This Library of America collection gathers Octavia E. Butler's Lilith's Brood trilogy, presenting a visionary science fiction work exploring race, gender, sexuality, and survival in the aftermath of nuclear apocalypse. Through the story of Lilith and her encounters with an alien species, Butler examines how humanity adapts, resists, and transforms when faced with extinction. The trilogy becomes a profound exploration of what it means to be human and what we're willing to sacrifice for survival.

WHY WE PICKED IT: Because Butler refused to write comfortable science fiction. This trilogy reminds us that the best speculative fiction uses the fantastic to ask difficult questions about power, identity, and what we owe each other when everything changes.

DETAILS: • Author: Octavia E. Butler • Publisher: Library of America • Format: Hardcover • Publication Date: October 14, 2025 • ISBN: 9781598538182 • Ships direct from distributor in 3–7 business days