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Spooky Mood Book Recommendations!

October 24, 2024October 23, 2024Tiana TolbertLeave a comment

Halloween is right around the corner and there’s no better time to pick up a book that delivers chills and thrills—with a side of adventure, mystery, and magic. From haunted houses to dark cults and mischievous monsters, these books are perfect for getting into the spooky spirit!

opens in a new windowMasters of Death by Olivie Blake

In Masters of Death, Olivie Blake conjures a world where a real estate agent happens to be a vampire, and her current listing is haunted by a very stubborn ghost. With a death god now tangled up in the house’s affairs, this book skillfully blends wit, horror, and otherworldly beings. A perfect pick for readers who want both spooky and humorous vibes this season!

opens in a new window opens in a new windowStarling House by Alix E. Harrow

In Starling House, Alix E. Harrow invites readers into a crumbling mansion filled with secrets and shadows. When Opal, a determined young woman desperate to escape her circumstances, takes a job at Starling House, she quickly discovers that the house is alive with its own dark magic. A moody, spellbinding tale that captures the gothic feel of cursed places and lingering spirits. Out now in paperback!

opens in a new windowCraft: Stories I Wrote for the Devil by Ananda Lima

Craft is a chilling collection of short stories where the boundaries between the mundane and the supernatural blur. Each story in this anthology weaves dark and haunting tales that explore our deepest fears, human desires, and the inescapable pull of the unknown. With eerie, atmospheric prose, Lima’s Craft is the perfect companion for a night of unsettling reading.

opens in a new windowThe Witch’s Compendium of Monsters by Genoveva Dimova

Genoveva Dimova’s The Witch’s Compendium of Monsters duology, inspired by Slavic folklore, is the perfect read for Halloween season. Beginning with Foul Days, this fast-paced fantasy is packed with dark magic, mythical creatures, and eerie battles that bring a chilling atmosphere perfect for fans of The Witcher and Naomi Novik. The world Dimova creates is teeming with witches, monsters, and dangerous secrets, making it an ideal spooky read. With the highly anticipated conclusion, Monstrous Nights, out now, there’s no better time to dive into this haunting tale of witches and dark creatures!

opens in a new window opens in a new windowBook of Night by Holly Black

In Book of Night, Holly Black introduces us to Charlie Hall, a con artist trying to distance herself from her dangerous past of manipulating shadows for the elite. But when Charlie is drawn back into the dark world of shadow magic, she finds herself entangled in a conspiracy far more perilous than she ever imagined. This is a gritty and sinister tale perfect for fans of dark urban fantasy with a supernatural twist.

opens in a new window opens in a new windowThe Legacy of Arniston House by T. L. Huchu

The spellbinding fourth installment in the Edinburgh Nights series, The Legacy of Arniston House, follows Ropa Moyo as she faces her darkest challenge yet. After leaving her Scottish magical roots behind to work for the English Sorcerer Royal, Ropa’s world crumbles when she learns a devastating secret about her Gran. Rushing home, she finds her grandmother murdered and herself the prime suspect. Now, entangled in the sinister schemes of a cult determined to resurrect an ancient power, Ropa must use all her magical skills and wits to stop the ritual and clear her name. Out on 11/12/2024!

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Translated Books from Tor!

October 22, 2024September 30, 2024Tiana TolbertLeave a comment

Step into a world of necromancy, murder, and twisted magic. A world in need of a hero.

From award-winning Korean author Sung-il Kim & translated by the world-renowned Anton Hur, opens in a new windowBlood of the Old Kings is OFFICIALLY out now! And what better way to celebrate than with a list of books with AMAZING translators? We’ve curated a special list of translated books that showcase the artistry of world-class translators. Dive in below!

opens in a new window opens in a new windowBlood of the Old Kings by Sung-il Kim; translated by Anton Hur

In an Empire run on necromancy, dead sorcerers are the lifeblood. Their corpses are wrapped in chains and drained of magic to feed the unquenchable hunger for imperial conquest. Born with magic, Arienne has become resigned to her dark fate. But when the voice of a long-dead sorcerer begins to speak inside her head, she listens. There may be another future for her, if she’s willing to fight for it. Miles away, beneath a volcano, a seven-eyed dragon also wears the Empire’s chains. Before the imperial fist closed around their lands, it was the people’s sacred guardian. Loran, a widowed swordswoman, is the first to kneel before the dragon in decades. She comes with a desperate plea, and will leave with a sword of dragon-fang in hand and a great purpose before her. In the heart of the Imperial capital, Cain is known as a man who gets things done. When his best friend and mentor is found murdered, he will leave no stone unturned to find those responsible, even if it means starting a war.Step into a world of necromancy, murder, and twisted magic. A world in need of a hero.

opens in a new windowThe Three-Body Problem by Cixin Liu

The Three-Body Problem is the first novel in the groundbreaking, Hugo Award-winning series from China’s most beloved science fiction author, Cixin Liu.

Set against the backdrop of China’s Cultural Revolution, a secret military project sends signals into space to establish contact with aliens. An alien civilization on the brink of destruction captures the signal and plans to invade Earth. Meanwhile, on Earth, different camps start forming, planning to either welcome the superior beings and help them take over a world seen as corrupt, or to fight against the invasion. The result is a science fiction masterpiece of enormous scope and vision.

opens in a new window opens in a new windowBlack Leviathan by Bernd Perplies; Translated by Lucy Van Cleef

Melville’s Moby Dick unfolds in a world of dragon hunters in Black Leviathan, an epic revenge fantasy from German award-winning author Bernd Perplies.

