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Where the wild things are: a 14th-century artist’s vision of the end of the world.
Feeling a little overwhelmed? Our contributors have reading recommendations to get you through whatever crazy apocalypse comes next this summer.
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A new anthology of dark speculative fiction is out from Undertow Publications. Find out what we think of select stories and dare to dive in yourself! With everything happening this summer, dark spec fic might be just what the doctor ordered.
Read moreGrab your sweeties and give ‘em a gift of literature! Image — Boston : L. Prang & Co. [Public domain]
Considering ridding yourself of your semi-sweet? Give them a speculative test. Do they love these nuggets as much as you should? If so, consider keeping them around. In whatever form.
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As we step into the third decade of the 21st century, the contributors at Fiction Unbound reflect on some of our favorite posts from the past.
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The Fiction Unbound editors discuss connections and similarities between The Good Place and Good Omens. Meta observations about storytelling and what makes us human ensue.
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Books are the perfect gift and we’ve got suggestions for everyone on your list.
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Finalist for 2019 Hugo Award for Best Novel, Catherynne M. Valente’s Space Opera is well worth checking out. Fiction Unbound dives into this science fiction story about an intergalactic Eurovision contest that will determine the fate of humanity.
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Want to wander the stars instead of the beach this summer? Travel in time? Discover something remarkable? We’ve got you covered with our latest round of recommendations.
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LeVar Burton carries on the bright legacy of his show Reading Rainbow with his podcast, LeVar Burton Reads. We selected a few of our favorite speculative fiction stories from his collection of episodes to recommend.
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Fiction Unbound’s celebration of Nebula Award nominees continues. This week, a collection of slightly longer SF/F confections: novelettes. Come for the alternate histories, stay for the reincarnation and romance.
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Whitney Scharer’s historical fiction The Age of Light is a sumptuous look into photographer and artist Lee Miller’s relationship with Man Ray. Set in Paris in the early 1930’s, this novel does a beautiful job of giving Lee Miller a strong, clear voice during her formative years as a artist.
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For Black History Month, some favorite short stories by new and classic black SF/F writers.
Read moreIt’s time for the Fiction Unbound 3rd annual roundup of speculative fiction recommendations to gift your beloved. Sure to please.*
*Not a legally binding guarantee.
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The new year - fresh and crisp as an ancient glacier. Lake Fryxel, in the Transantarctic Mountains. Photo credit: National Science Foundation.
It’s been a year. Our contributors look back on the Fiction Unbound highlights of 2018.
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Photo credit: Winter dawn by Carmel Mawle
The holidays are here again. The days are short and the nights are long. Best stock up on stories that will see you through the long dark.
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Who doesn't like snow cones in summertime?
Grab a frosty beverage and head to the hammock or the beach with one of these great speculative summer reads!
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Going from beloved classic book to blockbuster movie is a tricky proposition. The writers at Fiction Unbound weigh in on what worked, and what didn't.
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With the exciting film release of A Wrinkle in Time, the Fiction Unbounders went back to the source material and re-lived some childhood magic.
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The Unbound Writers review and revel in the newest Marvel super hero film: Black Panther
Read moreTremble before the Cyclopean obscenity of our Valentine's Day recommendations!
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