Holly Black

Book-devouring horror fans have had March 2024 circled on the calendar for some time now, anticipating Stephen Graham Jones’ trilogy-capping The Angel of Indian Lake. But there’s plenty to please every preference this month, with haunted houses, space hotels, mythology-inspired fantasies, and so much more.Introducing People to Horror Films/Books | Stephen Graham Jones InterviewImage: 47NorthThe Canopy Keepers by Veronica G. HenryA woman becomes fire chief at Sequoia National Park, where her parents died in a forest fire…

Fantasy author Holly Black returns to Elfhame, the world of The Stolen Heir, next year with The Prisoner’s Throne—exploring the popular character of Oak in the first novel written from his point of view. In io9's exclusive excerpt, Oak’s stuck behind bars... and having some conflicted feelings about what to do next.An imprisoned prince. A vengeful queen. And a battle that will determine the future of Elfhame.Prince Oak is paying for his betrayal. Imprisoned in the icy north and bound to the will of a monstrous new queen,…

 Burrowed Image: Angry RobotThere are two prominent themes among the new January books: YA fantasies and horror novels, with several entries in each genre. But there’s also plenty of sci-fi (including the latest from io9 co-founder Annalee Newitz!) and adult fantasy awaiting your eyeballs—so start 2023 off right, with a new book or two!Image: BerkleyBack in a Spell by Lana HarperWhen a lonely witch decides to take a chance on romance, a disastrous first date sparks an unexpectedly magical connection. (January 3)G/O Media…

Image: Little, Brown Books for Young ReadersFantasy author Holly Black (The Spiderwick Chronicles) kicks off a new duology set in the same world as her mega-popular Folk of the Air series with January’s The Stolen Heir. io9 is excited to share the first chapter of this highly anticipated YA release, so let’s get into it!Star Wars: Shatterpoint Announcement Trailer02:27The First Things To Do In VR, Part 3Today 9:39AMFirst, here’s a summary of the story to set the scene.A runaway queen. A reluctant prince. And a quest that…