Nearly half of my favorite new books of 2020 were science fiction and fantasy. But I don’t see that as escapism. There was no way to escape the anxieties stirred up by the deadly pandemic, demonstrations and counter-demonstrations, and the most contentious election of my lifetime. In reading SFF, I often see determined and resourceful characters facing dangerous and constantly changing circumstances with courage. I wish I saw more of that in the world around me. As usual, your [...]