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Kenneth Luke Hansen @kennethluke.bsky.social · 2d

@samtasticbooks.com has created a moving tale of redemption and second chances, set in a world torn by fascist theocracy. A master at storytelling, but also a teller whose timing couldn’t be better. A must read & a worthy contender for the @worldfantasy2025.bsky.social #booksky

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Kenneth Luke Hansen @kennethluke.bsky.social · 4d

First up for this year’s World Fantasy Award is also this year’s Hugo Award winning, “The Tainted Cup.” What can I add to the already fulsome praise I’ve given it? It’s incredible, and a worthy contender for any award! #booksky @huxleyandhiro.bsky.social

Kenneth Luke Hansen @kennethluke.bsky.social · Jul 15

“The Tainted Cup” is hands down one of the best books I’ve ever read. While it does, at times, lean more into its murder mystery than into its fantastical elements, it’s absolutely a contender for the Hugo Award (& the 2025 World Fantasy Award)! 💛💛💛 #booksky @huxleyandhiro.bsky.social

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Kenneth Luke Hansen @kennethluke.bsky.social · 5d

The next reading challenge! Looking forward to diving into some great fantasy! #booksky @huxleyandhiro.bsky.social

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The Guardian @theguardian.com · 6d

László Krasznahorkai wins the Nobel prize in literature 2025

The author was announced as winner at a ceremony in Stockholm • Nobel prize in literature 2025 live: László Krasznahorkai wins ‘for his compelling and visionary oeuvre’ The Nobel prize in literature for 2025 has been awarded to Hungarian author László Krasznahorkai, the Swedish Academy has announced. The Academy cited the 71-year-old’s “compelling and visionary oeuvre that, in the midst of apocalyptic terror, reaffirms the power of art”. Continue reading...

www.theguardian.com

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Kenneth Luke Hansen @kennethluke.bsky.social · 12d

Looking forward to discussing this book (and his Nebula-winning “The Saint of Bright Doors”) with @vajra.me for @huxleyandhiro.bsky.social in just a few weeks!

Ursula K. Le Guin @ursulakleguin.com · 13d

Vajra Chandrasekera (@vajra.me) introduces his second novel, Rakesfall, which is is shortlisted for the 2025 Ursula K. Le Guin Prize for Fiction.

For more about this year's shortlist: www.ursulakleguin.com/prize25

Vajra Chandrasekera reads from Rakesfall

YouTube video by Ursula K. Le Guin Foundation

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Kenneth Luke Hansen @kennethluke.bsky.social · 15d

Here are the bookies’ odds for the 2025 Nobel Prize in Literature.

The 2025 Nobel Prize in Literature will be announced next week, on Thursday, October 9. As always, to prepare myself (emotionally, I guess?), I consulted the UK betting site NicerOdds (nicer than w…

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Kenneth Luke Hansen @kennethluke.bsky.social · 21d

My next reading challenge! #booksky @huxleyandhiro.bsky.social

The Booker shortlist honors authors 'in total command' of their craft

The 2025 Booker shortlist is made up of works by veteran authors, many of whom have several books under their belts — and a couple that have been on this list before.

www.npr.org

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Kenneth Luke Hansen @kennethluke.bsky.social · 23d

You should try Shirley Ann Grau’s “Keeper of the House!” Same message about race, but with real fighting spirit!

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Kenneth Luke Hansen @kennethluke.bsky.social · 23d

I know we don’t know each other, but I’ve been meaning to read Dr. Zhivago for forever. How about a Pasternak Fall together?

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Kenneth Luke Hansen @kennethluke.bsky.social · 24d

Kenneth Luke Hansen @kennethluke.bsky.social · 27d

With a vividly described landscape, a strong female lead, and a beautiful gay love story, @naominovik.bsky.social has produced another amazing story. A gem of a novella! #booksky @huxleyandhiro.bsky.social

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Kenneth Luke Hansen @kennethluke.bsky.social · Sep 13

Could you message me with a good email for Huxley & Hiro to reach you at?

Kenneth Luke Hansen @kennethluke.bsky.social · Sep 12

The 2025 National Book Awards Longlist

The New Yorker presents the longlists for Young People’s Literature, Translated Literature, Poetry, Nonfiction, and Fiction.

www.newyorker.com

Kenneth Luke Hansen @kennethluke.bsky.social · Sep 12

How would you feel about doing an online event for your book? It would be for Huxley & Hiro, a really awesome independent bookstore in Wilmington, DE.

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Kenneth Luke Hansen @kennethluke.bsky.social · Sep 12

Gay man here: just hoping to get your thoughts on how calling for my execution was “the right way” of practicing politics. I was a huge fan of you until this moment, but after this, I wouldn’t even make eye contact with you in a grocery store. Genuinely hurt, man.

Kenneth Luke Hansen @kennethluke.bsky.social · Sep 10

My pleasure! I'm just sorry I ran out of room to tell everyone the publication date! If anyone else is looking at this post, it's out September 16th! 💚

Kenneth Luke Hansen @kennethluke.bsky.social · Sep 5

A picture truly is worth 1k words in this brilliantly illustrated graphic novel about a world in peril. When the boundary between magic and science is breached, anything can happen—and likely will! This one is a visual ⚡️ strike that packs a punch to the heart, and reminds us what humanity means.

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Jakob G. @jakobgamertsfelder.bsky.social · Aug 30

#vssdaily #lace

Out between all stars
There's a stardust trail
Our sun leaves a path
At 720,000 km per hour
A heat trail on the infrared
Like paw prints in a forest bed
Like comets in our past
And Halley's in our future
If we have no light
Stand out in the dead of night
Look up at the lace of life

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Kenneth Luke Hansen @kennethluke.bsky.social · Aug 17

His book was incredible! Ironically, my latest review was of the second book in this series!

Kenneth Luke Hansen @kennethluke.bsky.social · Aug 17

Congratulations to Robert Jackson Bennett on winning the 2025 Hugo Award for Best Novel! #booksky @thehugoawards.bsky.social

Kenneth Luke Hansen @kennethluke.bsky.social · Jul 15

“The Tainted Cup” is hands down one of the best books I’ve ever read. While it does, at times, lean more into its murder mystery than into its fantastical elements, it’s absolutely a contender for the Hugo Award (& the 2025 World Fantasy Award)! 💛💛💛 #booksky @huxleyandhiro.bsky.social

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Kenneth Luke Hansen @kennethluke.bsky.social · Aug 14

I only discovered Bennett recently, but my love of these characters and their world is fervent. Ana and Din once again find the fate of the empire resting on their shoulders as they try to solve a string of vicious murders. A truly masterful story! Can’t wait for book 3! @huxleyandhiro.bsky.social