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16 New Sci-Fi and Fantasy Books for Your December Reading List

Cozy up with some fantastical tales this holiday season.

Cheryl Eddy

PublishedDecember 1, 2022

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Sci-fi Novelist Greg Bear Has Passed Away

Bear may best be known for the Forge of God books or his Halo Forerunner Saga trilogy.

Justin Carter

PublishedNovember 20, 2022

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<i>Whalefall</i> Relates a Primal Oceanic Fear Come True

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Whalefall Relates a Primal Oceanic Fear Come True

Plus an interview with the author, Daniel Kraus, about how he developed this Jonah-and-the-Whale thriller.

Linda Codega

PublishedNovember 15, 2022

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Reminder: Anne Rice’s Vampires Are Basically Alien Cellphones From Atlantis

With Interview With the Vampire's first season finale approaching, let's remember how weird the beloved book series…

Rob Bricken

PublishedNovember 8, 2022

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Chuck Wendig's <i>Wayward </i>Is Almost Here, and io9 Has Another Sneak Peek

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Chuck Wendig's Wayward Is Almost Here, and io9 Has Another Sneak Peek

The much-anticipated sequel to Wanderers finally arrives November 15.

Cheryl Eddy

PublishedNovember 8, 2022

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Christopher Paolini's Sci-Fri Fractalverse Expands With New Thriller <i>Fractal Noise</i>

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Christopher Paolini's Sci-Fri Fractalverse Expands With New Thriller Fractal Noise

io9 has a first look at the Eragon author's latest adult sci-fi book set in the world of his To Sleep in a Sea of…

Cheryl Eddy

PublishedNovember 3, 2022

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November Is Here, and With It 62 Sparkling New Sci-Fi and Fantasy Books

If you're looking for new reading material, io9's monthly book list has got you more than covered.

Cheryl Eddy

PublishedNovember 1, 2022

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An Underwater Mystery Deepens in Sci-Fi Noir Sequel <i>Eventide, Water City</i>

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An Underwater Mystery Deepens in Sci-Fi Noir Sequel Eventide, Water City

io9 has your first look at the cover and opening chapter of Chris McKinney's highly anticipated follow-up to Midnight…

Cheryl Eddy

PublishedOctober 12, 2022

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Get a First Peek at Sci-Fi Noir Debut Novel <i>Bang Bang Bodhisattva</i>

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Get a First Peek at Sci-Fi Noir Debut Novel Bang Bang Bodhisattva

Aubrey Wood's intriguing new crime story releases next year from Rebellion Publishing.

Linda Codega

PublishedOctober 3, 2022

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A Filmmaker Chases Love Across the Universes in This Sneak Peek at <i>A Fractured Infinity</i>

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A Filmmaker Chases Love Across the Universes in This Sneak Peek at A Fractured Infinity

Nathan Tavares' queer sci-fi book arrives next month, but you can dive in early right here.

Cheryl Eddy

PublishedOctober 3, 2022

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October's Scary Big Pile of New Sci-Fi, Fantasy, and Horror Books

The days are getting shorter, but there's no limit to the amount of reading you can squeeze in. We have some…

Cheryl Eddy

PublishedSeptember 30, 2022

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<i>The Stars Undying </i>Reimagines Ancient Roman Drama Through a Sci-Fi Lens

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The Stars Undying Reimagines Ancient Roman Drama Through a Sci-Fi Lens

Read the first two chapters of Emery Robin's upcoming novel in this exclusive excerpt.

Linda Codega

PublishedSeptember 29, 2022

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<i>Rogue One</i>'s Gary Whitta Is Trying to Crack the Code of Original IP

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Rogue One's Gary Whitta Is Trying to Crack the Code of Original IP

His new project, Gundog, would be a mega-budget movie, so he made it in other mediums instead.

Germain Lussier

PublishedSeptember 16, 2022

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A Look Behind <i>Arrival</i>'s Alien and Ship Designs

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A Look Behind Arrival's Alien and Ship Designs

Still thinking about Denis Villeneuve’s 2016 sci-fi film Arrival? Us too, and a new book dives deep.

Germain Lussier

PublishedSeptember 5, 2022

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Behold the Giant List of New Sci-Fi, Fantasy, and Horror Books Arriving in September

A whopping 56 new books are coming your way, so better clear some space on your bookshelf this month.

Cheryl Eddy

PublishedSeptember 1, 2022

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A New Making of <i>E.T.</i> Book Explores the Film's Most Iconic Moments

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A New Making of E.T. Book Explores the Film's Most Iconic Moments

Steven Spielberg's sci-fi masterpiece turns 40 this year, and this book touches on everything.

Germain Lussier

PublishedAugust 30, 2022

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62 New Sci-Fi, Fantasy, and Horror Books Coming Your Way in August

There's still time to squeeze in some beach reads and summer vacation reads (or both!) before fall.

Cheryl Eddy

PublishedAugust 2, 2022

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Author Tlotlo Tsamaase on the Feminist Sci-Fi Horror of <i>Womb City</i>

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Author Tlotlo Tsamaase on the Feminist Sci-Fi Horror of Womb City

Tsamaase's debut novel is being published by Erewhon Books, and io9 sat down with xem and editor Sarah Guan to learn…

Linda Codega

PublishedJuly 28, 2022

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Return to Arrakis With These Stunning New <i>Dune</i> Book Covers

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Return to Arrakis With These Stunning New Dune Book Covers

Artist Matt Griffin talks to io9 about his work on new deluxe editions of Dune Messiah and Children of Dune.

Cheryl Eddy

PublishedJuly 5, 2022

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July's List of New Sci-Fi and Fantasy Books Is Here, and It's Huge

56 new page-turners set in outer space, fantasy realms, and just-slightly-off versions of our world to add to your…

Cheryl Eddy

PublishedJuly 4, 2022

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