Sharifah and Jenn discuss a must-read panel recap from NYCC, casting news, the creation of a new award, second books in series, and more.

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NEWS

Shadow and Bone Casting Update

The Craft reboot casting

This week’s recommended read:Recap from NYCC panelon mental health in SFF and horror

New series from MR Carey

New award for BAME writers

BOOKS DISCUSSED

Binary (Revolution)by Stephanie Saulter

The Dragon Republicby RF Kuang (tw: graphic violence, assault, rape, genocide, torture, addiction, self-harm)

Not Your Villainby C.B. Lee

A Hat Full of Skyby Terry Pratchett

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