Stories by @eparker

The Left Hand of Darkness

A groundbreaking work of science fiction, The Left Hand of Darkness tells the story of a lone human emissary to Winter, an alien world whose inhabitants can choose—and change—their gender. His goal is to facilitate Winter's inclusion in a growing intergalactic civilization.

Earthsea

First published in 1968, Ursula K. Le Guin's A Wizard of Earthsea follows Ged, a young man in training to be a wizard, as he embarks on a necessary journey of self-discovery and self-mastery. It is the first in a series of six novels aimed at young adult readers.

The Picture of Dorian Gray

In Victorian England, Lord Henry Wotton observes artist Basil Hallward painting the portrait of Dorian Gray, a young man who is Basil's ultimate muse. The hedonistic Lord Henry thinks that beauty is the only aspect of life worth pursuing, prompting Dorian to wish that his portrait would age instead of himself.

The Lathe of Heaven

The Lathe of Heaven is a 1971 science fiction novel by American writer Ursula K. Le Guin. The plot concerns a character whose dreams alter past and present reality. The story was serialized in the American science fiction magazine Amazing Stories.

And Then There Were None

Considered the best mystery novel ever written by many readers, And Then There Were None is the story of ten strangers, each lured to Indian Island by a mysterious host. Once his guests have arrived, the host accuses each person of murder. Changed from its original form for a TV/film adaptation

We Are Okay

'We Are Okay' is an exploration of grief. While we chart Marin's very slow acceptance of her grandfather's death, we also grapple with the crumbled friendship with best friend, Mabel, and the burgeoning one with Hannah. For such a short book, it packs a punch.

One Last Stop

One Last Stop is a delightful speculative tale that follows August Landry, a somewhat cynical mystery lover who finds the ultimate puzzle in Jane, a punk-rock lesbian she keeps encountering on the subway. August was raised by her single mom, who was obsessed with the disappearance of her brother, August's uncle.

Priory of the Orange Tree

**SPOILERS THROUGHOUT** The Priory of the Orange Tree follows four main characters as they struggle to find their place in the world as the apocalypse begins. The Nameless One is waking up, his draconic army stirs, and the red plague is the scourge of Virtudom.

Song of Achilles

The story is told from the perspective of Patroclus who, exiled by his father to live in the court of Peleus, soon falls in love with his host's son, the superhuman Achilles: from childhood, his demi-god status means he is swifter, more beautiful and more skilled than all his peers.

Crier's War

Ayla, a human servant of the Automae—a race of artificial humans that have become the ruling class. After her family is murdered by Automae, Ayla plans to kill the sovereign's daughter, Lady Crier.

The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo

The novel tells the story of the fictional Old Hollywood star Evelyn Hugo, who at the age of 79 decides to give a final interview to an unknown journalist, Monique Grant.

They Both Die at the End

On September 5, a little after midnight, Death-Cast calls Mateo Torrez and Rufus Emeterio to give them some bad news: They're going to die today.