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Persepolis Rising sets the stage for the end of The ExpansePersepolis Rising sets the stage for the end of The Expanse
This free science fiction anthology is all about the future of space explorationThis free science fiction anthology is all about the future of space exploration
George R.R. Martin says Syfy’s Nightflyers casting fixes the previous version’s whitewashingGeorge R.R. Martin says Syfy’s Nightflyers casting fixes the previous version’s whitewashing
How two artists imagined the worlds of Philip K. Dick in Folio Society’s beautiful new bookHow two artists imagined the worlds of Philip K. Dick in Folio Society’s beautiful new book
Barbary Station is a thrilling sci-fi adventure about space pirates and a homicidal AIBarbary Station is a thrilling sci-fi adventure about space pirates and a homicidal AI
15 science fiction and fantasy books to read this December15 science fiction and fantasy books to read this December
George R.R. Martin confirms Nightflyers will be a Syfy series in 2018George R.R. Martin confirms Nightflyers will be a Syfy series in 2018
Philip Pullman’s The Book of Dust is a conflicting but rewarding fantasy adventurePhilip Pullman’s The Book of Dust is a conflicting but rewarding fantasy adventure
Why TV studios should stop playing it safe when it comes to fantasyWhy TV studios should stop playing it safe when it comes to fantasy
Andy Weir on his new novel Artemis, building a lunar civilization, and why he avoids politics in his storiesAndy Weir on his new novel Artemis, building a lunar civilization, and why he avoids politics in his stories
You can now purchase the beautiful maps from Lev Grossman’s Magicians trilogyYou can now purchase the beautiful maps from Lev Grossman’s Magicians trilogy
Here are the winners of the 2017 World Fantasy AwardsHere are the winners of the 2017 World Fantasy Awards
16 science fiction and fantasy books to read this November16 science fiction and fantasy books to read this November
Joe Hill on writing horror in an era of Twitter and toxic politicsJoe Hill on writing horror in an era of Twitter and toxic politics
Looking back on the anti-authoritarian themes of Philip Pullman’s His Dark MaterialsLooking back on the anti-authoritarian themes of Philip Pullman’s His Dark Materials
A new book aims to explore the glorious history of sci-fi cover artA new book aims to explore the glorious history of sci-fi cover art
Annihilation author Jeff VanderMeer on how his next novel is inspired by our dystopian presentAnnihilation author Jeff VanderMeer on how his next novel is inspired by our dystopian present
16 science fiction, fantasy, and horror books to read this October16 science fiction, fantasy, and horror books to read this October
Author Paul Vigna on The Walking Dead: ‘Zombies are a handy metaphor for anything that’s stalking you’Author Paul Vigna on The Walking Dead: ‘Zombies are a handy metaphor for anything that’s stalking you’
Autonomous is a sharp thriller about robotic freedom and patent piracyAutonomous is a sharp thriller about robotic freedom and patent piracy
Sci-fi author Martha Wells on writing a series about a robot that calls itself MurderbotSci-fi author Martha Wells on writing a series about a robot that calls itself Murderbot
How author Ruthanna Emrys is subverting Lovecraft’s tropes with her own cosmic horror seriesHow author Ruthanna Emrys is subverting Lovecraft’s tropes with her own cosmic horror series
RIP Jerry Pournelle, the first author to write a novel on a computerRIP Jerry Pournelle, the first author to write a novel on a computer
Robin Sloan on his new book Sourdough, San Francisco culture, and a more optimistic Silicon ValleyRobin Sloan on his new book Sourdough, San Francisco culture, and a more optimistic Silicon Valley
Here are the winners of the 2017 Dragon AwardsHere are the winners of the 2017 Dragon Awards
16 science fiction and fantasy books to read this September16 science fiction and fantasy books to read this September
A new Star Wars novel traces the mysterious origins of Captain PhasmaA new Star Wars novel traces the mysterious origins of Captain Phasma
8 fantasy novels to read while you wait for the next season of Game of Thrones8 fantasy novels to read while you wait for the next season of Game of Thrones
Mother Go is an audio-first novel that harkens back to the golden-age of sci-fiMother Go is an audio-first novel that harkens back to the golden-age of sci-fi
18 space suits from science fiction, from worst to best18 space suits from science fiction, from worst to best
N.K. Jemisin’s Broken Earth trilogy is a triumphant achievement in fantasy literatureN.K. Jemisin’s Broken Earth trilogy is a triumphant achievement in fantasy literature
How author Sylvain Neuvel finds the human heart in his giant robot thrillersHow author Sylvain Neuvel finds the human heart in his giant robot thrillers
Women swept nearly every category at the 2017 Hugo AwardsWomen swept nearly every category at the 2017 Hugo Awards
Two science-fiction authors say they’re being used as proxies in a fandom culture warTwo science-fiction authors say they’re being used as proxies in a fandom culture war
The 2017 Dragon Awards are a far-ranging sci-fi and fantasy reading listThe 2017 Dragon Awards are a far-ranging sci-fi and fantasy reading list
Hellboy creator Mike Mignola on the future of his shared universe, and the film rebootHellboy creator Mike Mignola on the future of his shared universe, and the film reboot
14 science fiction, fantasy, and horror books to read this August14 science fiction, fantasy, and horror books to read this August
Inferno Squad author Christie Golden on injecting moral ambiguity into Star WarsInferno Squad author Christie Golden on injecting moral ambiguity into Star Wars
Andy Weir on his follow-up to The Martian, and using realistic science in fictionAndy Weir on his follow-up to The Martian, and using realistic science in fiction
Cory Doctorow on technological immortality, the transporter problem, and fast-moving futuresCory Doctorow on technological immortality, the transporter problem, and fast-moving futures

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