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World's leading SFF book community! Posts by 🏹 @kitvaria.bsky.social & 🐉 @jennieivins.bsky.social. Hater of trolls. Lover of books. Probably not a real dragon. ;)
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We love librarians! We had a blast at @onlibraryassoc.bsky.social Super Conference in #Toronto!

Thanks to everyone who visited the SSP booth and to all the #authors and #illustrators who stopped by to sign some books 🎉📚

#OLASC #booksky
February 9, 2026 at 7:30 PM
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Authors Alix E. Harrow, Olivie Blake, and more raise concerns about BookCon 2026
Authors Publish Open Letter Condemning BookCon Organizer’s Parent Company RELX Over ICE Ties - Reactor
Authors Alix E. Harrow, Olivie Blake, and more raise concerns about BookCon 2026
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February 9, 2026 at 7:59 PM
fantasyfaction.bsky.social
@kitvaria.bsky.social 's first clear favorite of the year!

Hammerfall is a story about family, about what shapes us, and about who we might have been under different circumstances. It is dark, emotional, sometimes brutal, but also full of heart.

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Hammerfall by Rob J. Hayes A skull with a hammer in his mouth, a blood drop beneath and a tiny dragon above it
February 9, 2026 at 9:38 PM
fantasyfaction.bsky.social
Our latest review by @kitvaria.bsky.social for Demon by @robjhayes.bsky.social

"It is harsh, bloody, and morally thorny, ... Each step backward makes the present more complicated, more tragic, and far more interesting."

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💙📚 #SFFbookRecommenfation
February 7, 2026 at 4:55 PM
fantasyfaction.bsky.social
ICYMI: @kitvaria.bsky.social reviews @longlukearnold.bsky.social's The Last Smile in Sunder City! - JI 🐉

"A moody, character-driven urban fantasy with a capable, sarcastic protagonist and a city full of strange, broken, and dangerous inhabitants."

fantasy-faction.com/2026/the-las... #booksky 📚🪐
The book cover sits in the center of the image. The cover shows the title done in white with the outside edges of a few of the letters elongating into streets that run off the edge of the cover. In-between the white streets are blocks of streets and buildings done in gray and red. Each building is marked with either a handwritten name and/or small graphic icons. For example: A building marked "Raven" with a swirly vine, a large raven, and birds flying above it; "Stammer Row" with a row of buildings and an axe (or maybe a flag?); and "Information Centre" with a fire-breathing dragon. Overall the cover is modeled to look like an old-fashioned street map in white, gray, and red. The background of the image is an actual old-fashioned map, half of which is done in gray, and half of which is done in a muted red.
February 6, 2026 at 6:48 PM
fantasyfaction.bsky.social
Julia Kitvaria Sarene reviews Benedict Jacka's An Inheritance of Magic! - JI🐉

"A sharp, thrilling start to a brand new series...With fast learning curves, a ruthless magical society, and a protagonist who must match wit with strength."

fantasy-faction.com/2026/an-inhe... #booksky 📚🪐
The book cover sits in the center of the image. The cover shows a wide, complex filigree boarder of golden vines and leaves that takes up most of the space. At the top of the boarder is a coat of arms; a white shield with a red band coming to a point in the center. It has two keys above the band and one key below with a strange V-shaped symbol. Below the shield is a bird skull and to either side of the shield are black, out stretched wings. The rest of the top half of the boarder is decorated with autumn leaves and two blue diamonds. At the bottom of the boarder is a gray cat sitting with its tail up and staring at the viewer. Behind the cat is a silhouette of the London skyline. The same autumn leaves from the top of the boarder are falling near the cat. On the bottom sides of the boarder are two rust-colored snakes coiling around two more blue diamonds. The background of the cover shows a sunburst but done as another silhouette, giving the cover texture. The background of the image is the same blue as the diamonds, and shows dozens of circular bokeh lights illuminating the darkness.
February 4, 2026 at 9:00 PM
fantasyfaction.bsky.social
Hubby found this vid today and I had to repost.

What books, movies, and shows showed you to how to be kind, empathetic, and stand up for what's right? Probably my first was Lord of the Rings. And Sir Terry has been a big one in my adult years. What are yours? - JI 🐉

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I can’t sing, but I thought this was fun. #cartoons #genz #millennial #empathy #fypシ
TikTok video by Shane
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February 4, 2026 at 8:01 PM
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wtpress.bsky.social
UK Customers! The Green Man's Holiday is just 99p on Amazon all this month.

