story is a moving and thought-provoking exploration of the human spirit.

The Year's Best Science Fiction: Volume 37 is a must-read for fans of the genre. The stories in the collection are thought-provoking, imaginative, and entertaining. They offer a glimpse into the future of science fiction and the possibilities it holds.

Table of Contents

  • "The Astronaut" by Cristopher Priest
  • "The Last Human" by Mike Resnick
  • "The Book of Maps" by Jane Yolen
  • "The Refugee" by Aliette de Bodard
  • "The City of Silk and Steel" by Catherynne M. Valente
  • "The Long Way to a Small, Angry Planet" by Becky Chambers
  • "The Lady Astronaut of Mars" by Mary Robinette Kowal
  • "The Calculating Stars" by Mary Robinette Kowal
  • "The Martian" by Andy Weir
  • "Arrival" by Ted Chiang

About the Editor

Jonathan Strahan is an Australian editor and publisher. He has edited over 50 anthologies of science fiction and fantasy, including the award-winning Year's Best SF series. He is also the publisher of Tor Books, one of the leading publishers of science fiction and fantasy in the world.

Reviews

"The Year's Best Science Fiction: Volume 37 is a must-read for fans of the genre. The stories in the collection are thought-provoking, imaginative, and entertaining. They offer a glimpse into the future of science fiction and the possibilities it holds."

- Publishers Weekly

"Jonathan Strahan has once again assembled a stellar collection of science fiction stories. The Year's Best Science Fiction: Volume 37 is a must-read for fans of the genre."

- Locus

"The Year's Best Science Fiction: Volume 37 is a superb collection of stories that will challenge your mind and imagination. Highly recommended."

- Kirkus Reviews

The Year s Best Science Fiction Vol 2: The Saga Anthology of Science Fiction 2024
The Year's Best Science Fiction Vol. 2: The Saga Anthology of Science Fiction 2024
by Jonathan Strahan

4 out of 5

Language : English
File size : 21759 KB
Text-to-Speech : Enabled
Enhanced typesetting : Enabled
X-Ray : Enabled
Word Wise : Enabled
Print length : 615 pages
Screen Reader : Supported
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The Year s Best Science Fiction Vol 2: The Saga Anthology of Science Fiction 2024
The Year's Best Science Fiction Vol. 2: The Saga Anthology of Science Fiction 2024
by Jonathan Strahan

4 out of 5

Language : English
File size : 21759 KB
Text-to-Speech : Enabled
Enhanced typesetting : Enabled
X-Ray : Enabled
Word Wise : Enabled
Print length : 615 pages
Screen Reader : Supported
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