30 SFF Books to Look Forward to in 2023!

To view this email as a web page, go [here.]( [Tor.com Newsletter]( [Forward to a Friend]( FOR YOUR BOOKSHELVES [30 SFF Titles to Look Forward to in 2023]( It’s a new year, which means there are tons of new books to get excited about! To help you wade through the waters and start marking your calendars, our Books Editor Christina Orlando has put together a list of 30+ SFF titles to look forward to in the first half of 2023. [Read more]( SHARE THIS: [Publish to Facebook]( [Publish to Twitter]( MARK AS READ [In Search of New Reading Rituals]( We talk a big game about reading rituals, we book people. Comfy chairs, blankets, hot cocoa, a cup of tea, a perfectly matched beer, a favorite whiskey. It’s nice to think about reading seasons, about summer on the balcony or fall on the bar patio, about the ideal space and time in which to read a book. In a new Mark As Read column, Molly Templeton talks about reading habits and what happens when we struggle with them. Be sure to tell us your reading rituals in the comments! [Read more]( SHARE THIS: [Publish to Facebook]( [Publish to Twitter]( SHORT FICTION SPOTLIGHT [Must Read Short Speculative Fiction: 12 Works You May Have Missed in 2022]( Every month, Alex Brown reads a couple dozen or so short speculative fiction stories from more than sixty publications for their monthly short SFF/H column. That’s a lot of reading! This year, instead of doing a Best Of list, they’ve selected some alternates–one story from each month that they loved but that didn’t make the original spotlight. Let’s take a walk back through last year and some absolutely epic short fiction! [Read more]( SHARE THIS: [Publish to Facebook]( [Publish to Twitter]( LISTEN UP [Five Cautionary Tales About Artificial Intelligence]( SF authors have been quick to see the boundless plot potential in robots and AIs. They’re a staple of the genre with a wide range of uses, and some examples are definitely more hopeful than others. James Davis Nicoll highlights five books about untrustworthy or destructive AI (and a few that are just a little too proactive…). [Read more]( SHARE THIS: [Publish to Facebook]( [Publish to Twitter]( A MONTH OF READING [Jo Walton’s Reading List: December 2022]( Jo Walton’s reading list is always impressive, with a wide range of genres and titles to discuss and recommend. Here she discusses the 18 titles she read in December, ranging from science fiction and romance to poetry, mystery, and Italian history! [Read more]( SHARE THIS: [Publish to Facebook]( [Publish to Twitter]( PLEASE ADAPT [We Need a Little Hopepunk: Why Becky Chambers’ Wayfarers Would Make for Excellent TV]( Becky Chambers’ Wayfarers series is a fan favorite, and it’s easy to see why. With cozy-ish vibes, grounded characters, and imaginative sci-fi worlds, there’s lots to explore within these books—which is why they’d make a great limited television series. In this month’s Please Adapt column, Cole Rush looks at Chambers’ work and why the series would translate so well to the screen. [Read more]( SHARE THIS: [Publish to Facebook]( [Publish to Twitter]( ELLIE & JOEL [Room to Play: The Real Surprise of HBO’s The Last of Us]( Asking how HBO’s The Last of Us has avoided “the curse” of video game adaptations because of its near universal critical and audience acclaim almost feels like cheating, since Naughty Dog’s 2013 game was made with film in mind from the start. But there are still some surprises in store, even for those familiar with the source material. Theresa DeLucci reviews the first episode. [Read more]( SHARE THIS: [Publish to Facebook]( [Publish to Twitter]( BEYOND STAR TREK [CameOH MY: Five Excellent George Takei Voice Acting Roles]( George Takei’s iconic voice always brings something special to any type of character, genre, or dramatic situation, so it’s no wonder he’s a favorite for voice acting roles. Here are a few memorable Takei voice cameos from some of our favorite shows, with more in the comments! [Read more]( SHARE THIS: [Publish to Facebook]( [Publish to Twitter]( ORIGINAL FICTION [“How to Cook and Eat the Rich” by Sunyi Dean]( A man is offered the opportunity to partake in an exclusive, subscription-based eating club for those who wish to dine on human flesh. But he may have bitten off a little more than he can chew. [Read more]( SHARE THIS: [Publish to Facebook]( [Publish to Twitter]( Follow Tor.com to get updates on all of our original fiction. FOLLOW US: [Follow Us on Facebook]( [Follow Us on Twitter]( [Follow Us on Tumblr]( [Follow Us on Pinterest]( This email was sent by: Macmillan 120 Broadway New York, NY, 10271, US We respect your right to privacy - [view our policy]( Macmillan believes piracy hurts writers, readers and everyone who loves books. 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