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Fiction Fans Podcast

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Weekly (mostly) SFF book podcast hosted by @svmcaro.bsky.social & @lillyscribe.bsky.social // We're fans of fiction, and have a lot of opinions // skeets mostly by Sara // https://linktr.ee/fictionfanspod

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Fiction Fans Podcast @fictionfanspod.bsky.social · 4d

To celebrate #BannedBooksWeek, we read THE HANDMAID’S TALE by Margarita Atwood for this week’s #podcast episode.

Listen to our discussion here: linktr.ee/fictionfanspod

💙📚 #booksky

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Fiction Fans Podcast @fictionfanspod.bsky.social · 1d

Snorri wasn’t quite as vocal on the podcast as Mr Squeak, but it’s still the end of an era

Sara @svmcaro.bsky.social · 1d

Said goodbye to Snorri, the best boy, tonight

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Fiction Fans Podcast @fictionfanspod.bsky.social · 1d

That person’s loss, because you’re the greatest

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Mia Tsai, rabble-rouser @itsamia.bsky.social · 1d

Friends in the Northeast! I and a whole bunch of authors are headed your way in the next two weeks for @yumewrites.bsky.social 's Traveling SFF Festival! Instead of having conversation partners, we'll be paneling with one another at each stop. More info at
www.yumekitasei.com/travelingsff...

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8 nights, 8 cities, 8 panel discussions

Elaine Cho, JR Dawson, Emily Jane, Micaiah Johnson, Yume Kitasei, Mia Tsai, Julia Vee, with Amanda Foody, Matthew Kressel, Ray Nayler, Sarah Pinsker, Veronica Roth, Fran Wilde

Week 1
Monday, Oct 13: PT Knitwear, New York, NY
Wednesday, Oct 15: Greedy Reads Remington, Baltimore, MD
Thursday, Oct 16: East City Bookshop, Washington, DC
Friday, Oct 17: Mavey Books, Philadelphi, PA (Ardmore)

Week 2
Tuesday, Oct 21: Possible Futures, New Haven, CT
Wednesday, Oct 22: Smith College, Northampton, MA
Thursday, Oct 23: Norwich Bookstore, Norwich, VT
Friday, Oct 24: Brookline Booksmith, Boston, MA

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Fiction Fans Podcast @fictionfanspod.bsky.social · 1d

Mood

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Ginger Nuts of Horror @gnofhorror.com · 2d

Today, we have two special guest reviews on GNoH.

First up Colleen Anderson reviews Those that Pursue Us Yet by Kyla Lee Ward

"It’s a well calculated journey into two women’s beliefs and perspectives,"

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Those That Pursue Us Yet By Kyla Lee Ward: Surreal Horror & Dreams - The Ginger Nuts Of Horror Review Website

Those That Pursue Us Yet by Kyla Lee Ward A lucid dreamer is hunted by the nightmare god Phobetor a surreal tale blurs reality & dream

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The Fantasy Hive @thefantasyhive.bsky.social · 2d

Spooky season is upon us! And here at the Hive, we thought we'd treat you by rounding up a whole host of fantastic horror authors (37 of them!!) and ask them how they'd celebrate the season with their characters...

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Jamedi @jamreads.com · 2d

We had the pleasure of interviewing @ldcolter.com, author of The Perilous Gods series, published by @solarisbooks.bsky.social. We talked about her inspirations, why those mythologies and the process behind it.

Full interview:
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JamReads - Making your TBR closer to infinite

In JamReads you will find content about books, and why you should read them more. This content may include reviews, interviews and occasionally, some news of the literary world

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W&S_BOOKCLUB @wsbookclub.bsky.social · 2d

I read How to Survive a Fairy Bargain by Laura J. Mayo.

What did I think?

"How to Survive a Fairy Bargain is fast-paced fun, a book with a little silliness and a whole lot of heart."

@orbitbooks.bsky.social #bookloggers #booksky #bookreview

Book Review: How to Survive a Fairy Bargain (Fairies and Familiars Book Two) by Laura J. Mayo

Theodosia’s already survived being the evil stepsister in one fairy tale, but surviving fae bargains, fairy rings, and being turned into a hedgehog will be a whole new challenge in this hilarious s…

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Runalong Womble @runalongwomble.bsky.social · 2d

Out now in paperback is this excellent horror novella that tackles hard subjects in a sensitive way - Coup De Grace by Sofia Arjam www.runalongtheshelves.net/blog/2024/9/...

Coup de Grace by Sofia Arjam — Runalong The Shelves

I would like to thank Titan Books for an advance copy of this novella in exchange for a fair and honest review Publisher – Titan Published – 1st October Price – £10.99 hardback £8.99 Kindle ...

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The Skiffy and Fanty Show @skiffyandfanty.com · 2d

Tonight is an interview night, y'all!

The lovely @franwilde.bsky.social will join us for a discussion about her new book, A Philosophy of Thieves!

Spread the word. Bring friends. Audience participation welcome!

