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3D hardcover of Esperance with the LA Times book prizes finalist logo behind it, with text "finalist in science fiction, fantasy, and speculative fiction"

We are estatic to share that Esperance by Adam Oyebanji is a finalist for the Los Angeles Times Book Prizes Award 🥳🥳🥳

Read now if you haven't already to get entranced by this sharp and fast sci-fi thriller of a seemingly impossible crime.

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image of the book The Fires of December by Brandon Sanderson. A black placeholder cover with the TOR logo and the words “Cover to Be Revealed” stands against a dramatic background split between roaring orange flames on the left and swirling blue ice on the right. Text at the top reads, “Coming December 08, 2026.”

From #1 New York Times bestselling author Brandon Sanderson—creator of The Stormlight Archive, the Mistborn saga, and countless bestselling works of science fiction and fantasy—comes a new standalone novel set in his Cosmere universe. In the next Cosmere standalone novel, Hoid has an epic tale to share: In a forgotten land sustained by colorful rivers of demon blood, a young woman named December learns a devastating plague is on its way. But who will believe her? Against impossible odds, she sets sail up the River Violet to warn the king's court, determination—and wisdom beyond her years—burning in her eyes. With a chatty priestess and a fledgling fashion designer at her side, she must navigate incredulous royal officials, twisted court intrigue, and a roguish count who might hold the key to her quest—and her heart. TOR

Cosmere readers…Hoid has another story for you.

From #1 New York Times bestselling author @BrandonSanderson.com comes #TheFiresofDecember, a new standalone novel set in his Cosmere universe! Coming December, 08, 2026!

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3D hardcover books of Esperance and One Way Witch. Text says "Locus Recommended Reading List"

Locus released their 2025 Recommended Reading List and both Esperance by Adam Oyebanji and One Way Witch by Nnedi Okorafor are must reads!

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🦟 eBook Discount! ESPERANCE by Adam Oyebanji is only $2.99 on Kindle Deals. A whip-smart thriller that plumbs the depths of a seemingly impossible crime rooted in racism, intergenerational trauma, and an inhuman concept of justice.

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The entire team at JABberwocky would like to give a HUGE congratulations to @brandonsanderson.com — over 50 MILLION copies of his books have been sold worldwide! 🎉📚

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i know this joke will hit with like three of you, but i really enjoyed this

ESPERANCE by Adam Oyebanji is a Booklist’s Editors’ Choice: Adult Books, 2025 🥳 This sci-fi thriller is a must-read as it plumbs the depths of a seemingly impossible crime rooted in racism, intergenerational trauma, and an inhuman concept of justice.

No lawmaker in Congress should be able to buy, own, and sell individual stocks. Period. Let's make Congressional stock trading illegal.

The Deed of Paksenarrion by Elizabeth Moon

Today's Classic Cover is The Deed of Paksenarrion by Elizabeth Moon, illustrated by Keith Parkinson

HarperVoyager pre-empts Catriona Moran’s ‘searing’ debut

ICYMI: HarperVoyager has preempted Caitriona Moran’s “searing” debut, The Trial of Magdalena Overmorrow, a fantasy novel in which a woman arrested for providing illegal abortions awaits trial under the guardianship of a high priest 👇 #BookSky

HarperVoyager pre-empts Catriona Moran’s ‘searing’ debut

HarperVoyager has preempted Caitriona Moran’s “searing” debut, The Trial of Magdalena Overmorrow, a fantasy novel in which a woman arrested for providing illegal abortions awaits trial under the guardianship of a high priest 👇 #BookSky

Read an Excerpt From The Villa, Once Beloved by Victor Manibo - Reactor A dark history is unearthed amid crumbling façades in this gothic tale of family, homecoming, and postcolonial vengeance…

We're thrilled to share an excerpt from one of our most anticipated books of the year, @victormanibo.com's Filipino gothic The Villa, Once Beloved!

Making Enemies in D&D | With Keith Ammann | Wandering DMs S07 E36 YouTube video by Wandering DMs

Loved @themonstersknow.com's new book, Making Enemies for D&D and other RPGs. It's a complete toolkit for mechanics for new monsters. But it also dives deep into the philosophy of "monsters" in the culture, with a bunch of great interviews from experts in the field! youtube.com/live/X_MndUp...

The cover for THE TOWER OF THE TYRANT by J.T. Greathouse. The main character stands in the foreground with her back to the reader. She carries a staff with a bird figure sitting atop it and gazes intently at a large mountain in the cover's background. On top of the mountain is an enormous tree that may or may not be significant to the plot (you'll have to read the book to find out!).

