Zombies: they just won’t die. Every fictional trend has its moment, but zombies seem to be having a lifetime. Not only does The Walking Dead continue to amass mind-boggling ratings, but it’s now produced a spinoff series, Fear the Walking Dead. Adding to the scraggly bands of survivors is the cast of Z Nation, which […]
Summer may be coming to an end, but we can offer plenty of reasons to appreciate autumn: not only are major science fiction and superhero books coming this month, it’s also the perfect time of year for something a little more subdued—something with an indie flavor. Whether your tastes run to family drama or space adventure, get comfy, […]
Warning: inevitable spoilers through the end of season five of The Walking Dead! I’ve been watching The Walking Dead alongside someone who has never read the comics, and who regularly shouts, “no spoilers!” at me when I start in with observations from my perspective as someone who has read all of the comics (where the storyline […]
For over a decade, Jim Killen has served as the science fiction and fantasy book buyer for Barnes & Noble. At the end of each month, he’ll be sharing the lists of B&N’s bestsellers in the genre, from new hardbacks, to trade paperbacks, to mass markets and media tie-ins, to graphic novels and manga. These are the […]
For nearly two decades, Jim Killen has served as the science fiction and fantasy book buyer for Barnes & Noble. At the end of each month, he’ll be sharing the lists of B&N’s bestsellers in the genre, from new hardbacks, to trade paperbacks, to mass markets and media tie-ins, to graphic novels and manga. These are the […]