Black Juice by Margo Lanagan – I’ve read two stories by Lanagan, her Hugo-nominated “Singing My Sister Down,” which was incredible, and “An Honest Day’s Work” from the anthology The Starry Rift.  I’m eager to read more.  I’ve also heard good things about her novel, Tender Morsels.

It’s Too Late To Say I’m Sorry by Joey Comeau – I first encountered Joey Comeau through his webcomic, A Softer World.  Then I read his novel Lockpick Pornography (which is available for free download) and greatly enjoyed it.  Some of the stories in this collection were originally published online, including a couple at Strange Horizons, which will be publishing one of my stories soon.

Theory Of Light And Matter by Andrew Porter – Won the Flannery O’Connor award last year.  I took two fiction writing classes from Andrew Porter while I was at Trinity University.  I might not have ended up going to Clarion if I hadn’t gotten back into writing thereby.  I’ve only ever read one of his short stories, though, so I can’t wait to get my hands on this.

Palimpsest by Catherynne M. Valente – I know little about this author, but trusted sources are recommending this book everywhere I turn.  As far as high-concept fantasy goes, this book apparently has a city which is also a sexually transmitted disease. I want to read this book on the strength of that concept alone.

The Manual Of Detection by Jedediah Berry – I paged through a copy of this in a bookstore and was intrigued.  Add in positive recommendations from both Kelly Link and Megan Kurashige, and I’m sold.  I understand that Jedediah Berry works for Small Beer Press, whose entire catalog is on my “want to buy” list at one level or another.