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Cold War propaganda spread the myth that science isn’t politicalCold War propaganda spread the myth that science isn’t political
An artist on creating the retro art for a new edition of Robert Heinlein’s Starship TroopersAn artist on creating the retro art for a new edition of Robert Heinlein’s Starship Troopers
Two unlikely cops are paired up to solve murders in a war-torn Tokyo in Ninth Step StationTwo unlikely cops are paired up to solve murders in a war-torn Tokyo in Ninth Step Station
T-Mobile is releasing a Slow Cooker Sunday cookbook by CEO John LegereT-Mobile is releasing a Slow Cooker Sunday cookbook by CEO John Legere
Timothy Zahn is writing a new Thrawn novelTimothy Zahn is writing a new Thrawn novel
A retired Navy captain explains how drones will shape the future of warA retired Navy captain explains how drones will shape the future of war
The best Blade Runner anime would have nothing to do with Blade RunnerThe best Blade Runner anime would have nothing to do with Blade Runner
10 new science fiction and fantasy books to check out this December10 new science fiction and fantasy books to check out this December
Margaret Atwood is writing a sequel to The Handmaid’s TaleMargaret Atwood is writing a sequel to The Handmaid’s Tale
Netflix announces new animated adaptations of Willy Wonka, Matilda, The BFG, and other Roald Dahl booksNetflix announces new animated adaptations of Willy Wonka, Matilda, The BFG, and other Roald Dahl books
Tom Baker is turning his long-lost Doctor Who movie script into a novelTom Baker is turning his long-lost Doctor Who movie script into a novel
The best Cyber Monday deals for readersThe best Cyber Monday deals for readers
Big Damn Hero is a familiar trip back to Joss Whedon’s Firefly universeBig Damn Hero is a familiar trip back to Joss Whedon’s Firefly universe
What’s in your bag, Simon Stålenhag?

Don’t be afraid to make horrible art

Andrew Liptak
11 new sci-fi and fantasy books to check out in late November11 new sci-fi and fantasy books to check out in late November
I want to buy this YA trilogy about gene-hacking for every teen I knowI want to buy this YA trilogy about gene-hacking for every teen I know
Amazon Kindle Paperwhite (2018) review: the new best-seller

Just add water(proofing)

Chaim Gartenberg
Red Moon is a novel full of fascinating ideas that never come togetherRed Moon is a novel full of fascinating ideas that never come together
11 new sci-fi and fantasy books to check out this November11 new sci-fi and fantasy books to check out this November
Smart scares for smart peopleSmart scares for smart people
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James Patterson’s next novel will be released on Facebook MessengerJames Patterson’s next novel will be released on Facebook Messenger
These two books look at a pair of sci-fi’s most influential projects and their flawed creatorsThese two books look at a pair of sci-fi’s most influential projects and their flawed creators
A new Kickstarter project will publish an undiscovered novel that inspired The ThingA new Kickstarter project will publish an undiscovered novel that inspired The Thing
Flatworms fence with their penises and other fun science factsFlatworms fence with their penises and other fun science facts
How a fan fiction for Cixin Liu’s Three-Body Problem became an official novelHow a fan fiction for Cixin Liu’s Three-Body Problem became an official novel
This political thriller brings murder to the MoonThis political thriller brings murder to the Moon
The new Kindle Paperwhite is finally waterproofThe new Kindle Paperwhite is finally waterproof
A dinosaur obsession leads to stolen fossils and prison time in this new bookA dinosaur obsession leads to stolen fossils and prison time in this new book
10 new sci-fi and fantasy books to check out for the rest of October10 new sci-fi and fantasy books to check out for the rest of October
Listen to an excerpt from John Scalzi’s next book, The Consuming FireListen to an excerpt from John Scalzi’s next book, The Consuming Fire
Martha Wells’ Murderbot series is a fantastic story about what it means to be humanMartha Wells’ Murderbot series is a fantastic story about what it means to be human
A military expert explains why social media is the new battlefieldA military expert explains why social media is the new battlefield
The Nier: Automata novel gives fans yet another playthroughThe Nier: Automata novel gives fans yet another playthrough
The next big Star Wars book will follow a squadron of rebel pilots hunting down the EmpireThe next big Star Wars book will follow a squadron of rebel pilots hunting down the Empire
Audible brought Harry Potter’s bottled memories to life at New York Comic ConAudible brought Harry Potter’s bottled memories to life at New York Comic Con
Amazon has greenlit an adaptation of Robert Jordan’s fantasy epic The Wheel of TimeAmazon has greenlit an adaptation of Robert Jordan’s fantasy epic The Wheel of Time
9 new sci-fi and fantasy books to check out this October9 new sci-fi and fantasy books to check out this October
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Bijan Stephen
Our Final Fantasy 7 oral history book is out nowOur Final Fantasy 7 oral history book is out now

Check out photos of the final book

Listen to an excerpt from Neil deGrasse Tyson’s new book Accessory to WarListen to an excerpt from Neil deGrasse Tyson’s new book Accessory to War

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