Next week, we are celebrating the release of Lev Grossman's latest novel and the sequel to The Magicians--The Magician King, which will be released Tuesday, August 9th. We've gotten things started early today by looking back at how the awesome-ness of The Magicians extends past the borders of the book itself, and we'll be featuring Magicians/Magician King themed content all next week.
While we definitely suggest you spend the weekend reading The Magicians if you haven't already, here are a few more fun things to keep you occupied until Monday:
- First, NPR has posted its poll for the best science fiction/fantasy novels ever--head over there and vote for your favorites, and then let us know what you voted for here in the comments! (NPR)
- An unpublished play by W.B. Yeats entitled Love and Death is now available online--as scans of the original manuscript!--and it includes a character who is a "spirit hunter," which seems pretty cool. (Boston College Libraries)
- Michael Moorcock gives advice on how to write a swords-and-sorcery novel in three days. (Wet Asphalt)
- A few Game of Thrones goodies: first, a behind-the-scenes video of the creation of some of the visual effects for the series, and second, a look at what Game of Thrones would look like as an old-school RPG. [note: both contain spoilers, and both might be considered mildly NSFW] (YouTube/College Humor)
- New Dr. Who trailer! (BBC)
- If you were inspired by our post about The Last Unicorn this past week, you might be interested in these special deals on Last Unicorn merchandise--including signed products! (Conlan Press)
- There's a new Ultimate Spider-Man--Miles Morales! (USA Today)
- Best reason for detention ever. (Tumblr)
- And one final thought to mull over this weekend--there might actually be a multiverse. (BBC)