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Now in Sci-Fi & Fantasy
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My plans for this fall are pretty basic: enjoy the foliage while listening, pumpkin picking with the family, strolling through old graveyards, and memorizing the new D&D Core Rulebooks.
It’s good to get back to writing this newsletter—and there’s so much to get hyped for in the coming months, I’ll get right to it. Here’s hoping your autumn is off to a spectacular start.
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The biggest listens of the fall
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Sci-fi, fantasy, horror, romantasy—this season is an embarrassment of riches in our favorite genres. Check out our top picks in each category and load up your wish list for the coming season.
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The earliest version of the world’s most beloved tabletop RPG was first published half a century ago, in 1974, and its popularity has only soared over the past decade. While you’re rolling up your next character with the latest Player’s Handbook, why not pick your next listen based on your class? Whether you're a greataxe-wielding Barbarian or a Cleric of the Peace Domain, these D&D class-based recommendations offer advantage for any listener.
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The 2024 Hugo Award winners
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The Hugo Awards were presented at Worldcon in Glasgow this August. My absolute favorite listen of 2023, Emily Tesh’s Some Desperate Glory, was awarded Best Novel. Other winners included Thornhedge by T. Kingfisher for Best Novella, and Imperial Radch by Ann Leckie for Best Series.
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Matt Haig embraces the impossible
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The bestselling author spoke with us about his new fantastical novel, The Life Impossible. Of this very personal story, he said, “Sometimes, to be honest, realism can be a kind of trap. It can be a kind of restraint or a straightjacket. And sometimes to actually be free with the sort of emotional truth, you find yourself going into fantasy.” Hear, hear.
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Even as an adult, the idea of a school for all things arcane still manages to capture my imagination like few other fantasy settings. From dark academia vibes to dragon riding, here are some fantasy listens perfect for anyone still eagerly awaiting their acceptance letter each fall.
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Don’t miss these recent listens
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Get outside your genre zone
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