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Sharifah is joined by some of Book Riot's editorial team to send off SFF Yeah with a parting gift of some of our favorite science fiction, fantasy, and speculative books.
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The Monk and Robot books by Becky Chambers
Sorcerer to the Crown by Zen Cho
The Tiffany Aching series by Terry Pratchett
The Prey of Gods by Nicky Drayden
The Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy by Douglas Adams
Mexican Gothic by Silvia Moreno-Garcia
Light From Uncommon Stars by Ryka Aoki
Everfair by Nisi Shawl
Her Majesty's Royal Coven by Juno Dawson
A Master of Djinn (Dead Djinn Universe) by P. Djèlí Clark
Raybearer by Jordan Ifueko
Daughter of the Moon Goddess by Sue Lynn Tan
The Martian and Project Hail Mary by Andy Weir
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Sharifah talks about some of her favorite backlist SF/F reads.
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Keep up to date with the world of books and reading with Today in Books, Book Riot's daily round-up of literary headlines at the intersection of politics, culture, media, and more. Our editors offer commentary, context, and the occasional clap-back to keep you informed and entertained. Visit bookriot.com/todayinbooks to subscribe for free, or become an All Access member starting at $6 per month or $60 per year and get unlimited access to members-only content in 20+ newsletters, community features, and the warm fuzzies knowing you are supporting independent media.
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How to Live Safely in a Science Fictional Universe by Charles Yu
Raybearer by Jordan Ifueko
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Book Riot's managing editor and All the Books host Vanessa Diaz joins Sharifah for a Halloween special, with book, movie, and music recommendations to make your season extra spooky.
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This October, Tailored Book Recommendations is giving away a pair of Beats Fit Pro headphones! TBR is the perfect way to take the guesswork out of finding your next favorite read. To get started with TBR, just fill out a quick survey about your reading likes and dislikes, and we’ll pair you with a professional book nerd— aka bibliologist— who uses their bookish knowledge to match you with three books they think you’ll dig. You can sign up to receive your recommendations via email or have your bibliologist’s picks delivered right to your door as either hardcovers or paperbacks. And if you sign up or gift TBR in the month of October, you’ll be automatically entered to win a pair of Beats Fit Pro headphones! Current TBR subscribers also have a chance to win by purchasing a drop-in round of recommendations in October. Get all the details at mytbr.co.
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The Changeling by Victor LaValle
An Academy for Liars by Alexis Henderson
Silver Nitrate by Silvia Moreno-Garcia
My Darling Dreadful Thing by Johanna van Veen
Bad Cree by Jessica Johns
Leech by Hiron Ennes
Immortal Pleasures by V. Castro
Crimson Peak
The Craft
Twilight
Wednesday (show)
Discovery of Witches
Candyman (1992 and 2021)
The Addams Family movies
A Nightmare on Elm Street
Hellraiser
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Sharifah talks about some of her favorite backlist SF/F reads.
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This October, Tailored Book Recommendations is giving away a pair of Beats Fit Pro headphones! TBR is the perfect way to take the guesswork out of finding your next favorite read. To get started with TBR, just fill out a quick survey about your reading likes and dislikes, and we’ll pair you with a professional book nerd— aka bibliologist— who uses their bookish knowledge to match you with three books they think you’ll dig. You can sign up to receive your recommendations via email or have your bibliologist’s picks delivered right to your door as either hardcovers or paperbacks.
And if you sign up or gift TBR in the month of October, you’ll be automatically entered to win a pair of Beats Fit Pro headphones! Current TBR subscribers also have a chance to win by purchasing a drop-in round of recommendations in October. Sign up today at mytbr.co.
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Mistress Masham's Repose by T. H. White
Undead Girl Gang by Lily Anderson
The Once and Future King by T.H. White
H is for Hawk by Helen Macdonald
Illustrations for the scrapped Disney adaption of Mistress Masham's Repose
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Book Riot's In the Club newsletter captain Erica Ezeifedi joins Sharifah to recommend some SF/F books for your book club or reading with a friend.
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This October, Tailored Book Recommendations is giving away a pair of Beats Fit Pro headphones! TBR is the perfect way to take the guesswork out of finding your next favorite read. To get started with TBR, just fill out a quick survey about your reading likes and dislikes, and we’ll pair you with a professional book nerd— aka bibliologist— who uses their bookish knowledge to match you with three books they think you’ll dig. You can sign up to receive your recommendations via email or have your bibliologist’s picks delivered right to your door as either hardcovers or paperbacks. And if you sign up or gift TBR in the month of October, you’ll be automatically entered to win a pair of Beats Fit Pro headphones! Current TBR subscribers also have a chance to win by purchasing a drop-in round of recommendations in October. Get all the details at mytbr.co.
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An Academy for Liars by Alexis Henderson
The Taking of Jake Livingston by Ryan Douglass
The Year of the Witching by Alexis Henderson
The Book of Love by Kelly Link
The Ministry of Time by Kaliane Bradley
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Book Riot's Our Queerest Shelves newsletter captain Danika Ellis joins Sharifah to recommend some LGBTQ+ SF/F favorites.
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Join Book Riot's editorial staff and expert guest writers at The Deep Dive, your destination for deep thoughts on all things reading, behind-the-scenes insights, informed takes, and so much more. Whether we're analyzing book deal trends, whittling down the best books of the century, or letting you in on the best book club book of the summer, you'll find something to nerd out over and enrich your reading life. With decades of experience in books and publishing between us, we have a wealth of knowledge, thoughts, and curated goodness we can't wait to share with you. Go ahead and take the plunge.
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The Dawnhounds by Sascha Stronach
Everfair by Nisi Shawl
The Unbroken by C.L. Clark
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Light from Uncommon Stars by Ryka Aoki
August Kitko and the Mechas from Space by Alex White
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Sharifah talks about some of her favorite backlist SF/F reads.
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Join Book Riot's editorial staff and expert guest writers at The Deep Dive, your destination for deep thoughts on all things reading, behind-the-scenes insights, informed takes, and so much more. Whether we're analyzing book deal trends, whittling down the best books of the century, or letting you in on the best book club book of the summer, you'll find something to nerd out over and enrich your reading life. With decades of experience in books and publishing between us, we have a wealth of knowledge, thoughts, and curated goodness we can't wait to share with you. Go ahead and take the plunge.
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Frankenstein in Baghdad by Ahmed Saadawi, translated by Jonathan Wright
Uprooted by Naomi Novik
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Let's take a break from the usual SFF Yeah format to share the Book Riot podcast's Book Nerd Movie Club talking about The Neverending Story!
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The Neverending Story by Michael Ende
The Neverending Story Oral History
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Sharifah talks about some of her favorite backlist SF/F reads.
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Join Book Riot's editorial staff and expert guest writers at The Deep Dive, your destination for deep thoughts on all things reading, behind-the-scenes insights, informed takes, and so much more. Whether we're analyzing book deal trends, whittling down the best books of the century, or letting you in on the best book club book of the summer, you'll find something to nerd out over and enrich your reading life. With decades of experience in books and publishing between us, we have a wealth of knowledge, thoughts, and curated goodness we can't wait to share with you. Go ahead and take the plunge.
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Tender is the Flesh by Agustina Bazterrica, translated by Sarah Moses
The Space Between Worlds by Micaiah Johnson
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Sharifah talks about Shakespeare and references to the Bard in SF/F, talks Antony and Cleopatra with Immortal Longings author Chloe Gong, and more!
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Immortal Longings by Chloe Gong
Vilest Things by Chloe Gong
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The Death I Gave Him by Em X. Liu
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