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📖: A Stranger in Olondria by Sofia Samatar
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📖: A Stranger in Olondria by Sofia Samatar
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New Librarian Selection just dropped ✨
A guided reader’s roadmap to Octavia Butler:
• Where to start (Dabbler vs. Canon Reader)
• Major themes & recurring ideas
• Snowlock's favorites
For first-time readers and longtime fans ready to return.
🔗 Full guide on our blog The Ansible
A guided reader’s roadmap to Octavia Butler:
• Where to start (Dabbler vs. Canon Reader)
• Major themes & recurring ideas
• Snowlock's favorites
For first-time readers and longtime fans ready to return.
🔗 Full guide on our blog The Ansible
December 9, 2025 at 6:50 PM
New Librarian Selection just dropped ✨
A guided reader’s roadmap to Octavia Butler:
• Where to start (Dabbler vs. Canon Reader)
• Major themes & recurring ideas
• Snowlock's favorites
For first-time readers and longtime fans ready to return.
🔗 Full guide on our blog The Ansible
A guided reader’s roadmap to Octavia Butler:
• Where to start (Dabbler vs. Canon Reader)
• Major themes & recurring ideas
• Snowlock's favorites
For first-time readers and longtime fans ready to return.
🔗 Full guide on our blog The Ansible
🎁 HOLIDAY SALE!
Buy 3 Epic Fantasy books → Get 1 FREE
Yes, really. Just use code BUY3GET1
It’s the perfect time to discover a new World, revisit a favorite, or build a gift stack for a fellow adventurer. Browse 600+ curated epic fantasy picks and treat yourself (or someone else).
Sale ends 12/25
Buy 3 Epic Fantasy books → Get 1 FREE
Yes, really. Just use code BUY3GET1
It’s the perfect time to discover a new World, revisit a favorite, or build a gift stack for a fellow adventurer. Browse 600+ curated epic fantasy picks and treat yourself (or someone else).
Sale ends 12/25
December 4, 2025 at 3:17 PM
🎁 HOLIDAY SALE!
Buy 3 Epic Fantasy books → Get 1 FREE
Yes, really. Just use code BUY3GET1
It’s the perfect time to discover a new World, revisit a favorite, or build a gift stack for a fellow adventurer. Browse 600+ curated epic fantasy picks and treat yourself (or someone else).
Sale ends 12/25
Buy 3 Epic Fantasy books → Get 1 FREE
Yes, really. Just use code BUY3GET1
It’s the perfect time to discover a new World, revisit a favorite, or build a gift stack for a fellow adventurer. Browse 600+ curated epic fantasy picks and treat yourself (or someone else).
Sale ends 12/25
The end of the year in publishing is generally reserved for retrospectives. Still there are five new releases in SFF we'd like to highlight this month and make sure you don't miss in the holiday marketing deluge.
Learn about our most anticipated releases at our blog, The Ansible. 🔗 Link in bio
Learn about our most anticipated releases at our blog, The Ansible. 🔗 Link in bio
December 2, 2025 at 6:26 PM
The end of the year in publishing is generally reserved for retrospectives. Still there are five new releases in SFF we'd like to highlight this month and make sure you don't miss in the holiday marketing deluge.
Learn about our most anticipated releases at our blog, The Ansible. 🔗 Link in bio
Learn about our most anticipated releases at our blog, The Ansible. 🔗 Link in bio
Alchemised does not shy away from the fact that war destroys. In their debut novel, SenLinYu dismantles the romanticized idea that war is a noble mission or necessary for collective good. In Alchemised, war is a force that destroys community, people, and sense of self.
⭐ 7/10 Fragments of Lumithium
⭐ 7/10 Fragments of Lumithium
November 25, 2025 at 8:05 PM
Alchemised does not shy away from the fact that war destroys. In their debut novel, SenLinYu dismantles the romanticized idea that war is a noble mission or necessary for collective good. In Alchemised, war is a force that destroys community, people, and sense of self.
⭐ 7/10 Fragments of Lumithium
⭐ 7/10 Fragments of Lumithium
Journey to land of the Six Duchies, Bingtown, and the Rain Wilds with our Latest Librarian Selection: the Realm of the Elderlings.
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October 13, 2025 at 6:01 PM
Journey to land of the Six Duchies, Bingtown, and the Rain Wilds with our Latest Librarian Selection: the Realm of the Elderlings.
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Worlds are where stories grow across generations, continents, and novels.
From the Middle-earth to Osten Ard to the Cosmere, we use World labels to help readers explore fantasy’s vast landscapes with intention.
Read our full breakdown → snowlockbooks.com/blogs/ansibl...
From the Middle-earth to Osten Ard to the Cosmere, we use World labels to help readers explore fantasy’s vast landscapes with intention.
Read our full breakdown → snowlockbooks.com/blogs/ansibl...
