ScalziSep 12, 2025
We've made it to another Friday, and here is a new set of books and ARCs that have come to the Scalzi Compound. What here is piquing your interest?
Show threadThoraSToothSep 12, 2025
@scalzi Oooh, you're just now getting _The City We Became_? Loved that one, and the sequel.
Show threadVeronica Olsen

@tstooth I really should read more Jemisin. The Broken Earth trilogy was fantastic.

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Sep 12, 2025 at 7:40pmWeb
Show threadThoraSToothSep 12, 2025

@veronica @scalzi

I've read and loved all her books. My favorites were the Dreamblood duology because I have an ancient history jones, but all of them have been wonderful, challenging, emotionally mature works.

Show threadDavid Chisnall (*Now with 50% more sarcasm!*)Sep 12, 2025

@veronica @tstooth @scalzi

The City We Became is very different (she has amazing range). It’s quite hard reading because of how on-point the social commentary is. If anything it’s become even more so since it was published. 100% recommended. As always, phenomenal world building and engaging characters.

Show threadPhiala Sarah GosleeSep 12, 2025
@veronica @tstooth @david_chisnall @scalzi If you like audio books, The City We Became is _amazing_.
Show threadThoraSToothSep 12, 2025

@phiala @veronica @scalzi

That doesn't surprise me. Even in my head while I was reading it, it sounded amazing. 😄

Show threadPhiala Sarah GosleeSep 12, 2025
@tstooth @veronica @scalzi Oh wait, there was a really good interview with the audio narrator as well. https://lithub.com/an-interview-with-robin-miles-narrator-of-the-city-we-became-by-n-k-jemisin/
An Interview with Robin Miles, Narrator of The City We Became by N.K. Jemisin

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