Sylvain Neuvel
@neuvel.net
Author of THE THEMIS FILES, THE TEST. TAKE THEM TO THE STARS, NO KINDNESS TOO SOON, THE MANY coming 04/26. www.neuvel.net
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Sylvain Neuvel
@neuvel.net
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Sylvain Neuvel Bookshop
Sylvain Neuvel dropped out of high school at age 15. Along the way, he has been a journalist, worked in soil decontamination, sold ice cream in California, and furniture across Canada. He received a P...
bookshop.org
I made an affiliate store at @bookshop.org that you can use to browse all my books (or buy them if you're in the US). Also added a short list of some books I love. bookshop.org/shop/neuvel
At the airport. Brazil, here we come. (Maybe)
February 12, 2026 at 8:44 PM
At the airport. Brazil, here we come. (Maybe)
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Gee, Universal Basic Income recoups more than it costs AND the recipients are happier and healthier.
Hmmm. Where have I seen those results before? Oh yes, in every other goddam pilot study of UBI for more than a decade. Ireland joins Finland in at least making a start.
Hmmm. Where have I seen those results before? Oh yes, in every other goddam pilot study of UBI for more than a decade. Ireland joins Finland in at least making a start.
Ireland’s basic income for the arts scheme becomes permanent
When piloted, initiative that provided €325 a week to eligible artists recouped more than its net cost, study shows
www.theguardian.com
February 11, 2026 at 11:07 AM
Gee, Universal Basic Income recoups more than it costs AND the recipients are happier and healthier.
Hmmm. Where have I seen those results before? Oh yes, in every other goddam pilot study of UBI for more than a decade. Ireland joins Finland in at least making a start.
Hmmm. Where have I seen those results before? Oh yes, in every other goddam pilot study of UBI for more than a decade. Ireland joins Finland in at least making a start.
Nebula and Hugo noms are open. Imagine I published something in 2025, then imagine you nominated it. OMG imagine it won! OK, we're done, that was just practice for next year. Now go and nominate your favourite books!
February 11, 2026 at 9:37 PM
Nebula and Hugo noms are open. Imagine I published something in 2025, then imagine you nominated it. OMG imagine it won! OK, we're done, that was just practice for next year. Now go and nominate your favourite books!
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There is literally no better example of textbook fascistic thinking than "Who cares about human rights when the rich are doing so very well"
Bondi crashes out over Epstein: "The Dow is over 50,000 dollars! I don't know why you're laughing. You're a great stock trader as I hear, Raskin. The Dow is over 50,000 right now. The S&P at almost 7,000, and the Nasdaq smashing records. That's what we should be talking about."
February 11, 2026 at 5:26 PM
There is literally no better example of textbook fascistic thinking than "Who cares about human rights when the rich are doing so very well"
I mean, if that meant AI content was removed from everywhere else, I'd say go ahead and create your market o' crap... Sadly it won't.
Uh oh.
Amazon Plans to Transform Publishing with New AI Content Marketplace www.itp.net/digital-cult...
Amazon Plans to Transform Publishing with New AI Content Marketplace www.itp.net/digital-cult...
www.itp.net
February 10, 2026 at 10:43 PM
I mean, if that meant AI content was removed from everywhere else, I'd say go ahead and create your market o' crap... Sadly it won't.
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Did I ever mention that @locusmag.bsky.social liked GOD'S JUNK DRAWER? I'm not sure I did, so I'm mentioning it now.
(spoiler--they think you should get a copy, too)
(spoiler--they think you should get a copy, too)
God’s Junk Drawer by Peter Clines: Review by Paul Di Filippo
God’s Junk Drawer, Peter Clines (Blackstone 979-8874830878, hardcover, 560pp, $16.99) November 2025. How can a writer compose a traditional yet contemporary “lost world” adventure these days …
locusmag.com
February 10, 2026 at 10:36 PM
Did I ever mention that @locusmag.bsky.social liked GOD'S JUNK DRAWER? I'm not sure I did, so I'm mentioning it now.
(spoiler--they think you should get a copy, too)
(spoiler--they think you should get a copy, too)
Age verification?
I gave BASIC programming lessons on a TRS-80.
I gave BASIC programming lessons on a TRS-80.
Age verification?
I grew up downloading DOOM shareware on one of these.
I grew up downloading DOOM shareware on one of these.
February 10, 2026 at 10:28 PM
Age verification?
