Fantasy Cafe, aka Fantasy Book Cafe
@fantasycafe.bsky.social
Kristen (she/her) writes about SFF books at Fantasy Cafe, host of Women in SF&F Month in April. Vermont/Upper Valley. Likes: Myths, wordsmithery, complex characters, dark stories, Baldur's Gate 3, cats, birds.
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I'll be sharing more sci-fi/fantasy book recommendations with the Ashland Public Library tomorrow evening! This virtual event is from 6:30-7:00PM ET on November 20.
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November Virtual Sci-Fi/Fantasy Book Recommendations Event | Fantasy Cafe
Information on joining the third quarterly virtual sci-fi/fantasy book recommendations event with the Ashland Public Library for November 2025.
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November 19, 2025 at 8:34 PM
I'll be sharing more sci-fi/fantasy book recommendations with the Ashland Public Library tomorrow evening! This virtual event is from 6:30-7:00PM ET on November 20.
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✨ Please join SFWA in celebrating the announcement of our latest Damon Knight Memorial Grand Master Award: N. K. Jemisin. ✨
Learn more here about @nkjemisin.bsky.social, the Grand Master Award, and how the work goes on after the accolades for all we've already done:
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Learn more here about @nkjemisin.bsky.social, the Grand Master Award, and how the work goes on after the accolades for all we've already done:
www.sfwa.org/2025/11/16/p...
November 16, 2025 at 9:47 PM
✨ Please join SFWA in celebrating the announcement of our latest Damon Knight Memorial Grand Master Award: N. K. Jemisin. ✨
Learn more here about @nkjemisin.bsky.social, the Grand Master Award, and how the work goes on after the accolades for all we've already done:
www.sfwa.org/2025/11/16/p...
Learn more here about @nkjemisin.bsky.social, the Grand Master Award, and how the work goes on after the accolades for all we've already done:
www.sfwa.org/2025/11/16/p...
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I was thrilled to be interviewed by Foreword Reviews about Letters from an Imaginary Country, and writing, and books. :) Here's the link to the interview: www.forewordreviews.com/articles/art...
Reviewer Michelle Schingler Interviews Theodora Goss, Author of Letters from an Imaginary Country
As readers, we are fortunate beyond measure to have learned to love reading at a young age because one of life’s greatest pleasures is to fall under the spell of a written story. So, when putting toge...
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November 16, 2025 at 5:26 PM
I was thrilled to be interviewed by Foreword Reviews about Letters from an Imaginary Country, and writing, and books. :) Here's the link to the interview: www.forewordreviews.com/articles/art...
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I'm very happy and honored to be on @scalzi.com's The Big Idea, talking about the big idea behind Letters from an Imaginary Country. Here's the link! whatever.scalzi.com/2025/11/13/t...
The Big Idea: Theodora Goss
Reality is both objective and subjective, but what if reality could be fundamentally changed just by enough people thinking about it really hard? Author Theodora Goss is here today not only to pres…
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November 15, 2025 at 8:38 PM
I'm very happy and honored to be on @scalzi.com's The Big Idea, talking about the big idea behind Letters from an Imaginary Country. Here's the link! whatever.scalzi.com/2025/11/13/t...
Also still salty about the Goodreads Choice Awards no longer having write-ins during the opening round.
November 14, 2025 at 8:24 PM
Also still salty about the Goodreads Choice Awards no longer having write-ins during the opening round.
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Author Conversations in The Blerd Library: M.H. Ayinde and A Song of Legends Lost
Now that a few months have passed, I interviewed Ayinde again, after the well-deserved international praise to see how things have changed and possibly get a sneak peek into Book 2!!
Now that a few months have passed, I interviewed Ayinde again, after the well-deserved international praise to see how things have changed and possibly get a sneak peek into Book 2!!
Author Conversations in The Blerd Library: M.H. Ayinde and A Song of Legends Lost
Now that a few months have passed, I interviewed Ayinde again, after the well-deserved international praise to see how things have changed and possibly get a sneak peek into Book 2!!
theblerdlibrary.com
November 6, 2025 at 2:09 PM
Author Conversations in The Blerd Library: M.H. Ayinde and A Song of Legends Lost
Now that a few months have passed, I interviewed Ayinde again, after the well-deserved international praise to see how things have changed and possibly get a sneak peek into Book 2!!
Now that a few months have passed, I interviewed Ayinde again, after the well-deserved international praise to see how things have changed and possibly get a sneak peek into Book 2!!
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One week from today, I'll be sharing more sci-fi/fantasy book recommendations with the Ashland Public Library! This virtual event is from 6:30-7:00PM ET on November 20.
