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As Colorado podcasts have grown in number — with more than 100 series by our count — the options have become dizzying. Should I listen to this science podcast or that one? Is our state’s history grim, funny, weird or all three? And what’s up with the ascendant romance/fantasy genre that’s quickly gaining an international cult? Here are 10 new and ongoing podcasts that will give you a sense of Colorado’s audio-only auteurs. Listen with care, and an open mind. Fantasy Fangirls This six-month-old podcast harnesses the…

The publisher Bloomsbury has lifted its annual profit forecasts after the latest novel from the fantasy author Sarah J Maas topped bestseller lists across the world, aided by fans recommending her books on TikTok.The British publishing company told investors that its profits for the year would be ahead of December expectations, attributing much of this to the release of Maas’s latest book, House of Flame and Shadow.The novel, which was released on 30 January, is the third book in Maas’s series that follows Bryce Quinlan,…

It was approaching midnight on Monday when author Sarah J Maas entered a New York City bookstore to surprise fans celebrating the imminent publication of her latest novel, House of Flame and Shadow. As she walked towards the stage, wearing a Valentino bouclé tweed skirt, the crowd realised what was happening, and began to scream.“Look at you guys, what the fuck? This is amazing!” she shouted. Not many authors are treated to a rockstar reception like this – but Maas’s books, the most popular of which are the Throne of…