Eden Robins

Chapter 1 of Moby Dick, page 1 The phrase ‘Call me Ishmael’, the first sentence of the book, is highlighted in blue, with careful highlighting on the very big C at the start. Above this, written in ballpoint pen ‘His name’

Love the glimpse into the beautiful mind that notated this used copy of Moby Dick I got

keep seeing people talking about Hugo and Nebula nominations which means it is my professional duty to remind you that nominations for the Ursula K. Le Guin Prize open on SUNDAY

You can't have a creative life without failure, sorry!! So why not develop a benign relationship to it? Join us tonight for a little taste of how to make that happen!

authors and books are like an MLM . . . i need you to buy my books so i can buy some other author's books so they can buy another author's books and so on

but it's like, an honorable ponzi scheme

Patreon Class: Fail on Purpose with Eden Robins In February, I have a special treat: guest instructor, Eden Robins, with a class titled, “Fail on Purpose.” The class will take place on Monday, February 23 at 8 PM ET on Zoom. We are o…

Before my Patreon prices increase next month, I warmly welcome you to join my February live-streaming classes tier at the current rate. @edenrobins.bsky.social is teaching about Failing on Purpose. maryrobinettekowal.com/events/patre... We are often taught that failure is an unfortunate... (1/2)

Never thought I'd spend so much of my time on this planet reassuring computers that I'm not a robot

Living under capitalism is like being forced to play a board game you dislike where the rules are boring, unfair and nonsensical but which the winners, who started with an advantage, keep explaining are excellent, and if you try improve the game you’re “cheating” but if you stop playing you’ll die

Just finished On the Calculation of Volume, Book III by Solvej Balle and am rending clothes/gnashing teeth that Book IV doesn't come out until April.

Very excited to start Brother Bronte by Fernando A. Flores next!

Just close your eyes and think of Empire!

Update: first kid is wearing a Scream mask, both kids have signs, presumably meeting someone? Zero adults located

I don't know if it's just due to delirium from being at the airport for 4 hours, but it appears a young kid is helping another young kid put on a giant inflatable dragon costume with no adults in sight

Digging into the phenomenology of cheeseburgers is the sort of thing that keeps me coming back to the internet, despite everything

This remains one of my favorite reviews. Thank you!!

Cover of Remember You Will Die by Eden Robins

First up, a book I read all the way back in January, and which came out in 2024. I am so glad it made the LeGuin shortlist, because until that point, I was distressed how little I'd seen it being discussed for how /interesting/ it is. It is Remember You Will Die by Eden Robins.

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Cover of "Remember You Will Die" by Eden Robins. Blurry background of a landscape image with the title in reversing typeface framing the forward version.

Remember You Will Die by @edenrobins.bsky.social is an alternate history sci-fi told entirely in obituaries. I can't remember when I've read something so original while also taking big formal risks. A triumph.

Eeeee thank you

Friggin loved this book

You were the one who told me about this! I'm reading now!

SO good

"Eligible to New York City-based artists with children under the age of three, awardees will receive a grant for $25,000 to be used for childcare expenses with the provider of their choice." www.artistsandmothers.org/grant - Applications due by Jan 2.

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A screen grab from Google Play with the cover of Remember You Will Die by Eden Robins as "Our most outstanding sci-fi read of 2025" with the text review: "This book is a stunning achievement in fiction unlike any novel you've ever read before (seriously). This story is told through a series of obituaries that, when connected, create a masterpiece that covers themes of A.I., environmentalism, queer identity, and grief. If the unique form of storytelling isn't enough to hook you, the eccentric cast of characters will definitely do the trick."

Well! This was a nice surprise!! Remember You Will Die is Google Play's favorite sci-fi read of 2025! play.google.com/store/books/...

this is so real

Yay! Send me your address, even though I could prob just walk it over ;)

Thank YOU!

Cover for Remember You Will Die by Eden Robins

Hi Gabino! Thanks as always. Popping in again with my novel-in-obituaries REMEMBER YOU WILL DIE because it's spooky season and who doesn't want to think about death, the future of humanity, and the ways we try to care for each other through art and rebellion?? bookshop.org/p/books/reme...

Damn, I don't live near alleys anymore. Maybe at the dump?

YouTube video by Ursula K. Le Guin Foundation 2025 Ursula K. Le Guin Prize for Fiction

"There is nothing inherently liberatory in the imagination,but it must be made so." Please watch the Ursula K. Le Guin prize acceptance speech from @vajra.me and read his work, and support the Sameer Project.

Rakesfall by Vajra Chandrasekera, with the Ursula K. Le Guin Prize for Fiction sticker on the cover

Vajra Chandrasekera, photo by Sanjeewa Weerasinghe. The author sits at a white table, arms resting in front of him, wearing a tan jacket and a white shirt.

Congratulations to Vajra Chandrasekera (@vajra.me), recipient of the 2025 Ursula K. Le Guin Prize for Fiction for Rakesfall!

Chandrasekera's book was chosen by authors Matt Bell, Indra Das, Kelly Link, Sequoia Nagamatsu, and Rebecca Roanhorse.