Month: July 2026

Magazine Review

Tar Vol Reads a Magazine (or Two): Reviews of Clarkesworld and GigaNotoSaurus (July 2026)

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My Magazine Minis came early this month, but I’ve still got a regular magazine review to share. Let’s take a look at the new short fiction in the July 2026 issues of Clarkesworld and GigaNotoSaurus.  Clarkesworld Though Clarkesworld does an excellent job platforming new authors, I’ve been reading long enough to recognize quite a few… Continue reading Tar Vol Reads a Magazine (or Two): Reviews of Clarkesworld and GigaNotoSaurus (July 2026)

Magazine Review

Tar Vol’s Magazine Minis: On Spec and The Deadlands

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This month, I’m pivoting a bit away from my usual Magazine Minis habit, which typically involves sampling some sci-fi/fantasy new releases and dedicating small review sections to publications with multiple stories that catch my eye. The process this month is the same, the difference is that the focus has not been on new releases. Instead,… Continue reading Tar Vol’s Magazine Minis: On Spec and The Deadlands

Reviews

Sci-fi Novella Review: Automatic Noodle by Annalee Newitz

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Automatic Noodle was one of those books that was impossible to avoid in certain spaces last year. I haven’t been particularly wowed by the cozy trend in SFF, so I let it pass upon release, figuring I’d circle back after the inevitable Hugo nomination. Fast-forward a year and it’s been shortlisted for Best Novella, so… Continue reading Sci-fi Novella Review: Automatic Noodle by Annalee Newitz

Monthly Round-Up

June 2026 Round-up and Short Fiction Miscellany

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It’s been a bit of a slow novel-reading month, but I’ve still been hitting the short fiction plenty hard. I’ve already shared some recommendations in my magazine reviews, but guess what? I’ve got more. Let’s get to it: Short Fiction June Favorites Don’t miss my Clarkesworld and GigaNotoSaurus review or my Magazine Minis. There are several recommendations between them,… Continue reading June 2026 Round-up and Short Fiction Miscellany