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The Astral Library by Kate Quinn (book review).
Libraries are important in the lives of many a reader, so it is not surprising that there has been a considerable amount of…
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April 2026
ReviewScifi
Whalesong (Arcana Imperii book 3) by Miles Cameron (book review).
‘Whalesong’ by Miles Cameron is the third novel in the *Arcana Imperii* space opera series. The morning after Marca Nbaro and Horatio Dorcas’…
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Twin Lotuses by Zhang Xiaoyu (graphic novel review).
In China, twin lotus flowers symbolise love, commitment and enduring happiness. They are also symbols of brotherhood and deep affection between siblings. These…
NewsBooks
Ian Watson RIP: another one of the greats gone (author news).
The science fiction world has dimmed a little this week with the passing of Ian Watson, a writer whose work never quite behaved…
ReviewBooks
On The Trail Of The Prisoner by Catherine Németh Fraumerman (book review).
The full title of Catherine Németh Fraumerman’s booklet, ‘On The Trail Of The Prisoner’, includes the subtitle ‘A Walking Guide To Portmeirion’s Prisoner…
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Project: The Prisoner: The Village Technical Manual by Tim Palgut (book review).
Very occasionally, I take a look around to see what ‘The Prisoner’ fandom is producing. Hence, coming across this softcover, ‘Project: The Prisoner:…
ReviewFantasy
The Falling Sky: The Talmont Trilogy book 3 by David Hair (book review).
Can six sexy swordspeople and sorcerers save the Talmont Empire from the apocalypse planned by its founder? That’s the big question in The…
FeatureScifi
The 25 best science fiction novels according to science fiction readers (article).
Trying to compile a list of the best science fiction novels according to science fiction readers is a bit like trying to herd…
FeatureScifi
Ursula K. Le Guin: still ruling the science fiction canon (article).
Science fiction is forever declaring new emperors. Every few years a fresh contender stomps into the throne room with a giant concept, a…
March 2026
ReviewBooks
Curt Swan: A Life In Comics by Eddy Zeno (book review).
I came across this book, ‘Curt Swan: A Life In Comics’ by Eddy Zeno, quite by accident recently, as it was released 24…
NewsFantasy
Jon Courtenay Grimwood heads back into fantasy with John Jarrold in tow (publishing news).
Some books arrive neatly pressed, polished and ready for market. Others spend twenty years rattling chains in the attic, refusing to die until…
ReviewScifi
Wild Cards: Sleeper Straddle edited by George RR Martin (book review).
‘Wild Cards’ numbers either 32 or 33, there is a rare explanation of what this particular poker hand is. I’m calling this book…