Author Spotlight: D.P. Martinez on Son of the Axe
Listen now | Magical realism with a psychological twist
Contemporary Fantasy Reads
Reader’s guides, book lists, and reviews for fans of contemporary fantasy—covering everything from magical realism to urban fantasy and the spaces in between.
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How Algorithms Shape What We Read (and What We Miss)
Have you ever noticed how the same books keep appearing everywhere?
Publisher Spotlight: Tom Conaghan and the Art of the Short Story
A look into Scratch Books, an indie short fiction publisher
Books That Would Never Survive Traditional Publishing
Or what makes indie publishing so attractive
Author Spotlight: Jesse Karjalainen on The Broken Crown
A fast-paced thriller with lots of history
Publisher Spotlight: Sinoist Books with Daniel Li
Discovering hidden gems in Chinese literature
Author Spotlight: Jennifer Taylor-Gray on The Old Crones Club
Retelling classic fairy tales
How to Find a Great Indie Book (Without Wasting Your Time)
A simple discovery sequence for your next read
Publisher Spotlight: Heloise Press with Aina Marti Balcells
Finding unique books by female authors
Author Spotlight: Jay Neil on The Terminus of All Things
Discover a clever and nostalgic urban fantasy novel