'Wired' Culture Launches a Book Club

The editors of the publication’s culture section have selected N.K. Jemisin’s 'The Fifth Season' as the first title to be read in the new group, which will focus on works of science fiction and fantasy. Continue reading at 'Publishers Weekly'

[ Publishers Weekly | 2016-05-05 00:00:00 UTC ]

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