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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.

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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…

Cheryl Eddy

9/28/21 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.

Rob Bricken

9/17/21 12:50PM

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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.

Cheryl Eddy

9/08/21 12:10PM

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

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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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'The Balloon Never Had a Chance'

io9's latest Concept Art Writing Prompt displays its air superiority.

Rob Bricken

8/23/21 5:10PM

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A Dazzling Octavia E. Butler Biography Explores the Sci-Fi Legend's Early Life

io9 has a first look at the cover and an except from Ibi Zoboi's Star Child: A Biographical Constellation of Octavia…

Cheryl Eddy

8/19/21 10:00AM

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<i>Dune's</i> Making of Book Is So Massive, Hans Zimmer Wrote It a Score

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Dune's Making of Book Is So Massive, Hans Zimmer Wrote It a Score

io9 has an exclusive look at the new Dune book for Denis Villeneuve's adaptation. It will have exclusive music…

Germain Lussier

8/12/21 1:00PM

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This <i>Jurassic Park</i> History Takes You Inside the Series Like Never Before

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This Jurassic Park History Takes You Inside the Series Like Never Before

Covering the making of Jurassic Park, The Lost World, and Jurassic Park III, James Mottram's Jurassic Park: The…

Germain Lussier

8/03/21 11:30AM

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49 New Sci-Fi and Fantasy Books to Keep You Turning Pages in August

There's still time to add a few more volumes to your summer reading list, and we have some amazing suggestions right…

Cheryl Eddy

7/29/21 4:00PM

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<i>Dune</i> Series SDCC 2021 Panel Gives Us More of the Atreides Family Saga

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Dune Series SDCC 2021 Panel Gives Us More of the Atreides Family Saga

Author Brian Herbert shared details about The Lady of Caladan and more Dune graphic novels.

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7/24/21 3:45PM

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<i>The Three-Body Problem</i> by Cixin Liu Has Become a Serialized Podcast

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The Three-Body Problem by Cixin Liu Has Become a Serialized Podcast

If you haven't read Cixin Liu's Hugo-winning novel, Macmillan has just made it a little bit easier.

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7/14/21 7:00PM

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A Talking Cat Propels the Deep-Space Action in This Excerpt From <i>Stars and Bones</i>

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A Talking Cat Propels the Deep-Space Action in This Excerpt From Stars and Bones

Get a sneak peek at the cover, too, as we reveal a new book from Embers of War author Gareth L. Powell.

Cheryl Eddy

7/08/21 11:10AM

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51 New Sci-Fi and Fantasy Books to Add to Your Reading List in July

In the mood for some page-turning? We've got you covered with tons of new genre fiction (and a few non-fiction picks…

Cheryl Eddy

6/30/21 2:30PM

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Janelle Monáe's <i>Dirty Computer</i> Will Expand in a New Sci-Fi Anthology Book

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Janelle Monáe's Dirty Computer Will Expand in a New Sci-Fi Anthology Book

Janelle Monáe's story about time-travelling freedom fighters on the run from the law is getting an upgrade.

Charles Pulliam-Moore

6/30/21 10:20AM

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A Murderer Stalks Time Travelers in This First Look at Rob Hart's Sci-Fi Thriller <i>The Paradox Hotel</i>

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A Murderer Stalks Time Travelers in This First Look at Rob Hart's Sci-Fi Thriller The Paradox Hotel

The Paradox Hotel—the latest from Rob Hart (The Warehouse)—is described as “a locked-room murder mystery set at a hot…

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5/26/21 4:00PM

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Exclusive: Kevin Smith Showcases His Nostalgic, Nerdy Career in a New Coffee Table Book

Filmmaker Kevin Smith may have started his career selling convenience store coffee, but now he’s the subject of his…

Germain Lussier

5/26/21 1:30PM

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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

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

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

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

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

'The Balloon Never Had a Chance'

A Dazzling Octavia E. Butler Biography Explores the Sci-Fi Legend's Early Life

Dune's Making of Book Is So Massive, Hans Zimmer Wrote It a Score

This Jurassic Park History Takes You Inside the Series Like Never Before

49 New Sci-Fi and Fantasy Books to Keep You Turning Pages in August

Dune Series SDCC 2021 Panel Gives Us More of the Atreides Family Saga

The Three-Body Problem by Cixin Liu Has Become a Serialized Podcast

A Talking Cat Propels the Deep-Space Action in This Excerpt From Stars and Bones

51 New Sci-Fi and Fantasy Books to Add to Your Reading List in July

Janelle Monáe's Dirty Computer Will Expand in a New Sci-Fi Anthology Book

A Murderer Stalks Time Travelers in This First Look at Rob Hart's Sci-Fi Thriller The Paradox Hotel

Exclusive: Kevin Smith Showcases His Nostalgic, Nerdy Career in a New Coffee Table Book