Hundreds of digital cards for fantasy, sf, horror, and steampunk stories
Bundle of Holding: GM's Apprentice Decks (from 2023)
Hundreds of digital cards for fantasy, sf, horror, and steampunk stories
Bundle of Holding: GM's Apprentice Decks (from 2023)
This all-new Runehammer EZD6 Bundle presents EZD6, the tabletop roleplaying game of fast-moving mayhem from "DM Scotty" McFarland (TheDMsCraft on YouTube) and Runehammer Games (Index Card RPG).
Bundle of Holding: Runehammer EZD6
Here's to digging for treasure in the endless shelves of bookstores past and present…
Let’s Talk About Our Favorite Used Bookstores
In the last week, the volume of incoming spam email has dropped sharply.
Believing the Ship is the whole universe is just common sense. So believe the people in it, but they are not the orphans of the sky they believe themselves to be.
Non-Stop by Brian W. Aldiss
All that stands between Isako and the satisfactory end of her career is one last job. How hard could it possibly be to accomplish one final task?
The Last Contract of Isako by Fonda Lee
Unquenchable Fire (Unquenchable Fire, volume 1) by Rachel Pollack
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Chosen One Jennifer Mazdan would prefer to let destiny's call go through to voice mail.
Unquenchable Fire (Unquenchable Fire, volume 1) by Rachel Pollack
Mushoku Tensei: Jobless Reincarnation, volume 1 by Rifujin Na Magonote
May. 13th, 2026 08:56 amjames_davis_nicoll
A selfless act of heroism costs a homeless NEET his life. Waking in an unfamiliar world, he resolves to do better in his next incarnation.
Mushoku Tensei: Jobless Reincarnation, volume 1 by Rifujin Na Magonote
Human paleontologists have the professional opportunity of a lifetime... but there's a catch.
Bones of the Earth by Michael Swanwick
Bundle of Holding: Atomic Robo (from 2021) & Atomic Robo New Era
May. 11th, 2026 02:17 pmjames_davis_nicoll
Nine complete .PDF graphic albums of the Atomic Robo comic series from Tesladyne LLC, plus the 2014 Atomic Robo RPG tabletop roleplaying game from Evil Hat Productions.
Bundle of Holding: Atomic Robo (from 2021)
Eight more albums of Robo's continuing adventures for an unbeatable bargain price.
Bundle of Holding: Atomic Robo New Era
When it comes to governing a generation ship, do you prefer the Watsonian or Doylist strategy?
Two Plot-Friendly Approaches to Generation Ships
Just as I was closing my house manager shift last night, an important door lost an integral part. So, I was late getting home.
Today, get in, door not fixed. I get to make sure it is used judiciously.
During the early part of the evening shift, someone on campus, concerned that there was someone on campus pretending to be a cop, decided that the best course of action was to dress entirely in black, including mask, then approach random people to warn them there was a fake cop on campus. This did not instill calm but the campus cops dealt with it.
As I was waiting to go home, I thought I could smell skunk. Asked my HM about it. It seems someone managed to anger the local skunk enough to get sprayed. Not me!
Today, get in, door not fixed. I get to make sure it is used judiciously.
During the early part of the evening shift, someone on campus, concerned that there was someone on campus pretending to be a cop, decided that the best course of action was to dress entirely in black, including mask, then approach random people to warn them there was a fake cop on campus. This did not instill calm but the campus cops dealt with it.
As I was waiting to go home, I thought I could smell skunk. Asked my HM about it. It seems someone managed to anger the local skunk enough to get sprayed. Not me!
A crop blight offers the British a chance to apply to the UK the same pragmatic measures they used during famines in Ireland and Bengal.
The Death of Grass by John Christopher
Six works new to me. Three are SF, two fantasy and Fiyah is a mix. At least two of the novels are series. Interesting that SF is such a large fraction. Is SF making a comeback?
Books Received, May 2 — May 8
Poll #34579 Books Received, May 2 — May 8
Open to: Registered Users, detailed results viewable to: All, participants: 46
Which of these look interesting?
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If We Cannot Go at the Speed of Light by Kim Cho-yeop (April 2026)
25 (54.3%)
The Republic of Memory by Mahmud el Sayed (May 2026)
24 (52.2%)
Mortal Things by Marie Lu (October 2026)
5 (10.9%)
Maker of Gods by Maria Z. Medina (October 2026)
1 (2.2%)
Forged in FIYAH: Celebrating Ten Years of Black Speculative Fiction edited by Davaun Sanders (September 2026)
19 (41.3%)
This Crimson Ruin by Rebecca Thorne (December 2026)
5 (10.9%)
Some other option (see comments)
2 (4.3%)
Cats!
35 (76.1%)
Shin Haewon's family falls far short of haughty aristocrat Yu Seojun's very reasonable standards, as he is gracious enough to explain to Haewon. How cruel that fate compels extended proximity between Haewon and Seojun.
Behind Five Willows by June Hur
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Free League Announces Legends of Stormbringer RPG Based On Dragonbane Mechanics
Elric returns to the tabletop in an officially licensed RPG powered by the award-winning Dragonbane system
Hello!
Today, we are thrilled to announce Legends of Stormbringer, a new officially licensed tabletop roleplaying game based on the iconic fantasy works of Michael Moorcock, planned for release in 2027.
Legends of Stormbringer will carry you into the Young Kingdoms – a world of dying empires, warring gods, and doomed heroes – and bring Moorcock’s richly imagined setting to the tabletop using rules mechanics based on our award-winning Dragonbane RPG. The game will feature the same accessible, dynamic, and deadly approach that has made Dragonbane one of our most celebrated titles.
Returning to the Young Kingdoms as setting writer is Richard Watts, whose work on previous Stormbringer RPGs helped define how generations of roleplayers have experienced Moorcock’s world.
“This has been in the works for several months and we’re thrilled to finally share the news,” said Tomas Härenstam, CEO of Free League Publishing. “We are honored to bring Elric and the Young Kingdoms to the tabletop once more.”
Further details – including crowdfunding plans and additional creative team announcements – will be revealed at a later date.
Seen online:
Goodman Games secures official Elric of Melniboné license for 2027 release
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Free League Announces Legends of Stormbringer RPG Based On Dragonbane Mechanics
Elric returns to the tabletop in an officially licensed RPG powered by the award-winning Dragonbane system
Hello!
Today, we are thrilled to announce Legends of Stormbringer, a new officially licensed tabletop roleplaying game based on the iconic fantasy works of Michael Moorcock, planned for release in 2027.
Legends of Stormbringer will carry you into the Young Kingdoms – a world of dying empires, warring gods, and doomed heroes – and bring Moorcock’s richly imagined setting to the tabletop using rules mechanics based on our award-winning Dragonbane RPG. The game will feature the same accessible, dynamic, and deadly approach that has made Dragonbane one of our most celebrated titles.
Returning to the Young Kingdoms as setting writer is Richard Watts, whose work on previous Stormbringer RPGs helped define how generations of roleplayers have experienced Moorcock’s world.
“This has been in the works for several months and we’re thrilled to finally share the news,” said Tomas Härenstam, CEO of Free League Publishing. “We are honored to bring Elric and the Young Kingdoms to the tabletop once more.”
Further details – including crowdfunding plans and additional creative team announcements – will be revealed at a later date.
Seen online:
Goodman Games secures official Elric of Melniboné license for 2027 release