Beware! A shadow will cover you, larger than that cast by any other dragon of this world. Black as the lightless chasm from whence it was born at the beginning of time. In the coastal city Skargakar, residents make a living from hunting dragons and use them for everything from clothing to food, while airborne ships hunt them in the white expanse of a cloud sea, the Cloudmere. Lian does his part carving the kyrillian crystals that power the ships through the Cloudmere, but when he makes an enemy of a dangerous man, Lian ships out on the next vessel available as a drachenjager, or dragon hunter. He chooses the wrong ship. A fanatic captain, hunts more than just any dragon. His goal is the Firstborn Gargantuan—and Adaron is prepared to sacrifice everything for revenge.

opens in a new window opens in a new windowWaste Tide by Chen Qiufan; translated by Ken Liu

Award-winning author Chen Qiufan’s Waste Tide is a thought-provoking vision of the future.

Translated by Ken Liu, who brought Cixin Liu’s Hugo Award-winning The Three Body Problem to English-speaking readers. Mimi is drowning in the world’s trash. She’s a waste worker on Silicon Isle, where electronics — from cell phones and laptops to bots and bionic limbs — are sent to be recycled. These amass in towering heaps, polluting every spare inch of land. On this island off the coast of China, the fruits of capitalism and consumer culture come to a toxic end. Mimi and thousands of migrant waste workers like her are lured to Silicon Isle with the promise of steady work and a better life. They’re the lifeblood of the island’s economy, but are at the mercy of those in power. A storm is brewing, between ruthless local gangs, warring for control. Ecoterrorists, set on toppling the status quo. American investors, hungry for profit. And a Chinese-American interpreter, searching for his roots. As these forces collide, a war erupts — between the rich and the poor; between tradition and modern ambition; between humanity’s past and its future. Mimi, and others like her, must decide if they will remain pawns in this war or change the rules of the game altogether.

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Take The Tor Halloween Quiz!

October 19, 2024October 22, 2024Tiana TolbertLeave a comment

Looking for the perfect eerie read to get into the Halloween spirit? Take this quick quiz to find out which spooky book you should dive into next!

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Tor’s Halloween Book Roundup

October 17, 2024September 30, 2024Tiana TolbertLeave a comment

Spooky season is upon us, and what better way to celebrate than with some chilling reads? Whether you’re looking for haunted houses, supernatural creatures, or eerie otherworldly adventures, this Halloween Book Roundup has you covered.

Ready to get in the Halloween spirit? Check out these books with all the spooky vibes you need!

opens in a new windowThe Witch’s Compendium of Monsters by Genoveva Dimova

Genoveva Dimova’s The Witch’s Compendium of Monsters duology, inspired by Slavic folklore, is the perfect read for Halloween season. Beginning with Foul Days, this fast-paced fantasy is packed with dark magic, mythical creatures, and eerie battles that bring a chilling atmosphere perfect for fans of The Witcher and Naomi Novik. The world Dimova creates is teeming with witches, monsters, and dangerous secrets, making it an ideal spooky read. With the highly anticipated conclusion, Monstrous Nights, coming out on 10/22, there’s no better time to dive into this haunting tale of witches and dark creatures—just in time for Halloween!

opens in a new windowThe Cerulean Chronicles by TJ Klune

TJ Klune’s The Cerulean Chronicles may seem heartwarming, but it’s also packed with magical intrigue that makes it a great Halloween read for those who love a mix of whimsy and wonder. Beginning with The House in the Cerulean Sea, we follow Linus Baker, a caseworker sent to a mysterious orphanage filled with magical children who could either destroy the world—or become the family he never knew he needed. The sequel, Somewhere Beyond the Sea, continues this enchanting, queer-centered tale, blending magical realism with themes of love, acceptance, and found family. With its blend of magic, mystery, and heart, this series offers a perfect mix of warmth and Halloween vibes!

opens in a new windowThe Green Creek Series by TJ Klune

TJ Klune’s The Green Creek Series is an ideal pick for Halloween, blending supernatural elements with heart-pounding romance. This completed saga follows the Bennett family, a tight-knit pack of werewolves, as they navigate love, loyalty, and betrayal in a world filled with danger and mystery. The series delivers all the moody, atmospheric vibes that make for perfect Halloween reading—complete with werewolves, pack dynamics, and emotional stakes that run deep.

opens in a new window opens in a new windowThe Naming Song by Jedediah Berry

The Naming Song by Jedediah Berry is a perfect read for Halloween, steeped in eerie magic and unsettling atmospheres. In this post-apocalyptic world, words have vanished, and a nameless courier joins a traveling theater troupe that reminds people of the power words once held. Oh, and did we mention the freaky power machines? Berry weaves a haunting, imaginative tale filled with deep secrets and strange adventures.

opens in a new windowBlood of the Old Kings by Sung-il Kim; translated by Anton Hur

With necromancy, murder, and sinister magic coursing through its veins, this book is perfect for readers seeking a gripping, haunting tale to devour during the spookiest season.

opens in a new windowUsurpation by Sue Burke

After her rollicking standalone Dual Memory, Sue Burke returns to her Semiosis series and the world of Pax in Usurpation, which combines the thrill of M. Night Shyamalan’s The Happening with the eco-empowerment of VanderMeer’s Dead Astronauts.

