The World Fantasy Awards are coming up soon–winners to be announced on Nov. 2, 2025 at the World Fantasy Convention held this year in Brighton, UK. Have you been reading? I have. The short list:

The Tainted Cup, Robert Jackson Bennett (Del Rey; Hodderscape)–This novel won the 2025 Hugo Award and was short-listed for the Locus Award.

The Fox Wife, Yangsze Choo (Holt; Quercus UK)–a wonderful combination of Chinese folklore and the early 20th century historical conflict between China and Japan.

The Bog Wife, Kay Chronister (Counterpoint; Titan UK)–what IS this thing? Southern/Appalachian Gothic? Magical Realism? Fascinating read.

The Bright Sword, Lev Grossman (Viking; Del Rey UK)–combined Monty Pythonesque and Malory Morte- D’Arthur-esque massive novel about the Arthurian in decline.

The Wings Upon Her Back, Samantha Mills (Tachyon)–I’m about to read this! I’m excited!