A New Yorker Best Book of 2026From Cameron Reed, the acclaimed author of The Fortunate Fall, comes a soaring novel of queer hope and transformation, perfect for readers of Ann Leckie and Amal El-Mohtar.On the planet Scythia, plants give birth to insects and trees can drag you to your death. Artificial monsters stalk the desert, and alien basket-men have wandered into town.John Maraintha has been abandoned here, ligh...

A debut novel of remarkable beauty and invention, The Fortunate Fall is back in print for the first time in almost three decades as a Tor Essential, with a new introduction by Jo WaltonTor Essentials presents new editions of science fiction and fantasy titles of proven merit and lasting value, each volume introduced by an appropriate literary figure.On its first publication in 1996, The Fortunate Fall was hailed as an SF novel of a wired fut...

Stop choosing between speed and safety. Master the language that gives you both.For decades, developers have been forced to make a trade-off: the raw performance of C/C++ (at the cost of memory safety) or the safety of languages like Java and Python (at the cost of garbage collectors and runtime overhead). Rust solves this problem, and "Rust for Developers" is your practical, project-based guide to mastering it.This book is written for you: the experienced ...

A 2026 Hugo Award Finalist for Best Novelette!In a corporate-run dystopia, a trans girl plucked out of poverty to give birth to a clone meets her replacement.At the Publisher's request, this title is being sold without Digital Rights Management Software (DRM) applied.

Researchers K. N. Sirsi and Sandra Botkin document the discovery of a family unable to conceive of gender.A version of this story originally published in STARLIGHT 2 (Tor, 1998)**, edited by Patrick Nielsen Hayden.At the Publisher's request, this title is being sold without Digital Rights Management Software (DRM) applied.

Today was supposed to be the happiest day of my life. The day I would stand before my pack, my mate, and the Moon Goddess herself, and vow to bind my soul to Rafe’s for eternity.But as I stare at my reflection in the mirror, the joy I should feel is overshadowed by a hollow ache deep within me.Something is missing. *I* am missing.My wolf, Kali, is gone. She’s been silent for so long, her absence a gaping void in my soul. Rafe says he doesn’t care, that we’ll solve this...

A year ago, her world was torn apart in a single, brutal night. An attack-swift, merciless, and devastating-left her with nothing but ashes and blood. Her family, her pack, everything she had ever known was slaughtered before her eyes.The screams of her mother, the final words whispered in desperation, still echo in her mind, a haunting reminder of the life she lost. She didn’t know why it happened. She didn’t know who was behind it. All she knew was that she had to run, to survive,...

Scotty’s life is anything but easy. As the only openly gay kid in his pack, he’s no stranger to the sting of ridicule and the weight of judgment.But being gay is only part of what makes him a target. Scotty is also an Omega-a role that, in theory, should be revered and protected. Omegas are meant to be cherished, their gentle nature and nurturing spirit valued by the pack. Yet, for Scotty, reality is far from ideal. Instead of being protected, he’s tormented. Instead of being cheris...

What if the one person destined to be your soulmate didn’t even know you existed? What if you were always there, standing right in front of them, yet you remained invisible-a ghost in their world, a shadow in their life?This is the haunting reality for Zan, a quiet and overlooked omega in a pack ruled by power, strength, and dominance. While the pack thrives under the leadership of the alpha’s son, Averick Carson, Zan fades into the background, unnoticed and forgotten.Averick...

Louis has always been the quiet one, the gentle soul in a household dominated by his three older Alpha brothers.As an Omega, he’s used to being overshadowed by their strength and confidence, but he’s never minded. He’s content with his books, his studies, and the quiet moments he steals for himself. Now, newly presented and navigating his first year of university, Louis is stepping into a world that feels both exciting and overwhelming. But he’s determined to find his place, even if...

Ellie Cadence is the girl everyone notices. With her striking black hair, mesmerizing hazel eyes, and a figure that turns heads-tall, curvaceous, and effortlessly radiant-she is the embodiment of every man’s dream. But Ellie is more than just her beauty.She’s kind, intelligent, and carries herself with a quiet confidence that sets her apart. At seventeen, she navigates the halls of her high school with ease, balancing the ordinary challenges of teenage life with the grace of someone...

Aria Gwyneth is just an ordinary teenage girl, navigating the ups and downs of life with her nose buried in books and a love for the quiet moments she spends alone.Her world has never been easy-her father abandoned her and her mother when she was just four years old, leaving them to pick up the pieces while he started a new family. Now, at seventeen, Aria is ready for a fresh start. A new school, new friends, and new teachers await her as she steps into the beginning of the school y...