9781101947883

Awards and Honors Kirkus Best Books - 2019
NYT Notable Books - 2019
2019 Goodreads Choice Award Finalist
CPL Best Books - 2019
Ray Bradbury Prize for Science Fiction, Fantasy and Speculative Fiction Finalist
2020 Locust Collection Award Finalist

Exhalation: Stories

Name: Exhalation: Stories
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From the acclaimed author of Stories of Your Life and Others—the basis for the Academy Award –nominated film Arrival—comes a groundbreaking new collection of short fiction: nine stunningly original, provocative, and poignant stories. These are tales that tackle some of humanity’s oldest questions along with new quandaries only Ted Chiang could imagine.

In “The Merchant and the Alchemist’s Gate,” a portal through time forces a fabric seller in ancient Baghdad to grapple with past mistakes and second chances. In “Exhalation,” an alien scientist makes a shocking discovery with ramifications that are literally universal. In “Anxiety Is the Dizziness of Freedom,” the ability to glimpse into alternate universes necessitates a radically new examination of the concepts of choice and free will.

Including stories being published for the first time as well as some of his rare and classic uncollected work, Exhalation is Ted Chiang at his best: profound, sympathetic—revelatory.

Story notes. List of stories’ original publications.

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AR Ready No Canadian Rights Yes Dewey F Title alpha Exhalation: Stories Category Adult Crossover High Plus Pages Count 368 Genre Fiction Topics Science fiction. Time travel. Artificial intelligence. Education. Free will. Alternate realities. Short stories. Trim Size 8 1/4" x 5 1/2" JLG Span Fall Language English Rights type Print Publication date 2019-05-06 JLG Release Date Oct 2019 Minimum grade 11 Maximum grade 12 Reading level High Format Print

Adult Crossover High Plus (Grades 11 & Up)

Adult Crossover High Plus

Adult Crossover High Plus (Grades 11 & Up)

For Grades 11 & Up
Created for older teens ready for more advanced reading, this 14-book collection delivers intricate storytelling, mature themes, and captivating narratives that expand literary horizons. Blending adult fiction with YA titles that have crossover appeal, these selections offer a deeper, more thought-provoking reading experience. Some books may explore identity, relationships, and real-world challenges, including LGBTQIA+IA+ themes, strong language, social issues, and sensitive topics such as sexual abuse and suicide.

14 books per Year

$340.20 per Year