Dark Matter: Reading the Bones

Dark Matter: Reading the Bones is a second diverse anthology of science fiction, fantasy, and speculative fiction by an array of African-American authors includes both original works and previously published short fiction. Dark Matter is the first and only series to bring together the works of black SF and fantasy writers. The first volume, Dark Matter: A Century of Speculative Fiction from the African Diaspora, was featured in the "New York Times", which named it a Notable Book of the Year. ContentsIntroduction (Dark Matter: Reading the Bones) • essay by Sheree Renée Thomas [as by Sheree R. Thomas]Ibo Landing (1998) / short story by Ihsan BracyThe Quality of Sand / short story by Cherene SherrardYahimba's Choice [Dossouye] / short story by Charles R. SaundersThe Glass Bottle Trick (2000) / short story by Nalo HopkinsonDesire / short story by Kiini Ibura SalaamRecovery from a Fall / short story by David FindlayAnansi Meets Peter Parker at the Taco Bell on Lexington (2000) / short story by Douglas KearneyThe Magical Negro / short story by Nnedi Okorafor [as by Nnedi Okorafor-Mbachu]Jesus Christ in Texas (1920) / short story by W. E. B. Du BoisWill the Circle Be Unbroken? (1974) / short story by Henry Dumas'Cause Harlem Needs Heroes / short story by Kevin BrockenbroughWhipping Boy / short story by Pam NolesOld Flesh Song / short story by Ibi Zoboi [as by Ibi Aanu Zoboi]Whispers in the Dark (2001) / novelette by Walter MosleyAftermoon / short story by Tananarive DueVoodoo Vincent and the Astrostoriograms / short story by Tyehimba JessThe Binary / short story by John CooleyBLACKout / short story by Jill RobinsonSweet Dreams / short story by Charles JohnsonBuying Primo Time / short story by Wanda ColemanCorona (1967) / short story by Samuel R. DelanyMaggies / short story by Nisi ShawlExcerpt from Mindscape / short story by Andrea HairstonTrance / short story by Kalamu ya SalaamThe Second Law of Thermodynamics • essay by Jewelle GomezHer Pen Could Fly: Remembering Virginia Hamilton • essay by Nnedi Okorafor [as by Nnedi Okorafor-Mbachu]Celebrating the Alien: The Politics of Race and Species in the Juveniles of Andre Norton • essay by Carol Cooper .