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An apology to George R.R. Martin: ending Game of Thrones is really hardAn apology to George R.R. Martin: ending Game of Thrones is really hard
Here are the winners of the 2019 Nebula AwardsHere are the winners of the 2019 Nebula Awards
A Memory Called Empire is a brilliant blend of cyberpunk, space opera, and political thrillerA Memory Called Empire is a brilliant blend of cyberpunk, space opera, and political thriller
The Folio Society’s stunning edition of A Game of Thrones is coming in JulyThe Folio Society’s stunning edition of A Game of Thrones is coming in July
David Foster Wallace was wrong about video callingDavid Foster Wallace was wrong about video calling
Lucasfilm just announced the Star Wars books that will lead to The Rise of SkywalkerLucasfilm just announced the Star Wars books that will lead to The Rise of Skywalker
10 new science fiction and fantasy books to check out in May10 new science fiction and fantasy books to check out in May
Audible is turning William Gibson’s unfilmed Alien script into an audio dramaAudible is turning William Gibson’s unfilmed Alien script into an audio drama
Audible launches the first Alexa-powered customer support lineAudible launches the first Alexa-powered customer support line
Tiamat’s Wrath raises the stakes as The Expanse nears the endTiamat’s Wrath raises the stakes as The Expanse nears the end
Digital publishing site Wattpad is partnering with Sony to adapt stories for HollywoodDigital publishing site Wattpad is partnering with Sony to adapt stories for Hollywood
10 new science fiction and fantasy books to check out in late April10 new science fiction and fantasy books to check out in late April
Publishers are scrambling to ready ebook versions of the Mueller reportPublishers are scrambling to ready ebook versions of the Mueller report
Audible will now let you keep your membership credits for a full yearAudible will now let you keep your membership credits for a full year
A light can’t save Amazon’s base-model Kindle from its low-resolution screenA light can’t save Amazon’s base-model Kindle from its low-resolution screen
What brain-bending magic tricks can teach us about the mindWhat brain-bending magic tricks can teach us about the mind
Watch Marlon James and George R.R. Martin talk about fantasy literature on April 10thWatch Marlon James and George R.R. Martin talk about fantasy literature on April 10th
Reading platform Scribd launches original content offering for subscribersReading platform Scribd launches original content offering for subscribers
Microsoft stops selling ebooks and will refund customers for previous purchasesMicrosoft stops selling ebooks and will refund customers for previous purchases
Here are the 2019 Hugo Award nomineesHere are the 2019 Hugo Award nominees
How to find great books onlineHow to find great books online
Andrew Liptak
13 new science fiction and fantasy books to check out this April13 new science fiction and fantasy books to check out this April
How to self-publish your novel

Independent writers are choosing their own paths to success

Barbara Krasnoff
Rereading Slaughterhouse-Five on its 50th anniversaryRereading Slaughterhouse-Five on its 50th anniversary

Vonnegut’s classic is the weirdest book to become required high school reading.

Watch the creepy first trailer for AMC’s new horror series, NOS4A2Watch the creepy first trailer for AMC’s new horror series, NOS4A2
First edition Harry Potter book sells for $90,000, typos and allFirst edition Harry Potter book sells for $90,000, typos and all
Sue Burke on her next sci-fi novel Interference, colonization, and first contactSue Burke on her next sci-fi novel Interference, colonization, and first contact
The Light Brigade is a worthy successor to Starship TroopersThe Light Brigade is a worthy successor to Starship Troopers
A new Star Wars audio-only novel will explore Count Dooku and Asajj Ventress’ backstoryA new Star Wars audio-only novel will explore Count Dooku and Asajj Ventress’ backstory
Oprah will release two documentaries on Apple TV Plus along with a new book clubOprah will release two documentaries on Apple TV Plus along with a new book club
Want more Love, Death + Robots? Read these 17 short stories onlineWant more Love, Death + Robots? Read these 17 short stories online
Many of the short stories that inspired Love, Death + Robots are free onlineMany of the short stories that inspired Love, Death + Robots are free online
Amazon’s entry-level Kindle gets a light and a higher price tagAmazon’s entry-level Kindle gets a light and a higher price tag
Arizona State University released a free sci-fi anthology about the future of solar powerArizona State University released a free sci-fi anthology about the future of solar power
11 new science fiction and fantasy books to check out for the rest of March11 new science fiction and fantasy books to check out for the rest of March
Fiction app Serial Box is now available on AndroidFiction app Serial Box is now available on Android
What dancing sea lions and cockatoos can teach us about musicWhat dancing sea lions and cockatoos can teach us about music
Famous Men Who Never Lived is a powerful novel about alternate worlds and the plights of refugeesFamous Men Who Never Lived is a powerful novel about alternate worlds and the plights of refugees
Michael Moreci on writing a Star Wars-but-not-Star Wars adventureMichael Moreci on writing a Star Wars-but-not-Star Wars adventure
Francis Vallejo on creating the spectacular art for a new edition of Neil Gaiman’s Anansi BoysFrancis Vallejo on creating the spectacular art for a new edition of Neil Gaiman’s Anansi Boys

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