Some lesser - known but great Indian mythological fiction books include 'The Asura: Tale of the Vanquished' which gives the side of the Asuras in the battle of good and evil. 'The Veda of the Dog God' is also an interesting one that plays around with Vedic mythology. And 'The Ramayana Revisited' which, as the name suggests, revisits the Ramayana with a new perspective.
One that's not as well - known but really good is 'The Mahabharata Secret' by Christopher C. Doyle. It combines the Mahabharata with modern - day mystery. Also, 'My Gita' by Devdutt Pattanaik is an interesting take on the Bhagavad Gita in a more accessible and fictionalized form. And 'Ahalya' by Kavita Kane, which tells the story of Ahalya in a very engaging manner.
A lesser - known but great EMP prepper fiction book is 'Surviving the Collapse' by James Wesley, Rawles. It offers a different perspective on post - EMP survival with some unique survival strategies. Another one is 'EMP: End of the Grid' by Mark Goodwin. It has an interesting plot that keeps you engaged while also teaching some valuable prepping lessons.
Well, there's 'Florida' by Lauren Groff. Some of the stories within it subtly explore the lives of women in different situations, often dealing with themes of oppression and the struggle for self - identity, which are relevant to feminism.
There's 'The Monstrumologist' by Rick Yancey. It's about a young apprentice who studies monsters. The descriptions are gory and spooky, great for Halloween. 'The Dark Descent of Elizabeth Frankenstein' by Kiersten White is an interesting take on the Frankenstein story, adding a new perspective. Also, 'Miss Peregrine's Home for Peculiar Children' by Ransom Riggs. The strange children and the time - loop setting make it a fun Halloween read.
Thirteen Reasons Why' by Jay Asher. This book deals with the serious topic of teen suicide. It tells the story through cassette tapes left behind by a girl who took her own life, explaining the thirteen reasons why she did it. It's a powerful and thought - provoking read that raises awareness about the importance of kindness and understanding in high school environments.
I'm not aware of any other widely used abbreviations for science fiction apart from 'sci - fi' and 'SF'.
Project Gutenberg. It has a large number of classic literature texts which can be converted into audiobooks using text - to - speech software. It's a great resource for those who want to explore classic fiction in audio form but are on a tight budget. There are countless classic works available, from different eras and regions.
Zubaan is an interesting publishing house. It not only focuses on women writers but also on stories that deal with gender issues, family, and society through the medium of fiction. Speaking Tiger has been making a mark in the Indian publishing scene with its carefully curated list of fictional works. They support new and emerging voices. Karadi Tales, on the other hand, has been delighting children with its simple yet charming fictional stories for a long time. It has a great reputation for its illustrated children's fiction books.
Quotev can be a good app for fanfiction. It has a section dedicated to fan - created stories. There are also some smaller, more niche apps like Inkitt which may have some interesting fanfiction content. Dreame is another app that sometimes has fan - related stories.
'The Alienist' by Caleb Carr. It's set in 1896 New York City. A team of investigators, including a psychologist (the alienist), is on the hunt for a serial killer who preys on young male prostitutes. It's a great blend of historical fiction and a serial - killer thriller.
Yes, there's 'spec - fic' which is sometimes used as an acronym for speculative fiction, which includes science fiction as a major part.