With its eerie, dystopian atmosphere and unsettling themes of control and rebellion, Usurpation offers the perfect mix of sci-fi suspense and Halloween-worthy vibes, making it a must-read for fans of thrillers and dystopian horror. Out on 10/29!

opens in a new windowSisterhood of Dune by Brian Herbert and Kevin J. Anderson

Sisterhood of Dune by Brian Herbert and Kevin J. Anderson is a perfect fit for Halloween with its dark, sweeping tale of vengeance, power, and the rise of the Bene Gesserit.

It is 83 years after the last thinking machines were destroyed in the Battle of Corrin, after Faykan Butler took the name of Corrino and established himself as the first Emperor of a new Imperium. The war hero Vorian Atreides has turned his back on politics and Salusa Secundus. The descendants of the disgraced Abulurd Harkonnen have sworn vengeance against Vor, blaming him for the downfall of their noble family. Raquella Berto-Anirul has formed the Bene Gesserit School and, through a terrible ordeal, has become the first Reverend Mother. The descendants of Aurelius Venport and Norma Cenva use mutated, spice-saturated Navigators who fly precursors of Heighliners. And Gilbertus Albans, ward of the hated thinking machine Erasmus, is teaching humans to become Mentats…while hiding an unbelievable secret. Led by the fanatic Manford Torondo, the Butlerian movement, fiercely opposed to all forms of “dangerous technology,” sweeps across the known universe in mobs, millions strong, destroying everything in its path.

opens in a new windowCraft: Stories I Wrote for the Devil by Ananda Lima

Craft: Stories I Wrote for the Devil by Ananda Lima is an eerie, thought-provoking collection perfect for Halloween reading. At a Halloween party in 1999, a writer makes a deal with the devil, and from that moment on, she writes surreal, haunting stories for him throughout her life. With its mix of humor, horror, and magical realism, Lima’s stories explore themes of fear, ambition, and identity, offering a hauntingly unique collection that’s perfect for fans of modern, eerie storytelling this spooky season.

opens in a new windowMasters of Death by Olivie Blake

Viola Marek is a struggling real estate agent, and a vampire. But her biggest problem currently is that the house she needs to sell is haunted. The ghost haunting the mansion has been murdered, and until he can solve the mystery of how he died, he refuses to move on. With its quirky supernatural elements and playful take on life, death, and everything in between, Masters of Death is a spooky, witty, and fun read for Halloween!

opens in a new windowThe Three-Body Problem by Cixin Liu

The Three-Body Problem by Cixin Liu offers a chilling, thought-provoking tale perfect for readers seeking a sense of cosmic horror this Halloween. Set against the backdrop of China’s Cultural Revolution, this Hugo Award-winning novel explores humanity’s first contact with an alien civilization—and the terrifying consequences that follow. As Earth faces the threat of invasion from an advanced and desperate species, the novel delves into deep moral questions, human corruption, and the unknown dangers of the universe. With its sense of foreboding and vast, unsettling scope, The Three-Body Problem is a masterful exploration of fear, science, and the eerie vastness of space—perfect for Halloween reading.

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What Monster Are You? Take This Quiz to Find Out!

October 15, 2024September 25, 2024Tiana TolbertLeave a comment

Do you have an unhealthy obsession with monsters? If so, then this quiz is for you! Dive in and discover which monster from opens in a new windowFoul Days, the first book in Genoveva Dimova’s thrilling new duology The Witch’s Compendium of Monsters you truly are, and keep an eye out for opens in a new windowMonstrous Nights, the breakneck conclusion to the Slavic folklore-inspired Witch’s Compendium of Monsters duology. Out on 10/22/2024!

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No Tricks, Just Treats: Books that Aren’t Scary to Read Before Halloween

October 11, 2024October 10, 2024Ariana Carpentieri1 Comment

Are ghouls and goblins not really your thing? Are you not a fan of being scared? Are you more in favor of “treats” than “tricks?” If you answered “yes” to any of the above, then we have a perfect list of books for you to read that won’t make you feel too afraid to fall asleep at night. These wholesome reads will have you feeling nice and cozy all fall long!

A Certain Kind of Starlight by Heather Webber

In the face of hardship, two women learn how to rise up again under the bright side of the stars in A Certain Kind of Starlight, the next book from USA Today bestselling author Heather Webber, “the queen of magical small-town charm” (Amy E. Reichert). Under the bright side of the stars, Addie and Tessa Jane come to see that magic can be found in trusting yourself, that falling apart is simply a chance to rise up again, stronger than ever, and that the heart usually knows the best path through the darkness.

Love, Clancy by W. Bruce Cameron

From W. Bruce Cameron, the internationally bestselling author of A Dog’s Purpose and A Dog’s Way Home, comes Love, Clancy: Diary of a Good Dog, a deeply moving story with a brand-new cast of characters, including one very good dog.

Fingal O’Reilly, Irish Doctor by Patrick Taylor

The beloved Irish Country series continues in Fingal O’Reilly, Irish Doctor, an enchanting novel by New York Times, USA Today, and Globe and Mail bestselling author Patrick Taylor. Shifting back and forth between the present and the past, Patrick Taylor’s captivating new novel brings to life both the green young man O’Reilly once was and the canny village doctor readers have come to know and admire.

A Bathroom Book for People Not Pooping or Peeing but Using the Bathroom as an Escape written by Joe Pera; illustrated by Joe Bennett

The cozy comedy of Joe Pera meets the darkly playful illustrations of Joe Bennett in A Bathroom Book for People Not Pooping or Peeing But Using the Bathroom as an Escape, a funny, warm, and sincere guide to regaining calm and confidence when you’re hiding in the bathroom.

