Find meaning and beauty in the midst, and aftermath, of pandemic in Peter Heller’s The Dog Stars.
Read moreCelebrating Black Speculative Fiction 2020
Mark Bradford, Realness, 2016. Mixed media on canvas; 108.25 x 168.5 in. Denver Art Museum Collection
For Black History Month, some favorite short stories and novels by new and classic black SF/F writers.
Read moreReally Raunchy Speculative Valentine's Day Recommendations
Grab your sweeties and give ‘em a gift of literature! Image — Boston : L. Prang & Co. [Public domain]
Considering ridding yourself of your semi-sweet? Give them a speculative test. Do they love these nuggets as much as you should? If so, consider keeping them around. In whatever form.
Read moreThe Power of Place in Leigh Bardugo's "Ninth House"
Cover art for Ninth House (Flatiron Books 2019)
In Leigh Bardugo’s Ninth House the unlikely place of New Haven, Connecticut is one of the world’s centers of magical power.
Read moreHappy New Decade 2020!
As we step into the third decade of the 21st century, the contributors at Fiction Unbound reflect on some of our favorite posts from the past.
Read moreHot Stories for Hot Days
Cooking in Paris. (photo credit: Rob Potvin)
Yes, it’s hot. We say, embrace it! Our editors recommend four stories, out this summer, that sizzle with neurotech and mindships, gunslingers and tornadoes. As an added bonus you’ll have indisputable reason to participate in National Coffee Milkshake Day.
Read moreOur Favorite Reads for Summer, 2019 Edition
Want to wander the stars instead of the beach this summer? Travel in time? Discover something remarkable? We’ve got you covered with our latest round of recommendations.
Read moreKelly Link and the Dilemma of Wishes
In her Pulitzer Prize nominated collection, Get in Trouble, Link delves into the delights and perils of being granted your heart’s desire.
Read moreNovella Finalists for the 2018 Nebula Award
Fiction Unbound explores the fresh voices and exciting ideas that are the novellas nominated by SWFA members for the Nebula Awards. No predictions.
Read moreNovelette Finalists for the 2018 Nebula Award
Fiction Unbound’s celebration of Nebula Award nominees continues. This week, a collection of slightly longer SF/F confections: novelettes. Come for the alternate histories, stay for the reincarnation and romance.
Read moreShort Story Finalists for the 2018 Nebula Award
“The Secret Lives of the Nine Negro Teeth of George Washington.” Illustration by Odera Igbokwe from Fireside Magazine.
Fiction Unbound continues our annual tradition of admiring the unique voices and daring ideas that are the short stories nominated by SWFA member writers for the Nebula Awards. No predictions.
Read more"Black Leopard, Red Wolf": A Knife to the Neck of Genre and Gender Tropes
2015 Man Booker winner Marlon James embraces epic fantasy with a non-conforming, lightning-paced tale that up-ends every expectation.
Read moreCelebrating Black Speculative Fiction: Some Favorites
For Black History Month, some favorite short stories by new and classic black SF/F writers.
Read moreHorrifyingly Heinous Speculative Valentine's Day Recommendations
It’s time for the Fiction Unbound 3rd annual roundup of speculative fiction recommendations to gift your beloved. Sure to please.*
*Not a legally binding guarantee.
Read moreBeginning the New Year with Beginnings
As we crack the cover on 2019 and dig into the books on our resolution reading lists, Christie and Meghan take a look at what makes a great opening.
Read more2015 Unbound: Our Favorite Books and Posts from Year One
A look back at the year that was. At least, the cool stuff.
Read moreRules Are For Fools - Evidence: Patrick Rothfuss's THE NAME OF THE WIND
The Name of the Wind (2007), by Patrick Rothfuss
At more than a quarter million words, Patrick Rothfuss's first book of the Kingkiller Chronicle trilogy, THE NAME OF THE WIND, defied the rules for a first novel and not only got published but debuted at #11 on the New York Times Best Seller list. In October 2015 it was optioned by Lionsgate for a movie, TV series and video game. How did he do it? A far-out Jedi mind trick? CH Lips has some ideas.
Read moreNeed More Halloween? New Colorado Publisher Hex Specializes in Horror
Hex Publishers "Publishers of Dark and Twisted Fiction"
We believe in supporting the local SF/F scene, which includes keeping up with the latest speculative fiction put out by a new Colorado publishing house, Hex Publishers.
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Halloween Thrills: Our Favorite Unbound Chills
Halloween weekend starts now, but the Unbound Writers have compiled enough frightening favorites to keep you shivering through the many cold months ahead.
Read moreThe Heart Goes Last
Fiction Unbounders come together for a pile-on review of Margaret Atwood's latest, The Heart Goes Last
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