I gave BASIC programming lessons on a TRS-80.
I gave BASIC programming lessons on a TRS-80.
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Nice to see THE TEST getting some love from librarians! parade.com/books/best-s...
25 Best Short Books You Can Easily Read in a Day, According to Librarians
This list of quick reads includes both classics and contemporary hits.
parade.com
February 8, 2026 at 11:02 PM
Nice to see THE TEST getting some love from librarians! parade.com/books/best-s...
It's so weird to brag because she didn't write any of these hundreds of novels. She's the most replaceable person in the history of people who don't bring much to the table.
February 8, 2026 at 4:35 PM
It's so weird to brag because she didn't write any of these hundreds of novels. She's the most replaceable person in the history of people who don't bring much to the table.
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Re: Bookshop org's new partnerships. I knew Spotify was on the shit list, but I didn't know all of this re: Draft2Digital.
A'ight kids, it's time for a thread giving you the lowdown on Draft2Digital.
1: They were founded by right-wing Xtians.
2: They donate masses of cash to their church and missions.
3: They view ROMANCE and EROTICA as the same thing, *and* as "dangerous".
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1: They were founded by right-wing Xtians.
2: They donate masses of cash to their church and missions.
3: They view ROMANCE and EROTICA as the same thing, *and* as "dangerous".
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Unfortunately they are blocking all erotica from distribution. Very sad to see a champion for indie bookstores take such a restrictive stance on fiction.
February 6, 2026 at 1:23 AM
Re: Bookshop org's new partnerships. I knew Spotify was on the shit list, but I didn't know all of this re: Draft2Digital.
The face on that woman. You want to invent time travel just so you can get her out of there. Speaking of, I've read the women at the publisher would call in sick when he was scheduled to come by.
Folks outside SF/F don't know that Asimov was a sexual harasser because while he was alive fandom thought it was cute (up to and including Asimov being invited to give a lecture on "The Power of Positive Posterior Pinching" at Worldcon, which he, wisely, declined).
daily.jstor.org/asimovs-empi...
daily.jstor.org/asimovs-empi...
February 6, 2026 at 1:01 AM
The face on that woman. You want to invent time travel just so you can get her out of there. Speaking of, I've read the women at the publisher would call in sick when he was scheduled to come by.
Mark Carney announced a bunch of measures for the car industry and sure, why not. But can we make a Canadian Cheerios? Even the PC version is made in the USA. Someone could run on this: "If elected, I promise..."
February 5, 2026 at 10:24 PM
Mark Carney announced a bunch of measures for the car industry and sure, why not. But can we make a Canadian Cheerios? Even the PC version is made in the USA. Someone could run on this: "If elected, I promise..."
Hey Canada. Save the kittens, and some money during Indigo's Most Anticipated Sci-fi Books sale. #PreordersSaveKittens www.indigo.ca/en-ca/the-ma...
February 5, 2026 at 7:57 PM
Hey Canada. Save the kittens, and some money during Indigo's Most Anticipated Sci-fi Books sale. #PreordersSaveKittens www.indigo.ca/en-ca/the-ma...
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Does anyone sell subatomic sized violins?
February 5, 2026 at 7:13 PM
Does anyone sell subatomic sized violins?
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New Brunswick Premier Susan Holt's Liberal government will no longer use X for "routine" government communications:
February 5, 2026 at 7:09 PM
New Brunswick Premier Susan Holt's Liberal government will no longer use X for "routine" government communications:
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IN HAPPIER NEWS
Check out The Thirteenth God from @djangowexler.bsky.social He's let me read a little ahead of the chapter releases and it's a gloriously fun story about a low level con artist who finds himself tangled up in a plot to kill god. Sort of Pirates of the Caribbean meets Warhammer 40K.
Check out The Thirteenth God from @djangowexler.bsky.social He's let me read a little ahead of the chapter releases and it's a gloriously fun story about a low level con artist who finds himself tangled up in a plot to kill god. Sort of Pirates of the Caribbean meets Warhammer 40K.
Kal has to explain that Mercy is not technically dead #thethirteenthgod
www.royalroad.com/fiction/1472...
www.royalroad.com/fiction/1472...
