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Sharifah and Jenn discuss the Ignyte and World Fantasy Awards, women in SF history, and give you some starting points to dive into fanfiction. This episode is sponsored by TBR: Tailored Book Recommendations, Vault Comics and #1 New York Times Bestselling author Brandon Sanderson’s new, original hardcover graphic novel DARK ONE, and Black Sun by Rebecca Roanhorse. Subscribe to the podcast via RSS here, Apple Podcasts here, Spotify here.The show can also be found on Stitcher here. To get even more SF/F news and recs, sign up for our Swords and Spaceships newsletter! News: “Every Possible Kind of Science Fiction Story” 2020 World Fantasy Award Finalists Ray Bradbury Readathon 2020 Inaugural Ignyte Awards Nominees Links & References “Homestead” by katemonkey (Finn/Poe/Rey after events of Rise of Skywalkers) Authors who have written fanfic The Rec Center email newsletter Archive of Our Own / AO3 FanFiction.net (FFN) The most popular tags on AO3 Fanfic subreddit (resources for readers and writers)

This week, Jenn discusses two favorite evil queen retellings. This episode is sponsored by Amulet Books and Raybearer by Jordan Ifueko. Subscribe to the podcast via RSS here, Apple Podcasts here, Spotify here.The show can also be found on Stitcher here. To get even more SF/F news and recs, sign up for our Swords and Spaceships newsletter! Books Discussed Julie C. Dao’s Rise of the Empress series Girls Made of Snow and Glass by Melissa Bashardoust See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sharifah and guest Dr. Chanda Prescod-Weinstein stir up an old debate, comparing and contrasting science fiction films Inception and Paprika. This episode is sponsored by Read or Dead, Book Riot’s mystery/thriller podcast, Hawk by James Patterson, and Flatiron Books, publishers of Court of Lions by Somaiya Daud. Subscribe to the podcast via RSS here, Apple Podcasts here, Spotify here. The show can also be found on Stitcher here. Books Discussed Paprika by Yasutaka Tsutsui See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week, Sharifah discusses series she wishes she could read. This episode is sponsored by Flatiron Books, publisher of Girl, Serpent, Thorn by Melissa Bashardoust. Subscribe to the podcast via RSS here, Apple Podcasts here, Spotify here.The show can also be found on Stitcher here. To get even more SF/F news and recs, sign up for our Swords and Spaceships newsletter! Books Discussed The All Souls Trilogy by Deborah Harkness The Dandelion Dynasty series by Ken Liu See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sharifah and Jenn discuss lucid dreaming, The Old Guard, Shirley Jackson Award winners, series they wish they could read again for the first time, and more. This episode is sponsored by TBR, Book Riot’s subscription service offering reading recommendations personalized to your reading life, the audiobook edition of Axiom’s End by Lindsay Ellis and Tor Books. Subscribe to the podcast via RSS here, Apple Podcasts here, Spotify here.The show can also be found on Stitcher here. To get even more SF/F news and recs, sign up for our Swords and Spaceships newsletter! News Interview with Gina Prince-Bythewood about The Old Guard New lucid dreaming study (and Waking Life) Paper Girls is being adapted by Amazon Shirley Jackson Award Winners Books Discussed The Dreamblood duology by NK Jemisin Turbulence & Resistance by Samit Basu The Binti series by Nnedi Okorafor Abhorsen / Old Kingdom series by Garth Nix See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week, Jenn discusses humans up against the supernatural. This episode is sponsored by Tor Books. Subscribe to the podcast via RSS here, Apple Podcasts here, Spotify here.The show can also be found on Stitcher here. To get even more SF/F news and recs, sign up for our Swords and Spaceships newsletter! Books Discussed Realm of Ash by Tasha Suri (Books of Ambha #2) The Outside by Ada Hoffmann (tw: self-harm) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sharifah and Jenn discuss the Locus Award Winners, some exciting reprints, their favorite titles from the Spring of 2020, and more! This episode is sponsored by TBR, Book Riot’s subscription service offering reading recommendations personalized to your reading life, Tor Books, and The Harbinger Series by Jennifer L. Armentrout, published by Inkyard Press. Subscribe to the podcast via RSS here, Apple Podcasts here, Spotify here.The show can also be found on Stitcher here. To get even more SF/F news and recs, sign up for our Swords and Spaceships newsletter! News 2020 Locus Award Winners Silvia Moreno-Garcia’s backlist is being reprinted The Chilling Adventures of Sabrina Cancelled “New” Lyra novella from Philip Pullman Books Discussed Vagabonds by Hao Jingfang, translated by Ken Liu (tw: suicide) The House in the Cerulean Sea by TJ Klune (tw: discussion of past child abuse) The Down Days by Ilze Hugo (TW: child abuse/death; CW: drug addiction, fatphobic language) Mexican Gothic by Silvia Moreno-Ga