The cover for ALL THE WICKED by Catelyn Wilson. Two graceful hands are mirroring each other against a black background. One hand is on the top part of the book and has a sharp dagger going through the middle of the palm (ouch) with some blood coming from the wound. The other hand is on the bottom part of the cover and holds an elaborate bronze key. Three luna moths of various poses encircle the hands.

It's a double #bookbirthday today 🎉✨🎉

Happy book birthday to THE TOWER OF THE TYRANT by @jeremyteg.bsky.social and ALL THE WICKED by Catelyn Wilson!

Interview With an Author: Jim C. Hines Jim C. Hines is the author of 20 published SF/F novels, including the Goblin Quest trilogy, the Magic ex Libris series, the Princess series of fairy tale retellings, the Janitors of the…

Take this interview with Jim C. Hines as a sign to read Slayers of Old ASAP! Learn the inspiration behind the book, if Jim believes in ghosts, and so much more!

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In the abandoned New York Botanical Gardens, forty years after the world nearly ended, a worn-out robot is attacked, and realizes old evils are stirring… Request this story of resilience and hope on NetGalley or Edelweiss!

You’ll never see D&D monsters the same way again after reading this essential TTRPG book Keith Ammann returns with another invaluable resource for game masters and designers

Another rave review (from Polygon!) for @themonstersknow.com:

"MAKING ENEMIES is a powerful resource that will kickstart the imagination of any game master... and examples provided here will help you become a better GM and improve basically any campaign."

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It's the honor of my life to have narrated @themonstersknow.com's new book, which released from @simonandschuster.bsky.social today.

I have one of Keith's books on my bedside table, and have been playing D&D since I was 8 and DMing since I was 16, so this was a Pinch Me moment for sure.

Howdy, writers!
I'll be closing to queries at the end of today (aka Friday, 10/3). The submissions have been coming in quicker that I can keep up.
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So I'm going to focus on reading all the lovely books that have already come in for the next few weeks and months.

Revealing Isles of the Emberdark, a New Standalone in the Cosmere Universe by Brandon Sanderson - Reactor Sanderson's new novel navigates the seas and the stars of a far-future Cosmere...

We are THRILLED to reveal the gorgeous cover for Isles of the Emberdark, a new Cosmere novel from none other than Brandon Sanderson, arriving February 3, 2026 from Tor Books

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@TheEntireWorld do yourself a favor and subscribe today, they are doing amazing work!!

Brandon Sanderson and Peter Orullian Team Up for 'Strata Wars' Fantasy Trilogy (Exclusive) Authors Brandon Sanderson and Peter Orullian are teaming up to write a new fantasy trilogy. 'The Strata Wars', which debuts in 2026 with the novel 'Songs of the Dead', follows a struggling musician wh...

New series alert!

@brandonsanderson.com and Peter Orullian are collaborating on The Strata Wars, debuting in 2026! The first book, SONGS OF THE DEAD, follows a struggling musician who wakes up in an alternate reality after his death 🎶

Check out the announcement here: people.com/brandon-sand...

Order now while supplies last!!

How Are You Supposed To Get The COVID Vaccine Now? An Explainer | Defector As the muggy malaise of summer winds down, you might find yourself interested in taking advantage of one of several safe and proven vaccines to help protect you from the inevitable brumal surge of res...

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It was a delight to be part of the GenCon Writers Symposium and I 100% recommend it for writers who want to learn about the current state of the writing profession, and for the writers who want to share their knowledge with others. Also, it was a hell of a lot of fun!

Whew, I’m not gonna lie: I’m still in recovery mode from running the GenCon Writers Symposium and I’m taking it easy this week. I haven’t processed the weekend yet and I’m shocked by how few pictures I took. But I wanted to share a few thoughts:

Also, I will be paneling at GenCon's Writers Symposium this week (7/30 - 8/3) in Indianapolis!

Come find me at my events and have a great, nerdy time:

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Happy to announce that am officially OPEN for Queries again!

If you've written something in the SF/F (or near-SF/F) genres please find me on QueryTracker here:

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Revealing The Villa, Once Beloved by Victor Manibo - Reactor A dark history is unearthed amid crumbling façades in a new gothic horror arriving November 2025

We are delighted to reveal the cover for @victormanibo.com's The Villa, Once Beloved, a haunting gothic about folklore, family, and postcolonial vengeance in the Philippines...

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Huge thanks to Christina and Reactor for including THE VILLA, ONCE BELOVED on this stellar list!