Raw Dog by Jamie Loftus

Part travelogue, part culinary history, all capitalist critique—comedian Jamie Loftus’s debut, Raw Dog, will take you on a cross-country road trip in the summer of 2021, and reveal what the creation, culture, and class influence of hot dogs says about America now.

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Tor’s Most Notorious Villains

October 11, 2024September 25, 2024Tiana TolbertLeave a comment

They say revenge is a dish best served cold, and you can take that from one of the greatest villains of all time, Khan from Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan. With the paperback release of opens in a new windowStarter Villain by John Scalzi officially out now, we’re diving back into the chilling world of villains—perfect for the crisp, cool vibes of fall. So, grab your copy and get ready to root for some ice-cold baddies. 😎

Here’s a rundown of some of Tor’s most notorious villains.

opens in a new windowCharlie from opens in a new windowStarter Villain by John Scalzi

Okay we’re warming things up a little for this one. Charlie isn’t really ice-cold, but he’s a good villain to start with, if you’re more looking to dip toes in the waters of villainy. That’s really what Charlie’s doing, in a lot of ways. He’s new to the gig, the inheritor of an evil organization, weapons, and a cadre of spy cats from his long-lost uncle. This is a cozy story for when you need to steal a little warmth back from an ice-cold world. Cozy villainy. Out now in paperback!

opens in a new windowEli & Victor from opens in a new windowVicious by V. E. Schwab

Roommate squabbles are often a sad fact of life. Sometimes dishes pile up and noise happens at unfortunate times and you have to work that stuff out for the communal good of your homespace. Or, you could read Vicious, which has the worst ever case of and they were roommates… Eli and Victor go from arrogant and ambitious college roommates working together to arrogant and ambitious and superpowered ex-roommates now enemy villains.*

Eli would contend that he is not a villain, and in fact saving the world by doing all that murder. And Victor is trying to stop him, but is more of an antihero, in this case, technically

opens in a new windowKreon from opens in a new windowArch-Conspirator by Veronica Roth

Oh, this villain is a classic. Literally. Arch-Conspirator is Veronica Roth’s science fiction retelling of Sophocles’s famous tragedy Antigone. Diligent scholars may note that the spelling “Kreon” is a little different from the original “Creon,” but Antigone goes by Tig in this story too, because it’s the future. Other things have changed too—in Roth’s dystopian world, only those birthed through a eugenic process are considered rightly souled. Tig and her sisters, being born outside of the process, are unnatural, and Kreon doesn’t like that, or women. The rest of the story is pretty deadly, but far be it from us to spoil it, if somehow you’ve managed to avoid learning the deets of a famous story that’s been around for 2464 years.

opens in a new windowEverybody from opens in a new windowThe Atlas Six by Olivie Blake

Not only does the rigorous process of higher education often feel like a system designed by a particularly sadistic villain, but sometimes the best way to survive a mad situation is to go a little mad. Enter, the entire cast of The Atlas Six, basically. They’re grad students with a lot of magical powers and even more issues and attractions to work out amongst themselves. And while they work on their research, they also must contend with the mandatory institutional tradition of sacrificing one member of each cohort. Sometimes grad school is murder.

opens in a new windowCairdine Farrier from opens in a new windowThe Traitor Baru Cormorant by Seth Dickinson

So Cairdine Farrier. This villain wears a lot of hats, including: merchant, explorer, agent, father figure (?!), and patron. He’s part of the Masquerade—the empire that took over Baru’s home and killed her parents. Manipulative and highly savvy, it’s difficult for others to parse his full motives and hidden thoughts. A truly dangerous villain, by which we mean: The kind who knows how to ingratiate.

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Books For Former Theater Kids!

October 9, 2024September 26, 2024Tiana TolbertLeave a comment

Theater kids…this one is for you. In honor of the release of opens in a new windowThe Naming Song by Jedediah Berry, we’re celebrating the magic of theater with a list of books that are PERFECT for former theater kids. Whether you were center stage or behind the scenes, the creativity, drama, and unforgettable characters of theater live on in these must-read stories. If you’re looking for a read that reminds you of the good ole’ theater days, this list is for you!

opens in a new windowThe Naming Song by Jedediah Berry

The Naming Song by Jedediah Berry is a perfect pick for former theater kids who understand the power of performance and storytelling. In a world where words have disappeared, a nameless courier joins a traveling theater troupe that uses their performances to remind people of the time when language still existed. The novel beautifully captures the essence of theater—bringing forgotten stories and emotions to life through creativity, expression, and imagination. For theater lovers, the idea of a troupe traveling to preserve culture and meaning through performance will hit close to home, echoing the timeless connection between art, words, and the stage.

opens in a new window opens in a new window The First Bright Thing by J.R. Dawson

The First Bright Thing by J.R. Dawson is a magical and heartfelt journey that former theater kids will adore. Set in a traveling circus after World War I, this novel centers around Rin and her troupe of misfits who use their unique abilities to bring light to a world darkened by trauma. Much like theater, it’s about found family, believing in magic, and performing even in the face of adversity—a perfect read for anyone who’s ever felt the pull of the stage.

