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The Library of Fates by Margot Harrison: Review by Alexandra Pierce The Library of Fates, Margot Harrison (Gray­don House, 978-1-52580-431-1, 320pp, $30.00 hc). December 2025. The Library of Fates takes the idea of bibliomancy – that you can use a book to predict t…

Alexandra Pierce reviews THE LIBRARY OF FATES by Margot Harrison: “This is a generally well-paced story, and the use of the book as the magical item works well.”

The Forest on the Edge of Time by Jasmin Kirkbride: Review by Paul Di Filippo locusmag.com/review/...

The Forest on the Edge of Time by Jasmin Kirkbride: Review by Niall Harrison locusmag.com/review/...

The Midnight Knock by John Fram: Review by Gabino Iglesias The Midnight Knock, John Fram (Atria Books 978-1-66806-942-4, $30.00, 416pp, hc) October 2025. John Fram’s The Midnight Knock is a very enter­taining mess with a curious structure and plenty of vio…

Read @Gabino_Iglesias’ review of THE MIDNIGHT KNOCK by John Fram: “Fram is a hell of a driver, so you should definitely buy the ticket, take the ride.”

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New Books Video: Top Releases of the Week! (03/10/2026) locusmag.com/2026/03...

Lee Martindale (1949–2026) locusmag.com/2026/03...

2026 Robert E. Howard Awards Nominees locusmag.com/2026/03...

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Analog: Review by A.C. Wise Analog 11-12/25 The November/December issue of Analog opens with a novella by Christopher L. Bennett. “Aleyara’s Flight” functions as a kind of slice of life, following the titular character and he…

Join @ac_wise as she explores new short fiction from @Analog_

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2026 ITW Thriller Awards Finalists locusmag.com/2026/03...

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Beneath Ceaseless Skies, Lightspeed, Small Wonders, and Bourbon Penn: Review by Maria Haskins Beneath Ceaseless Skies 12/11/25 Lightspeed 12/25 Small Wonders 12/25 Bourbon Penn 11/25 Family is the common thread in the December 11 issue of Beneath Ceaseless Skies, with a focus on the bond be…

“Tuesday” by Ellis Nye from Small Wonders, “Threehearts and Me” by Clelia Farris from Bourbon Penn, and more short fic recs from Maria Haskins

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New Book Releases: March 10, 2026 locusmag.com/2026/03...

“THE DEPARTMENT OF WHAT IT (REALLY) MEANS TO BE HUMAN is told with a consistent gentleness, and generosity, that gives these philosophical questions room to breathe.” Niall Harrison reviews M. Darusha Wehm locusmag.com/review/...

2026 Audie Awards Winners locusmag.com/2026/03...

Weekly Bestsellers, 9 March 2026 locusmag.com/2026/03...

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2026 British Book Awards Shortlists locusmag.com/2026/03...

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Sundown Girls by L.S. Stratton: Review by Colleen Mondor Sundown Girls, L.S. Stratton (Nancy Paulsen Books 979-8-217-00494-2, $19.99, 320pp, hc) January 2026. As L.S. Stratton’s Sundown Girls opens, sixteen-year-old Naomi Ward is strug­gling mightily to …

“SUNDOWN GIRLS is Stratton’s first title for young adults, but with a strong and relatable protagonist, it is hopefully not her last.” Colleen Mondor reviews new work from L.S. Stratton/Shelly Ellis

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The Department of What It (Really) Means to be Human by M. Darusha Wehm: Review by Niall Harrison locusmag.com/review/...