John is well-read, Alison played a game, and Liz needs an Allen key.
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One hour of Mon Mothma dancing
Letters of comment

Andreas Davour (Mastodon and Mastodon)
Andy Openshaw

Jez Lowe


Ang Rosin
David Bamford (Bluesky)
Ed Morland (Bluesky)
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Jake Casella Brookins
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“The Evolution of the Art Hugo Categories” on File 770




British Fantasy Society

One-day convention called “BFS Online: World Fantasy Convention 2025”

Saturday 21 June, 10:00–18:00 BST
Free for BFS members, £5 otherwise




World Fantasy Convention 2025: Brighton
British Science Fiction Association/Science Fiction Foundation AGM

Sunday 22 June
SFF’s “Latest News” page has some details
It’s also in the BSFA newsletter if you are a member


Jake Casella Brookins suggests a Hugo Award for Best Translated Work at Ancillary Review of Books

Hugo Award statistics from LAcon IV in 2006
William Weaver
Richard Pevear and Larissa Volokhonsky


Picks

John: A Letter to the Luminous Deep by Sylvie Cathrall

Sylvie Cathrall’s website


Alison: Sci-Fi London

Blue Prince


Liz: Wylding Hall by Elizabeth Hand


Credits

Cover art: “Ahmon Kwasson Incorporates” by Alison Scott

Alt text: An image of the well-known fantasy hero Ahmon Kwasson, holding his trusty croissant-shaped sword and his trusty croissant-adorned shield, with his trusty croissant-coloured hair, which obscures the words “Octothorpe 137”. At the bottom is text: “Ahmon’s Quest: Your perfect cosy breakfast listen”.


Theme music: “Fanfare for Space” by Kevin MacLeod (CC BY 4.0)

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