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The Year's Best Science Fiction Vol. 1

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2020608 pagesSimon & Schuster Books For Young Readers

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Dive into the cutting edge of science fiction with this collection of the year's finest short stories. Featuring a diverse range of voices and visions, this anthology showcases the best speculative fiction published in 2019. Discover new worlds, innovative ideas, and compelling narratives from leading authors in the genre.

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Jonathan Strahan is an editor of science fiction and fantasy anthologies. He has curated numerous collections, including The Best Science Fiction and Fantasy of the Year series and themed books like Infinity's End

Charlie Jane Anders is a writer whose work often explores science fiction and fantasy themes. You might know them from their contributions to The Best of Uncanny.

Tobias S. Buckell is the author of Dead Man's Hand and the editor of Wastelands--Stories of the Apocalypse. He writes science fiction and fantasy, often exploring themes of survival and societal collapse.

Indrapramit Das writes across science fiction, fantasy, and ghost stories. His notable works include "The Mythic Dream," "Echoes: The Saga Anthology of Ghost Stories," and "La vida secreta de los bots y otros relatos." His short fiction has also appeared in "The Year's Top Ten Tales of Science Fiction" and "The Year's Best Science Fiction" collections.

Suzanne Palmer writes science fiction, with her short stories appearing in The Year's Best Science Fiction Vol. 1 and Clarkesworld magazine. She is also known for La vida secreta de los bots y otros relatos.

Karin Tidbeck writes distinctive science fiction, dark fantasy, and weird fiction. Her short stories appear in collections like The Year's Best Science Fiction Vol. 1 and Weird Tales 358, plus her own collection Jagannath: Stories.

Malka Older writes as an American author, born in 1977. She brings a unique perspective to her stories, drawing from her experience as a humanitarian worker.

Ted Chiang is a master of speculative fiction, crafting thought-provoking stories that explore big ideas. His collection Stories of Your Life and Others showcases his unique talent for blending science and philosophy with deeply human narratives. If you enjoy intelligent, imaginative tales, you'll want to check out his work.

Rich Larson writes science fiction and fantasy. His short stories have appeared in major anthologies like The Best American Science Fiction and Fantasy 2022 and The Year's Best Science Fiction Vol. 1, as well as magazines such as Clarkesworld.

Han Song is a writer known for his work in science fiction and dark short fiction. His stories have been featured in The Year's Best Science Fiction Vol. 1 and Clarkesworld, and he is also the author of the novel Hospital.

S. L. Huang writes exciting science fiction and fantasy stories. Their work appears in anthologies like "The Year's Best Science Fiction Vol. 1" and "Fantastic Stories of the Imagination People of Color Flash Anthology." You can also read their novels, including "Zero Sum Game," "The Language of Liars," and "Burning Roses.

Alice Sola Kim writes science fiction and speculative fiction. Her stories are featured in notable anthologies like The Year's Best Science Fiction Vol. 1 and Heiresses of Russ 2016: The Year's Best Lesbian Speculative Fiction.

Peter Watts is a Canadian science fiction author and marine-mammal biologist.

Suyi Davies Okungbowa writes across speculative fiction, fantasy, and science fiction, with work recognized in collections like The Year's Best African Speculative Fiction 2021 and

You might know Tegan Moore from their contributions to "The Year's Best Science Fiction Vol. 1" or "Clarkesworld Issue 166." This author is a voice in contemporary science fiction.

Elizabeth Bear is a Hugo and Nebula Award-winning author whose stories often explore science fiction and fantasy. You might know her work from The Best of Uncanny, a collection showcasing some of her fantastic short fiction. She's a writer who consistently delivers imaginative and thought-provoking tales.

N. K. Jemisin is a master of speculative fiction, known for her groundbreaking work that often explores themes of power and oppression. Her collection, The Best of Uncanny, showcases her incredible talent for crafting thought-provoking stories.

Ken Liu (born 1976) is an American author of science fiction and fantasy. Liu has won multiple Hugo and Nebula Awards for his short fiction, which has appeared in F&SF, Asimov's, Analog, Lightspeed, Clarkesworld, and multiple "Year's Best" anthologies. Liu has also written an epic fantasy novel series, The Dandelion Dynasty, which he describes as silkpunk. The series is published by Simon & Schuster. [source](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ken_Liu)

Vandana Singh is the author of the short story collection Other Worlds Than These. Her work often explores science fiction and fantasy themes.

E. Lily Yu is a writer whose stories have been featured in The Best American Science Fiction and Fantasy. Her work explores imaginative worlds and compelling characters.

Greg Egan is the author of the mind-bending science fiction novel Permutation City. His work often explores complex philosophical and scientific ideas.

Sofía Rhei writes across several genres, from science fiction in NEWROPIA and The Year's Best Science Fiction Vol. 1, to mystery with El jove Moriarty i el misteri del dodo. She also creates children's books like Adivinanzas con besos para las buenas noches.

Fonda Lee is the author of the Green Bone Saga, a thrilling urban fantasy series that began with Jade City. Her work often blends action, magic, and complex family dynamics.

Caroline M. Yoachim writes science fiction and fantasy stories. Her work is featured in top anthologies like The Best American Science Fiction and Fantasy 2022 and The Year's Best Science Fiction Vol. 1. You can also find her stories in Cosmic Powers, The Sum of Us, and OCEANS.

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