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November Virtual Sci-Fi/Fantasy Book Recommendations Event | Fantasy Cafe
Information on joining the third quarterly virtual sci-fi/fantasy book recommendations event with the Ashland Public Library for November 2025.
www.fantasybookcafe.com
November 13, 2025 at 5:33 PM
One week from today, I'll be sharing more sci-fi/fantasy book recommendations with the Ashland Public Library! This virtual event is from 6:30-7:00PM ET on November 20.
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More info on my site: www.fantasybookcafe.com/2025/11/nove...
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Tomorrow is the last day to enter to win a copy of LETTERS FROM AN IMAGINARY COUNTRY! More info here, along with an essay by Theodora Goss, "Writing as Witchcraft."
#Books #BookSky 📚💙 #Fantasy #SciFi #SpecFic 📚🪐
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#Books #BookSky 📚💙 #Fantasy #SciFi #SpecFic 📚🪐
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Theodora Goss Guest Post and Book Giveaway | Fantasy Cafe
Guest post on writing as witchcraft by speculative fiction author Thedora Goss with a book giveaway of her collection LETTERS FROM AN IMAGINARY COUNTRY.
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November 13, 2025 at 4:31 PM
One week from today, I'll be sharing more sci-fi/fantasy book recommendations with the Ashland Public Library! This virtual event is from 6:30-7:00PM ET on November 20.
Sign up here: tinyurl.com/apl-fantasy-...
More info on my site: www.fantasybookcafe.com/2025/11/nove...
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More info on my site: www.fantasybookcafe.com/2025/11/nove...
November Virtual Sci-Fi/Fantasy Book Recommendations Event | Fantasy Cafe
Information on joining the third quarterly virtual sci-fi/fantasy book recommendations event with the Ashland Public Library for November 2025.
www.fantasybookcafe.com
November 13, 2025 at 5:33 PM
One week from today, I'll be sharing more sci-fi/fantasy book recommendations with the Ashland Public Library! This virtual event is from 6:30-7:00PM ET on November 20.
Sign up here: tinyurl.com/apl-fantasy-...
More info on my site: www.fantasybookcafe.com/2025/11/nove...
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One of my favorites of this year!
My novel DEATH OF THE AUTHOR is a Time Magazine “Must-Read Book of the 2025”, 🥰.
I’m pleased that they at least said the genre is “hard to pin down” (that’s an understatement because the novel contains multitudes).
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I’m pleased that they at least said the genre is “hard to pin down” (that’s an understatement because the novel contains multitudes).
Full list here: time.com/collections/...
'Death of the Author' Is on the 100 Must-Read Books of 2025
Here's why it made the list
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November 13, 2025 at 4:40 PM
One of my favorites of this year!
Tomorrow is the last day to enter to win a copy of LETTERS FROM AN IMAGINARY COUNTRY! More info here, along with an essay by Theodora Goss, "Writing as Witchcraft."
#Books #BookSky 📚💙 #Fantasy #SciFi #SpecFic 📚🪐
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#Books #BookSky 📚💙 #Fantasy #SciFi #SpecFic 📚🪐
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Theodora Goss Guest Post and Book Giveaway | Fantasy Cafe
Guest post on writing as witchcraft by speculative fiction author Thedora Goss with a book giveaway of her collection LETTERS FROM AN IMAGINARY COUNTRY.
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November 13, 2025 at 4:31 PM
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Review of THE WITCH ROADS by Kate Elliott, the first book in an epic fantasy duology that was recently completed.
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Review of The Witch Roads by Kate Elliott | Fantasy Cafe
Review of epic fantasy novel THE WITCH ROADS by Kate Elliott, the first book in a duology that concludes with THE NAMELESS LAND.
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November 12, 2025 at 11:13 PM
Review of THE WITCH ROADS by Kate Elliott, the first book in an epic fantasy duology that was recently completed.
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Review of THE WITCH ROADS by Kate Elliott, the first book in an epic fantasy duology that was recently completed.
www.fantasybookcafe.com/2025/11/revi...
www.fantasybookcafe.com/2025/11/revi...
Review of The Witch Roads by Kate Elliott | Fantasy Cafe
Review of epic fantasy novel THE WITCH ROADS by Kate Elliott, the first book in a duology that concludes with THE NAMELESS LAND.
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November 12, 2025 at 11:13 PM
Review of THE WITCH ROADS by Kate Elliott, the first book in an epic fantasy duology that was recently completed.
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20% off sale on all Patricia A. McKillip titles. Runs through November 25.
