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@readingrogue.bsky.social

SFF book reviewer at https://queensbookasylum.com and https://www.grimdarkmagazine.com. SPFBO judge. Gobbler of space murder mysteries, morally-gray rogues and snarky AI. Contacts & more: https://linktr.ee/thereadingrogue

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hope it's a good one, but being a Tchaikovsky that's almost a given

22.02.2026 16:53 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

ah makes sense, one can hope

22.02.2026 14:37 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Oh! I thought there was no paperback yet?!

22.02.2026 14:22 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

Does the Communiverse in Elio count as a world? Because if yes, that

05.02.2026 20:11 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Thanks for sharing!

04.02.2026 18:18 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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Arina's Top 10 Reads Of 2025 - Queen's Book Asylum Slightly late to the party, but it's time for Arina's top 10 reads of 2025!

Slightly late to the party, but it's time for @readingrogue.bsky.social's top 10 reads of 2025!

#BestOf #Top10Reads #BookSky πŸ’™πŸ“š

queensbookasylum.com/2026/02/03/a...

03.02.2026 16:47 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 1

Oh, me too!

04.02.2026 13:31 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

Hey, it's my boss!

01.02.2026 16:10 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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The First Binding Check out this great listen on Audible.com. β€œEpic fantasy at its finestβ€”an homage to storytelling and legend, richly told and endlessly engaging.”—Andrea Stewart, author of The Bone Shard Daughter Do...

Hey everyone, if you have the spoons/space, I'd really appreciate a signal boost/share of this:

www.audible.com/pd/The-First...

The First Binding is on a month long 6.99 sale (America/US audible only) right now for all of Feb.

And it's my bday this month, so :) <3

01.02.2026 15:35 β€” πŸ‘ 36    πŸ” 43    πŸ’¬ 2    πŸ“Œ 3

Released this year just as I wished for!!

31.01.2026 07:46 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
Against a red water-y background, the book cover for THE EAGLE IN THE MOUNTAIN by Caskey Russell. Cover is by Sam Gretton.

Against a red water-y background, the book cover for THE EAGLE IN THE MOUNTAIN by Caskey Russell. Cover is by Sam Gretton.

🚨COVER REVEAL!🚨

Feast your eyes on Sam Gretton's cover for THE EAGLE IN THE MOUNTAIN, the much anticipated sequel to Caskey Russell's indigenous epic fantasy - THE DOOR ON THE SEA!

Out September 2026.
Full reveal by @reactorsff.bsky.social https://bit.ly/3M0FgsU
Buy book 1 https://geni.us/doorsea

30.01.2026 16:55 β€” πŸ‘ 29    πŸ” 6    πŸ’¬ 2    πŸ“Œ 3

Literally where I mentally am rn, incessantly watching those youtube journaling videos 🫣

30.01.2026 21:16 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

UK works too! Thank you!

25.01.2026 14:20 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Ok, ammending my request! Need some recommendations for artists that sell bujo (bullet journal) paraphernalia (sticker sheets, washi tape, etc) within the EU/UK OR that offer digital print sticker sheets?

25.01.2026 14:13 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 3    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
A row of five books showing off their spines on a shelf, with the titles Priest of Bones, Priest of Lies, Priest of Gallows, Priest of Crowns, and Paved with Good Intentions. This is the War for the Rose Throne series by Peter McLean.

A row of five books showing off their spines on a shelf, with the titles Priest of Bones, Priest of Lies, Priest of Gallows, Priest of Crowns, and Paved with Good Intentions. This is the War for the Rose Throne series by Peter McLean.

With the paperback release of "Paved with Good Intentions" this year, I now have the full set ❀️ (I'll pretend I don't see the non-matching spines)

21.01.2026 13:32 β€” πŸ‘ 10    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Oh shit it's Sunday. I'm reading Sister Wake by Dave Rudden, which has just released this week! Epic fantasy inspired by Ireland history and culture, and its fight against colonization. Gods and stories take shape in terrifyingly souls-like encounters

18.01.2026 20:12 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Black Horror | Call for Submissions We are very excited to announce a new call for submissions which is now open!

Dr. @chesyaburke.bsky.social and I are editing an anthology surveying the evolution of Black literary horror. Tentatively titled Black Horror, Then & Next: We Have Always Dreamed in Darkness (FlameTree Press), here are the guidelines…
blog.flametreepublishing.com/fantasy-goth...

