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Book Review: McSweeney’s 71: The Monstrous and the Terrible (edited by Brian Evenson)

This month, Arley Sorg checks out the newest issue of McSweeney’s, guest edited by Brian Evenson. It’s a little bit literary, a little bit speculative . . . find out why Arley thinks you should check it out.

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Book Review: The Reformatory by Tananarive Due

Our reviewer says The Reformatory by Tananarive Due is the scariest book she’s read all year. Find out why!

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Book Review: Generation Ship by Michael Mammay

If you’re looking for your next hard SF read, Chris Kluwe recommends Michael Mammay’s Generation Ship.

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Book Review: Paula Guran’s The Year’s Best Fantasy, Volume 2

Arley Sorg talks about the value of Best Ofs and Year’s Bests—and explains why Paula Guran’s The Year’s Best Fantasy, Volume 2 is worth a spot in your TBR stack.

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Book Review: Vampires of El Norte by Isabel Cañas

Aigner Loren Wilson says: “With her second novel, Vampires of El Norte, Isabel Cañas crafts a suspenseful romantic vampire tale set along the Texas-Mexico border.” Find out more about this new book!

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Book Review: Zoey Is Too Drunk for This Dystopia by Jason Pargin

Looking for a book to make you laugh, cry, and heck, think? Chris Kluwe recommends Zoey Is Too Drunk for This Dystopia by Jason Pargin.

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Book Review: Unspeakable Horror 3 edited by Vince A. Liaguno

If you, like reviewer Arley Sorg, are always looking for another great anthology to devour, here’s our next recommendation: Unspeakable Horror 3 edited by Vince A. Liaguno.

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Book Review: Forged by Blood by Ehigbor Okosun

Looking for your next fast-paced fantasy read? Aigner Loren Wilson recommends Forged by Blood by Ehigbor Okosun.

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Book Review: Shigidi and the Brass Head of Obalufon by Wole Talabi

Do you like heist stories? Do you like romance? If so, Chris Kluwe has the perfect read for you: Wole Talabi’s Shigidi and the Brass Head of Obalufon.

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Book Review: The Splinter in the Sky by Kemi Ashing-Giwa

Looking for an intriguing and enthralling science fiction novel? Then check out Kemi Ashing-Giwa’s  debut, The Splinter in the Sky. Aigner Loren Wilson explains why.

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