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Cover of The Keeper of Magical Things by Julie Leong.

Read an Excerpt From The Keeper of Magical Things by Julie Leong

An almost-mage discovers friendship—and maybe something more—in the unlikeliest of places…

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Cover of The Possession of Alba Díaz by Isabel Cañas.

Exploring the Potential for Evil in The Possession of Alba Díaz by Isabel Cañas

Isabel Cañas' wonderfully creepy third novel is another great recent example of Gothic horror.

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Cover of Invasion From 2500 by Norman Edwards

A Tale of Paradox and Coincidence: Invasion From 2500 by “Norman Edwards”

Can our heroes foil an invasion based on a classic time travel paradox?

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Detail from the cover The Pride of Chanur by CJ Cherryh (cover art by Michael Whelan)

Exploring Gender and Trans Identity in the Worlds of C.J. Cherryh

The Chanur series poses key questions about gender roles, expression, and identity.

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Cover of The Gathering Storm

Reading The Wheel of Time: Rand is Steel and Egwene Finds Understanding in The Gathering Storm (Part 2)

The two opening chapters offer interesting parallels and contrasts between Egwene and Rand.

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Detail from the cover of Matter by Iain M Banks

Five Artificially Layered Planets and World Cities

Need More Surface Area? Why Not Build More?

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Cover of The Magician of Tiger Castle by Louis Sachar.

Princesses and Tigers and Wizards, Oh My!—Louis Sachar’s The Magician of Tiger Castle

Despite writing for an adult audience, Sachar retains his style and storytelling charm.

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Image of a carnival swing ride lit up red at night, from Final Destination 3

Six Horror Stories Set in Theme Parks and Carnivals 

Thrills, chills, and spooky carnival music abound in these movies and short stories...

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Image for a series of excerpts from Kill the Beast by Serra Swift featuring details from the cover art

Read Kill the Beast by Serra Swift: Chapters 1-3

Serra Swift's debut novel is an original faerie tale of revenge, redemption, and friendship…

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Cover of Brandon Sanderson's Wind and Truth

Wind and Truth Reread: Chapters 100-104

Listen up humans, a god is speaking. And making bad choices.

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Detail from the cover of The Stormlight Archive RPG World Guide (Brotherwise Games)

Gamifying the Cosmere: Brandon Sanderson’s Stormlight Archive RPG

Does the new Cosmere TTRPG do justice to the books?

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Cover of Daedalus Is Dead by Seamus Sullivan.

Read an Excerpt From Daedalus Is Dead by Seamus Sullivan

A story of fatherhood and masculinity, told through the reimagined Greek myth of Daedalus, Icaru...

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