Chapter Thirty-Five - The Thirteenth God
Before I can figure out how to put this admittedly bugshit plan into action, the tent flap is swept aside and I'm abruptly grappled from behind by an unknown assailant. I'm about a second from panicke...
www.royalroad.com
February 5, 2026 at 6:21 PM
IN HAPPIER NEWS
Check out The Thirteenth God from @djangowexler.bsky.social He's let me read a little ahead of the chapter releases and it's a gloriously fun story about a low level con artist who finds himself tangled up in a plot to kill god. Sort of Pirates of the Caribbean meets Warhammer 40K.
Check out The Thirteenth God from @djangowexler.bsky.social He's let me read a little ahead of the chapter releases and it's a gloriously fun story about a low level con artist who finds himself tangled up in a plot to kill god. Sort of Pirates of the Caribbean meets Warhammer 40K.
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#DEAL ALERT! Calling all one-clickers because HARD REBOOT @djangowexler.bsky.social is on #sale on #Kindle for a limited time only!
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#HardReboot #ad #amazoncom
Amazon.com. Hard Reboot
Kas is a junior researcher on a fact-finding mission to old Earth.
amzn.to
February 4, 2026 at 8:45 PM
#DEAL ALERT! Calling all one-clickers because HARD REBOOT @djangowexler.bsky.social is on #sale on #Kindle for a limited time only!
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#HardReboot #ad #amazoncom
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#HardReboot #ad #amazoncom
Hey Canada! Indigo’s "Most Anticipated Scifi Books" are 25% off on preorder until Sunday. Yes, there’s a new James S.A Corey on the pic, but which book has the little "Canadian" sticker on it? That’s right. Take that, non-sticker people! #PreOrdersSaveKittens
February 4, 2026 at 9:00 PM
Hey Canada! Indigo’s "Most Anticipated Scifi Books" are 25% off on preorder until Sunday. Yes, there’s a new James S.A Corey on the pic, but which book has the little "Canadian" sticker on it? That’s right. Take that, non-sticker people! #PreOrdersSaveKittens
Ooooh!
Out today! Words me! Art @chlowski.bsky.social Out on @oni-press.bsky.social story architect Daniel Noah
#newcomicbookday #ncbd
#newcomicbookday #ncbd
February 4, 2026 at 8:16 PM
Ooooh!
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We're delighted to see @neuvel.net 's THE MANY in Indigo's 25% preorder sale for their most anticipated SciFiBooks of 2026! https://bit.ly/4rsQ7uZ
When residents of a small city in Michigan find their consciousnesses inexplicably merging together, their world grows much stranger and much larger.
When residents of a small city in Michigan find their consciousnesses inexplicably merging together, their world grows much stranger and much larger.
February 3, 2026 at 9:30 PM
We're delighted to see @neuvel.net 's THE MANY in Indigo's 25% preorder sale for their most anticipated SciFiBooks of 2026! https://bit.ly/4rsQ7uZ
When residents of a small city in Michigan find their consciousnesses inexplicably merging together, their world grows much stranger and much larger.
When residents of a small city in Michigan find their consciousnesses inexplicably merging together, their world grows much stranger and much larger.
This is the same argument AI companies used with copyright.
Mike Johnson speaks out against the use of judicial warrants in immigration cases:
"Imagine if we had to go through the process of getting a judicial warrant"
"Imagine if we had to go through the process of getting a judicial warrant"
February 3, 2026 at 6:49 PM
This is the same argument AI companies used with copyright.
I'll use magic and make it 25% off instead of 20%. Poof! Voilà!
We're delighted to see @neuvel.net 's THE MANY in Indigo's 20% preorder sale for their most anticipated SciFiBooks of 2026! https://bit.ly/4rsQ7uZ
When residents of a small city in Michigan find their consciousnesses inexplicably merging together, their world grows much stranger and much larger.
When residents of a small city in Michigan find their consciousnesses inexplicably merging together, their world grows much stranger and much larger.
February 3, 2026 at 4:47 PM
I'll use magic and make it 25% off instead of 20%. Poof! Voilà!
Woo! Nice to see THE MANY as one of Indigo's Most Anticipated Sci-Fi Books of 2026. Even better, it comes with a 25% pre-order discount! (And bonus points) This week only. #PreOrdersSaveKittens www.indigo.ca/en-ca/the-ma...
February 2, 2026 at 4:39 PM
Woo! Nice to see THE MANY as one of Indigo's Most Anticipated Sci-Fi Books of 2026. Even better, it comes with a 25% pre-order discount! (And bonus points) This week only. #PreOrdersSaveKittens www.indigo.ca/en-ca/the-ma...