The Best American Science Fiction and Fantasy 2019 — John Joseph Adams

This anthology features a wide range of stories by the most accomplished voices working in science fiction and fantasy fiction.

This omnivorous selection of stories chosen by series editor John Joseph Adams and World Fantasy Award finalist Carmen Maria Machado is a display of the most boundary-pushing, genre-blurring, stylistically singular science fiction and fantasy tales. By sending us to alternate universes and chronicling ordinary magic, introducing us to mythical beasts and talking animals, and engaging with a wide spectrum of emotion from tenderness to fear, each of these stories in The Best American Science Fiction and Fantasy 2019 challenge the way we see our place in the cosmos.

Stories byAdam-Troy Castro * Seanan McGuire * N. K. Jemisin * Silvia Park * Theodore McCombs * Sofia Samatar * Ada Hoffman * Nana Kwame Adjei-Brenyah * Lashawn M. Wanak * Brenda Peynado * P. Djèlí Clark * Annalee Newitz * Usman Malik * Sarah Gailey * Kelly Robson * Daryl Gregory * Nino Cipri * Lesley Nneka Arimah * Martin Cahill * Ada R. Shannon

“Experimental . . . literary, and . . . boundary-pushing . . . there's a decidedly global, multicultural feel to these pieces, which exemplify diversity and representation. A masterful showcase of what's possible.”  -- Publishers Weekly (starred review)

“The stories selected by guest editor Machado for this acclaimed annual anthology reflect her commitment to interrogating the boundaries between literary and genre fiction . . . this brilliant and beautiful collection is a must-read for those looking to enjoy the fullest range of narrative pleasure.” -- Booklist (starred review)

“Every one of these twenty tales shines; there's not a lackluster one in the bunch . . . A strong collection that will inspire, disturb, and, yes, give pleasure.” -- Kirkus Reviews (starred review)