19.12.2025 19:25 β€” πŸ‘ 140    πŸ” 132    πŸ’¬ 2    πŸ“Œ 4
A humble shelf of ten science fiction paperback books from the "SF Masterworks" series from Gollancz, all with distinctive yellow spines and the black SF logo. The visible titles and authors from right to left are:

A Fire Upon the Deep by Vernor Vinge. Dr Bloodmoney by Philip K. Dick. The Fifth Head of Cerberus by Gene Wolfe. The Sirens of Titan by Kurt Vonnegut. The Fountains of Paradise by Arthur C. Clarke. Rendezvous With Rama by Arthur C. Clarke. The Island of Doctor Moreau by H.G. Wells. A Maze of Death by Philip K. Dick. Jirel of Joiry by C.L. Moore.

A humble shelf of ten science fiction paperback books from the "SF Masterworks" series from Gollancz, all with distinctive yellow spines and the black SF logo. The visible titles and authors from right to left are: A Fire Upon the Deep by Vernor Vinge. Dr Bloodmoney by Philip K. Dick. The Fifth Head of Cerberus by Gene Wolfe. The Sirens of Titan by Kurt Vonnegut. The Fountains of Paradise by Arthur C. Clarke. Rendezvous With Rama by Arthur C. Clarke. The Island of Doctor Moreau by H.G. Wells. A Maze of Death by Philip K. Dick. Jirel of Joiry by C.L. Moore.

You both put mine to shame!

17.01.2026 20:54 β€” πŸ‘ 4    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

Happy Friday! Let's love on our creators today. Who is a Black SFF author you wish more people were screaming about? Bonus if they have new work coming out this year πŸ”₯πŸ”₯πŸ”₯

16.01.2026 15:36 β€” πŸ‘ 24    πŸ” 10    πŸ’¬ 5    πŸ“Œ 2

Preordered this a bit back and think it should be on more people's radar!

17.01.2026 00:01 β€” πŸ‘ 5    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

I did!

17.01.2026 00:01 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

What a tagline!

16.01.2026 23:25 β€” πŸ‘ 5    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
Image shows the illustration of a red dragon flying through a sky at sunset. The colors of the sky range from dusty purple to pink to peach and finally to butter-yellow. White fluffy clouds sit below the dragon. In the middle of the image are the words: Fantasy-Faction is Looking for Contributors!

Image shows the illustration of a red dragon flying through a sky at sunset. The colors of the sky range from dusty purple to pink to peach and finally to butter-yellow. White fluffy clouds sit below the dragon. In the middle of the image are the words: Fantasy-Faction is Looking for Contributors!

πŸ“£ Fantasy-Faction is looking for Contributors! πŸ“£

We're looking for people who'd like to review books, talk about SFF news, or give insights into publishing and writing on our main site, Fantasy-Faction.com.

Check the link for more info! - JI πŸ‰

fantasy-faction.com/2026/fantasy... #booksky

16.01.2026 21:55 β€” πŸ‘ 18    πŸ” 13    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

my life for a re-issue of the Sevenwaters series

16.01.2026 22:05 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

bless you for this and for adjusting to the whims of us "particular" readers!

16.01.2026 19:03 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

This is such an author power move

16.01.2026 19:01 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
The Ginger Nuts of Horror logo against an orange tartan background featuring a scarfy pumpkin with eh words ginger nuts of horror circling the imagae

The Ginger Nuts of Horror logo against an orange tartan background featuring a scarfy pumpkin with eh words ginger nuts of horror circling the imagae

GNoH NEEDS YOU.

Last year, certainly the first half was a washout for me, but after getting proper psychiatric help, I am back with a reviewing vengeance.

And GNoH needs more reviewers. If you'd like to volunteer your services, please drop me an email (jimmcleod(at)gnofhorror.com)

16.01.2026 07:38 β€” πŸ‘ 72    πŸ” 56    πŸ’¬ 2    πŸ“Œ 6
Cover of The Rise and lots of humbling praise.

Cover of The Rise and lots of humbling praise.

One month until The Rise is out. Pre-orders up now. Any reviewers out there who'd like a copy, hit me up!

14.01.2026 12:17 β€” πŸ‘ 21    πŸ” 10    πŸ’¬ 3    πŸ“Œ 2

we desperately need that preorder link

15.01.2026 22:55 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

my god I love this concept so much

15.01.2026 22:54 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

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