The shortlisted works across all 13 categories of the British Fantasy Awards have been announced! Find out who’s in the mix over on our blog. Winners announced at Fantasycon in October.
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Meet Lyndsey Croal
Every Friday, we meet a member of the BFS and peer deep into their soul (or, at least, a form they
From Pen to Print: Lindz McLeod on The Unlikely Pursuit of Mary Bennet
Celebrating the recent release of their queer take on Austen, Lindz McLeod walks us through the
Ask an Expert: May 2025
In this monthly column, we pose your questions to an expert in a specific field of speculative
Cover reveal: Daughters of Nicnevin by Shona Kinsella
Get your first peek at the next novel from Shona Kinsella, coming from Flame Tree in
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Meet Karina Andrusiak
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Summer Reads Recommendations From Our Community
Given the sun’s been out, our minds have been turning to summer reads. So we asked the BFS members
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ARTHUR By Giles Kristian
Arthur is another triumph for Giles Kristian, an author I have followed for a while. This
THE FIRE WITHIN THEM by Matthew Ward
In the Kingdom of Khalad, Vallant’s rebellion is growing. After the battle stoked the fires,
The Servants and Other Strange Stories By John O’Donoghue
Strange, certainly. Compelling, utterly. An excellently written set of short stories that draw you
A Fire in the Sky by Sophie Jordan
Tamsyn is the royal whipping girl. An orphan, she was brought up with the princesses of Penterra,
Tariq and the Drowning City by Sarwat Chadda
Absolutely cracking tale. Squarely aimed at pre-teens, this is enjoyable for all ages, especially
THE WEAVERS OF ALAMAXA by Hadeer Elsbai
Giorgina Shukry is now a fugitive wanted for the use of magic and, as of two days ago, a prison