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New Science Fiction Titles to Look Forward to in December

December is traditionally a quiet month for new fiction, but there are still some science fiction gems to look forward to – not least of which are an extraordinary-sounding new title from the award-winning Geoff Ryman, and the intriguingfrom Gabrielle Korn, set in a near-future world destroyed by climate change. To make sure you have plenty to read over the holidays, I have also included a title that didn’t quite make it into November (because I didn’t realise at the time that it fit our science fictional remit). Terry Hayes’might appear to be a straight thriller at first glance – but trust me, it has wild science fictional delights lying in wait. And here’s looking forward to January, when new releases should jump back up in number again. Just in time for Christmas, this is set in Nazareth, where virgin Maryam, wife of Yosef barLevi, gives birth to a little girl named Avigayil. But as Avigayil grows up, she becomes determined to find her way as Yeshu, a man who can work miracles and speak for God
12/2/2023 11:19 PM
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Matthew Perry hoped to launch substance abuse foundation before his death

Now that the holidays are in full swing, people are meeting up with friends, relatives and co-workers who might seem a little … different. Maybe their face is glistening with sweat — on a cold, wintry night. Or they can’t stop licking their lips. Perhaps they’re chattering nonstop, or not speaking much at all. These and other traits could be simple holiday stress — or they might be signs of drug use, according to experts.
12/1/2023 8:16 PM
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