October 10, 2025 at 6:48 PM
Worlds are where stories grow across generations, continents, and novels.
From the Middle-earth to Osten Ard to the Cosmere, we use World labels to help readers explore fantasy’s vast landscapes with intention.
Read our full breakdown → snowlockbooks.com/blogs/ansibl...
From the Middle-earth to Osten Ard to the Cosmere, we use World labels to help readers explore fantasy’s vast landscapes with intention.
Read our full breakdown → snowlockbooks.com/blogs/ansibl...
Have you visited The Ansible, our blog on fantasy and sci-fi?
You’ll find essays on genre and curating collections, notable release highlights, award winners, and more.
→ snowlockbooks.com/blogs/ansible
Have you visited The Ansible, our blog on fantasy and sci-fi?
You’ll find essays on genre and curating collections, notable release highlights, award winners, and more.
→ snowlockbooks.com/blogs/ansible
October 8, 2025 at 6:23 PM
Have you visited The Ansible, our blog on fantasy and sci-fi?
You’ll find essays on genre and curating collections, notable release highlights, award winners, and more.
→ snowlockbooks.com/blogs/ansible
Have you visited The Ansible, our blog on fantasy and sci-fi?
You’ll find essays on genre and curating collections, notable release highlights, award winners, and more.
→ snowlockbooks.com/blogs/ansible
This week our librarian has expanded our grimdark collection with a standalone from the Queen of Grimdark, The Prince of Nothing series, 3 gorgeous volumes of the Elric Saga, the Icewind Dale trilogy, and four volumes of the Black Company.
Take an extra 10% off your entire order with code ANDURIL.
Take an extra 10% off your entire order with code ANDURIL.
March 28, 2025 at 3:23 AM
This week our librarian has expanded our grimdark collection with a standalone from the Queen of Grimdark, The Prince of Nothing series, 3 gorgeous volumes of the Elric Saga, the Icewind Dale trilogy, and four volumes of the Black Company.
Take an extra 10% off your entire order with code ANDURIL.
Take an extra 10% off your entire order with code ANDURIL.
📖: Wind and Truth by Brandon Sanderson
⭐ 7/10 Chouta
After reading Sanderson for nearly decade I’m finally interested in the happenings of the wider Cosmere.
Which was your favorite book of the first arc? Today, I’ll choose "Oathbringer" for the final battle and a certain moment with Dalinar.
⭐ 7/10 Chouta
After reading Sanderson for nearly decade I’m finally interested in the happenings of the wider Cosmere.
Which was your favorite book of the first arc? Today, I’ll choose "Oathbringer" for the final battle and a certain moment with Dalinar.
March 28, 2025 at 3:19 AM
📖: Wind and Truth by Brandon Sanderson
⭐ 7/10 Chouta
After reading Sanderson for nearly decade I’m finally interested in the happenings of the wider Cosmere.
Which was your favorite book of the first arc? Today, I’ll choose "Oathbringer" for the final battle and a certain moment with Dalinar.
⭐ 7/10 Chouta
After reading Sanderson for nearly decade I’m finally interested in the happenings of the wider Cosmere.
Which was your favorite book of the first arc? Today, I’ll choose "Oathbringer" for the final battle and a certain moment with Dalinar.
Our April book club pick is "Waterblack" by Alex Pheby! 📚✨
Pick up your copy of "Waterblack" from our store and start reading! We can't wait to hear your thoughts and discuss the epic conclusion to the Cities of the Weft trilogy.
Pick up your copy of "Waterblack" from our store and start reading! We can't wait to hear your thoughts and discuss the epic conclusion to the Cities of the Weft trilogy.
March 22, 2025 at 4:21 PM
Our April book club pick is "Waterblack" by Alex Pheby! 📚✨
Pick up your copy of "Waterblack" from our store and start reading! We can't wait to hear your thoughts and discuss the epic conclusion to the Cities of the Weft trilogy.
Pick up your copy of "Waterblack" from our store and start reading! We can't wait to hear your thoughts and discuss the epic conclusion to the Cities of the Weft trilogy.
This week we've bolstered our collection with the very best King Arthur stories out there. From the latest takes on the legend to works by Nobel Prize Laureates to classics translated by the likes of Tolkien.
What's your favorite King Arthur story?
What's your favorite King Arthur story?
March 19, 2025 at 3:30 PM
This week we've bolstered our collection with the very best King Arthur stories out there. From the latest takes on the legend to works by Nobel Prize Laureates to classics translated by the likes of Tolkien.
What's your favorite King Arthur story?
What's your favorite King Arthur story?
I’m thrilled to unveil the our logo, brought to life by my dear friend and talented artist Evan Landes! This design has lived in my head for years, but when the time came, I didn’t have the skills to make it a reality—Evan did, and he absolutely nailed it. I couldn’t be happier with the result.
