POSTED ON: December 8, 2019
FILED UNDER: Fun Stuff, Science Fiction
TAGS: Science Fiction
By Jane Rogers
Jane Rogers, the award-winning author of The Testament of Jessie Lamb and Body Tourists, shares her most unforgettable sci-fi reads and the impact they have had on her as a writer.
MOREPOSTED ON: July 8, 2019
FILED UNDER: Fun Stuff, Television
TAGS: Aliens, Netflix, Science Fiction, stranger things, tv series
By Cameron Myers
Stranger Things has always worn its ‘80s influences on its sleeve, so what better way to scale up the action than to throw in one of the staples of any other respectable ‘80s action sequel: evil Russians! Move aside Ivan Drago, we’ve got a new Russian …
MOREPOSTED ON: April 18, 2019
FILED UNDER: News
TAGS: Science Fiction, cover reveal
By Maddy Marshall
We are thrilled to reveal the beautiful cover of Becky Chamber’s incredible new standalone novella To Be Taught, If Fortunate, coming in August 2019. (Isn’t it a beauty??) A special thank you to the cover illustrator, Alyssa Winans, and cover designer, …
MOREPOSTED ON: September 26, 2018
FILED UNDER: Biography, Science Fiction
TAGS: Biography, Science Fiction, Wiffle Lever to the Full!
By Bob Fischer
Wiffle Lever to Full! is the hilarious and affectionate sci-fi memoir by Bob Fisher which explores the strange world of sci-fi, cult TV and film conventions, from Doctor Who to Star Wars via the weird world of Red Dwarf! We asked Bob to tell us what inspired him to write the book and to explain the meaning behind his intriguing title . . .
MOREPOSTED ON: September 12, 2018
FILED UNDER: Books, Science Fiction, Young Adult
TAGS: Kass Morgan, Science Fiction, Young Adult, the 100
Books, Science Fiction, Young Adult
By Maddy Marshall
Light Years is the first book in a thrilling new sci-fi series by Kass Morgan, bestselling author of The 100 series. It follows a group of teenage cadets who attend an interstellar military academy in a galaxy far away. From very different planets and …
MOREPOSTED ON: July 25, 2018
FILED UNDER: Fun Stuff
TAGS: Science Fiction, Space Companions, becky chambers
By Oliver Johnson
Continuing our series of space-themed blogs for Space is for Everyone Week, Hodderscape publisher Oliver Johnson thinks about the characters he’d most like to travel the galaxy with, because in the Wayfarers, you’re never alone in space. Space: a dark, …
MOREPOSTED ON: May 2, 2018
FILED UNDER: News
TAGS: Events and exhibitions, Science Fiction, becky chambers
By Sam Bradbury
Whether you’ve been along for the whole journey or jumped on at the last spaceport, we have an exciting announcement for all Wayfarers fans. No, we haven’t perfected our time travel machine (I promise we’ll let you know when we do), but the news is even more exciting than that: Becky Chambers is coming back to tour the UK to celebrate the release of Record of a Spaceborn Few.
MOREPOSTED ON: February 7, 2018
FILED UNDER: Books
TAGS: Science Fiction, Scott K. Andrews
By Sam Bradbury
There are a lot of series out there that I wish I could go back in time and read again for the first time. Since I don’t have a time machine*, the second best thing I can do is recommend these wonderful books to new people and share the joy.
MOREPOSTED ON: March 31, 2017
FILED UNDER: Books, Film, Friday Favourites
TAGS: Fantasy, Film, Film Review, Friday Favourites, Horror, Science Fiction
Books, Film, Friday Favourites
By Hodderscape Team
This month we’ve returned to a favourite fantasy series, been unexpectedly wowed by a Marvel franchise, and seen horror in a new light. Here are the best things the team has read and watched in March.
MOREPOSTED ON: March 29, 2017
FILED UNDER: Fun Stuff
TAGS: Film, Science Fiction, Star Wars
By Heather Keane
Any mention of Star Wars Episodes I-III usually ignites much groaning, and the prequels fill many dedicated fans with remorse. We’re bucking the trend and proudly professing undying love for these sometimes adorably shoddy, but often actually very good movies. Here are 10 reasons The Phantom Menace, Attack of the Clones and Revenge of the Sith are much more than just guilty pleasures.
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