Omnibus of two recent Diana Wynne Jones YA fantasies. Whimsical and delightful.

S.M Stirling's first short story collection, full of alternate and secret histories and a dash of mil-sf.

Lucy Snyder's powerful dark fantasy masquerading as paranormal romance ratchets up the noir. Excellent stuff.

Neal Asher's Cormac prequel unveils the space opera hero's childhood and early missions.

James Lovegrove's religious satire argues for atheism in a world where gods are real. Recommended.