Best Books We Read in 2019

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On December 19, 2019

We love stories of all shapes and sizes. Here are the books the Augur team’s favourite book-sized reads of 2019! This Is How You Lose the Time War by Amal El-Mohtar & Max Gladstone I don’t often read books in one sitting anymore, but this one refused to be put down. How wonderful that a book […]

Magic vs. Reality: The Totally Logical Guide to Magic Systems

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On June 7, 2019

By Jorie Rao I love the idea of magic so much that every time I pass by an odd looking tree or old piece of furniture, I touch it just in case it is a portal to another realm or a magical artifact that will endow me with powers. Hey, you never know, right? Growing […]

10 Badass N.K. Jemisin Quotes

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On March 29, 2019

If you’re not familiar with N.K. Jemisin or her three-times Hugo-winning fantasy trilogy, you’re probably missing out on the stunning, badass lines that appear in her writing. No worries, we’re on it. Her works entertain and captivate while exploring themes such as race, oppression, power, love and environmentalism. So here are ten awesome quotes from […]

Best Books We Read in 2018

Posted by Augur Blog
On December 21, 2018

When the Augur team is not reading submissions, we read books and here is a roundup of our favourites from 2018. Get your TBR ready. Friday Black by Nana Kwame Adjei-Brenyah Friday Black, the debut book by Nana Kwame Adjei-Brenyah, is one of the best contemporary short fiction collections I’ve read in a very long time. […]

5 Most Anticipated Books of 2019

Posted by Augur Blog
On December 19, 2018

With 2019 fast approaching, Augur scoured the internet for the most anticipated speculative fiction releases. Behold! A list of five we are excited to read in the new year. Black Leopard, Red Wolf by Marlon James FICTIONRiverhead BooksFebruary 5, 2019 Ever wonder what a high fantasy book written by Jamaican Man Booker winner would look […]

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