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Cover of Jinian Footseer
fantasy · 1985

Jinian Footseer

by Sheri S. Tepper

A pragmatic young woman sets off through a richly imagined fantasy world, encountering strange creatures, mysterious old gods, and no shortage of adventures—with six wonderful older women offering support along the way. A captivating, meandering journey whose pleasures far outweigh its frustratingly rushed conclusion.

Cover of The Walls of Air
fantasy · 1983

The Walls of Air

by Barbara Hambly

Rudy and Ingold undertake a perilous journey while Gil and Minalde investigate an ancient keep. Intriguing mysteries and stronger characterization can't quite overcome frustrating plot contrivances, questionable decisions, and a truly baffling approach to food storage.

Cover of Daughters of Earth
sci-fi · 1968

Daughters of Earth

by Judith Merril

Three vintage science-fiction stories, one painfully misogynistic and two extraordinary. An intimate multigenerational history of women exploring space and a telepathic encounter between a stranded child and an alien mother make this collection well worth reading.

Cover of The Gate of Ivory
speculative · 1989

The Gate of Ivory

by Doris Egan

A pragmatic young woman stranded on a magical planet finds friendship, intrigue, and a wonderfully unconventional family. Clever, funny, deeply human, and an absolute delight from beginning to end.

Cover of The Wicked Enchantment
fantasy · 1955

The Wicked Enchantment

by Margot Benary-Isbert

An eleven-year-old girl, three eccentric aunts, a magnificent collection of animals, and a rebellion involving Easter eggs. Delightfully feminist middle-grade fantasy that deserves to be a classic.