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"I have read everything Patricia McKillip has written. You should too.” @garthnix.bsky.social
Use the code MCKILLIP20 at checkout to get 20% off
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November 12, 2025 at 4:02 PM
20% off sale on all Patricia A. McKillip titles. Runs through November 25.
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"I have read everything Patricia McKillip has written. You should too.” @garthnix.bsky.social
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"I have read everything Patricia McKillip has written. You should too.” @garthnix.bsky.social
Use the code MCKILLIP20 at checkout to get 20% off
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As we approach the end of the year, it's a great time to record things you love! Not just for the Hugo Awards, but in general. The rec sheet is a handy resource for nomination, but also at its heart a rec resource in a loud, busy media environment.
The Hugo Awards (2026)
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November 12, 2025 at 7:54 PM
As we approach the end of the year, it's a great time to record things you love! Not just for the Hugo Awards, but in general. The rec sheet is a handy resource for nomination, but also at its heart a rec resource in a loud, busy media environment.
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“THE MERCY MAKERS is well-constructed, with compelling characters, interesting worldbuilding, and a strong voice.” @hawkwing_lb reviews new work from @tessagratton.bsky.social
The Mercy Makers by Tessa Gratton: Review by Liz Bourke
The Mercy Makers, Tessa Gratton (Orbit 978-0-31657-879-0, $19.99, 560pp, tp) June 2025. Tessa Gratton’s The Mercy Makers is a peculiar, meditative fantasy novel. It’s concerned, as many recent fant…
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November 12, 2025 at 2:00 AM
“THE MERCY MAKERS is well-constructed, with compelling characters, interesting worldbuilding, and a strong voice.” @hawkwing_lb reviews new work from @tessagratton.bsky.social
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Review of THE WITCH ROADS by Kate Elliott, which was a solid book with some great worldbuilding and a protagonist in her thirties with some life experience but also had a lot of journeying and slow pacing.
#Books #BookSky 📚💙 #Fantasy #SpecFic 📚🪐
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#Books #BookSky 📚💙 #Fantasy #SpecFic 📚🪐
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Review of The Witch Roads by Kate Elliott | Fantasy Cafe
Review of epic fantasy novel THE WITCH ROADS by Kate Elliott, the first book in a duology that concludes with THE NAMELESS LAND.
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November 11, 2025 at 7:41 PM
Review of THE WITCH ROADS by Kate Elliott, which was a solid book with some great worldbuilding and a protagonist in her thirties with some life experience but also had a lot of journeying and slow pacing.
#Books #BookSky 📚💙 #Fantasy #SpecFic 📚🪐
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#Books #BookSky 📚💙 #Fantasy #SpecFic 📚🪐
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Out now over on Lady Business, my (non-spoilery for the second book, not for the first) review of The Nameless Land by Kate Elliott. The Witch Roads duology is complete!
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November 11, 2025 at 7:00 AM
Out now over on Lady Business, my (non-spoilery for the second book, not for the first) review of The Nameless Land by Kate Elliott. The Witch Roads duology is complete!
🔗 ladybusiness.dreamwidth.org/2025/11/11/t...
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Review of THE WITCH ROADS by Kate Elliott, which was a solid book with some great worldbuilding and a protagonist in her thirties with some life experience but also had a lot of journeying and slow pacing.
#Books #BookSky 📚💙 #Fantasy #SpecFic 📚🪐
www.fantasybookcafe.com/2025/11/revi...
#Books #BookSky 📚💙 #Fantasy #SpecFic 📚🪐
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Review of The Witch Roads by Kate Elliott | Fantasy Cafe
Review of epic fantasy novel THE WITCH ROADS by Kate Elliott, the first book in a duology that concludes with THE NAMELESS LAND.
www.fantasybookcafe.com
November 11, 2025 at 7:41 PM
Review of THE WITCH ROADS by Kate Elliott, which was a solid book with some great worldbuilding and a protagonist in her thirties with some life experience but also had a lot of journeying and slow pacing.
#Books #BookSky 📚💙 #Fantasy #SpecFic 📚🪐
www.fantasybookcafe.com/2025/11/revi...
#Books #BookSky 📚💙 #Fantasy #SpecFic 📚🪐
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I'm thrilled and grateful that Cory Doctorow (!!!) read and reviewed my short story collection "Letters from an Imaginary Country." And very glad he liked it. :)
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Theodora Goss’s ‘Letters From an Imaginary Country’
Short stories so expertly spun you’ll hardly know you’ve been ensnared.
