Lives of Bitter Rain, by Adrian Tchaikovsky (pub by Head of Zeus) is a great bite-sized novella in the world of the Tyrant Philosophers that fleshes out a key character; a character-driven novella in contraposition with the choral play that are the novels Thoughts: jamreads.com/reviews/live... 💙📚

Lives of Bitter Rain, by Adrian Tchaikovsky (pub by Head of Zeus) is a great bite-sized novella in the world of the Tyrant Philosophers that fleshes out a key character; a character-driven novella in contraposition with the choral play that are the novels Thoughts: jamreads.com/reviews/live... 💙📚

Just finished it, and wow; it's going to be a difficult experience to convey into words.

People, I need the sequel to this book, so time to get it

Today on @thefantasyhive.bsky.social I’m reviewing the conclusion to the Tales of the Plains trilogy, The Iron Road by @davewragg.com “I was reminded of why I love Wragg’s books so much, they simply bring me joy.” Review link: fantasy-hive.co.uk/2025/11/the-...

Wishing Project Hanuman and Stewart Hotston a very happy book birthday! And check out Stewart's online tour - starting today!

We're starting the day with a recommendation post! We've got @philspeculates.bsky.social Top Ten Indie Books: www.readindiefantasy.com/amorar-recom... Have you read any of these and agree with Phil's reccs? #AMoRaR

Project Hanuman is here. I hope you'll take a look as I think it's a pretty good space opera - no hero's journey here - this is about community, how we build back better and, of course, mind bending space battles in sentient ships. #spaceopera #scifi #projecthanuman #writing #SFF #sciencefiction

It’s today! 13 months after I started writing it, Daughters of Nicnevin is out in the world! uk.bookshop.org/p/books/daug...

Yes, I am going to keep re-upping this off & on until the end of the year because it is, alas, topical to the current situation in the USA (meant to take place a few decades in our future). Activism is also the small, ordinary, collective actions of people keeping their heads above water day to day.

a title change for the debut novel forthcoming with @titanbooks.bsky.social in 2026 👀‼️ 🎭🪷☁️AN EMPIRE IN THE CLOUDS ☁️🪷🎭 a Chinese-inspired science fantasy set on a drowning continent of royal siblings striving to survive in a climate of murder and corruption.

Apex Book Company and Violet Lichen are thrilled to reveal the cover of @ivygrimes.bsky.social's Russian fairytale-inspired folk horror, THE CELLAR BELOW THE CELLAR! 🌌 Out February 18th, available for preorder now at www.apexbookcompany.com! Cover Art: Jack Hillside Cover Design: Silent Q Design

ICYMI, a gorgeously written romantic historical fantasy set in the 1920s Russia

Don't say I didn't warn you 🪓🐑 @solarisbooks.bsky.social

The Whisper of Stars, by @cristinbwilliams.bsky.social (pub by @gollancz.bsky.social) is an ambitious and well layered romantic historical fantasy set in 1920s Russia, a character-driven story full of emotion and humanity. Full thoughts: jamreads.com/reviews/the-... 💙📚

It's a Month of Rain & Reads, and we do take a little time for reading ourselves, too. Today, we have a review of The Drowned Heir, by @authorizedmusings.bsky.social, which is also a contender in the SFINCS novella competition. www.readindiefantasy.com/amorar-book-... #BookSky #AMoRaR #SFINCS

It's A Month of Rain & Reads Today, we have an interview with Jane Gilheaney, author of literary speculative fiction, who shares her thoughts on Irish folklore and how its appearance in modern culture differs from what she grew up with. www.readindiefantasy.com/amorar-inter... #BookSky #AMoRaR

Daily Challenge 8: History Uncovered - Which period in history would you like to visit? Feel free to recommend indie books that fit a historical theme! Reply or repost with your answer to enter, and remember to include the tag #AMoRaR Make sure to check the rules below, this must be an indie book!

Alright y'all. This is finally happening.

We're really excited to be bringing @kerstinhall.bsky.social 's ASUNDER to the UK next year! Here's why @veronicarothbooks.com and @isabelcanas.bsky.social think you should dive into to this deliciously dark fantasy... Preorder now: https://geni.us/asunder

It's A Month of Rain & Reads, and somehow it's not actually raining. To tide you over until the weather cooperates, we'll share an interview with Millie Abecassis (@millieabecassis.com ecassis.com), author of A Legacy of Blood and Bone. www.readindiefantasy.com/amorar-inter... #BookSky #AMoRaR

It’s the weekend and you need some reviews and one line articles you read? Fear not Wombling Along is here to settle back with a nice cuppa and the you may just possibly need a book? www.runalongtheshelves.net/blog/2025/11...

You can guess what is already waiting on the TBR list. Also, here we will always support cat slaves xd

Add Love Lethal, Death Divine to your want-to-read shelf on Goodreads ☺️ www.goodreads.com/book/show/24...

