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Locus Magazine @locusmag.bsky.social · 3h

“THE SINGULAR LIFE OF ARIA PATEL is so unique in YA fiction… Ahmed, whose earlier YA novels are also recommended, continues to be a writer to watch.” @chasingray.bsky.social reviews new work from @samiraahmed.bsky.social -

The Singular Life of Aria Patel by Samira Ahmed: Review by Colleen Mondor

The Singular Life of Aria Patel, Samira Ahmed (Little, Brown 978-0-316-54868-7, $19.99, 368pp, hc) May 2025. In Samira Ahmed’s The Singular Life of Aria Patel, the title character is a teen who rel…

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Locus Magazine @locusmag.bsky.social · 5h

2025 WSFS Business Meeting

2025 marked the first time that the World Science Fiction Society Business Meeting was held online. The four meetings held throughout July using the virtual meeting platform, along with the in-pers…

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Locus Magazine @locusmag.bsky.social · 9h

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Locus Magazine @locusmag.bsky.social · 19h

Locus Magazine is available as an ePub or PDF for all of you bookish eReader people! That way, you can fit it in your pocket and read it anywhere. Check out digital subscriptions here at subscribers.locusmag...

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Locus Magazine @locusmag.bsky.social · 21h

2025 Geffen Awards Winners

Winners for the 2025 Geffen Awards for best science fiction and fantasy published in Hebrew were announced by the Israeli Society for Science Fiction and Fantasy at Icon, held October 8-10, 2025 in…

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Locus Magazine @locusmag.bsky.social · 21h

“With its looping timelines and parallel histories, THE EVERLASTING may be her most adventurous and most beautifully crafted novel to date.” @garykwolfe reviews work by @alixeharrow.bsky.social -

The Everlasting by Alix E. Harrow: Review by Gary K. Wolfe

The Everlasting, Alix E. Harrow (Tor 978-1-250-79908-1, $29.99, 320pp, hc) October 2025. Maybe it’s a trend that’s been going on for a while and I’ve just begun to wake up to it, but an increasing …

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Locus Magazine @locusmag.bsky.social · 22h

On Spec to Close

Canadian SF magazine On Spec is closing after 35 years. December’s issue #134 will be the last. Managing editor Diane Walton explained in an editorial to issue #133: Earlier this year, I anno…

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Locus Magazine @locusmag.bsky.social · 23h

13 Spine-Chilling Books for October!

Brace yourself, horror enthusiasts! This was going to be a shorter list, but we felt it was only right to start off October with lucky number 13. So here are 13 new books to rattle your bones befor…

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Locus Magazine @locusmag.bsky.social · 1d

ConCurrent

ConCurrent was a one-day event created by Mia Tsai in response to Worldcon Seattle’s use of ChatGPT in panelist vetting: “We firmly believe there is no place for genAI when it has been used to stea…

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Locus Magazine @locusmag.bsky.social · 1d

We can't review what we don't receive! Check out our submission guidelines to consider sending us your work! We love small press authors and are always on the lookout for New & Notable work.
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Locus Magazine @locusmag.bsky.social · 1d

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Locus Magazine @locusmag.bsky.social · 1d

2025 Wonderland Book Awards Final Ballot

BizarroCon has announced the final ballot for the 2025 Wonderland Book Awards for Excellence in Bizarro Fiction. Best Novel Kennel, Garrett Cook (Madness Heart) Apeship, Carlton Mellick III (Eraser…

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Locus Magazine @locusmag.bsky.social · 1d

New Books Video for October 7th!

Locus is back again for another week where we’ll go over the top new SF, Fantasy, Horror, and YA releases for the week of October 7th, 2025! We’re here once a week every week so if you …

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Locus Magazine @locusmag.bsky.social · 2d

2024 Australasian Shadows Awards Winners

The winners of the 2024 Australasian Shadows Awards (previously known as the Australia Shadows Awards) have been announced. The award is given by the Australasian Horror Writers Association (AHWA) …

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Locus Magazine @locusmag.bsky.social · 2d

2025 Frank R. Paul Awards Nominees

The nominees and honorable mentions have been announced for the Frank R. Paul Awards, which honor “outstanding work in book and magazine cover art.” Best Book Cover Stephen Andrade for …

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Locus Magazine @locusmag.bsky.social · 2d

Looking for your next read? Check out our curated SFF reviews, author interviews, and upcoming releases in Locus Magazine. Start your literary adventure today! www.locusmag.com/

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Locus Magazine @locusmag.bsky.social · 2d

Welcome to the world of Locus Magazine, where your dreams of being first to know everything about sci-fi come true.

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Locus Magazine @locusmag.bsky.social · 2d

Check out as @Gabino_Iglesias reviews PAM KOWOLSKI IS A MONSTER! by @SarahVLangan1: “This isn’t short, it’s exactly as long as it has to be to twist itself into a chaos and then leave us wanting more.”

Pam Kowolski Is a Monster! by Sarah Langan: Review by Gabino Iglesias

Pam Kowolski Is a Monster!, Sarah Langan (Raw Dog Screaming 978-1-94787-991-1, $15.95, 119pp, tp) May 2025. Sarah Langan writes really fun, dark stories, and Raw Dog Screaming Press is one of my fa…

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Locus Magazine @locusmag.bsky.social · 2d

2025 Giller Prize Shortlist

The shortlist for the 2025 Giller Prize, which honors “the best Canadian novel, graphic novel or short story collection published in English,” has been announced. Titles and authors of …

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Locus Magazine @locusmag.bsky.social · 2d

2025 Ditmar Awards Winners

The winners of the 2025 Ditmar Awards for Australian SF have been announced. Best Novel WINNER: The Underhistory, Kaaron Warren (Serpent’s Tail) Blood Covenant, Alan Baxter (Cemetery Dance) G…

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Locus Magazine @locusmag.bsky.social · 3d

2025 Green Mountain Book Festival

The Green Mountain Book Festival has announced its return in October 2025, featuring John Scalzi and several speculative fiction authors from Vermont. The 2025 festival will be held on Saturday, Oc…

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Locus Magazine @locusmag.bsky.social · 3d

2025 Dayton Literary Peace Prize Winners

Martyr! by Kaveh Akbar (Knopf) has been selected as the winner of the 2025 Dayton Literary Peace Prize. The prize “is the first and only annual U.S. literary award recognizing the power of th…

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Locus Magazine @locusmag.bsky.social · 3d

2025 National Book Awards Finalists

Finalists for the National Book Awards (NBA) have been announced. Categories, authors, and books of genre interest include: Fiction The True True Story of Raja the Gullible (and His Mother), Rabih …

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Locus Magazine @locusmag.bsky.social · 3d

Let's focus on supporting each other this year. Indie authors, publishers, magazines & editors need to stay connected! Keep yourself integrated into the SFFH world by reading Locus! Support our nonprofit and help us create the network we all deserve... https://locusmag.com/

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Locus Magazine @locusmag.bsky.social · 3d

For readers who want it all—industry news, author interviews, and book reviews—#LocusMag is your trusted source in the SFF community. Subscribe today: locusmag.com/subscribe

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