Recs if you like Alif the Unseen...

you can enter a space. you are a regular guy, you can enter a room. you are a regular guy, you can do that transaction. you are a regular guy, you know how to answer the phone. you are a regular guy, you know what sleep is. you are a regular guy, you know what it means to be you.

all of these books have regular people as the protagonist doing all sorts of things, from kissing to killing!

as always, open to all suggestions!

instead of medieval europe inspired fantasy all of the time.

Open to recs!

(I removed middle east bc I found out that was the colonial term!)

please read something that isn't hp and don't give that lady money. alternatively, if you know of someone who says they like fantasy but their shelves are only filled with white guys, suggest one of these! (I've only added books I have read so if something isn't on there that you think should be lmk)

The most comprehensive list of award winning sci-fi and fantasy novels. The books on this list have won either 1 or multiple awards out of the Hugo, Nebula, World Fantasy, Locus Sci-Fi, Locus Fantasy, goodreads Choice Fantasy, or goodreads Science Fiction Awards.

A list of winners of the World Fantasy Award for Best Novel. It has been awarded each year since 1975 by the World Fantasy Convention for fantasy or horror novels (defined as works of 40,000 words or more) published in English.

Some books that make great Ramadan reads🧕🏽

Reading diversely is a key component to building empathy and Muslims remain deeply misunderstood while Muslim authors continue to go underappreciated.

djinn, jinn, jinni, genie. Yes, those fiery creatures. They make up for interesting reads and am always up for reads that feature them!

A list of books selected for the Sword and Laser Podcast