by Geoff Ryman

Brilliant, Nebula-nominated novel of a remote Asian village’s transformation in the wake of a new technology. Forward-looking SF as it should be done–excellent!

by David Marusek

A hugely inventive and thoroughly engaging vision of the future from one of science fiction’s best.

by Tim Pratt
Modern-day barista/comic book artist fights elemental evil in steampunk western setting. Very strange.

by Vernor Vinge
Forthcoming near-future dystopia – a wired world in 2025 has many hidden hazards.

by Steven Johnson
Persuasive book-length argument discussing modern pop culture and its cognitive benefits.