daaaamn!

Both this thread and the article it references are extremely interesting (and sad)

The scariest thing about being a reviewer is thinking what if your review is all wrong and you completely missed the point and themes of the story the author was actually writing WHAT IF

the greatest feeling in the world is realizing you've read almost all books in an author's repertoire and getting to buy another one that gets you even closer and I am chasing that pokemon badge high rn

Love when all the team hangs out together

thinking up my review of The Sword of Kaigen and yeah now I get it guys now I see

Ok book people! I already have some recs from last year that didn't make this year's card, and since it may require some preemptive library holds, I'm asking now. Preference is SFFH but I am open to expanding horizons. What's a book you've read this year that you absolutely recommend?

Five auto buy authors - Adrian Tchaikovsky - Premee Mohamed - Eugen Bacon - George R. R. Martin - Tasha Suri

Ok book people! I already have some recs from last year that didn't make this year's card, and since it may require some preemptive library holds, I'm asking now. Preference is SFFH but I am open to expanding horizons. What's a book you've read this year that you absolutely recommend?

when you add items to your Etsy cart then that "the creator has offered you a 10% discount voucher" pops up

The Fox is free! Today my debut, Audition For The Fox, is officially out in the world. Magic. Fables. Time travel. And the many ways even a goofball can resist oppression & fight tyranny. Thank you to everyone who had a paw in bringing this into the world & supporting it. Forever grateful, I am 🦊💜

See y'all in October 2026!

My books are available on seven different platforms. On three of them I have never sold anything (on another one, just one). It'd be so nice if more people bought my books. They're good books, I put a lot of effort in them. What I'm no good at is marketing, but sadly there is no one else.

find a greater joy than cuddling with your dog, I dare you. Especially when you really snuggle in and they give that deep sigh or when they slightly snore!!!

having to choose between 2 preorders because you are setting yourself a strict budget

ADVANCE READER COPIES DM us if you are a reviewer and would like a free paperback or ebook of USURPER: ESSAYS ON THE DEATH OF REALITY by @dharlanwilson.bsky.social. Coming from GDB and @rdspress.bsky.social in February 2026. rawdogscreaming.com/book/usurper...

PREORDERED. Preordered hard.

One week until the Fox is out of the hen house and into the world! AUDITION FOR THE FOX is a story of time travel, trickster gods, and the power of stories. It is my debut and the book of my heart, in a lot of ways. 6 years in the making, and it'll be here officially in one week. AAAA!

Flame Tree Publisher, Nick Wells, and Sauúti Collective co-editors, Eugen Bacon, Cheryl S. Ntumy and Stephen Embleton, are thrilled to share with you the cover of Sauúti Terrors. @genni.bsky.social @stephenembleton.bsky.social @nickwells451.bsky.social

I tf care!!

Just adopted the dog in Tiny Bookshop. Obsessed

And for weekend relaxation here is the latest Wombling Along of reviews and articles I found interesting this week www.runalongtheshelves.net/blog/2025/8/...

When Among Crows brings old world folklore to modern-day Chicago in a compact urban fantasy package that tackles ideas of redemption, retribution and belonging alongside themes of emigration/immigration, culture and the ills of Christian colonialism and its associated, persistent violence.

Team Asylum reviews our fifth #SPFBO Champion, QBA's own finalist, SMALL MIRACLES by Olivia Atwater. Reviews are from Arina, Drew, Rari, Timy, and Tru. #SPFBOCL #SPFBOreviews #TeamAsylum

Yes, you definitely can

Outstanding review of one of my favorite books of all time

These books are free to anyone who wants them. They come from my late ex-publisher. If you want one, let me know in the replies (there are 200 in total). If you can afford the postage, brilliant. If not, no problem. I'll still sign & post one to you tomorrow. P.S. Stephen Fry called it "hilarious"

Been wanting to do this personal challenge for a while and am keen to start it next year. To deepen my understanding of the genre(s) and its journey since its genesis, I want to read the winners/nominees for one SFF award. Which one do you think I should I read for and why?

We’re excited to reveal the cover for Jacob Steven Mohr’s BRIDES IN THE DARK, now available for preorder at TheCrowShoppe.com 🖤 Cover Art: Jorge Mascarenhas Formatting: Fay Lane #BookSky

book people are like "let's buy this expensive special edition and put it on our shelf then buy a "regular" edition to actually read because we don't wanna damage it"

Anyone got recommendations for reading journals/book trackers? Really want to buy one for next year but can't quite find the perfect one on Etsy

Looks and sounds great!

✨ We've got Advance Reader Copies ready to go!! ✨ Are you a book reviewer, librarian, bookseller, or journalist? Want a chance to read The Traitor & The Wretch? Send us a message or email at [email protected] for a digital ARC! #booksky #romancelandia

So excited to share the beautiful cover of my debut fantasy, #ThePoetEmpress, which I am absolutely floored by! 🥰 It's comes out from Bramble 01.20.26 next year! (Credits to artist Kelly Chong & designer Esther S. Kim!) bit.ly/ThePoetEmpress

Wherever a book has a robot mc that's what I'll be reading

News: we are postponing the horror anthology OF DREAD, DECAY, AND DOOM to June 2026 to explore other funding opportunities. We do have one available, via Ko-fi. Learn more about the book and find that link on its book page: www.starsandsabers.com/books/of-dre... #books #horror #horrorbooks

Cover dropped for a gay dark academia fantasy book??? Out April 21st 2026! Honor & Hersey by Max Francis coming from @harpervoyagerus.bsky.social and Harper UK (?)

Stunning!

Here's the cover of THE BEST HORROR OF THE YEAR VOLUME SEVENTEEN Art by Asya Yordanova

It’s the weekend and the Experiment continues - no articles on who should take over someone else’s books I promise but this week’s Wombling Along does mention some awards, cool reviews and more www.runalongtheshelves.net/blog/2025/8/...

Currently obsessed with having my prettiest books facing forwards on the shelf

I wish whoever decided on slapping this here a very tormented day

Oh! This sounds so interesting!

You can now pre-order my NEW Mennik Thorn novella, The Dead Man. Chaos, murder, and magic, and not all of it is Nik's fault. The prequel to the bestselling Shadow of a Dead God. Be the first to read the novella! books2read.com/thedeadman

✨COVER REVEAL✨ My debut science fantasy, THE DEMON STAR, will be out next July from @dawbooks.bsky.social artist is Kieran Yanner, who could not have done a better job of capturing the vibe and setting of this book!

Calling all SFFH reviewers! We’re inviting you to cover Issue V of Will This Be A Problem? The Anthology. If you're not African/BIPOC, that’s fine. Just have a strong following or write for a decent-sized pub. Contact us via email provided.

Fabulous, award-winning author @genni.bsky.social has a new release September 2! The Nga'phandileh Whisperer: A Sauútiverse Novella is filled with sound magic, #scifi, and courage. Set in the #sauútiverse, this is the groundbreaking book you need right now. Preorder today! #books #fantasy #horror

Book Review: Blood of the Old Kings by Sung-il Kim (tr. Anton Hur) Taking Down the Corpse-Empire, says @spanishspy.bsky.social at the NOAF blog www.nerds-feather.com/2025/08/book...

All I have left of the 1000s of books I bought from my ex-publisher's warehouse are about 200 copies of Ring The Hill. I'd *love* to get them to good homes this week. If you're in the UK & you'd like one, for the price of your choice (any price!), pls email me your address at [email protected].