THE VERY BEST OF THE BEST 35 Years of The Year's Best Science Fiction

Following 35 editions of THE YEAR'S BEST SCIENCE FICTION, the newest compilation includes choice pieces from Charles Stross, Michael Swanwick, Nancy Kress, Greg Egan, Stephen Baxter, Pat Cadigan, and many others. This behemoth collection clocks in at nearly 40 hours, and narrators Vivienne Leheny and Will Damron take turns with the works, sharing notes on these accomplished authors before rolling out one impressive tale after another. Aliens, robots, other worlds, futuristic dystopias, and countless intriguing characters, each unique and enjoyable in their own way, have been compiled with a pleasurable flow from story to story. Leheny and Damron's characterizations are poignant and widely varied, their delivery soulful and immersive, and their pacing attuned to each new world. Ideal for fans of short stories and science fiction. . K.S.B. © AudioFile 2019, Portland, Maine [Published: APRIL 2019]