Emily Wagner

Science fiction and fantasy can often tell us a lot about our present as well as where we’re going. For some readers they can be perfect for a bit of escapism, while others can find it helpful to look to the future and see a way forward for humanity. The following titles are chosen for a variety of quarantine mind-sets; all selections are available as ebooks or electronic download.

As ever, sf and fantasy reflect the present through the lens of alternate pasts and possible tomorrows. This year that means dystopias, "cli-fi," resistance, and optimism. In a Q&A with editor John Joseph Adams, we discuss the lengths to which writers and publishers go for the best sf.