This week, Sharifah discusses two SF/F beach reads! This episode is sponsored by Flatiron Books, publishers of Mirage by Somaiya Daud. Subscribe to the podcast via RSS here, Apple Podcasts here, Spotify here.The show can also be found on Stitcher here. To get even more SF/F news and recs, sign up for our Swords and Spaceships newsletter! Books Discussed The Hike by Drew Magary Mem by Bethany C. Morrow See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sharifah and Jenn discuss a new podcast about Octavia Butler, some adaptation news, their most anticipated series books, and more. This episode is sponsored by TBR, Book Riot’s subscription service offering reading recommendations personalized to your reading life, Scarlet Odyssey by C. T. Rwizi, and The Harbinger Series by Jennifer L. Armentrout, published by Inkyard Press. Subscribe to the podcast via RSS here, Apple Podcasts here, Spotify here.The show can also be found on Stitcher here. To get even more SF/F news and recs, sign up for our Swords and Spaceships newsletter! News Disney Splash Mountain Redo (History of the ride) Six new Wheel Of Time cast members revealed A.I. Robot Cast in Lead Role of $70M Sci-Fi Film New podcast about Octavia Butler: Octavia’s Parables Books Discussed Haunted Heroine by Sarah Kuhn (July 7 2020, Penguin) King of the Rising by Kacen Callender (Dec 1 2020, Orbit) (tw: slavery and all its abuses) Harrow the Ninth by Tamsyn Muir (August 4 2020, Tor) The Burning Go

This week, Jenn discusses two books that evoke a sense of wonder. This episode is sponsored by TBR: Tailored Book Recommendations, Book Riot’s personalized reading recommendation service, which now has gifting! Subscribe to the podcast via RSS here, Apple Podcasts here, Spotify here.The show can also be found on Stitcher here. To get even more SF/F news and recs, sign up for our Swords and Spaceships newsletter! Books Discussed: Dragons in a Bag by Zeta Elliott The Prey of Gods by Nicky Drayden (tw: child abuse, sexual assault) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sharifah and Jenn discuss the Nebula Awards, Pride month, anti-racist SF/F, and more highly anticipated books coming out in 2020. This episode is sponsored by Hey YA, Book Riot’s own podcast about all things young adult lit, The Harbinger Series by Jennifer L. Armentrout, published by Inkyard Press, and Book Riot Insiders, the digital hangout spot for the Book Riot community. Subscribe to the podcast via RSS here, Apple Podcasts here, Spotify here.The show can also be found on Stitcher here. To get even more SF/F news and recs, sign up for our Swords and Spaceships newsletter! Links: Correction: Thank you to Fantasy Faction! Nebula Award Winners Sarah Pinsker adaptation in the works 150 Queer SFF Books Daniel Radcliffe + The Trevor Project Incredible and important essay by Tochi Onyebuchi (TW: police brutality, violence) Books: Trouble The Saints by Alaya Dawn Johnson (July 21 2020) Black Sun by Rebecca Roanhorse (October 13 2020) The Space Between Worlds by Micaiah Johnson (August 4 2020) Cros

Sharifah recommends two great Black female authors of science fiction and fantasy. This episode is sponsored by TBR: Book Riot’s service for Tailored Book Recommendations, now available as a gift! Subscribe to the podcast via RSS here, Apple Podcasts here, Spotify here.The show can also be found on Stitcher here. To get even more SF/F news and recs, sign up for our Swords and Spaceships newsletter! Books Discussed: Octavia Butler: Bloodchild and Other Stories Tananarive Due: Ghost Summer: Stories Due Interview mentioned: https://locusmag.com/2018/04/tananarive-due-sense-of-mission/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sharifah and Jenn discuss online read-alongs, some exciting adaptation news, and a few favorite anime and manga series. This episode is sponsored by TBR: Tailored Book Recommendations, Dark Horse Comics, publisher of American Gods: The Moment of the Storm by Neil Gaiman, and Book Riot Insiders. Subscribe to the podcast via RSS here, Apple Podcasts here, Spotify here.The show can also be found on Stitcher here. To get even more SF/F news and recs, sign up for our Swords and Spaceships newsletter! News Thanks for the mention, Fantasy-Fiction.com! Taika Waititi Leads All-Star Reading of JAMES AND THE GIANT PEACH to Fund COVID-19 Relief Old Guard trailer on Netflix (drops July 10) Peter Dinklage and Jason Momoa’s New Movie Is About a Vampire/Vampire Slayer Con Artist Duo Fifth Season Read-Along at Tor.com Edgar Wright to Adapt Tade Thompson’s The Murders Of Molly Southbourne, Plus Works From S.A. Chakraborty and Jonathan Stroud Books & Media Discussed Little Witch Academia, created by Yoh Yoshinari an

