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Heavenly Tyrant by Xiran Jay Zhao Is Full of Action and Intrigue

A review of Xiran Jay Zhao's new YA science fantasy novel.

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Coordinate Dysfunction: Abigail Guerrero’s “Cartesiana”

A story about the ease with which our known technologies enable cosmic horror...

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Five Post-Apocalyptic Novels Set on a Nearly Empty Earth

Stories about life, love, and danger in a vacant, depopulated world.

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Text: Allison Mick, Humboldt Cut, Erewhon Books

Announcing Humboldt Cut by Allison Mick

"Horror with a funny bone, and full of heart."

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Read an Excerpt From TJ Klune’s The Bones Beneath My Skin

There's nothing more human than a broken heart.

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Less Than the Sum of Its Parts: Podkayne of Mars by Robert A. Heinlein

Maybe not the worst Heinlein book, but this one has its problems...

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30 SFF Titles to Look Forward to in 2025

Here are 30 standouts to put on your TBR for the first half of this year!

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Understanding What It Means to Be Aes Sedai in New Spring

Throughout my read of The Wheel of Time, I’ve done my best to avoid spoilers and to read the boo...

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Four Vastly Underrated Superpowers

These abilities might not help you fight crime, but they're still pretty awesome.

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Text: Sarah Beth Durst, Sea of Charms, Summer 2026, Bramble

Announcing Sea of Charms by Sarah Beth Durst

Author Sarah Beth Durst brings cozy to the high seas!

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Audiobooks Have Taken Over My Life, and I Love It

I’ve officially become An Audiobook Person. It wasn’t a sudden conversion—I’ve been listening to...

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Five Hopeful SFF Stories About Believing in Humanity

Short speculative fiction to help bolster optimism, even in dark times.

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