The Best American Science Fiction and Fantasy 2016

About “The Best American Science Fiction and Fantasy 2016”

The Best American Science Fiction and Fantasy 2016 is an anthology edited by John Joseph Adams and guest editor Karen Joy Fowler. It features a diverse selection of stories ranging from quiet, elegiac tales to far-future, deep-space narratives. The collection highlights the broad scope of science fiction and fantasy, exploring the full range of human experience. It examines hopes and fears, both personal and collective, and presents imaginative worlds that challenge readers to think beyond reality. The anthology includes works by Rachel Swirsky, Sofia Samatar, Charlie Jane Anders, Ted Chiang, Kelly Link, Maria Dahvana Headley, Kij Johnson, Catherynne M. Valente, and Dexter Palmer, among others.