Everyone else (and Amazon haters), the book will be on sale worldwide on Kobo from tomorrow.
Cover of The Green Man’s Holiday by Juliet E McKenna. Art by Ben Baldwin. Image is of an animal-like face with many sharp teeth peering out from a pile of gray rocks. Foliage and white flowers cover the rocks.
February 2, 2026 at 10:17 AM
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Calling all writers of Science Fiction, Fantasy and More: The doors are open for submissions to February’s #SciFanSat issue with its theme of ENTRANCE until 02.19.2026 at scifansat.com/landing.html!

#SFF #AmWritingScifi #AmWritingFantasy #WritingPrompts
SciFanSat: The Monthly Magazine for Science Fiction, Fantasy and More! February’s theme for issue 31 is ENTRANCE. The deadline for submissions to issue 31 is February 19th, and it will be published on Saturday, February 28th, 2026.
February 2, 2026 at 1:19 PM
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adrianmgibson.bsky.social
It’s been a while since I’ve properly celebrated the achievements of my novel Mushroom Blues, but damn, I’m proud of my debut and the legs it’s had. 4500 copies sold. 650+ ratings on Goodreads. 180+ on Amazon. Seriously, THANK YOU to every person who’s bought, read, rated, reviewed and shared it 🍄💙
February 2, 2026 at 1:32 PM
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2025 Aurealis Awards Shortlists
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2025 Aurealis Awards Shortlists
The Canberra Speculative Fiction Guild has released the 2025 Aurealis Awards Shortlists. The awards attracted more than 775 entries across 14 categories, including record numbers in the Horror…
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February 1, 2026 at 10:23 PM
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Hey authors -- I'm curious. For various reasons, we usually only see the highlight reals on social media, but how many novels have you trunked over your career? Especially post first published book?
February 1, 2026 at 9:18 PM
fantasyfaction.bsky.social
I'm a bit behind because of all the snow on the US East Coast, so you all get until Monday at midnight (EST) to nominate your favorite SFF reads of 2025! - JI 🐉

#booksky 💙📚 🪐📚 #booktok #storygraph #fantasybooks #scifibooks
fantasyfaction.bsky.social Fantasy-Faction @fantasyfaction.bsky.social · Jan 1
Welcome to 2026 Factioneers! 🥳

It's time again to help us pick our Top 50 SFF (science fiction & fantasy) reads of the year! What books stood out to you in 2025? Do you have a new all-time favorite? Let us know below!

But first! The Rules: (🧵 1/5)

#booksky #happynewyear #bestof2025 #reading
The image shows a background of yellow, orange, red, and pink light beams shooting into frame from the left side. In the center of the image is the shadow of a dragon materializing from the light. Above the dragon are the words, "Nominations Open for," and below the dragon are the words, "Fantasy-Faction's Top 50 SFF Books of 2025," both written in white.
February 1, 2026 at 8:02 PM
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caitlinrozakis.bsky.social
Not a fan of the Amazon ecosystem? Guess what - it's also on sale on Bookshop.org!

bookshop.org/p/books/drea...

(I don't actually know the dates on this one, so if you're interested, you might want to move faster.)
Dreadful
Check out Dreadful - <b>The New York Times-bestselling sharp-witted, debut high fantasy farce featuring killer moat squid, toxic masculinity, evil wizards and a garlic festival - all at once. Perfect ...
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February 1, 2026 at 5:33 PM
fantasyfaction.bsky.social
You still have today to enter this give away and win an ebook or audio code!
fantasyfaction.bsky.social Fantasy-Faction @fantasyfaction.bsky.social · 13d
The long awaited Silencing of the North, sequel to Seven Deaths of an Empire, releases tomorrow!

We're running a give away to celebrate 🥳🎉

Win an ebook of books 1 or 2, or an audiobook of the Corin Hayes series!

Look here, or in comments below 👇
fantasy-faction.com/2026/silenci...