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November 11, 2025 at 3:55 PM
I'm thrilled and grateful that Cory Doctorow (!!!) read and reviewed my short story collection "Letters from an Imaginary Country." And very glad he liked it. :)
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In addition to the giveaway, you can read "Writing as Witchcraft," an essay by Theodora Goss!
"It does not seem a coincidence that the word “spell” means both an enchantment and how to write a word—if you can spell the right words in the right way, you can cast an enchantment over your reader."
"It does not seem a coincidence that the word “spell” means both an enchantment and how to write a word—if you can spell the right words in the right way, you can cast an enchantment over your reader."
IT'S A #BOOKBIRTHDAY!
LETTERS FROM AN IMAGINARY COUNTRY by @theodoragoss.bsky.social is now available at all finer outlets
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LETTERS FROM AN IMAGINARY COUNTRY by @theodoragoss.bsky.social is now available at all finer outlets
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intro by @bluejo.bsky.social
3 #giveways
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#goodreads buff.ly/055IqCm
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November 11, 2025 at 5:29 PM
In addition to the giveaway, you can read "Writing as Witchcraft," an essay by Theodora Goss!
"It does not seem a coincidence that the word “spell” means both an enchantment and how to write a word—if you can spell the right words in the right way, you can cast an enchantment over your reader."
"It does not seem a coincidence that the word “spell” means both an enchantment and how to write a word—if you can spell the right words in the right way, you can cast an enchantment over your reader."
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PUB TOMORROW!
LETTERS FROM AN IMAGINARY COUNTRY by World Fantasy Award winner @theodoragoss.bsky.social
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introduction by @bluejo.bsky.social
3 #giveways
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LETTERS FROM AN IMAGINARY COUNTRY by World Fantasy Award winner @theodoragoss.bsky.social
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introduction by @bluejo.bsky.social
3 #giveways
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#goodreads buff.ly/055IqCm
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November 10, 2025 at 8:22 PM
PUB TOMORROW!
LETTERS FROM AN IMAGINARY COUNTRY by World Fantasy Award winner @theodoragoss.bsky.social
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introduction by @bluejo.bsky.social
3 #giveways
@thestorygraph.com buff.ly/fAUS9Iw
#goodreads buff.ly/055IqCm
@fantasycafe.bsky.social buff.ly/HhnMtbe
LETTERS FROM AN IMAGINARY COUNTRY by World Fantasy Award winner @theodoragoss.bsky.social
buff.ly/ZeOVp7f
introduction by @bluejo.bsky.social
3 #giveways
@thestorygraph.com buff.ly/fAUS9Iw
#goodreads buff.ly/055IqCm
@fantasycafe.bsky.social buff.ly/HhnMtbe
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Dear lovely folks, this is a quick reminder that Fantasy Book Cafe has very kindly published a guest post of mine, called "Writing as Witchcraft," and it's also sponsoring a book giveaway for my collection Letters from an Imaginary Country. Here is the link: www.fantasybookcafe.com/2025/11/theo...
Theodora Goss Guest Post and Book Giveaway | Fantasy Cafe
Guest post on writing as witchcraft by speculative fiction author Thedora Goss with a book giveaway of her collection LETTERS FROM AN IMAGINARY COUNTRY.
www.fantasybookcafe.com
November 7, 2025 at 2:37 PM
Dear lovely folks, this is a quick reminder that Fantasy Book Cafe has very kindly published a guest post of mine, called "Writing as Witchcraft," and it's also sponsoring a book giveaway for my collection Letters from an Imaginary Country. Here is the link: www.fantasybookcafe.com/2025/11/theo...
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Intergalactic Mixtape is live! 🥳
Intergalactic Mixtape #27
Hey! This week there’s World Fantasy Award news, the regular deluge of new book lists for the month, and a diverse collection of reviews! And speaking of...
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November 7, 2025 at 4:41 PM
Intergalactic Mixtape is live! 🥳
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Psst! Illumicrate currently have a sale on! If you wanted to grab a copy of the special edition of A SONG OF LEGENDS LOST, it’s currently available at 25% off!
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A Song of Legends Lost by M. H. Ayinde book only (Illumicrate 'Ancient
A Song of Legends Lost by M. H. Ayinde book only (Illumicrate 'Ancient Artefacts' Exclusive) is an adult fantasy and the first in a duology. The Illumicrate Exclusive edition features: an exclusive re...
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November 6, 2025 at 8:59 PM
Psst! Illumicrate currently have a sale on! If you wanted to grab a copy of the special edition of A SONG OF LEGENDS LOST, it’s currently available at 25% off!
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