It’s almost fairytale fantasy week 2026

fairytale princess in a green hood

This year’s theme: fantasy novels and fantasy-related novels inspired by the folk ballads about Robin Hood. Every year, I pause any serious stuff for fairytale fluff. . although there have been times over the past years when the fairytale theme produces some deep and surprising recommendations for an excellent reading experience. Robin Hood coming soon, to your screens and inboxes!

A speculative fiction advent calendar of quotes: Dec. 24, 2025

Russell Hoban’s eccentric masterpiece, Riddley Walker, was published in 1980. Push past the weird spellings. Read it aloud to yourself if you have to. A must-read.

Cover of Russell Hoban's novel "Riddley Walker"
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A speculative fiction advent calendar of quotes: Dec. 20, 2025

Extremophile (2024), Ian Green’s novel of cyberpunk dystopia, bioterrorism, wild heist/caper shenanigans, and more! more! is a delight. It was short-listed for the 2025 Arthur C. Clarke Award. A great, gritty read.

book cover of Ian Green's novel "Extremophile"
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