March 17, 2025 at 7:19 PM
I’m thrilled to unveil the our logo, brought to life by my dear friend and talented artist Evan Landes! This design has lived in my head for years, but when the time came, I didn’t have the skills to make it a reality—Evan did, and he absolutely nailed it. I couldn’t be happier with the result.
New Arrivals! From mercenaries getting their band back together to King Arthur to shapeshifters, this week we've bolstered our collection with epic fantasy and fantasy series to meet every taste.
Take an extra 10% off your entire order with code GLAMDRING.
Take an extra 10% off your entire order with code GLAMDRING.
January 24, 2025 at 7:18 PM
New Arrivals! From mercenaries getting their band back together to King Arthur to shapeshifters, this week we've bolstered our collection with epic fantasy and fantasy series to meet every taste.
Take an extra 10% off your entire order with code GLAMDRING.
Take an extra 10% off your entire order with code GLAMDRING.
Whether you’re an epic fantasy enthusiast or a newcomer, let our expert librarian help you find your new favorite book! Visit our website to fill out the recommendation form.
January 23, 2025 at 11:08 PM
Whether you’re an epic fantasy enthusiast or a newcomer, let our expert librarian help you find your new favorite book! Visit our website to fill out the recommendation form.
We're thrilled to announce our inaugural book club pick: "Mordew" by Alex Pheby! 📚✨
Our introduction post is live now! Pick up your copy of "Mordew" from our store and start reading! We can't wait to hear your thoughts and discuss this incredible journey together. 🗡️🧙♂️
Our introduction post is live now! Pick up your copy of "Mordew" from our store and start reading! We can't wait to hear your thoughts and discuss this incredible journey together. 🗡️🧙♂️
January 20, 2025 at 4:33 PM
We're thrilled to announce our inaugural book club pick: "Mordew" by Alex Pheby! 📚✨
Our introduction post is live now! Pick up your copy of "Mordew" from our store and start reading! We can't wait to hear your thoughts and discuss this incredible journey together. 🗡️🧙♂️
Our introduction post is live now! Pick up your copy of "Mordew" from our store and start reading! We can't wait to hear your thoughts and discuss this incredible journey together. 🗡️🧙♂️
After reflecting on our year in reading, we're getting excited for what's to come. Our main reading goal for this year is to finish 50 books.
Do you have any reading goals for 2025?
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Do you have any reading goals for 2025?
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2025 Reading Preview
Several days ago I posted my 2024 Reading Wrap-Up. Now, I'd like to look ahead and try to envision what literary delights are on the horizon with a reading preview for 2025.As I noted in the wrap-up I...
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January 10, 2025 at 3:33 PM
After reflecting on our year in reading, we're getting excited for what's to come. Our main reading goal for this year is to finish 50 books.
Do you have any reading goals for 2025?
www.snowlockbooks.com/post/2025-re...
Do you have any reading goals for 2025?
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From space operas to time travel and hard SF, these anticipated releases are sure to keep you up late into the night. This year features releases from Nnedi Okorafor, John Scalzi, Mary Robinette Kowal.
Which sci-fi book are you most excited for in 2025?
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Which sci-fi book are you most excited for in 2025?
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Most Anticipated Science Fiction Releases of 2025
From space operas and cyberpunk to time travel and hard science-fiction, these anticipated releases are sure to captivate your imagination.
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January 10, 2025 at 3:30 PM
From space operas to time travel and hard SF, these anticipated releases are sure to keep you up late into the night. This year features releases from Nnedi Okorafor, John Scalzi, Mary Robinette Kowal.
Which sci-fi book are you most excited for in 2025?
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Which sci-fi book are you most excited for in 2025?
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Our favorite thing about fantasy is the breadth of the genre. 2025 brings us books about fae, witches, dungeon crawlers, ghosts, and more.
What releases are you most looking forward to this year?
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What releases are you most looking forward to this year?
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Most Anticipated Fantasy Releases of 2025
Our favorite thing about fantasy is the breadth of the genre. Below you'll find books about fae, witches, dungeon crawlers, ghosts, and more
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January 9, 2025 at 7:06 PM
Our favorite thing about fantasy is the breadth of the genre. 2025 brings us books about fae, witches, dungeon crawlers, ghosts, and more.
What releases are you most looking forward to this year?
www.snowlockbooks.com/post/most-an...
What releases are you most looking forward to this year?
www.snowlockbooks.com/post/most-an...
2025 promises to be a big year for epic fantasy with releases from heavy-hitters like Joe Abercrombie, Martha Wells, Adrian Tchaikovsky, and Samantha Shannon.
What epic fantasy books are you most looking forward to reading this year?
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What epic fantasy books are you most looking forward to reading this year?
