| Cover | Title and Author | Summary (Scroll) | Reasons (Scroll) | Tags | Date | Audience |
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Parable of the Sower by Octavia Butler Series: Earthseed Book 1 of 2 |
When unattended environmental and economic crises lead to social chaos, not even gated communities are safe. In a night of fire and death Lauren Olamina, a minister's young daughter, loses her family and home and ventures out into the unprotected American landscape. But what begins as a flight for survival soon leads to something much more: a startling vision of human destiny... and the birth of a new faith. |
African-American science fiction |
race, class, Black, African | 1993 | Adult |
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Parable of the Talents by Octavia Butler Series: Earthseed Book 2 of 2 |
This Nebula Award-winning sequel to "Parable of the Sower" continues the story of Lauren Olamina in socially and economically depressed California in the 2030s. Convinced that her community should colonize the stars, Lauren and her followers make preparations. But the collapse of society and rise of fanatics result in Lauren's followers being enslaved, and her daughter stolen from her. Now, Lauren must fight back to save the new world order. |
African-American science fiction |
race, class, Black, African | 1998 | Adult |