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Kobo’s $99.99 Nia is its new entry-level e-readerKobo’s $99.99 Nia is its new entry-level e-reader
The Internet Archive has ended its ‘emergency library’ earlyThe Internet Archive has ended its ‘emergency library’ early
J.K. Rowling is releasing a new book chapter-by-chapter online for freeJ.K. Rowling is releasing a new book chapter-by-chapter online for free
Sonos speakers can now play free audiobooks from your local librarySonos speakers can now play free audiobooks from your local library
How The Folio Society designs its gorgeous collector’s editions of Game of ThronesHow The Folio Society designs its gorgeous collector’s editions of Game of Thrones
Samsung Rising goes deep on corruption, chaebols, and corporate chaos

An interview with author Geoffrey Cain

Sam Byford
The first Harry Potter audiobook voiced by Stephen Fry is now free to streamThe first Harry Potter audiobook voiced by Stephen Fry is now free to stream
Star Wars: The High Republic is a new series of books and comics about the golden age of the JediStar Wars: The High Republic is a new series of books and comics about the golden age of the Jedi
The 11 best new sci-fi books to check out on your new KindleThe 11 best new sci-fi books to check out on your new Kindle
How Blade Runner got its name from a dystopian book about health careHow Blade Runner got its name from a dystopian book about health care
The Kindle is getting a Kids Edition bundle for younger readersThe Kindle is getting a Kids Edition bundle for younger readers
The US government is suing Edward Snowden for his book profitsThe US government is suing Edward Snowden for his book profits
Free reads: how to find no-cost fiction onlineFree reads: how to find no-cost fiction online
HBO is reportedly turning George R.R. Martin’s worst book into a Game of Thrones spinoffHBO is reportedly turning George R.R. Martin’s worst book into a Game of Thrones spinoff
HBO’s His Dark Materials adaptation will premiere on November 4thHBO’s His Dark Materials adaptation will premiere on November 4th
Carnival Row is the latest H.P. Lovecraft descendant to directly subvert his racismCarnival Row is the latest H.P. Lovecraft descendant to directly subvert his racism
Hulu is trying to turn Margaret Atwood’s Handmaid’s Tale sequel into a show, tooHulu is trying to turn Margaret Atwood’s Handmaid’s Tale sequel into a show, too
Kobo’s new Libra H20 is like a cheaper Kindle OasisKobo’s new Libra H20 is like a cheaper Kindle Oasis
XKCD’s Randall Munroe on his new book How To and the joys of using science to build lava moatsXKCD’s Randall Munroe on his new book How To and the joys of using science to build lava moats
Major book publishers sue Amazon’s Audible over new speech-to-text featureMajor book publishers sue Amazon’s Audible over new speech-to-text feature
Ninja’s first book isn’t literature — it’s a brand extensionNinja’s first book isn’t literature — it’s a brand extension
Women swept the Hugo Awards — againWomen swept the Hugo Awards — again
Chaim Gartenberg
Amazon’s Wheel of Time show has a cast of unknowns but big ambitionsAmazon’s Wheel of Time show has a cast of unknowns but big ambitions
The Folio Society’s next book brings Marvel’s Golden Age back to lifeThe Folio Society’s next book brings Marvel’s Golden Age back to life
J.D. Salinger’s Catcher in the Rye will be published as an ebook for the first timeJ.D. Salinger’s Catcher in the Rye will be published as an ebook for the first time
J.W. Rinzler’s The Making of Alien is the definitive story of the classic horror filmJ.W. Rinzler’s The Making of Alien is the definitive story of the classic horror film
JY Yang’s Tensorate series is a sweeping, experimental blend of sci-fi and fantasyJY Yang’s Tensorate series is a sweeping, experimental blend of sci-fi and fantasy
N.K. Jemisin’s Broken Earth fantasy trilogy is getting an RPGN.K. Jemisin’s Broken Earth fantasy trilogy is getting an RPG
CBS’s Star Trek: Picard is getting a prequel novel and comic seriesCBS’s Star Trek: Picard is getting a prequel novel and comic series
Edward Snowden’s memoir, Permanent Record, is coming out next monthEdward Snowden’s memoir, Permanent Record, is coming out next month
10 new science fiction and fantasy novels to check out this August10 new science fiction and fantasy novels to check out this August
WarnerMedia greenlights a retelling of The Odyssey for HBO MaxWarnerMedia greenlights a retelling of The Odyssey for HBO Max
The French Army is hiring science fiction writers to imagine future threatsThe French Army is hiring science fiction writers to imagine future threats
Watch Simon Stålenhag’s art come to life in this fantastic fan-animated filmWatch Simon Stålenhag’s art come to life in this fantastic fan-animated film
Marvel will explore the origins of Kylo Ren in a new comic seriesMarvel will explore the origins of Kylo Ren in a new comic series
7 books to pick up to catch up on the story of Apollo 117 books to pick up to catch up on the story of Apollo 11
Publishers are pissed about Amazon’s upcoming Audible Captions featurePublishers are pissed about Amazon’s upcoming Audible Captions feature
15 new science fiction and fantasy books to check out in late July15 new science fiction and fantasy books to check out in late July
Author Myke Cole talks writing hard science fiction in his space-set Coast Guard novel Sixteenth WatchAuthor Myke Cole talks writing hard science fiction in his space-set Coast Guard novel Sixteenth Watch
Star Wars: Alphabet Squadron is a thrilling examination of the cost of warStar Wars: Alphabet Squadron is a thrilling examination of the cost of war

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