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S. Zainab Williams

S. Zainab would like to think she bleeds ink but the very idea makes her feel faint. She writes fantasy and horror, and is currently clutching a manuscript while groping in the dark. Find her on Twitter: @szainabwilliams.

Exclusive Excerpt: THE KINGDOM OF COPPER By S.A. Chakraborty

Take a peek at an exclusive excerpt from the second book in S.A. Chakraborty's Daevabad Trilogy, THE KINGDOM OF COPPER, out January 2019.

Look Out for THE TEA DRAGON FESTIVAL By Katie O’Neill

Announcing a prequel to Katie O'Neill's THE TEA DRAGON SOCIETY! Keep an eye out for the upcoming prequel, THE TEA DRAGON FESTIVAL.

Cover Reveal: THE RECORD KEEPER by Agnes Gomillion

Check out the cover for Agnes Gomillion's afro-futurist debut based on the life of Frederick Douglass, THE RECORD KEEPER.

7 Underrated High Fantasy Reads

Certain titles come immediately to mind when we think "high fantasy," but if you're looking for something new, try these underrated high fantasy books.

Read Harder 2018 Challenge Check In: August

Come let us know how your Read Harder challenge is going (and if you're already done, don't forget to get your prize!)

8 Great YA Books Set in Outer Space

These YA books set in outer space give us tales of teens fighting the good fight, risking it all, saving civilizations, and then some.

Thanks for Joining Us for the Second Edition of Persist: the Feminist Book Club!

It's a wrap on our second feminist book club session! Take a look here for our next title for Persist and the launch date.

Join Us for Persist: A Feminist Book Club on Instagram

Join us for the second session of Persist, Book Riot's feminist book club held entirely on Instagram Live!

Featured Book Trailer: ROBERTO TO THE DARK TOWER CAME By Tom Epperson

Check out this week's featured book trailer, ROBERTO TO THE DARK TOWER CAME by Tom Epperson!

Featured Book Trailer: BOTTOM FEEDERS By John Shepphird

Check out the featured book trailer for John Sheppird's BOTTOM FEEDERS!