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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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    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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    Books Discussed
    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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    Books Discussed
    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.

    Mentioned
    Practical Magic Sequel Announcement

    Books Discussed
    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

    Music Discussed

    Picks from Vanessa's Something Wicked playlist

    "Fantasmas" by Ambar Lucid

    "Uninvited" by Alanis Morisette

    "Howling" by Cathedrals

    "Spellwork" by Austra

    "I Put a Spell on You" (cover) by Brooklynn

    Sharifah's Picks


    The Nightmare Before Christmas Soundtrack

    "St James Infirmary" by Cab Calloway

    "Rawhead and Bloody Bones" by Siouxsie & the Banshees


    Movies Discussed
    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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    Books Discussed
    Mistress Masham's Repose by T. H. White
    Undead Girl Gang by Lily Anderson

    Mentions
    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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    Books Discussed
    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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    Shoutouts
    The Lesbrary
    Lilly Wachowski Developing Hell Followed With Us Into Animated Pic [DEADLINE]
    10 New Queer Science Fiction Books, from Cozy to Cataclysmic

    Books Discussed
    The Spirit Bares Its Teeth by Andrew Joseph White
    Hell Followed With Us by Andrew Joseph White
    Into the Light by Mark Oshiro
    The Dawnhounds by Sascha Stronach
    Everfair by Nisi Shawl
    The Unbroken by C.L. Clark
    Legends & Lattes by Travis Baldree
    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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    Books Discussed
    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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    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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    Discussed in this episode:
    The Neverending Story by Michael Ende
    The Neverending Story Oral History
    The Book Riot Podcast Patreon
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  • Sharifah talks about some of her favorite backlist SF/F reads.

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    To get even more SF/F news and recs, sign up for our Swords and Spaceships newsletter!

    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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    Books Discussed
    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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    Learn something new, sharpen your skills, and expand your horizons with our Better Living Through Books newsletter. Better Living Through Books is your resource for reading material that helps you live the life you want. From self-help to cookbooks to parenting to personal finance, relationships, and more, Better Living Through Books has got you covered. If it’s part of life, it can be part of your reading life. That's what Better Living Through Books is all about.

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    Books Discussed
    Immortal Longings by Chloe Gong
    Vilest Things by Chloe Gong
    Station Eleven by Emily St. John Mandel
    The Death I Gave Him by Em X. Liu
    Prince of Cats by Ronald Wimberly
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  • Sharifah talks about some of her favorite backlist SF/F reads.

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    Learn something new, sharpen your skills, and expand your horizons with our Better Living Through Books newsletter. Better Living Through Books is your resource for reading material that helps you live the life you want. From self-help to cookbooks to parenting to personal finance, relationships, and more, Better Living Through Books has got you covered. If it’s part of life, it can be part of your reading life. That's what Better Living Through Books is all about.

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    Books Discussed
    Life on Mars by Tracy K. Smith
    Nothing to See Here by Kevin Wilson
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  • Sharifah talks about representation in SF/F and captain of Book Riot's In Reading Color newsletter Erica Ezeifedi recommends great BIPOC SF/F.

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    Learn something new, sharpen your skills, and expand your horizons with our Better Living Through Books newsletter. Better Living Through Books is your resource for reading material that helps you live the life you want. From self-help to cookbooks to parenting to personal finance, relationships, and more, Better Living Through Books has got you covered. If it’s part of life, it can be part of your reading life. That's what Better Living Through Books is all about.

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    Links
    "The Hidden Racism of Book Cover Design" by Tajja Isen (The Walrus)

    Books Discussed
    Raybearer by Jordan Ifueko
    The Maid and the Crocodile by Jordan Ifueko
    Flying Witch by Chihiro Ishizuka
    Parable of the Sower by Octavia Butler
    Bloodchild and Other Stories by Octavia Butler
    Silver Nitrate by Silvia Moreno Garcia
    The Good House by Tananarive Due
    How High We Go in the Dark by Sequoia Nagamatsu
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  • Sharifah talks about favorite SF/F of this century so far.

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    Learn something new, sharpen your skills, and expand your horizons with our Better Living Through Books newsletter. Better Living Through Books is your resource for reading material that helps you live the life you want. From self-help to cookbooks to parenting to personal finance, relationships, and more, Better Living Through Books has got you covered. If it’s part of life, it can be part of your reading life. That's what Better Living Through Books is all about.

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    Books Discussed
    Gideon the Ninth by Tamsyn Muir
    Our Share of Night by Mariana Enriquez, translated by Megan McDowell
    Exit West by Moshin Hamid
    Never Let Me Go by Kazuo Ishiguro
    The Underground Railroad by Colson Whitehead
    The Fifth Season by NK Jemisin
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  • Sharifah talks about the new shape of SFF Yeah and discusses the best SFF of the year so far with Book Riot's managing editor and All the Books host Vanessa Diaz.