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Taylor | Maed Between the Pages @maedbetweenpages.bsky.social · 3d

I am so delighted to be on the other end of the interview table tomorrow evening at 7pm EST!! Join us live and say hi in the chat :)

P.L. Stuart - Author of The DROWNED KINGDOM SAGA @plstuart-author.bsky.social · 6d

Milestone 50th episode of
SIX ELEMENTALS INTERVIEWS
featuring
my dear friend
blogger, vlogger, booktuber, SPFBO judge
the brilliant & talented @maedbetweenpages.bsky.social
LIVE 7PM Eastern this Friday 10 OCTOBER!
Join us!
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SIX ELEMENTALS INTERVIEW #50 with TAYLOR/MAED BETWEEN THE PAGES

YouTube video by P.L. Stuart - The Drowned Kingdom Saga

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Fantasy Book Nerd @fantasybooknerd.bsky.social · 3d

NEW REVIEW: Morning! Today’s review is a collection of stories based on mixing the Eldritch horror of Lovecraft with the paranoia of the Cold War.

www.fantasybooknerd.com/2025/10/book...

BOOK REVIEW | COLD WAR CTHULU | DARRELL SCHWEITZER

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Caitlin G. @realmsofmymind.bsky.social · 3d

"THE LOST RELIQUARY is a compelling tale of an irreverent divine knight on a quest to find her freedom."

My review of the new fantasy book from Lyndsay Ely! Thank you @sagapressbooks.bsky.social for the ARC!

Review: The Lost Reliquary by Lyndsay Ely

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H.C. Newton - The Irresponsible Reader @hcnewton.bsky.social · 3d

The Cat Who Saved Books by Sosuke Natsukawa, Louise Heal Kawai (Translator) ★ ★ ★ ★ A True Gem of a Read

irresponsiblereader.com/2025/10/09/t...

Cover of The Cat Who Saved Books by Sosuke Natsukawa, Louise Heal Kawai

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Runalong Womble @runalongwomble.bsky.social · 3d

New Review - happy publication day to the excellent When There Are Wolves Again by EJ Swift - a science fiction novel for the 21st century that gives us hope. Run and get it I think we all need this. One of the best reads of my year! www.runalongtheshelves.net/blog/2025/10...

When There Are Wolves Again by EJ Swift — Runalong The Shelves

I would like to thank Arcadia for an advance copy of this novel in exchange for a fair and valid review Publisher – Arcadia Published – Out Now Price – £20 hardback £9.99 ebook   Dec...

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Fiction Fans Podcast @fictionfanspod.bsky.social · 3d

I’m glad she’s doing okay after surgery!

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W&S_BOOKCLUB @wsbookclub.bsky.social · 5d

It's Banned Books Week 2025, and I have thoughts. Or you could just save some time and go read a banned or challenged book.

Tell me: What's your favorite banned book?

#BannedBooksWeek #BannedBooks #booksky #bookblogger

Read Dangerously: Banned Books Week 2025

Censorship is the child of fear and the father of ignorance. – Laurie Halse Anderson We are once again in the midst of Banned Books Week, a week in which we celebrate our right to read. Accord…

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Fiction Fans Podcast @fictionfanspod.bsky.social · 3d

Thanks for the share, Jodie! ❤️

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Fiction Fans Podcast @fictionfanspod.bsky.social · 3d

If you haven’t read this book, go read it. Seriously.

(And then you can listen to us talk about it with Premee, if you want—but go read the book! www.fictionfanspodcast.com/post/author-...)

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Atthis Arts @atthisarts.com · 11d

All October, Atthis Arts is celebrating Black Speculative Fiction Month, and we hope you'll join us! We're going to start with a *spark*. This one is a must-read. Go get it. Incendiary by Gerald L. Coleman.

Incendiary: Poems & Essays

Poems & Essays

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Fiction Fans Podcast @fictionfanspod.bsky.social · 4d

Ouch! The things we do for our furbabies… 😭

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Indrapramit Das @indrapramitdas.bsky.social · 4d

My friend @ilorien.bsky.social is helping start a new small press for singular fiction that defies the 'constraints of genre'--if that sounds interesting to you, and you have some time & money to spare, take a look and considering supporting them:

M. Huw Evans @ilorien.bsky.social · 5d

Homeward Books’ Kickstarter for J.M. Sidorova’s The Witch of Prague is live!
Please come check it out, contribute if you’re so inspired, and spread the word.
Thank you!

www.kickstarter.com/projects/hom...

Homeward Books: The home for books without a home

Splendor over mediocrity. Stories for the hot bath & the cold plunge. Defying the constraints of genre & delving deep into your heart.

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Laura from OWWR podcast @myyypod.bsky.social · 4d

Two episodes this week! Today’s ep is a discussion of Witch King by Martha Wells to prepare you for Queen Demon, the sequel in The Rising World series. The episode does have spoilers for both books, so please go read them! They are both available as of Oct. 7. #booksky #witchking #reading #murderbot

BONUS EPISODE- A discussion of Witch King by Martha Wells

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Gabriela Houston - Writer @gabrielahouston.bsky.social · 4d

I’m very excited to invite you to the online book launch for my upcoming alternative history romance, Binding the Cuckoo! At 7PM UK time (2PM EST) next Wednesday (15 October), on my YT channel I will be interviewed by the multi-award-winning entrepreneur and public speaker, Rachael Twumasi-Corson

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