💙📚🪐 #Giveaway
Graphic saying: "Give Away!" in gold on green, showing the three book covers, all by GR Matthews: A Good Day to Die, The Silencing of the North, Corin Hayes Omnibus (audiobook)
January 30, 2026 at 4:34 PM
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This is up and running!
mikechenwriter.bsky.social Mike Chen @mikechenwriter.bsky.social · 14d
I am very happy to be supporting the Publishing For Minnesota fundraiser initiative. Wanna talk Star Wars, writing, writing ABOUT Star Wars, publishing as a biz, worldbuilding, or anything else for an hour? (Or just to see my dog) Bidding starts tomorrow:

www.32auctions.com/organization...
1-hour AMA with NYT bestselling author
Auction item '1-hour AMA with NYT bestselling author' hosted online at 32auctions.
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January 29, 2026 at 3:31 PM
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ICYMI!
aliettedebodard.com Aliette de Bodard @aliettedebodard.com · 19d
Preorder campaign for the re-release of my Gothic Paris books -(March 10th!!!): pre-order any of the books in the series & get an EXCLUSIVE ebook with bonus shenanigans involving Fallen angels, a birthday party and a decidedly over-friendly magical fungus
www.aliettedebodard.com/2026/01/23/d...
Cover of "Of birthdays, fungus and kindness" by Aliette de Bodard: a series of darkened staircases
January 29, 2026 at 5:48 AM
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kitvaria.bsky.social
#BookHaul!

I read this book for #SPFBO last year, fully expecting to bounce, because "ewww a kissing book"

Suffice it to say, it managed to somehow slowly drag me in & never let go.

Obviously, once I saw this pretty version, I needed it for the shelf!

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Throne in the Dark by A.K. Caggiano, super pretty with sprayed edges A Lego Castle as photo prop Throne in the Dark by A.K. Caggiano inside page Inside like, pretty font and floral decoration Throne in the Dark by A.K. Caggiano, map Throne in the Dark by A.K. Caggiano,b first chapter with pretty chapter header (and a tiny table with a candle and whiskey on it a photo of prop)
January 28, 2026 at 9:53 PM
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If you haven't bought one of my books this might be a good time, lolsob

This is the new book for Jun 30

www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/721856...

All the books on this page have earned out: www.clpolk.com
January 24, 2026 at 1:35 AM
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This year's SPFBO officially starts on February 1.

In anticipation of that, we got in touch with veteran judge @queensbookasylum.bsky.social from Queen's Book Asylum to have her answer a few questions about the competition and what's to come.

www.readindiefantasy.com/interview-qu...

#SPFBO
Banner image for our interview with Queen Terrible Time. The banner includes an excerpt of Timy's website's logo as well as a photo of Timy herself.
January 28, 2026 at 7:02 PM
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reactorsff.bsky.social
A group of girls bid by Death to reap souls across the country. Just a Wednesday afternoon in Alexis Henderson's When I Was Death! We're excited to share an excerpt:
Read an Excerpt From When I Was Death by Alexis Henderson - Reactor
A group of girls does Death incarnate's bidding in this haunting speculative young adult novel.
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January 28, 2026 at 9:09 PM
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Some more info, including preorder links, over yonder hill and dale to grandmother's blog we go:
Cover Reveal: The Calamities
And, we have a cover for The Calamities, courtesy of Del Rey and the Boland Design Co (who also did the stellar Staircase in the Woods cover)! The description: The heir to one of the world’s most i…
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January 28, 2026 at 8:10 PM
fantasyfaction.bsky.social
The long awaited Silencing of the North, sequel to Seven Deaths of an Empire, releases tomorrow!

We're running a give away to celebrate 🥳🎉

Win an ebook of books 1 or 2, or an audiobook of the Corin Hayes series!

Look here, or in comments below 👇
fantasy-faction.com/2026/silenci...

💙📚🪐 #Giveaway
Graphic saying: "Give Away!" in gold on green, showing the three book covers, all by GR Matthews: A Good Day to Die, The Silencing of the North, Corin Hayes Omnibus (audiobook)
January 28, 2026 at 7:13 PM
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aliettedebodard.com
Preorder campaign for the re-release of my Gothic Paris books -(March 10th!!!): pre-order any of the books in the series & get an EXCLUSIVE ebook with bonus shenanigans involving Fallen angels, a birthday party and a decidedly over-friendly magical fungus
www.aliettedebodard.com/2026/01/23/d...
Cover of "Of birthdays, fungus and kindness" by Aliette de Bodard: a series of darkened staircases
January 23, 2026 at 10:54 AM
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kitvaria.bsky.social
Same though for me it's more eyesight trouble than patience...
But my favorites I still buy for the shelf!

Though even the books I do read on paper look like new after. I HATE damaging books in any way. If I accidentally do it, I buy a new copy 😅
January 23, 2026 at 10:27 PM