opens in a new window opens in a new windowOne for My Enemy by Olivie Blake

One for My Enemy by Olivie Blake is perfect for former theater kids who love high-stakes drama and complex relationships. This modern-day fantasy, centered around two rival magical families in New York, feels like a Shakespearean tragedy come to life. With its intricate character dynamics, forbidden romances, and tense confrontations, the story mirrors the emotional intensity of the stage. The larger-than-life characters, combined with the suspenseful, almost theatrical plot twists, make this novel feel like it belongs on the boards of a grand theater.

opens in a new window opens in a new windowA Sorceress Comes to Call by T. Kingfisher

A Sorceress Comes to Call by T. Kingfisher is a delightful retelling of the classic tale The Goose Girl, perfect for former theater kids who love fresh takes on familiar stories. Kingfisher’s unique storytelling style brings a theatrical flair to this fairy tale, with moments of suspense, laughter, and magical intrigue. If you’re a fan of reimagined classics and love a good ensemble cast, this one will feel like stepping into a whimsical, magical play.

opens in a new window opens in a new windowA Power Unbound by Freya Marske

A Power Unbound by Freya Marske is an ideal pick for former theater kids who crave drama, romance, and high-stakes magical intrigue. Set in an alternate Edwardian England, the novel is the third in the Last Binding series, and its grand sense of adventure and powerful character dynamics will resonate with those who love the theater. With its rich, layered relationships, tension-filled plot, and complex emotions, the book feels like a period drama unfolding on stage. Perfect for fans of historical fantasy with a theatrical twist!

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Literary Trick-or-Treat: 13 Book & Candy Pairings

October 6, 2024September 25, 2024Tiana Tolbert2 Comments

If Halloween’s about one thing, it’s the delicious candy. But! If Halloween’s about two things, it’s the delicious candy and good books (We’re Tor. We’re nerds).

Check out these pairings of sweet treats and matching reads!

opens in a new window opens in a new windowThe Fragile Threads of Power & Sour Patch Kids Watermelon

The tag for Sour Patch Kids might be Sour, Sweet, Gone—but not V. E. Schwab! They are BACK, returning to the expansive world(s) they created in the Shades of Magic Trilogy. opens in a new windowThe Fragile Threads of Power features both new characters and old, which is why we’ve paired it with Sour Patch Kids Watermelon. It’s everything you love and a little more. A little different. Familiar, yet new. Out now in paperback!

opens in a new window opens in a new windowTraitor of Redwinter & Zombie Skittles

For very brief spans in 2019 and 2020, Skittles ran a special limited-time Halloween campaign, delivering unto us Zombie Skittles. They’re just like regular Skittles, but a few—visually indecipherable from their more delicious brethren—were zombies, and tasted awful. Traitor of Redwinter by Ed McDonald is way cooler than Zombie Skittles because it brings all the scary candy’s suspense without tasting abominable (probably just tastes neutrally of paper, if you tried to snack on it). Out in paperback on 10/15!

opens in a new window opens in a new windowBookshops & Bonedust & Reese’s Peanut Butter Cup

The much-loved Reese’s Peanut Butter Cup owes its storied position in candy history to its artful fusion of two flavors: Chocolate. Peanut butter. We honor Bookshops & Bonedust by Travis Baldree by pairing it with the peanut butter cup, because it too is a smooth blend of distinct flavors. Viv is a mercenary, but a warrior stuck in recovery in a tiny beach town. But adventures seldom play out as you expect. This sleepy town and its cozy bookshop are full of peanut butter, or they are peanut butter and adventure is the chocolate. This metaphor makes sense. We will not be taking any questions. This luxe edition is out on 10/29!

opens in a new window opens in a new windowDevil’s Gun & Disco’s

Cat Rambo’s Disco Space Opera series (and playlist! Check out their playlist!) began with You Sexy Thing and continued with Devil’s Gun, named respectively after the rock time tunes “You Sexy Thing” by Hot Chocolate and “Devil’s Gun” by C.J. & Co. Fittingly, we have elected to pair this sci-fi adventure with Disco’s, a candy we’ve never heard of before and seems to be available primarily in the United Kingdom? But whatever. C’est la vie. We did it for the name. Out now in paperback!

opens in a new window opens in a new windowThe Doors of Midnight & Giant Gummy Shark

For R.R. Virdi’s hugely epic opens in a new windowThe Doors of Midnight, we’re hauling in the world’s largest gummy shark. Like this massive gummified carnivore confection, opens in a new windowThe Doors of Midnight will sustain you for a while. One will feed your body, and one will nourish the soul.

opens in a new window opens in a new windowStarter Villain & Sour Patch Kids (Original)

Starter Villain by John Scalzi is the story of a hapless guy who inherits his uncle’s supervillain business, including among other assets, an array of espionage-ready cats. We pair it with the original Sour Patch Kids, harkening back to that aforementioned tag, Sour, Sweet, Gone. This is a book of cozy opposites—namely surprisingly cool supervillains. Out now in paperback!

opens in a new window opens in a new windowExadelic & Monster Energy

Far from a traditional Halloween trick-or-treat staple, these energy drinks nevertheless taste like candy, and pair perfectly with Jon Evans opens in a new windowExadelic, which is a book about occult magic and computer code. A trusty goto beverage for exhausted software engineers everywhere, this sweet, sugary drink counts as candy for the purposes of this article, and is the perfect fuel to keep you awake late into the night as you read opens in a new windowExadelic.

