In this final novel of The Daevabad Trilogy, Ali, Nahri, and Dara are morally challenged beyond endurance by the rise of death magic in their beloved kingdom. How they respond changes everything.
Read moreThe Book of Dragons: Dragons of all Creeds, Temperaments and Worlds
the anthology compiled by Jonathan Strahan for Harper-Voyager, available beginning July 7, 2020.
A diverse collection of sci fi and fantasy stories and poems about Western and Eastern dragons and their relationships with families and humans, blood and gold.
Read more2020 Summer Reading Suggestions from Fiction Unbound
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.
Read more"The Gods of Jade and Shadow": A Heroine's Journey into the Mayan Underworld of Xibalba
A welcome entry into the non-Western fantasy field set in the ancient Mayan underworld, Xibalba, and the Mexican Jazz Age.
Read moreHappy New Decade 2020!
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.
Read moreA Good Discussion: Fiction Unbound Editors Talk Connections Between "The Good Place" and "Good Omens"
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.
Read more2019 Fiction Unbound Speculative Holiday Gift Guide
Books are the perfect gift and we’ve got suggestions for everyone on your list.
Read moreCelebrating Native American Speculative Fiction: Some Favorites
In honor of Native American Heritage Month, we recommend a few of our favorite Native American speculative fiction writers and stories.
Read more"The Dragon Republic" - An Atypical Heroine's Journey in War-Torn China
The difficult details about real traumas China suffered in the early 20th century make this widely-praised trilogy uniquely interesting. The unusual fantasy elements and atypical heroine’s journey are bonuses.
Read moreDestroying Books ... Without a Grand Plan to Repress Knowledge
Rulers have been trying to repress knowledge since at least 213 BC. “Killing the Scholars and Burning the Books,” Anonymous, 18th century Chinese painted album leaf; Bibliothèque nationale Paris [Public domain]
Big corporations are destroying your books without explanation, probably because hosting the platform isn’t as profitable as expected.
Read moreHot Stories for Hot Days
Cooking in Paris. (photo credit: Rob Potvin)
Yes, it’s hot. We say, embrace it! Our editors recommend four stories, out this summer, that sizzle with neurotech and mindships, gunslingers and tornadoes. As an added bonus you’ll have indisputable reason to participate in National Coffee Milkshake Day.
Read moreOur Favorite Reads for Summer, 2019 Edition
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.
Read moreNovella Finalists for the 2018 Nebula Award
Fiction Unbound explores the fresh voices and exciting ideas that are the novellas nominated by SWFA members for the Nebula Awards. No predictions.
Read moreNon-Western Fantasies Are Finally Getting the Attention They Deserve
Non-Western fantasies increase readers’ understanding of diverse histories and cultures in an increasingly xenophobic age.
Read moreShort Story Finalists for the 2018 Nebula Award
“The Secret Lives of the Nine Negro Teeth of George Washington.” Illustration by Odera Igbokwe from Fireside Magazine.
Fiction Unbound continues our annual tradition of admiring the unique voices and daring ideas that are the short stories nominated by SWFA member writers for the Nebula Awards. No predictions.
Read moreCelebrating Black Speculative Fiction: Some Favorites
For Black History Month, some favorite short stories by new and classic black SF/F writers.
Read moreThe Ramayana: The Epic Heroic Adventure Beloved in Southeast Asia
The Indian Hindu epic The Ramayana unifies and defines the divergent cultures of Southeast Asia.
Read more"Mechanical Animals": An Anthology of Animal Automata, Old and New
Biomimicry abounds in this themed collection of new and classic science fiction “at the crux of creatures and tech,” from Hex Publishers.
Read moreThe Fiction Unbound Speculative Holiday Gift Guide for 2018
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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