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torbooks · 4 months
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TOR WRAPPED 2023
Books for every Spotify Wrapped listener class! 
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VAMPIRE
Masters of Death by Olivie Blake
Starling House by Alix E. Harrow
Mordew by Alex Pheby
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HYPNOTIST
The Library of the Dead by T. L. Huchu
Daughter of Redwinter by Ed McDonald
Spring’s Arcana by Lilith Saintcrow
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ALCHEMIST
The Bone Orchard by Sara A. Mueller
The Genesis of Misery by Neon Yang
The Echo Wife by Sarah Gailey
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SHAPESHIFTER
Thornhedge by T. Kingfisher
The Warden by Daniel M. Ford
Wolfsong by TJ Klune
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FANATIC
Mistborn by Brandon Sanderson
Bookshops & Bonedust by Travis Baldree
The Fragile Threads of Power by V. E. Schwab
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TIME TRAVELER
Kinning by Nisi Shawl
She Who Became the Sun by Shelley Parker-Chan
The Invisible Life of Addie LaRue by V. E. Schwab
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MASTERMIND
The Atlas Six by Olivie Blake
Red Team Blues by Cory Doctorow
Exadelic by Jon Evans
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COLLECTOR
The Wolfe at the Door by Gene Wolfe
Cassiel’s Servant by Jacqueline Carey
The Great Hunt by Robert Jordan
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writingtheother · 10 months
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Here's what's wrong with the way some people ask me about [their concerns regarding writing the Other]: they frame their queries as if the thing that really matters is the damage to themselves. Breaking news: you are not the center of any universe.
--Nisi Shawl, throwing shade and speaking truth in their essay:
How Not to Be All About What It’s Not All About: Further Thoughts on Writing About Someone Else’s Culture and Experience
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yourdailyqueer · 1 year
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Nisi Shawl
Gender: Non binary - Genderfluid (they/them)
Sexuality: Bisexual
DOB: Born 1955 
Ethnicity: African American
Occupation: Writer, editor, journalist, teacher
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tachyonpub · 2 months
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Black Stars: A Galaxy Of New Worlds (2022)
written by Nisi Shawl, Nnedi Okorafor, Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie, C.T. Rwizi, Nalo Hopkinson, Victor Lavalle 
read by LeVar Burton, Naomi Ackie, Nyambi Nyambi, Indya Moore, Andenrele Ojo, Brian Tyree Henry
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yaworldchallenge · 2 years
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🇨🇩  Democratic Republic of the Congo
Region: Southern Africa
Everfair
Author: Nisi Shawl
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381 pages, published 2016
Original language: English
Native author? Author is African-American
Age: Adult
Blurb:
What if the African natives developed steam power ahead of their colonial oppressors? What might have come of Belgium's disastrous colonization of the Congo if the native populations had learned about steam technology a bit earlier? Fabian Socialists from Great Britain join forces with African-American missionaries to purchase land from the Belgian Congo's "owner," King Leopold II. This land, named Everfair, is set aside as a safe haven, an imaginary Utopia for native populations of the Congo as well as escaped slaves returning from America and other places where African natives were being mistreated. Shawl's speculative masterpiece manages to turn one of the worst human rights disasters on record into a marvelous and exciting exploration of the possibilities inherent in a turn of history. Everfair is told from a multiplicity of voices: Africans, Europeans, East Asians, and African Americans in complex relationships with one another, in a compelling range of voices that have historically been silenced. Everfair is not only a beautiful book but an educational and inspiring one that will give the reader new insight into an often ignored period of history.
Other reps:
Genres: #steampunk #alternate history #sci-fi #colonialism
My thoughts:
Another not-truly-YA book, but it’s a steampunk rewriting of the Congo’s history, how cool is that?
Or for a native Congo author’s voice, try Sandra Uwiringiyimana’s memoir How Dare the Sun Rise.
Review to come.
Link to buy
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waywordsstudio · 2 months
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Review: "Writing the Other" by Nisi Shawl and Cynthia Ward -
While fairly fundamental in its approach, this is a valuable book for writers who plan to (and should) engage character viewpoints from the perspective of the "Other." The supplements, in particular, are valuable.
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kamreadsandrecs · 3 months
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kammartinez · 3 months
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reviewsthatburn · 4 months
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Soul Jar is a wide-ranging collection of sci-fi and fantasy stories by disabled authors. Most of the stories feature openly disabled and/or neurodivergent characters and some deal with ableism, but mainly they feature many kinds of people in the kind of SFF stories I love to read. They vary widely in tone and topic, meaning that there's something for everyone, probably several stories to catch your fancy. 
Full Review and CWs by story at Link
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torbooks · 4 months
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Do you hear that??
It’s the sweet, sweet sound of gifts and the necessity of buying them for all of the humans, animals, and unidentified entities in your life. That’s a lot of pressure, but don’t sweat, because we’ve got your back, and more importantly, we’ve got a ton of increasingly niche book recommendations to get you through the holiday season! Check them out here and let us know which ones you’re grabbing in the comments. 
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Bookshops & Bonedust by Travis Baldree is for the treasured party member who’s saved your character’s life many times on TTRPG night
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We all have That One Amazing Player who has pulled our butts out of the fictional fire on D&D night, and what better way to show your endless appreciation than with the gift of LITERATURE?! High fantasy, secondhand books, and first love–what more could you ask for?
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Masters of Death by Olivie Blake is for the angsty goth who still wishes it was Halloween
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So they’re in denial that it’s not Halloween anymore, but guess what?! In the unbroken face of eternity, time has no meaning! Every day is Halloween!