ICYMI!

In the "need to read list". Also, trust me, if you spot @essahansen.bsky.social recommending a book? Pick that book.

LAST DAY OF LADZ'S ENTIRE CATALOGUE IS $1 OR LESS

NEW REVIEW: Morning folks! Today’s review is the new book by J. T. Greathouse - The Tower of the Tyrant. This was an interesting standalone epic fantasy story which I really enjoyed. www.fantasybooknerd.com/2025/11/book...

Today we've got a new review for you, this time of Unfortunate, a fast-paced urban fantasy novella by @ayrtonmsilva.bsky.social as written by @kittensyay.bsky.social: www.readindiefantasy.com/amorar-book-...

ICYMI, an excellent epic fantasy standalone!

!! COVER REVEAL KLAXON !! The second book in Sunday Times and New York Times bestselling author Peter F. Hamilton's coming of age generation ship (see what we did there?) trilogy. Book One: Jan 2026 Book Two: Jun 2026 Book Three: Dec 2026

Out now in paperback is this gorgeous story of magic, digital ghosts, communities and even a cat - I strongly recommend All The Ghosts In The Forest by @rainewilson.bsky.social www.runalongtheshelves.net/blog/2024/12...

Thanks to @jamreads.com for this fabulous review of THE TOWER OF THE TYRANT. "...J.T. Greathouse goes straight onto my auto-read list, and honestly, can't wait to read the next standalone set in this world." jamreads.com/reviews/the-...

The Tower of the Tyrant, by @jeremyteg.bsky.social, (pub by @gollancz.bsky.social) is a brilliant novel that mixes together the epic and the philosophical elements, featuring a cast of nuanced characters, and leaving much to think after. Full thoughts: jamreads.com/reviews/the-... 💙📚

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People, you know which book is already on my 2026 LIST?

Coinciding with The Whisper of Stars' release, we had the pleasure of interviewing Cristin Williams, its author, and talk about historical fantasy, the Russian setting and those details that shaped the novel. Full interview: jamreads.com/interviews/s... 💙📚

Coinciding with The Whisper of Stars' release, we had the pleasure of interviewing Cristin Williams, its author, and talk about historical fantasy, the Russian setting and those details that shaped the novel. Full interview: jamreads.com/interviews/s... 💙📚

We're thrilled to welcome Dr Lorrain Wilson back to the Hive. She's written us another excellent article, this time on Dark Academia, ahead of the release of her own DA novel THE SALT ORACLE, out today from @solarisbooks.bsky.social More: tinyurl.com/mvywxtep @rainewilson.bsky.social

I have MANY bookmarks that I'd love to send to booksellers and librarians who are stocking my new space opera, Project Hanuman. Please do let me know if I can send some to you. #SciFi #Libraries

We're starting the day with a fantastic guest post by @angelaboord.bsky.social on the subject of how reading books can help with author burn out, and why we should be reading more: www.readindiefantasy.com/guest-post-h... #AMoRaR

"And you’re left there, ears ringing, with the distinct and lonely feeling that you’ve just witnessed a spectacular, beautiful, and ultimately exhausting private performance that you weren’t really a part of. You were just in the room." gnofhorror.com/black-flame-...

Well, taking away Gus's balls cost me about £180, so follow my crowdfund on Backerkit! 🤣 I am ONE follower away from 69. Someone has to be the ONE! www.backerkit.com/c/projects/t...

It's been a while since I shared a deeply personal post, and as I just came home from World Fantasycon 2025, that gave me an opportunity to do some self-reflection. And so, here we go. Some good, some bad, and a lot of lovely pictures await you! queensbookasylum.com/2025/11/05/w...

A Happy publication day to this very interesting sounding epic science fiction novel now in English for the first time - Ice by Jacek Dukaj out now via @headofzeus.bsky.social www.runalongtheshelves.net/blog/2025/11...

Morning!

We had the pleasure of interviewing @jeremyteg.bsky.social ahead of the release of The Tower of the Tyrant (pub @gollancz.bsky.social). We talked about his writing process, his previous series and the ideas behind TTotT. Full interview: jamreads.com/interviews/s... 💙📚

I had the chance to answer some interview questions for @jamreads.com on The Tower of the Tyrant, the Pact & Pattern series, and my writing process. Check it out! jamreads.com/interviews/s...

We had the pleasure of interviewing @jeremyteg.bsky.social ahead of the release of The Tower of the Tyrant (pub @gollancz.bsky.social). We talked about his writing process, his previous series and the ideas behind TTotT. Full interview: jamreads.com/interviews/s... 💙📚

Today is a dual for review for the two stories in the Court of Furies series by Tessa Hastjarjanto - A Dress to Kill For and A Dress Save Me, to historical horror stories that really do give a new meaning to high-priced fashion and were a lot of fun to read.