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8 Books to Read While You’re Waiting for the Dune Movie

September 18, 2021September 20, 2021Rachel Taylor5 Comments

You thought you had to wait until October. Then you thought you had to wait until December. Now you’re waiting until, well, maybe still December? Maybe later? One thing is for certain, you are going to need something to fill that Dune-shaped void in your life. These are the books to read while you wait. But what’s that, you say? You’re not just looking for any space opera, you’re looking for that PARTICULAR space opera that’s going to satisfy the exact reason why you’re looking forward to Dune? Fear not! Our recommendations are sorted by why you’re excited to see Dune!

Ready to Go on a Grand Adventure in Space…?

June 30, 2021July 7, 2021Rachel Taylor

Love is love, even (and especially) in space. Today, we’re bringing you some of our favorite SFF titles that feature LGBTQ+ characters on intergalactic adventures, including A Memory Called Empire, Gideon the Ninth, and Empress of Tomorrow. Check it out here!

SFF Books with the Absolute BEST Parties

May 19, 2021May 17, 2021Rachel Taylor7 Comments

Who doesn’t love a good party? Since we still can’t throw any in-person bashes quite yet, we’re rounding up our favorite SFF books with some truly out-of-this-world parties…for better or for worse. Check them out below!

On the (Digital) Road: Tor Author Events in May 2021

May 1, 2021April 29, 2021Rachel Taylor

We are in a time of social distancing, but your favorite Tor authors are still coming to screens near you in the month of May! Check out where you can find them here.

Six Things I Borrowed Wholesale From History for A Memory Called Empire

February 28, 2021January 26, 2021torforge7 Comments

Debut author and Byzantinist Arkady Martine told us how her Teixcalaan space empire borrows from the real-life history of the Byzantine Empire.

What’s in a Teixcalaanli Name?

February 15, 2021February 9, 2021torforge9 Comments

Arkady Martine’s brilliant space opera A Memory Called Empire came out today, and we’ve been waiting to share some of our many feelings. And our Teixcalaanli names.

Five Space Couples We (Space)Ship

February 13, 2021March 2, 2021Rachel Taylor

We know OTP means One True Pairing but we have so many pairings we cannot help but stan. We love action, adventure, space battles, lazer fire, galactic empire–pretty much everything about sci-fi. But we’re also suckers for a bit of romantic tension. So romantic tension in space? *Chef’s kiss* *Literal stars in our eyes* Here’s a list of some of our favorite recent space!ships.

Arkady Martine Answers: What’s It Like to Be Married to Another Writer?

February 5, 2021January 26, 2021torforge2 Comments

Arkady Martine, historian, city planner, and author of space opera/interstellar mystery adventure A Memory Called Empire has writing survival tips! And the scoop on what it’s like to be married to a fellow writer.
Is it a whirlwind of focus and productivity? Is it all procrastination and crying over word counts!? Arkady Martine has the scoop.