Game of Thrones Season 6 has came to an end… what are you going to do with all the spare time you have now? Don’t you worry reader, The Nerd is the Word has your back! While we wait for the next season, it’s time to catch up on some much needed reading! Here are a few Fantasy and Sci-Fi books that we believe should be in your hands… like right now!
1. The Dragon Round by Stephen S. Power
As we mentioned above, while you are waiting for the next season of Game of Thrones, why not grab a book that fans of George R.R. Martin have been suggesting for new fantasy readers? The book begins with a ship captain being stranded on a deserted island after his crew revolts against his rule. While looking for ways to survive, he finds a baby dragon that could very well be his salvation, as well as his means for revenge. It looks to be an interesting fantasy adventure novel, and we’re anxiously awaiting its release.
You can get your hands on this book July 19th!
2. The Waking Fire by Anthony Ryan
From the writer of Raven’s Shadow Trilogy comes The Waking Fire, book one of a new saga, The Draconis Memoria. The story will revolve around the blood of drakes that is harvested from Reds, Blues, Blacks, and Greens, each of which holding their own powers. This blood can be used for exilirs that grant their drinkers great power. With an impending war, and the weakening line of drakes, a select few set out to seek the blood of a rare drake that holds far more power than the rest. The saga will intertwine the stories of various empires and characters on both sides of the war.
You can get your hands on this book on July 7th!
3. The Devourers by Indra Das
Indra Das’s debut novel, The Devourers, is being heralded by the likes of M.R. Carey (The Girl With All the Gifts), Pierce Brown (The Red Rising Trilogy), and Kim Stanley Robinson (Red Mars). It’s a story that revolves around a meeting between a college professor named Alok and a mysterious man with a bizarre confession and extraordinary story. His story chronicles a race of people somewhere between human and beast, featuring a rough wanderer in 17th century Mughal India who is drawn to a defiant woman in a clashing world. But as she delves further into the man’s tale, Alok’s intrigue becomes something darker and more urgent.
You can get your hands on this book July 12th!
4. The Big Book of Science Fiction by Ann & Jeff Vandermeer
This book is a massive collection of science fiction stories from some of the biggest names in the genre, including Isaac Asimov, H.G. Wells, Philip K. Dick, and more. It sits at a massive 1,200 pages and over 800,000 words, making it the most sizable sci-fi collection to date.
You can get your hands on this book on July 12th!
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