April 6, 2026 The winners of the 2026 British Science Fiction Association (BSFA) Awards for works published in 2025 have been announced. Best Novel Best Shorter Fiction (for novelettes and novellas) Best Short Fiction Best Collection (for collections and anthologies) Best Fiction for Younger Readers Best Non-Fiction (Long) Best Non-Fiction (Short) Best Translated Short Fiction Best…

2026 AURORA AWARDS BALLOT This ballot is for Science Fiction, Fantasy, and Horror works originally done in 2025 by Canadians.  The Aurora Awards are nominated by members of the Canadian Science Fiction and Fantasy Association.  The top five nominated works were selected.  Additional works were included where there was a tie for fifth place.  An…

Ingredients 2 tbsp vegetable oil1 large onion (or 2 small) – peeled and finely chopped2 cloves garlic – minced2 tsp minced ginger2 tbsp mild – go hotter if you prefer curry powder1 tbsp ground coriander½ tbsp ground cumin1 tsp paprika½ tsp ground cinnamon1/2 tsp salt½ tsp black pepper2 medium sweet potatoes – (around 450g) peeled…

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 April 21, 2026 Finalists for the Hugo Awards, the Lodestar Award for Best Young Adult Book, and the Astounding Award for Best New Writer have been announced by LAcon V, the 84th World Science Fiction Convention. There were 1,488 valid nominating ballots received and counted from members of the 2025 and 2026 World Science Fiction Conventions for the 2026…

Please consider joining our funding drive to support the awards, and all the work that Locus, a 501(c)(3), does. Fundraiser closes on 4/14 at 11:00 a.m. PDT! The top ten awards finalists in each category are: SCIENCE FICTION NOVELS FANTASY NOVELS HORROR NOVELS YOUNG ADULT NOVELS FIRST NOVELS TRANSLATED NOVEL NOVELLAS NOVELETTES SHORT STORIES ANTHOLOGY COLLECTION MAGAZINE PUBLISHER (Tor…

The Bittersweet Temporality of Love On the 50th anniversary of his death, it’s a perfect time to unearth the forgotten fantasies of Thomas Burnett Swann. By Sean Guynes April 18, 2026 IN MAY 1976, when Thomas Burnett Swann died of cancer at 47, fantasy was a new genre. Only a decade before, in 1965, J. R.…

Ingredients • Tomatoes: 2.5kg (approx. 5.5 lbs) of Italian peeled tomatoes (e.g., San Marzano or standard Italian peeled) [00:21]. • The Sofrito: 1 carrot (skin on), 1 celery stick, and ½ medium onion [00:50]. • Herbs & Seasoning: A large bunch of fresh basil, extra virgin olive oil, sea salt, and black pepper [01:00]. •…

In this video, Chetna Makan shares her recipe for a delicious Cauliflower and Chickpea Curry, a perfect weeknight meal that is thick, flavorful, and incredibly satisfying. Ingredients • Vegetables: 1 large cauliflower (cut into small florets), 2 roughly chopped onions, 200g frozen peas [00:55, 07:24]. • Protein: 1 tin (400g) of chickpeas [07:37]. • Base:…