opens in a new window opens in a new windowSandymancer & Red Hots

David Edison’s opens in a new windowSandymancer is a classic fantasy adventure of mad god-kings, regular people with extraordinary powers, and lots of hot climates. The final note is what inspires us to dedicate a spot on this feature to Red Hots. Can you feel the heat? Hopefully you can’t taste the sand. Hopefully you have escaped the ire of mad gods. Out now in paperback!

opens in a new window opens in a new windowA Sorceress Comes to Call & Witch’s Brew KitKats

T. Kingfisher’s opens in a new windowA Sorceress Comes to Call is a dark reimagining of the Brothers Grimm’s “The Goose Girl,” rife with secrets, murder, and forbidden magic. If you’re going to snack on anything while reading this book, it HAS to be the Witch’s Brew KitKat bars. Fitting, isn’t it?

opens in a new window opens in a new windowBlood of the Old Kings & Orange Starbursts

From award-winning Korean author Sung-il Kim & translated by the world-renowned Anton Hur, opens in a new window Blood of the Old Kings begins an epic journey unlike any other. Think fires, volcanoes, sun…and other slightly orange things! Which is why we’ve paired it with Orange Starbursts — yes, just the orange ones. Step into a world of necromancy, murder, and twisted magic. A world in need of a hero. Out on 10/08!

opens in a new window opens in a new windowStarling House & Blackberry Cobbler Candy Corn

Ah, opens in a new windowStarling House. The vibes? A cursed town, a haunted house, very vivid, very eerie. You know what’s more eerie? Blackberry Cobbler Candy Corn. Out in paperback on 10/01!

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After her rollicking standalone Dual Memory, Sue Burke returns to her Semiosis series and the world of Pax in opens in a new windowUsurpation. Think human rebellions, robot uprisings, and global pandemics. Chaotic, right? We’ve paired Black Licorice with this one, purely out of vibes. Out on 10/29!

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Wind and Truth….wind….blow….blow pops? We’ve paired Blow Pops with opens in a new windowWind and Truth by Brandon Sanderson. The long-awaited explosive climax to the first arc of the #1 New York Times bestselling Stormlight Archive will blow (get it?) you away! Out on 12/06!

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Announcing Tor Books Programming at New York Comic-Con 2024!

October 3, 2024October 17, 2024Tiana TolbertLeave a comment

We’re thrilled to join you all at opens in a new windowNew York Comic Con 2024! Check out all the awesome panels and booth events we’ve got slated for this epic weekend!

Please note that giveaways and drops do not indicate author attendance at New York Comic Con. For attending authors, please check out panels and signing events.

Thursday — October 17

Panel – opens in a new windowCoffee, Croissants, and Catching Feelings: An NYCC Brunch with Your Favorite Romantasy Authors

River Pavilion
11:00am-1:30pm

We welcome you to Coffee, Croissants, and Catching Feelings: An NYCC Brunch with Your Favorite Romantasy Authors, with our very special guests Carissa Broadbent, Danielle L. Jensen, Elise Kova, and Brigid Kemmerer. Attendees will enjoy a continental breakfast while the authors dish about their novels, share their favorite tropes, and tease upcoming projects. Authors will then personally visit each table to greet attendees and take selfies. Each ticket includes pre-signed copies of Carissa Broadbent’s Six Scorched Roses, the reissued edition of Danielle L. Jensen’s The Bridge Kingdom, and the limited edition of Brigid Kemmerer’s Forging Silver into Stars with lavender sprayed edges. Attendees will also receive a specially designed, signed art print tied to The Bridge Kingdom series and be the first to learn exclusive news about Elise Kova’s new novel, Arcana Academy.

Buy Tickets to this Event:
opens in a new windowhttps://www.showclix.com/event/nycc-author-brunch-2024fowc972f4a1

Authors: Carissa Broadbent, Danielle L. Jensen, Elise Kova, Brigid Kemmerer

Panel – opens in a new windowAudible Presents: The Sounds of Storytelling! How Science Fiction and Fantasy’s Greatest Writers and Narrators Take Listeners on the Ride of Their Lives

Room 409
5:00-6:00pm

It looks good on the page, but how does it SOUND? Join some of the world’s best science fiction and fantasy authors and performers as they shed light on the unique and creative ways that words come alive through Audible performances. What makes an incredible audiobook? How does writing specifically for audio affect the creative process? How can narration and sound design transform a great story into a mind-blowing audio experience? What amazing feats can writers achieve in audio that aren’t possible in other mediums? Do authors make words deliberately difficult to pronounce to make things harder for their narrators? Emily Andras (Wynonna Earp), Mary Robinette Kowal (The Lady Astronaut series), Ray Porter (the Bobiverse series, Project Hail Mary), R.A. Salvatore (The Legends of Drizzt), John Scalzi (Starter Villain, Constituent Service), and Dennis E. Taylor (The Bobiverse series) join forces to reveal all. There’s more to imagine when you listen.

Authors: John Scalzi, Mary Robinette Kowal

Panel – opens in a new windowAuthors Reading Bad Reviews

1B02
6:30pm-7:30pm

An author pours their heart and soul into a work of fiction over the course of years only to encounter a one-word review on social media: “Meh.” Hear these authors read some of their most vexing negative reviews aloud in a fun and light-hearted session showing how important it is for creators to develop an impenetrable suit of armor.

