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In This First Look at <i>Legendborn's </i>Sequel, a Young Woman Meets Her Magical Ancestors

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In This First Look at Legendborn's Sequel, a Young Woman Meets Her Magical Ancestors

The cover and first excerpt for Bloodmarked, the second book in Tracy Deonn's Legendborn Cycle, make their debuts…

Cheryl Eddy

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<i>The Story of Marvel Studios</i>' Authors Want to Invert Your Notions About the MCU

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The Story of Marvel Studios' Authors Want to Invert Your Notions About the MCU

The Story of Marvel Studios looks back at the birth of the Marvel Cinematic Universe.

Charles Pulliam-Moore

10/18/21 3:20PM

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A New Look Inside the Latest Thrawn Book Reintroduces a Very Familiar Chiss

It's finally, finally time to meet Thrawn's brother from another mother. At least, in this continuity.

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Celebrate Ursula K. Le Guin's Legacy By Reading a Classic Earthsea Story

It's been 20 years since Tales from Earthsea was released, one of the volumes in the author's beloved Earthsea Cycle.

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Star Wars' New Books Dive Into Palpatine's Hunt for Rey and Obi-Wan and Anakin's Business

Finally, thousands of words to explain why it... doesn't count.

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A New Good Omens Audiobook Has Nabbed Your Favorite Crowley and Aziraphale

David Tennant and Michael Sheen return to voice their fan-favorite demon and angel, respectively.

Rob Bricken

9/30/21 4:00PM

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Never Fear, Here Are 63 New Sci-Fi, Fantasy, and Horror Books to Ease You Into Spooky Season

Behold: io9's massive monthly list of new sci-fi, fantasy, and horror books for October.

Cheryl Eddy

9/30/21 3:10PM

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<i>Arrival</i>'s Stunning Alien Visuals Take the Spotlight in a New Art Book

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Arrival's Stunning Alien Visuals Take the Spotlight in a New Art Book

io9 has the first look at The Art and Science of Arrival, a detailed behind-the-scenes exploration of Denis…

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The Odyssey of Star Wars Turns the Original Trilogy Into Epic Poetry

In this exclusive book excerpt, Luke Skywalker confronts Darth Vader on Bespin, Homer-style.

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Marvel's New Black Panther YA Book Sees a Young T'Challa Coming to America

Black Panther: Spellbound by Ronald L. Smith follows the young Marvel character. io9 has an exclusive look.

Germain Lussier

9/21/21 2:00PM

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Watch a Young George R.R. Martin Rail Against Sci-Fi's Predictive Reputation

Check out this 1991 interview with the best-selling author long before A Game of Thrones made him a star.

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A Faux Prophet Scrambles to Con Her Way Out of Trouble in Kalyna the Soothsayer

io9 has the cover reveal and a first-look excerpt from Elijah Kinch Spector's debut fantasy novel.

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The Author of Chasing Ghosts Takes Us on a Tour of the Spirit World

Marc Hartzman chats with io9 about his new book, an exploration of humanity's enduring interest in the supernatural.

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Star Wars' Old Republic Strikes Back in This Look Inside a New Anthology

Star Wars' Legends live on in a new ongoing collection of classic fiction.

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A Boy Captured for His Dreams Fights to Survive in Cherie Dimaline's Follow-Up to The Marrow Thieves

We've got an exclusive look at Hunting By Stars' first chapter.

Cheryl Eddy

9/10/21 10:00AM

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An Unbelievable Space Mystery Sets Up Sci-Fi Thriller <i>Braking Day</i>

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An Unbelievable Space Mystery Sets Up Sci-Fi Thriller Braking Day

Adam Oyebanji's debut novel begins with a strange encounter in deep space. Read an exclusive excerpt and see the…

Cheryl Eddy

9/09/21 12:00PM

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<i>The Official Alien Cookbook</i> Is Here to Sci-Fi Up Your Next Culinary Adventure

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The Official Alien Cookbook Is Here to Sci-Fi Up Your Next Culinary Adventure

At the dinner table, everyone can hear you scream.

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Mike Mignola's Next Fantasy Adventure Journeys Into a Beloved Classic

The Hellboy creator is taking a quick break from demons and the supernatural to illustrate a new edition of Pinocchio…

James Whitbrook

9/07/21 1:00PM

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The Human Mind Becomes a Weapon of War in Robert Jackson Bennett's <i>Locklands</i>

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The Human Mind Becomes a Weapon of War in Robert Jackson Bennett's Locklands

The author's Founders Trilogy comes to an end in 2022, but io9 has an exclusive early look to share today.

Cheryl Eddy

9/02/21 5:30PM

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September Is Here, and So Are 63 New Sci-Fi and Fantasy Books

Looking for some new reading material to ease you into fall? Look no further, io9 has you covered.

Cheryl Eddy

9/01/21 3:00PM

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In This First Look at Legendborn's Sequel, a Young Woman Meets Her Magical Ancestors

The Story of Marvel Studios' Authors Want to Invert Your Notions About the MCU

A New Look Inside the Latest Thrawn Book Reintroduces a Very Familiar Chiss

Celebrate Ursula K. Le Guin's Legacy By Reading a Classic Earthsea Story

Star Wars' New Books Dive Into Palpatine's Hunt for Rey and Obi-Wan and Anakin's Business

A New Good Omens Audiobook Has Nabbed Your Favorite Crowley and Aziraphale

Never Fear, Here Are 63 New Sci-Fi, Fantasy, and Horror Books to Ease You Into Spooky Season

Arrival's Stunning Alien Visuals Take the Spotlight in a New Art Book

The Odyssey of Star Wars Turns the Original Trilogy Into Epic Poetry

Marvel's New Black Panther YA Book Sees a Young T'Challa Coming to America

Watch a Young George R.R. Martin Rail Against Sci-Fi's Predictive Reputation

A Faux Prophet Scrambles to Con Her Way Out of Trouble in Kalyna the Soothsayer

The Author of Chasing Ghosts Takes Us on a Tour of the Spirit World

Star Wars' Old Republic Strikes Back in This Look Inside a New Anthology

A Boy Captured for His Dreams Fights to Survive in Cherie Dimaline's Follow-Up to The Marrow Thieves

An Unbelievable Space Mystery Sets Up Sci-Fi Thriller Braking Day

The Official Alien Cookbook Is Here to Sci-Fi Up Your Next Culinary Adventure

Mike Mignola's Next Fantasy Adventure Journeys Into a Beloved Classic

The Human Mind Becomes a Weapon of War in Robert Jackson Bennett's Locklands

September Is Here, and So Are 63 New Sci-Fi and Fantasy Books