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In the Lives of Puppets by TJ Klune is for the plucky traveler who’s got the whole world to see
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There are many ways to see new and exciting worlds, and TJ Klune always provides queer and cozy adventures that you only need to pick up a book to explore. Consider picking up his latest venture for that friend who’s been bit by the travel bug!
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Ebony Gate by Julia Vee & Ken Bebelle is for the action movie fanatic who owns a cardboard cutout of John Wick
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Assassins, dragon magic, and Chinese diaspora urban fantasy set in contemporary San Francisco.
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Book of Night by Holly Black is for the insatiable reader who has way more books to read than hands to hold them
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And if you order and submit your receipt before 12/15, you can receive a Book of Night tote bag! Even Charlie Hall needs a safe sling to carry her contraband. Who’s Charlie Hall? A professional thief / bartender who pilfers shadow magic secrets! Read the book!
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T. L. Huchu’s Edinburgh Nights series is for the Supernatural fan who’s looking to expand their fandom across the pond
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Ropa dropped out of school to become a ghostalker, but she’s not just carrying messages anymore. You talk to one ghost and suddenly you’re spending late nights in the occult library, solving murders, and following trails of huskified children to their sinister spectral source.
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The Terraformers by Annalee Newitz is for the science-enjoyer in your life who’s looking for environmentally-conscious fiction
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This sweeping, uplifting, and illuminating exploration of the future from a science fiction visionary is the perfect gift to give your non-fiction loving, environmentally aware bestie who wants to dip their toe into a more fictional space.
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Tress of the Emerald Sea by Brandon Sanderson is for fans looking for The Princess Bride vibes but just haven’t quite found them yet
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Do you have a Princess Bride superfan in your life? They don’t need another fandom-y Etsy gift this year–they need a book that gives them the same emotional rush they got the first time they laid eyes on the fairytale-inspired glory that is their favorite 1987 classic.
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Everfair by Nisi Shawl is for the history buff in your life who can’t stop thinking about other paths the world might have taken
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After being purchased back from the Congo Free State’s colonizer, Everfair becomes a land of fantastic technologies—of spying cats and gulls, nuclear dirigibles buoyed by barkcloth balloons, and silent pistols that shoot poison knives. What happens when these technological advances are brought to bear against Belgian tyrant Leopold II?
That’s Everfair, and then you can read Kinning (on sale 1/23/24) for the continuation of this expansive alternate history.
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The Fragile Threads of Power by V. E. Schwab is for people looking to put a different kind of magic into their holidays
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Let’s put the magic into the holidays, shall we? V. E. Schwab returns to The Shades of Magic universe with a whole new series, perfect for readers who loved the original and new fans who want to explore magical alternate universes from in front of a cozy fireplace.
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Shelley Parker-Chan’s Radiant Emperor Duology is for the unhinged danmei consumer who’s looking for their next great read
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Do you have someone in your life that consumes danmei like candy? Are they tired of waiting for their new favorite series to be translated so they can add it to their shelves? Do we have the series for you. She Who Became the Sun and He Who Drowned the World explore a stunning reinvention of the Ming Dynasty’s founding emperor. It’s queer, it’s fantastical, and it’s complete! Snag both books in the duology for them now.
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Thornhedge by T. Kingfisher is for the friend with an ill-advised yet much-beloved Shrek 2 tattoo
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“Better out than in” on the inside of the wrist, Thornhedge open in hand.
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Starling House by Alix E. Harrow is for anyone who has never been disappointed by the combo of Mike Flanagan and a Scary House
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Home is where the heart is, and really puts you in a vulnerable position when your house HATES you.
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Starter Villain by John Scalzi is for Megamind
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If you’re not Megamind, keep scrolling. Just kidding—this book is also for cat lovers and fans of Despicable Me and The Venture Brothers.
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The Great Hunt by Robert Jordan is for people who loved Season 2 of The Wheel of Time on Amazon Prime
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If you have someone in your life that got sucked into the masterpiece that was The Wheel of Time Season 2, don’t worry, you can help them relive the fun with The Great Hunt, the inspiration for the show and the second book in The Wheel of Time series!
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joncronshawauthor · 9 months
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Seven Fantasy Writers of Colour to Add to Your Reading List
Fantasy literature has historically been a genre dominated by white authors and white characters. However, in recent years, there has been a push for more diversity in fantasy literature, including more representation of black authors and black characters. This blog post will highlight seven books by black fantasy authors you should add to your reading list. From epic fantasy to Afrofuturism,…
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mumblingsage · 1 year
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If poetry is thrust upon me - if I come across it in a mixed-format book or someone dedicates a piece to me - I may read and enjoy it. Generally, though, I find it too intense, even though I've been known to write it. Reading a poem is like drinking a tumblerful of lemon juice.
Nisi Shawl, interviewed by Terry Bisson in Walk Like a Man
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sistahscifi · 1 month
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Thank you to EVERYONE that attended the final leg of the Sistah Scifi West Coast Book Tour for Kinning by Nisi Shawl this Saturday at Chapter510 in Oakland, CA!!
Nisi graced us with an amazing book reading, followed by an amazingly interactive question and answer session. Afterwards, attendees were able to purchase copies of Kinning, Everfair, and Speculation from the Sistah Scifi Book Vending Machine and have copies autographed and personalized by Nisi Shawl.
We sold out all three titles, and will be back in stock soon!! Vist our website to sign up for back in stock. notifications: @sistahscifi | www.sistahscifi.com.
#sistahscifi #NisiShawl #Kinning #Everfair #OaklandCA
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all she could do was as he'd asked. as she had promised.
sword stone table: nisi shawl, i being young and foolish
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