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Literary Monsters Leap Off the Page in These Vivid Horror Pop-Up Books

Check out these chilling new 3D graphic novel versions of Frankenstein, Dracula, and The Hound of the Baskervilles.

Cheryl Eddy

PublishedMay 31, 2023

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Mara Wilson Voices Chuck Tingle's <i>Camp Damascus</i>, Buckaroos

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Mara Wilson Voices Chuck Tingle's Camp Damascus, Buckaroos

Chuck Tingle's first traditionally published novel gets an audiobook voiced by actress Mara Wilson.

Linda Codega

PublishedMay 30, 2023

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<i>Relentless Melt</i> is H.P. Lovecraft Meets Agatha Christie

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Relentless Melt is H.P. Lovecraft Meets Agatha Christie

Read an excerpt from Jeremy P. Bushnell's upcoming turn-of-the-century supernatural thriller.

Linda Codega

PublishedMay 29, 2023

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Jim Butcher's Cinder Spires Fantasy Series Returns With <i>The Olympian Affair</i>

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Jim Butcher's Cinder Spires Fantasy Series Returns With The Olympian Affair

The Dresden Files author's long-awaited second entry in his steampunk series arrives in November, and io9 has a…

Cheryl Eddy

PublishedMay 25, 2023

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Meet the Rebellious Queer Witches of <i>Brooms</i> in This Exclusive Graphic Novel Preview

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Meet the Rebellious Queer Witches of Brooms in This Exclusive Graphic Novel Preview

Writer Jasmine Walls and artist Teo DuVall collaborate on this magical adventure heading to shelves for spooky…

Cheryl Eddy

PublishedMay 23, 2023

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Read Into <i>A Bright Heart's </i>Stunning, Folklore-Inspired Cover

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Read Into A Bright Heart's Stunning, Folklore-Inspired Cover

Author Kate Chenli discusses her inspirations and gives io9 readers a sneak peak at the first two chapters of A…

Linda Codega

PublishedMay 22, 2023

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Read a Full Chapter From Brandon Sanderson's New Graphic Novel, <i>Dark One</i>

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Read a Full Chapter From Brandon Sanderson's New Graphic Novel, Dark One

Dive into the first book in a new fantasy series from Vault Comics.

Cheryl Eddy

PublishedMay 17, 2023

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<i>The Salt Grows Heavy </i>Is a Delightfully Gruesome Queer Fairy Tale

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The Salt Grows Heavy Is a Delightfully Gruesome Queer Fairy Tale

Weird nonbinary mermaid lovers unite! With delicious prose and disgusting turns of phrase, Cassandra Khaw wants to…

Linda Codega

PublishedMay 11, 2023

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Meet Loki, Your Unreliable Narrator, in Melvin Burgess' New Mythology-Inspired Tale

The acclaimed YA author's first adult novel explores Norse legends with the help of a certain notorious trickster.

Cheryl Eddy

PublishedMay 2, 2023

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Get an Exclusive Peek at Seanan McGuire's Next 2 October Daye Fantasy Releases

Sleep No More and The Innocent Sleep will both be released this fall; see the covers and check out an excerpt from Sl…

Cheryl Eddy

PublishedApril 14, 2023

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A Revolution Sparks From Beyond the Grave in Tlotlo Tsamaase's Dystopian <i>Womb City</i>

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A Revolution Sparks From Beyond the Grave in Tlotlo Tsamaase's Dystopian Womb City

io9 shares an exclusive excerpt and reveals the cover for the short fiction author's debut novel.

Cheryl Eddy

PublishedApril 13, 2023

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Adrian Tchaikovsky's <i>City of Last Chances </i>Explores a Volatile New Realm

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Adrian Tchaikovsky's City of Last Chances Explores a Volatile New Realm

The Arthur C. Clarke-winning author returns to fantasy with his next release, and io9 has a sneak peek.

Cheryl Eddy

PublishedApril 12, 2023

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<i>Untethered Sky</i> Exposes the Raw Nerve of Loving Your Pet Unconditionally

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Untethered Sky Exposes the Raw Nerve of Loving Your Pet Unconditionally

Fonda Lee's new fantasy novella focuses on a young woman and the roc she trains to kill man-eating manticores in…

Linda Codega

PublishedApril 10, 2023

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Gail Simone Will Pen an All-New <i>Red Sonja</i> Novel

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Gail Simone Will Pen an All-New Red Sonja Novel

Legendary comics writer Gail Simone talks with io9 about taking up the mantle of Red Sonja again.

Linda Codega

PublishedApril 5, 2023

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An Assassin Plots Her Next Move in Chloe Gong's <i>Foul Heart Huntsman</i>

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An Assassin Plots Her Next Move in Chloe Gong's Foul Heart Huntsman

io9 has an exclusive excerpt to share from the These Violent Delights author's sequel to Foul Lady Fortune.

Cheryl Eddy

PublishedMarch 8, 2023

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See 2 <i>Dungeons & Dragons</i> Movie Heroes Meet in This New Novel Excerpt

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See 2 Dungeons & Dragons Movie Heroes Meet in This New Novel Excerpt

Justice Smith's Simon and Sophia Lillis' Doric make for an unlikely pair in this look inside The Druid's Call.

James Whitbrook

PublishedFebruary 27, 2023

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Cupcakes and Passion Open a Gateway to Horror in Delilah S. Dawson's <i>Bloom</i>

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Cupcakes and Passion Open a Gateway to Horror in Delilah S. Dawson's Bloom

Read an exclusive excerpt from the acclaimed author's upcoming novella.

Cheryl Eddy

PublishedFebruary 24, 2023

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Acclaimed Author Nnedi Okorafor Announces 3 New Novellas

Get the scoop on She Who Knows, a prequel to the author's World Fantasy Award-winning Who Fears Death, and more!

Cheryl Eddy

PublishedFebruary 15, 2023

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A Rookie Magic Auditor Finds His Footing in James J. Butcher's <i>Long Past Dues</i>

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A Rookie Magic Auditor Finds His Footing in James J. Butcher's Long Past Dues

The urban fantasy tale continues the story of last year's series-starter Dead Man's Hand.

Cheryl Eddy

PublishedFebruary 9, 2023

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Horror Author Stephen Graham Jones on His Latest Chiller, <i>Don't Fear the Reaper</i>

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Horror Author Stephen Graham Jones on His Latest Chiller, Don't Fear the Reaper

Slasher movie fanatic Jade Daniels returns in the sequel to My Heart Is a Chainsaw, which hits bookstores today.

Cheryl Eddy

PublishedFebruary 7, 2023

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