Speculative Fiction
1900, Or The Last President
A political satire predicting chaos and disaster following the election of a populist president, highlighting the potential consequences of socialism and populism.
The Left Hand of Darkness
A human emissary's mission to an alien world explores themes of gender, society, and human emotion in Ursula K. Le Guin's groundbreaking science fiction novel.
The Power
The Power by Naomi Alderman imagines a world where women gain the ability to emit electricity from their bodies, drastically altering societal power dynamics.
Manhunt
In 'Manhunt,' Gretchen Felker-Martin presents a gripping post-apocalyptic tale where trans women and men navigate a savage world while hunting feral men, exploring survival, identity, and the complexities of community.
The Ones Who Walk Away from Omelas
Ursula K. Le Guin's "The Ones Who Walk Away from Omelas" presents a haunting parable about a utopian city whose joy is built upon the suffering of a single child, raising profound questions about morality and societal happiness.