New Folks' Home: And Other Stories (The Complete Short Fiction of Clifford D. Simak Book 6)

New Folks' Home: And Other Stories (The Complete Short Fiction of Clifford D. Simak Book 6)

by Clifford D. Simak

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  • Ray Bradbury
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Perfect for you if...

  • You appreciate science fiction that explores what it means to be human rather than just technology or aliens.
  • You enjoy short story collections where each tale stands alone but reveals something deeper about life and connection.
  • You're drawn to quieter, contemplative stories about aging, purpose, and second chances rather than high-action plots.

Maybe not for you if...

  • You want fast-paced space opera or hard sci-fi focused on technical worldbuilding and scientific concepts.
  • You prefer stories with clear antagonists and dramatic conflict rather than introspective, character-driven narratives.
  • You're looking for contemporary settings or stories rooted in the here and now rather than speculative futures.

About this book

A collection of ten science fiction stories by Clifford D. Simak, a Grand Master of Science Fiction. The title story follows Frederick Gray, a law professor nearing seventy who has outlived his usefulness in academia. With no family and his best friend and colleague Ben Lovell recently deceased, Gray takes a final canoe trip to a remote fishing spot he and Lovell frequented. He discovers someone has built a house there. After an accident leaves him stranded and injured, Gray seeks shelter and finds an unexpected reason to continue living. The nine additional stories showcase Simak's ability to explore life beyond Earth while examining what it means to be human. Each story includes an introduction by David W. Wixon, literary executor of the Simak estate and editor of this collection. Simak was the third author honored as Grand Master of Science Fiction by the Science Fiction and Fantasy Writers Association. He received three Hugo Awards, a Nebula Award, an International Fantasy Award, and a Bram Stoker Lifetime Achievement Award.

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