“Wonderment Within Weirdness”: Why My Debut Novel is Grand and Ambitious

When people think of debut novels, they often imagine modest, concise works—stories that are careful, restrained, and manageable for a first-time author. In contrast, my debut novel, Wonderment Within Weirdness, is over 600 pages. For many readers and writers, that alone might seem unusual for a first book. Debut novels typically aim to prove a writer’s skill without overwhelming themselves or the audience. But from the very beginning, I wanted my novel to be grand in scope. I wanted it […]

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📚 Jade City by: Fonda Lee

Jade is the lifeblood of the island of Kekon. It has been mined, traded, stolen, and killed for—and for centuries, honorable Green Bone warriors like the Kaul family have used it to enhance their magical abilities and defend the island from foreign invasion.

Now, the war is over and a new generation of Kau...

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📚 Operation Bounce House by: Matt Dinniman

To be released February 10, 2026.

All colonist Oliver Lewis ever wanted to do was run the family ranch with his sister, maybe play a gig or two with his band, and keep his family's aging fleet of intelligent agriculture bots ticking as long as possible. He figures it will be a...

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📚 The Strength of the Few by: James Islington

The Hierarchy still call me Vis Telimus. Still hail me as Catenicus. They still, as one, believe they know who I am.

But with all that has happened—with what I fear is coming—I am not sure it matters anymore.

I am no longer one. I won the Iudicium, and lost ever...

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📚 The Will of the Many by: James Islington

I tell them my name is Vis Telimus. I tell them I was orphaned after a tragic accident three years ago, and that good fortune alone has led to my acceptance into their most prestigious school. I tell them that once I graduate, I will gladly join the rest of civilized soci...

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📚 A Court of Wings and Ruin by: Sarah J. Maas

Feyre has returned to the Spring Court, determined to gather information on Tamlin's actions and learn what she can about the invading king threatening to bring her land to its knees. But to do so she must play a deadly game of deceit. One slip could bring doom no...

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📚 Navola by: Paolo Bacigalupi

"Steeped in poison, betrayal, and debauchery, reading Navola is like slipping into a luxurious bath full of blood." —Holly Black, #1 New York Times best-selling author

“You must be as sharp as a stiletto and as subtle as a fish beneath the waters. This is what it is to be Navolese, this is what it is ...

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