Authors: Libba Bray, Gregory McGuire, Kyle Prue, John Scalzi, Alex Segura

In-Booth Signing: opens in a new windowNat Cassidy

Booth 3335
11:00 AM – 12:00 PM

In-Booth Signing: opens in a new windowSarah Beth Durst

Booth 3335
1:00 – 2:00 PM

In-Booth Signing: opens in a new windowAnanda Lima

Booth 3335
2:00 – 3:00 PM

In-Booth Signing: opens in a new windowCarissa Broadbent (Giveaways of ARCs of opens in a new windowSongbird and the Heart of Stone)

Booth 3335
4:00 – 5:00 PM

Friday — October 18

Panel – opens in a new windowSpotlight on V.E. Schwab

Room 406.1
11:00am-12:00pm

NYCC is thrilled to welcome critically acclaimed and bestselling author V.E. Schwab (The Invisible Life of Addie Larue, The Fragile Threads of Power) to New York City for an intimate conversation about the creative process and the life of a writer.

Authors: V.E. Schwab

Panel – opens in a new windowAcross the Universes with Tor

Room 1B02
6:30pm-7:30pm

Tor Publishing Group publishes some of the greatest sci-fi, fantasy, romance, and horror books around. This panel will shine a spotlight on some of the exciting upcoming titles that Tor, Tor Teen, Tordotcom Publishing, Nightfire, and our newest imprint, Bramble, have to offer. Join the book lovers from the Tor teams as they share a sneak peek at new and upcoming books that you will definitely have to add to your TBR list. Attendees will be given free new and upcoming books as they leave.

Featuring: Tor Staff

In-Booth Signing: opens in a new windowYume Kitasei

Booth 3335
11:00 AM – 12:00 PM

In-Booth Signing: opens in a new windowJohn Scalzi (Giveaway of ARC of opens in a new windowWhen the Moon Hits Your Eye)

Booth 3335
1:00 – 2:00 PM

In-Booth Signing: opens in a new windowR.R. Virdi

Booth 3335
4:00 – 5:00 PM

Saturday — October 19

Panel – opens in a new windowIn Conversation: Olivie Blake and TJ Klune

Room 408
12:00pm-1:00pm

Join bestselling and critically acclaimed fantasy authors as they discuss their careers, their approach to writing, and their new books.

Authors: Olivie Blake and TJ Klune

Panel – opens in a new windowBooks to Keep You Up at Night: A Horror Panel

Room 1C03
3:15pm-4:05pm

Nightfire brings together some of the most talented and twisted horror writers today. Come and hear how Sunny Moraine (Your Shadow Half Remains), Chuck Tingle (Bury Your Gays), Johnny Compton ( Devils Kill Devils), Brom (Evil in Me), and C.J. Leede (American Rapture) are going to keep you on the edge of your seat with their bone-chilling books that mix body horror, psychological terror, thrills and twists, and take the reader through the depths of the darkest shadows of society. Moderated by Delilah Dawson (It Will Only Hurt for a Moment).

Authors: Brom, Johnny Compton, CJ Leede, Sunny Moraine, Chuck Tingle, Delilah Dawson (moderator)

In-Booth Signing: opens in a new windowMary Robinette Kowal

Booth 3335
11:00 AM – 12:00 PM

In-Booth Signing: opens in a new windowCJ Leede

Booth 3335
12:30 – 1:30 PM

In-Booth Signing: opens in a new windowAlex Segura **(Giveaway of ARC of opens in a new windowAlter Ego)**

Booth 3335
2:00 – 3:00 PM

Sunday — October 20

Panel – opens in a new windowBuild a World with Fantasy Authors

Room 1B02
11:00am-12:00pm

Bestselling and critically acclaimed fantasy authors will lead the audience through a collaborative process of imagining and building a new world.

Authors: Hugh Howey, Tochi Onyebuchi, Seanan McGuire, Amal El-Mohtar, K.A. Linde, Sarah Beth Durst (Moderator)

Panel – opens in a new windowTor and LitHub Present Voyage Into Genre Live

Room 406.2
3:15pm-4:05pm

Rules were meant to be broken, and genres were meant to be mashed—or however the saying goes. Leave your ideas of conventional genre at the door and join Tor and LitHub’s Voyage into Genre Podcast host Drew Broussard as he sits down with genre legends TJ Klune, Chuck Tingle, R.R. Virdi, Sara Raasch and Olivie Blake as to talk fantasy, romance, horror, and everything in between.

Authors: Olivie Blake, TJ Klune, R.R. Virdi, Sara Raasch, Chuck Tingle, Drew Broussard (moderator)

In-Booth Signing: opens in a new windowSunny Moraine

Booth 3335
11:00 AM – 12:00 PM

In-Booth Signing: opens in a new windowTJ Klune (Giveaway of ARCs of opens in a new windowThe Bones Beneath My Skin)

Booth 3335
1:00 – 2:00 PM

opens in a new windowMasters of Death by Olivie Blake

opens in a new window opens in a new windowStarling House by Alix E. Harrow

opens in a new windowCraft: Stories I Wrote for the Devil by Ananda Lima

opens in a new windowThe Witch’s Compendium of Monsters by Genoveva Dimova

opens in a new window opens in a new windowBook of Night by Holly Black

opens in a new window opens in a new windowThe Legacy of Arniston House by T. L. Huchu

opens in a new window opens in a new windowBlood of the Old Kings by Sung-il Kim; translated by Anton Hur

opens in a new windowThe Three-Body Problem by Cixin Liu

opens in a new window opens in a new windowBlack Leviathan by Bernd Perplies; Translated by Lucy Van Cleef

opens in a new window opens in a new windowWaste Tide by Chen Qiufan; translated by Ken Liu

Order your copy of opens in a new windowBlood of the Old Kings below!

