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Welcome to Mysterious Galaxy -- books of Martians, Murder, Magic and Mayhem (with occasional Masks, Matchmaking, and Munchkins). We are physically a specialty genre store in Southern California with a focus on SF, Fantasy, Mystery, Suspense, and Horror. Here on the web we offer a whole world of book choices, some physically on our shelves, some immediately available for your ebook reader, and many more available for special order!
Being a part of your literary community means offering more than just great books. Mysterious Galaxy is committed to regular in-store events with authors, book discussion groups, and other special events and celebrations.
Thu, 05/24/2012 - 7:30pm
The lead-in to Susan de Guardiola’s Q&A in Publishers Weekly with Kim Stanley Robinson reads “The Future is Fun. In 2312, [Stan] envisions the solar system 300 years hence as a playground for genetically altered superhumans and semisentient quantum computers who turn planets into works of art.” If that’s not enough to whet your spec fiction whistle for the new book, see Emilio’s review here. PW also gave 2312 a starred review, deeming it “a challenging, compelling masterpiece of science fiction.”
Also signing in San Diego on May 29th.
Sat, 05/26/2012 - 12:00pm
Spend part of your weekend with local young adult author Jennifer Bosworth, discussing earthquake-
devastated Los Angeles, doomsday cults, a teenage lightning addict, the importance of individuality,
and the end of the world, in the context of her debut novel, Struck. Reviewers have commented on the
cinematic quality of Struck, no doubt a reflection of Jennifer’s work as a screenwriter, and fans include
Random Riggs and Terry Brooks.
Tue, 05/29/2012 - 10:00am
A selection of books that go on sale this week, most on Tuesday, May 29th. Check with staff if you have questions.
You can also purchase many of the below in eBook format. Just click the title to see if an eBook is available for that title. (Most ebooks are not available for pre-sale.)
Happy Reading!
Signed titles may arrive later in the month. Contact the staff to reserve a copy.
Tue, 05/29/2012 - 7:00pm
The lead-in to Susan de Guardiola’s Q&A in Publishers Weekly with Kim Stanley Robinson reads “The Future is Fun. In 2312, [Stan] envisions the solar system 300 years hence as a playground for genetically altered superhumans and semisentient quantum computers who turn planets into works of art.” If that’s not enough to whet your spec fiction whistle for the new book, see Emilio’s review. PW also gave 2312 a starred review, deeming it “a challenging, compelling masterpiece of science fiction.”
Also signing in Redondo Beach on May 24th.
Wed, 05/30/2012 - 7:00pm
Local romance author Linda Thomas-Sunstrom’s latest offering for fans of the paranormal is Guardian of the Night, a new installment in her Vampire Moons universe with a Lycan character as well. Guardian and Blood Knight Mason LanVal and werewolf Faith James are brought together when Faith is searching for her missing sister, igniting forbidden sparks. Linda is also an active force in San Diego’s RWA chapter, and was instrumental in February’s inaugural Passion and Prose event.
Our publishers are kind enough to send us Signed First Editions for non-touring authors' works. To see a complete list of Signed First editions, check the menu for signed first editions by genre.
Canada (Hardcover)
$27.99
ISBN-13: 9780061692048Availability: On Our Shelves Now
Published: Ecco Press, 5/2012
Received in San Diego May 21.
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Check out what we (MG staff and friends) have recently read and enjoyed.
Objects of My Affection (Hardcover)
$24.99
ISBN-13: 9781451660753Availability: On Our Shelves Now
Published: Touchstone, 5/2012
Curated Fiction
This is a thoroughly enjoyable read, by anyone’s standard, and will have you thinking about your own attachments and priorities. Lucy Bloom is a 40-something mother of a teenager who is in rehab. She has had to sell all of her belongings and her house in order to support his recovery and finds herself with few living/job options. Her published book about clearing out clutter, Things Are Not People, has gotten her a job clearing out the house of the famous, reclusive painter, Marva Meier Rios, who is also a compulsive hoarder. The obstacles Lucy encounters in her personal/work life begin to merge, and discovery and resolution for both Marva and Lucy are what we are rooting for by the end of this readable and enduring novel. Join us in the Redondo Beach store for the launch party for Objects of My Affection on May 3 when we will also celebrate Jill’s birthday.
— Terry
