The Iron Throne, by Marc Simonetti.
It’s a day filled with George Martin’s real iron throne and Joe Abercrombie’s new empires. Plus Veronica reveals the August book pick!
WHAT ARE WE DRINKING?
Tom: Slurm
Veronica: Romulan Ale
QUICK BURNS
Amazon launches graphic novel imprint, with George R.R. Martin among first authors
George R.R. Martin: This is what the Iron Throne REALLY looks like
George R.R. Martin smashes up a guitar; Neil Gaiman approves
Trailer for debut novel TERRA features some famous faces
Book Trailer: MADDADDAM by Margaret Atwood
A glimpse of a FIRST LAW world map
Joe Abercrombie sells new fantasy series to HarperCollins Voyager
J.K. Rowling quietly published a crime novel—all the way back in April
Your Semi-Obligatory Reminder Regarding Hugo Voting
Patrick Rothfuss’ Kingkiller Chronicles books are getting a TV show!
BOOK CHECK-IN
Ringworld by Larry Niven
Redshirts by John Scalzi
Wrap up Ringworld and Redshirts August 6.
August book pick!
The Curse of Chalion by Lois McMaster Bujold
BARE YOUR SWORD
How much should an author consider race?
ADDENDUMS
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