Happy (slightly belated) New Year! The past year was at least a great one for reading and book-related projects. I discovered two new favorite books ever (which means I also have a new favorite series), started doing quarterly virtual book recommendation events with the Ashland Public Library, and spent the later part of the year working on an interesting piece with some cool people that I’ll tell you more about later this month. As usual, I took the opportunity to […]

I am excited to share the covers for the rerelease of the Dominion of the Fallen trilogy by Aliette de Bodard: The House of Shattered Wings, The House of Binding Thorns, and The House of Sundering Flames. These new editions, which have cover art by Tara O’Shea, will be coming out on March 10, 2026. I’m delighted that these are being republished, particularly since The House of Binding Thorns was one of my favorite books of 2017 (which is probably […]

As a Bookshop affiliate, I earn from qualifying purchases. Book Description: Book 1 in the Witch Roads duology, the latest epic novel by fan favorite Kate Elliott.. Status is hereditary, class is bestowed, trust must be earned. When an arrogant prince (and his equally arrogant entourage) gets stuck in Orledder Halt as part of brutal political intrigue, competent and sunny deputy courier Elen—once a child slave meant to shield noblemen from the poisonous Pall—is assigned to guide him through the […]

I’m delighted to have a guest post by Theodora Goss to share with you today—and to be giving away a copy of her short story collection coming out next week! Her previous work includes the Mythopoeic Award–winning collection Snow White Learns Witchcraft and The Extraordinary Adventures of the Athena Club trilogy, which begins with the Locus Award–winning and Nebula Award–nominated novel The Strange Case of the Alchemist’s Daughter. Her latest book, Letters from An Imaginary Country, is described as a […]

As you may be aware, Patricia A. McKillip is one of my favorite authors, and as much as I love her novels, like The Changeling Sea and The Forgotten Beasts of Eld, her short fiction holds a special place in my heart since I first discovered her writing through her enchanting collection Wonders of the Invisible World. So I’m thrilled to be giving away a finished copy of The Essential Patricia A. McKillip, which includes an introduction by Swordspoint author […]

I’m thrilled to have a guest post by Deva Fagan to share with you today! Her novel House of Dusk, which is described as “a romantic epic fantasy featuring a fire-wielding nun grappling with her dark past and a young spy caught between her mission and a growing attraction to an enemy princess,” was just released in hardcover and ebook last week. I’m excited she’s here to discuss some books and resources she used as inspirations in “Real History for […]