![]() ![]() ![]() Jemisin, The City We Became and The World We Make, are modern-day masterpieces of speculative fiction. How about a visit to old New York City this summer? The two prose novels that make up The Great Cities duology by N.K. In order to enjoy the benefits of the Oankali, humanity must assent to becoming something new through synthesis with these “gene traders.” Will Lilith go where no one has gone before and participate in the next evolution of humanity? Early Riser However, the Oankali do not offer their assistance without the expectation of something in return. The Oankali then begin the process of making the planet habitable again. Humanity is on the brink of extinction after a savage war when the Oankali arrive and rescue as many survivors as possible. However, the future Earth depicted by these prose novels does not resemble the planet we currently inhabit. Technically, the Xenogenesis trilogy (now called Lilith’s Brood) by Octavia E. Here are eight possibilities for an otherworldly summer reading list that will take you far beyond the stars without leaving your reading chair. Do you already have your reading plans worked out for the summer? Whether you’re traveling far from home or enjoying a “staycation,” books can be a portal to a brave new world. ![]()
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