This week, Jenn discusses two favorite sci-fi and fantasy retellings. This episode is sponsored by TBR, Book Riot’s subscription service offering Tailored Book Recommendations for readers of all stripes. Subscribe to the podcast via RSS here, Apple Podcasts here, Spotify here.The show can also be found on Stitcher here. To get even more SF/F news and recs, sign up for our Swords and Spaceships newsletter! Books Discussed A Spark of White Fire (The Celestial Trilogy) by Sangu Mandanna The Arthurian Saga by Mary Stewart (The Crystal Cave #1) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sharifah and Jenn discuss Anne Rice and Rick Riordan adaptations, Middle Earth boyfriends, classic SF, and reread two favorites. This episode is sponsored by TBR, Book Riot’s subscription service offering Tailored Book Recommendations, Amazon Publishing, and Little Bee Books. Subscribe to the podcast via RSS here, Apple Podcasts here, Spotify here.The show can also be found on Stitcher here. To get even more SF/F news and recs, sign up for our Swords and Spaceships newsletter! News Anne Rice literary catalog acquired Snowpiercer premieres this week on TNT and next week online Classic SF With Absolutely No Agenda Whatsoever… Middle-Earth Bad Boyfriends Percy Jackson TV Series Mad Max: Furiosa prequel has already been written & is in casting Books Discussed A Stranger in Olondria by Sofia Samatar The Conjure Woman and Other Conjure Tales by Charles W. Chesnutt See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week, Sharifah discusses feel-good science fiction and fantasy. This episode is sponsored by Lit Stitch: 25 Cross-Stitch Patterns for Book Lovers, made by Book Riot and Abrams. Subscribe to the podcast via RSS here, Apple Podcasts here, Spotify here.The show can also be found on Stitcher here. To get even more SF/F news and recs, sign up for our Swords and Spaceships newsletter! Books Discussed Zero Sum Game by S.L. Huang Undead Girl Gang by Lily Anderson See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sharifah and Jenn discuss Discworld and Hunger Games adaptations, swords, and nonfiction about sci-fi and fantasy. This episode is sponsored by TBR: Tailored Book Recommendations, Dark Horse Comics, publisher of Fight Club 3 by Chuck Palahniuk, and Nine Bar Blues by Sheree Renée Thomas, published by Third Man Books. Subscribe to the podcast via RSS here, Apple Podcasts here, Spotify here.The show can also be found on Stitcher here. To get even more SF/F news and recs, sign up for our Swords and Spaceships newsletter! News: Project Decameron (tw for abusive parents) Terry Pratchett novels to get ‘absolutely faithful’ TV adaptations Here is a cool new geek-fashion retailer: Svaha A Hunger Games Prequel Movie is happening This is just a really great piece about swords. Books Discussed Physics of the Impossible by Michio Kaku The Dark Fantastic by Ebony Elizabeth Thomas (D&D Wildemount) Lady from the Black Lagoon by Mallory O’Meara Broken Places & Outer Spaces: Finding Creativity in the Unexpected b

This week, Jenn discusses books inside of books -- in this case, a fantasy book inside of a science fiction book. This episode is sponsored by Book Riot Insiders. Subscribe to the podcast via RSS here, Apple Podcasts here, Spotify here.The show can also be found on Stitcher here. To get even more SF/F news and recs, sign up for our Swords and Spaceships newsletter! Books Discussed This is How You Lose the Time War by Amal El-Mohtar and Max Gladstone Travel Light by Naomi Mitchison   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sharifah and Jenn discuss several awards lists including the Hugos, Dune adaptation news, and dream up author collaborations they wish would happen. This episode is sponsored by TBR: Tailored Book Recommendations, Race the Sands by Sarah Beth Durst, and Chosen Ones by Veronica Roth. Subscribe to the podcast via RSS here, Apple Podcasts here, Spotify here.The show can also be found on Stitcher here. To get even more SF/F news and recs, sign up for our Swords and Spaceships newsletter! News Akwaeke Emezi wins Otherwise Award Follow-up: Kitchies winners announced just after last recording Things we learned about the Dune movie (part 1!) (Dune Book Club with Ausma Zehanat Khan) Hugo finalists announced Ken Liu anthology series greenlit ‘Dark Crystal’ Puppetry Online Tour Books Discussed Kameron Hurley (The Light Brigade) & Nicky Drayden (Escaping Exodus) TJ Klune (House on the Cerulean Sea) & CL Polk (Witchmark, Stormsong) Marie Lu (Warcross) & Sana Takeda (Monstress) Helen Oyeyemi (Gingerbread) &

This week, Sharifah gives some isolation reading recommendations. This episode is sponsored by TBR: Tailored Book Recommendations. Subscribe to the podcast via RSS here, Apple Podcasts here, Spotify here.The show can also be found on Stitcher here. To get even more SF/F news and recs, sign up for our Swords and Spaceships newsletter! Books Discussed The Wanderers by Meg Howrey Like Water for Chocolate by Laura Esquivel, translated by Carol Christensen and Thomas Christensen See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.