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Most Anticipated Epic Fantasy Releases of 2025
We've scoured publisher catalogs to compile our most anticipated releases. 2025 promises to be a big year for epic fantasy.
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January 8, 2025 at 10:27 PM
2025 promises to be a big year for epic fantasy with releases from heavy-hitters like Joe Abercrombie, Martha Wells, Adrian Tchaikovsky, and Samantha Shannon.
What epic fantasy books are you most looking forward to reading this year?
www.snowlockbooks.com/post/2025-mo...
What epic fantasy books are you most looking forward to reading this year?
www.snowlockbooks.com/post/2025-mo...
As the year winds to a close, we reflect on our reading journey and share statistics from our super awesome spreadsheet.
What were your top reads of the year?
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What were your top reads of the year?
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'Snowlock Books 2024: Year in Reading Wrap-Up Statistics'
Welcome to my 2024 Reading Wrap-Up where I reflect on my reading journey and dive into the statistics that shaped my year of reading.
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January 1, 2025 at 1:26 AM
As the year winds to a close, we reflect on our reading journey and share statistics from our super awesome spreadsheet.
What were your top reads of the year?
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What were your top reads of the year?
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As much as we love sprawling, immersive, gargantuan series, sometimes it's nice to read take a break and read something shorter.
Check out our favorite SFF novellas.
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Check out our favorite SFF novellas.
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Our Favorite SFF Novellas
As much as we love sprawling, immersive, gargantuan series, sometimes it's nice to read take a break and read something shorter.
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December 31, 2024 at 5:00 PM
As much as we love sprawling, immersive, gargantuan series, sometimes it's nice to read take a break and read something shorter.
Check out our favorite SFF novellas.
www.snowlockbooks.com/post/favorite-sff-novellas-becky-chambers-martha-wells-murderbot
Check out our favorite SFF novellas.
www.snowlockbooks.com/post/favorite-sff-novellas-becky-chambers-martha-wells-murderbot
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Snowlock Books gift cards are the perfect present for the fantasy fan in your life! Let them choose their next epic adventure.
📚 Perfect for book lovers
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Gift the adventures of epic fantasy! Buy a gift card for your friends or loved ones.
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December 20, 2024 at 4:59 PM
Need a Last-Minute Gift?
Snowlock Books gift cards are the perfect present for the fantasy fan in your life! Let them choose their next epic adventure.
📚 Perfect for book lovers
📩 Instant email delivery
🎄 Give the gift of magic: www.snowlockbooks.com/gift-card
Snowlock Books gift cards are the perfect present for the fantasy fan in your life! Let them choose their next epic adventure.
📚 Perfect for book lovers
📩 Instant email delivery
🎄 Give the gift of magic: www.snowlockbooks.com/gift-card
It's New Arrivals Wednesday! This week our expert librarian has bolstered our collection with epic fantasy collector's editions, epic fantasy in translation, a grimdark series, a wild standalone, and sci-fi classics.
Get 10% off your entire order with code GLAMDRING.
Get 10% off your entire order with code GLAMDRING.
December 18, 2024 at 5:23 PM
It's New Arrivals Wednesday! This week our expert librarian has bolstered our collection with epic fantasy collector's editions, epic fantasy in translation, a grimdark series, a wild standalone, and sci-fi classics.
Get 10% off your entire order with code GLAMDRING.
Get 10% off your entire order with code GLAMDRING.
Osten Ard is now cemented as my favorite fantasy world.
The Navigator’s Children had everything. Mysteries answered. Lore galore. Vistas and scenes full of wonder. My favorite characters in fiction. Epic battles and confrontations. Tearful, happy reunions that made me cry along with the characters.
The Navigator’s Children had everything. Mysteries answered. Lore galore. Vistas and scenes full of wonder. My favorite characters in fiction. Epic battles and confrontations. Tearful, happy reunions that made me cry along with the characters.
December 16, 2024 at 1:10 AM
Osten Ard is now cemented as my favorite fantasy world.
The Navigator’s Children had everything. Mysteries answered. Lore galore. Vistas and scenes full of wonder. My favorite characters in fiction. Epic battles and confrontations. Tearful, happy reunions that made me cry along with the characters.
The Navigator’s Children had everything. Mysteries answered. Lore galore. Vistas and scenes full of wonder. My favorite characters in fiction. Epic battles and confrontations. Tearful, happy reunions that made me cry along with the characters.
Struggling to find your next great read? Let our professionally-trained librarian help! Visit our website to get 3 personalized recommendations. We're passionate about helping you find your next favorite!
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Receive personalized epic fantasy book recommendations from our expert librarian.
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December 13, 2024 at 3:43 PM
Struggling to find your next great read? Let our professionally-trained librarian help! Visit our website to get 3 personalized recommendations. We're passionate about helping you find your next favorite!
snowlockbooks.com/recommendations
snowlockbooks.com/recommendations