Andrew Liptak

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When is an alien invasion not an alien invasion?

Larry Niven and Jerry Pournelle's alien invasion novel is a time capsule from the Cold War, and a reminder that the threat of nuclear annihilation isn't ancient history

https://www.andrewliptak.com/footfall-larry-niven-jerry-pournelle-alien-invasion-sci-fi-book-review/

When is an alien invasion not an alien invasion?

Larry Niven and Jerry Pournelle's alien invasion novel is a time capsule from the Cold War, and a reminder that the threat of nuclear annihilation isn't ancient history

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When is an alien invasion not an alien invasion? Larry Niven and Jerry Pournelle's Footfall is a time capsule from the Cold War, and a reminder that the threat of nuclear annihilation isn't ancient history:
https://www.andrewliptak.com/footfall-larry-niven-jerry-pournelle-alien-invasion-sci-fi-book-review/
When is an alien invasion not an alien invasion?

Larry Niven and Jerry Pournelle's alien invasion novel is a time capsule from the Cold War, and a reminder that the threat of nuclear annihilation isn't ancient history

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Choosing one's path

A short, beautiful story about finding one's way in the world

https://www.andrewliptak.com/the-rainseekers-matthew-kressel-sci-fi-novella-book-review/

Choosing one's path

A short, beautiful story about finding one's way in the world

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And now it can be seen! The cover of my next novel, "A Wall Is Also a Road," with art by Anna and Elena Balbusso (AKA the Balbusso Twins). Thanks to @andrewliptak, who revealed it in his excellent newsletter. Plus you can read my first interview about the book! It's coming October 6! https://www.andrewliptak.com/annalee-newitz-a-wall-is-also-a-road-scifi-book-cover-reveal/
The Wall Is Also a Road

Coming in October

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Here are the finalists for the 2026 Nebula Awards

Some of the best from 2025

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One of the books I’m looking forward to this fall is Annalee Newitz’s A Wall Is Also A Road.

I’ve got the (outstanding) cover for it and I spoke with them about what to expect from it:

https://www.andrewliptak.com/annalee-newitz-a-wall-is-also-a-road-scifi-book-cover-reveal/

The Wall Is Also a Road

Coming in October

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Library of America is publishing Ursula K. Le Guin's Earthsea novels

Coming September 2026

https://www.andrewliptak.com/ursula-k-le-guin-wizard-of-earthsea-library-of-america-fantasy-book/

Library of America is publishing Ursula K. Le Guin's Earthsea novels

Coming September 2026

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14 new SF/F books to check out in March 2026

Lots of exciting fantasy, alien worlds, and epic battles to add to your TBR

https://www.andrewliptak.com/science-fiction-fantasy-horror-new-books-march-2026/

14 new SF/F books to check out in March 2026

Lots of exciting fantasy, alien worlds, and epic battles to add to your TBR

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Table of Contents, March 2026

Welcome to the March installment of Table of Contents, a roundup of the latest short fiction hitting the web for the science fiction and fantasy world. You can check out last month's installment here – it's been newly updated with the stories that came out over the course of February 2026.

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This deal is incredible, and it's for the best cause. For the next 19 days, you can get ALL the fiction by me and @charliejane at a special price from Humble Bundle in the US -- and all sales benefit the fantastic folks at the Miss Major Alexander L. Lee Black Trans Cultural Center. #bookstodon #scifibooks

Find our bundle at: https://www.humblebundle.com/books/charlie-jane-anders-annalee-newitz-tor-books