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    Learn something new, sharpen your skills, and expand your horizons with our Better Living Through Books newsletter. Better Living Through Books is your resource for reading material that helps you live the life you want. From self-help to cookbooks to parenting to personal finance, relationships, and more, Better Living Through Books has got you covered. If it’s part of life, it can be part of your reading life. That's what Better Living Through Books is all about.
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    Books Discussed
    The Afterlife of Mal Caldera by Nadi Reed Perez
    The Book of Love by Kelly Link
    Moon of the Turning Leaves by Waubgeshig Rice
    Escape Velocity by Victor Manibo
    The Stardust Grail by Yume Kitasei
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  • SFF Yeah! is going on hiatus, so Jenn and Sharifah reminisce about 173 episodes and talk about favorite SF/F picture and board books.
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    Books Discussed
    Tehanu by Ursula K. Le Guin
    Rosemary’s Baby by Ira Levin
    Cryptid Baby series by Elias Barks with Meg Hunt and Zoe Persico (Nessie Baby!)
    A Jedi You Will Be by Preeti Chhibber and Mike Deas
    Boy + Bot by Ame Dyckman and Dan Yaccarino
    LIFT by Minh Lê and Dan Santat
    King Arthur’s Very Great Grandson by Kenneth Kraegel
    If Your Babysitter is a Bruja by Ana Siqueira and Irena Freitas
    Where the Wild Things Are by Maurice Sendak
    The Rainbow Goblins by Ul de Rico
    What Do You Do With an Idea? by Kobi Yamada and Mae Besom
    The Truth About Dragons by Julie Leung and Hanna Cha
    Stella’s Stellar Hair by Yesenia Moises
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  • Jenn talks about two recent favorites with very different vibes.
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    Books Discussed
    The Ice Guy and the Cool Girl: (2023) Volume 1 by Miyuki Tonogaya
    Sisters of the Vast Black by Lina Rather
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  • Jenn and guest Vanessa get deep into 2021's The Green Knight, plus talk a little bit more about the Hugos and a very wonky Wonka event.
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    News
    Hugos Updates: Just Go Visit File770
    Willy Wonkay's Potentially Litigious Fyre Festival? [EW]

    Discussion
    The Green Knight (2021)
    "The Gawain Poet"
    Sir Gawain and the Green Knight [Project Gutenberg]
    The Green Knight by David Lowery and Anonymous
    Preeti Chhibber on Dev Patel's Casting [Elle]
    Monkey Man Trailer [YouTube]
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  • Jenn tackles two more listener questions and updates everyone about her Machineries of Empire reread.
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    2024 is the tenth year of the Read Harder Challenge! Join us as we make our way through 24 tasks meant to expand our reading horizons and diversify our TBRs. To get book recommendations for each task, sign up for the Read Harder newsletter. We’ll also keep you informed about other cool reading challenges, readathons, and more across the bookish internet. If you become a paid subscriber, you get even more recommendations plus community features, where you can connect with a community of passionate, like-minded readers in a cozy and supportive corner of the internet. Visit bookriot.com/readharder to sign up.
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    Books Discussed
    The Machineries of Empire by Yoon Ha Lee
    Jennifer K: Middle-grade SF/F
    The Storm Runner by J.C. Cervantes (but really any Rick Riordan Presents)
    Lisa P: Academic sci-fi and Marginalized perspectives in high fantasy
    The Blue, Beautiful World (Cygnus Beta #3) by Karen Lord
    The Unbroken by C.L. Clark
    She Who Became The Sun by Shelley Parker-Chan
    Rec'd by Lisa: We Are Legion (We Are Bob) by Dennis E. Taylor
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  • Jenn and guest Kelly Jensen dig into what horror is and isn't, the Summer Scares program, recommendations, and what even is happening with this ACOTAR adaptation.
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    2024 is the tenth year of the Read Harder Challenge! Join us as we make our way through 24 tasks meant to expand our reading horizons and diversify our TBRs. To get book recommendations for each task, sign up for the Read Harder newsletter. We’ll also keep you informed about other cool reading challenges, readathons, and more across the bookish internet. If you become a paid subscriber, you get even more recommendations plus community features, where you can connect with a community of passionate, like-minded readers in a cozy and supportive corner of the internet. Visit bookriot.com/readharder to sign up.
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    News
    A Court of Thorns and Roses Is ... Not? ... Cancelled [Collider]

    Books Discussed
    Summer Scares
    Jackal by Erin E. Adams
    Such Sharp Teeth by Rachel Harrison
    This Thing Between Us by Gus Moreno
    All These Bodies by Kendare Blake
    Dead Flip by Sara Farizan
    #MurderTrending by Gretchen McNeil
    Ophie’s Ghosts by Justina Ireland
    The Nest by Kenneth Oppel
    My Aunt Is A Monster by Reimena Yee
    Our Hideous Progeny by C.E. McGill (cw: animal experimentation & cruelty, homophobia, violence against women, loss of a child)
    Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba, Vol. 1, Koyoharu Gotouge with John Werry (Translator), Stan!, Adam Grano, Mike Montesa, John Hunt,
    Symbiosis novellas by Nicky Drayden (cw: body horror)
    The White Guy Dies First edited by Terry J. Benton-Walker (7/16)
    Clown in a Cornfield by Adam Cesare
    The Black Girl Survives in This One edited by Desiree S. Evans and Saraceia J. Fennell (4/2)
    Chlorine by Jade Song
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  • This week, Jenn answers two listener questions about paranormal romance and cinnamon rolls.
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    2024 is the tenth year of the Read Harder Challenge! Join us as we make our way through 24 tasks meant to expand our reading horizons and diversify our TBRs. To get book recommendations for each task, sign up for the Read Harder newsletter. We’ll also keep you informed about other cool reading challenges, readathons, and more across the bookish internet. If you become a paid subscriber, you get even more recommendations plus community features, where you can connect with a community of passionate, like-minded readers in a cozy and supportive corner of the internet. Visit bookriot.com/readharder to sign up.
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    Books Discussed
    For Sarah: comps for Nalini Singh
    Mercenary Librarians series by Kit Rocha 
    L. Penelope’s Earthsinger series
    Shelly Laurenston’s Honey Badgers series
    For Christina: cinnamon rolls who are going through it
    Light from Uncommon Stars by Ryka Aoki
    Station Eternity by Mur Lafferty
    Sorcerer to the Crown by Zen Cho (and/or others by Zen Cho)
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