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A New Look Inside the Latest <i>Thrawn </i>Book Reintroduces a Very Familiar Chiss

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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.

James Whitbrook

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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

io9BooksScience Fiction

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>

io9BooksScience Fiction

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

io9BooksScience Fiction

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.

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Come Little Children, This Hocus Pocus Inspired Cookbook Has Wonderfully Witchy Treats

It's officially spoopy season and io9 has four exclusive recipes to share, including a dessert inspired by the…

Cheryl Eddy

9/01/21 10:30AM

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Whoa, the William Gibson <i>Alien 3 </i>Novel Is Based on a Different Screenplay

io9BooksScience Fiction

Whoa, the William Gibson Alien 3 Novel Is Based on a Different Screenplay

Pat Cadigan's adaptation uses a different version of the venerated sci-fi author's previously published work.

Rob Bricken

8/31/21 7:30PM

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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

Come Little Children, This Hocus Pocus Inspired Cookbook Has Wonderfully Witchy Treats

Whoa, the William Gibson Alien 3 Novel Is Based on a Different Screenplay