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opens in a new windowThe Witch’s Compendium of Monsters by Genoveva Dimova

opens in a new windowThe Cerulean Chronicles by TJ Klune

opens in a new windowThe Green Creek Series by TJ Klune

opens in a new window opens in a new windowThe Naming Song by Jedediah Berry

opens in a new windowBlood of the Old Kings by Sung-il Kim; translated by Anton Hur

opens in a new windowUsurpation by Sue Burke

opens in a new windowSisterhood of Dune by Brian Herbert and Kevin J. Anderson

opens in a new windowCraft: Stories I Wrote for the Devil by Ananda Lima

opens in a new windowMasters of Death by Olivie Blake

opens in a new windowThe Three-Body Problem by Cixin Liu

Pre-order opens in a new windowMonstrous Nights Here

A Certain Kind of Starlight by Heather Webber

Love, Clancy by W. Bruce Cameron

Fingal O’Reilly, Irish Doctor by Patrick Taylor

A Bathroom Book for People Not Pooping or Peeing but Using the Bathroom as an Escape written by Joe Pera; illustrated by Joe Bennett

Raw Dog by Jamie Loftus

opens in a new windowCharlie from opens in a new windowStarter Villain by John Scalzi

opens in a new windowEli & Victor from opens in a new windowVicious by V. E. Schwab

opens in a new windowKreon from opens in a new windowArch-Conspirator by Veronica Roth

opens in a new windowEverybody from opens in a new windowThe Atlas Six by Olivie Blake

opens in a new windowCairdine Farrier from opens in a new windowThe Traitor Baru Cormorant by Seth Dickinson

opens in a new windowThe Naming Song by Jedediah Berry

opens in a new window opens in a new window The First Bright Thing by J.R. Dawson

opens in a new window opens in a new windowOne for My Enemy by Olivie Blake

opens in a new window opens in a new windowA Sorceress Comes to Call by T. Kingfisher

opens in a new window opens in a new windowA Power Unbound by Freya Marske

Order your copy of opens in a new windowThe Naming Song below!

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opens in a new window opens in a new windowThe Fragile Threads of Power & Sour Patch Kids Watermelon

opens in a new window opens in a new windowTraitor of Redwinter & Zombie Skittles

opens in a new window opens in a new windowBookshops & Bonedust & Reese’s Peanut Butter Cup

opens in a new window opens in a new windowDevil’s Gun & Disco’s

opens in a new window opens in a new windowThe Doors of Midnight & Giant Gummy Shark

opens in a new window opens in a new windowStarter Villain & Sour Patch Kids (Original)

opens in a new window opens in a new windowExadelic & Monster Energy

opens in a new window opens in a new windowSandymancer & Red Hots

opens in a new window opens in a new windowA Sorceress Comes to Call & Witch’s Brew KitKats

opens in a new window opens in a new windowBlood of the Old Kings & Orange Starbursts

opens in a new window opens in a new windowStarling House & Blackberry Cobbler Candy Corn

opens in a new window opens in a new windowUsurpation & Black Licorice

opens in a new window opens in a new windowWind and Truth & Blow Pops

Thursday — October 17

Panel – opens in a new windowCoffee, Croissants, and Catching Feelings: An NYCC Brunch with Your Favorite Romantasy Authors

Panel – opens in a new windowAudible Presents: The Sounds of Storytelling! How Science Fiction and Fantasy’s Greatest Writers and Narrators Take Listeners on the Ride of Their Lives

Panel – opens in a new windowAuthors Reading Bad Reviews

In-Booth Signing: opens in a new windowNat Cassidy

In-Booth Signing: opens in a new windowSarah Beth Durst

In-Booth Signing: opens in a new windowAnanda Lima

In-Booth Signing: opens in a new windowCarissa Broadbent (Giveaways of ARCs of opens in a new windowSongbird and the Heart of Stone)

Friday — October 18

Panel – opens in a new windowSpotlight on V.E. Schwab

Panel – opens in a new windowAcross the Universes with Tor

In-Booth Signing: opens in a new windowYume Kitasei

In-Booth Signing: opens in a new windowJohn Scalzi (Giveaway of ARC of opens in a new windowWhen the Moon Hits Your Eye)

In-Booth Signing: opens in a new windowR.R. Virdi

Saturday — October 19

Panel – opens in a new windowIn Conversation: Olivie Blake and TJ Klune

Panel – opens in a new windowBooks to Keep You Up at Night: A Horror Panel

In-Booth Signing: opens in a new windowMary Robinette Kowal

In-Booth Signing: opens in a new windowCJ Leede

In-Booth Signing: opens in a new windowAlex Segura (Giveaway of ARC of opens in a new windowAlter Ego)

Booth 3335 2:00 – 3:00 PM

Sunday — October 20

Panel – opens in a new windowBuild a World with Fantasy Authors

Panel – opens in a new windowTor and LitHub Present Voyage Into Genre Live

In-Booth Signing: opens in a new windowSunny Moraine

In-Booth Signing: opens in a new windowTJ Klune (Giveaway of ARCs of opens in a new windowThe Bones Beneath My Skin)

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In-Booth Signing: opens in a new windowAlex Segura **(Giveaway of ARC of opens in a new windowAlter Ego)**

Booth 3335
2:00 – 3:00 PM