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The Gone World is a brilliant, complicated novel about the consequences of time travelThe Gone World is a brilliant, complicated novel about the consequences of time travel
Brandon Sanderson’s Stormlight Archive VR experience is out nowBrandon Sanderson’s Stormlight Archive VR experience is out now
Read an excerpt from Elizabeth Bear’s next steampunk adventure Stone MadRead an excerpt from Elizabeth Bear’s next steampunk adventure Stone Mad
How Annihilation changed Jeff VanderMeer’s weird novel into a new life-formHow Annihilation changed Jeff VanderMeer’s weird novel into a new life-form
Emergency Contact is a dreamy YA love story told through textsEmergency Contact is a dreamy YA love story told through texts
15 new science fiction and fantasy books to read this March15 new science fiction and fantasy books to read this March
Jill Soloway will lead a new, progressive imprint for Amazon PublishingJill Soloway will lead a new, progressive imprint for Amazon Publishing
2018’s Nebula Awards nominations: where to read the nominees online2018’s Nebula Awards nominations: where to read the nominees online
Mario may finally be getting his own encyclopedia in English this OctoberMario may finally be getting his own encyclopedia in English this October
John Scalzi’s The Consuming Fire is a space opera about climate change denialismJohn Scalzi’s The Consuming Fire is a space opera about climate change denialism
Semiosis is a first contact novel about coexistence with intelligent plantsSemiosis is a first contact novel about coexistence with intelligent plants
Emily Chang’s Brotopia takes aim at sexism in Silicon ValleyEmily Chang’s Brotopia takes aim at sexism in Silicon Valley
Joss Whedon’s Firefly is coming back as a series of novelsJoss Whedon’s Firefly is coming back as a series of novels
Scribd brings back its unlimited ebooks and audiobooks subscriptionScribd brings back its unlimited ebooks and audiobooks subscription
Aliens watch the rise of humanity in an excerpt from Peter F. Hamilton’s sci-fi novel, SalvationAliens watch the rise of humanity in an excerpt from Peter F. Hamilton’s sci-fi novel, Salvation
The Falcon Heavy test flight included a copy of Isaac Asimov’s Foundation novelsThe Falcon Heavy test flight included a copy of Isaac Asimov’s Foundation novels
Mecha Samurai Empire imagines that America lost WWII — also there are giant robotsMecha Samurai Empire imagines that America lost WWII — also there are giant robots
18 new science fiction and fantasy books to read this February18 new science fiction and fantasy books to read this February
This app raised $13 million the same day it released a sexist nightmare of a short filmThis app raised $13 million the same day it released a sexist nightmare of a short film
Get Out now has its own online class about black horrorGet Out now has its own online class about black horror
Project 77 is a fantastic art book that provides a glimpse into a massive universeProject 77 is a fantastic art book that provides a glimpse into a massive universe
Frontlines is an action-packed military sci-fi series that captures the essence of warfareFrontlines is an action-packed military sci-fi series that captures the essence of warfare
A new anthology will honor Arthur C. Clarke with 2,001-word storiesA new anthology will honor Arthur C. Clarke with 2,001-word stories
Apple is reportedly renaming iBooks to ‘Books’ and overhauling its bookstoreApple is reportedly renaming iBooks to ‘Books’ and overhauling its bookstore
The fantasy and science fiction community pays tribute to Ursula K. Le GuinThe fantasy and science fiction community pays tribute to Ursula K. Le Guin
Legendary author Ursula K. Le Guin dies at 88Legendary author Ursula K. Le Guin dies at 88
Audiobooks are now available in Google Play for Android, iOS, and Google Home speakersAudiobooks are now available in Google Play for Android, iOS, and Google Home speakers
The New York Times is selling a unique Star Wars bookThe New York Times is selling a unique Star Wars book
How Electric Dreams updates Philip K. Dick’s Cold War storiesHow Electric Dreams updates Philip K. Dick’s Cold War stories
Black Star Renegades is a loving homage to Star WarsBlack Star Renegades is a loving homage to Star Wars
Mike Brooks’ Keiko trilogy is the perfect read for fans who miss Firefly and Dark MatterMike Brooks’ Keiko trilogy is the perfect read for fans who miss Firefly and Dark Matter
All the science fiction, fantasy, and horror books that everyone will be talking about in 2018All the science fiction, fantasy, and horror books that everyone will be talking about in 2018
2017 in entertainment and pop culture: the good, the great, the weird2017 in entertainment and pop culture: the good, the great, the weird
18 science fiction and fantasy books to read this January18 science fiction and fantasy books to read this January
David Bowie’s son is launching an online book club devoted to his father’s favorite readsDavid Bowie’s son is launching an online book club devoted to his father’s favorite reads
The best science fiction, fantasy, and horror novels of 2017The best science fiction, fantasy, and horror novels of 2017
13 sci-fi series starters to break in your new ebook reader13 sci-fi series starters to break in your new ebook reader
The fantastic fiction app Great Jones Street is shutting downThe fantastic fiction app Great Jones Street is shutting down
Cyberpunk novel Altered Carbon is headed for Netflix with its razor-sharp indictment of the 1 percentCyberpunk novel Altered Carbon is headed for Netflix with its razor-sharp indictment of the 1 percent
Read an excerpt from Naomi Novik’s next novel, Spinning SilverRead an excerpt from Naomi Novik’s next novel, Spinning Silver

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