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"Complete with vivid world mapping and top-tier character development, these are the titles to know."

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Where would you want to visit?

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Have you read the series "The Culture"?

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Have you been watching "Severance"?

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"They’ve been struggling in recent years, but the three magazines have been purchased by a new owner."

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In his new novel Dissolution, Nicholas Binge plays with time travel and memory to craft a thriller reminiscent of Memento and Inception.

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Nettle & Bone by T. Kingfisher Fairy godmothers give blessings. Evil fairy godmothers give curses. Is there really a difference? Find out in this twisted fairy tale. #bookreview #nettleandbone #TKingfisher #UrsulaVernon #Loscon #Loscon51 #WriterGuestofHonor

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Look who we found at the @huckandpuckbooks.bsky.social booth in the @strategicon.bsky.social dealers room, it's Loscon author @kccordell.bsky.social doing a book signing at the booth.

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Seriously, creative folks: Don't be afraid to let people know your stuff is out there for them, or worry that "now is not the time for that." People are stressed and freaked out and looking for the things that will give them a moment of rest and joy. It is EXACTLY the time for what we do. Tell them.

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Loscon 51 Writer Guest of Honor, Ursula Vernon, aka T. Kingfisher is the author and illustrator of far more projects than is probably healthy. She has written over fifteen books for children, at least a dozen novels for adults, an epic webcomic called “Digger” and various short stories and bits.

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In Shroud, Adrian Tchaikovsky's intriguing new novel, two women marooned on a strange moon encounter alien life – and struggle to recognise intelligence in other beings, finds Emily H. Wilson

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Fairies can haunt houses just as ghosts can. And they bring with them their own particular brand of chaos.

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There's no better way to while away the winter than to pick up these short, chilling reads you can burn through in a few hours.

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Thoughts? https:/reactormag.com/we-need-corny-star-trek-now-more-than-ever/

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"There's a world of excellent sci-fi visual novels out there, and for those new to the genre."

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"The news comes as Spotify seeks to grow its Sci-Fi and Fantasy offering. Meanwhile, Podium – which specialises in Science Fiction, Fantasy and Romance – is making its audiobook catalogue accessible through more retail platforms, to reach a wider audience."

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"The findings do not show evidence for life itself, but they do suggest the conditions necessary for the emergence of life were widespread across the early solar system, increasing the odds life could have formed on other planets and moons."

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"We’ve waited a long time for such a detailed look at our galaxy."

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Using a publicly available design from the website OpenFlexure the scientists produced the microscope’s frame – and clear plastic lenses they designed themselves – using low-cost, accessible 3D printers.

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Star Trek cosplay at the World Science Fiction Convention in New York, 1967.

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V838. Each color shows the passage of time. As the bright flash of light left the star, it illuminated the dust surrounding it, but because space is so big, we actually see the light travelling and illuminating the dust as it goes along. By Judy Schmidt. www.flickr.com/photos/geckz... 🔭 🧪

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With the new year, we'd like to share our Starter Pack for Non-Corporate Conventions: bsky.app/starter-pack... Whether you're a vendor, panelist, guest, or just looking for more fun conventions around the world to attend that are community-minded and focused on fandom, this list is for you!

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Scientists at the University of Strathclyde have created the world's first fully 3D printed microscope in under three hours and for less than £50 – a fraction of the cost of traditional devices.

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A NASA spacecraft has made history by surviving the closest-ever approach to the Sun.

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For an organization founded on words, Loscon has been at a loss for them in these devastating times. We offer our heartfelt condolences to all those affected, in ways large & small. To say that, we mean the entire LA community & all those near & far connected, we are ALL affected by the fires in LA

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The Fund included the moon on its 2025 Watch list due to the dawn of a new Space Age and the moon hosting more than 90 historic lunar sites relating to humanity’s presence on it, according to a news release from the group.

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From Mesopotamian retellings to toxic vampires, you need to add these books to your TBR pile.

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What are YOU looking forward to?

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A metafiction about artificial intelligence, a battle over land ownership in the American West and more.

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The series is billed as a mashup of The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel and Invasion of the Body Snatchers.

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In these sci-fi and fantasy novels involving tarot, the cards shape magic systems, reveal destinies, and make sense of uncertainty.

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David Brin and co-editor Stephen W. Potts join the Society's Mat Kaplan for a rousing, rollicking conversation about the new, 21st century version of the classic collection of essays and SF about sailing on the light of the Sun.

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As the fandom gears up for the second season, it’s a great time to revisit the original books and dive into other fantasy novels based on Greek mythology.

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Oh hey look: a distraction! The best recent science fiction, fantasy and horror – reviews roundup

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If you love heist novels, adventure stories, or Indiana Jones-type stories, then this book is a must-read.

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This year, Dungeons & Dragons celebrated its 50th anniversary.

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Instead of a winter wonderland, the Red Planet’s northern hemisphere goes through an active — even explosive — spring thaw.

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What games are YOU looking forward to?

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amantha Morton plays a mute survivor in the near future in a bold blend of sci-fi and nonfiction inspired by Chris Marker’s 1962 film La Jetée.

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The stars have spoken, and their language is books!

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Which series ends well in your opinion?

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Let's explore the history of the strange, new multiverse.

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Polygon gives us 44 books to look forward to. What are YOU looking forward to?

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A fantasy writing workshop from the Writers and Publishers Network. Only $15 for non-members.

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