Steven Brust, the very successful author wrote an original Firefly novel. Joss Whedon has stated that he does not want novels written in the Firefly universe so Mr. Brust has released the novel under a Creative Commons license. picked by 2manyusernames 2 years ago

Scott's newest novel, Infected comes out April 1st. It is a science-fiction/horror blend. You can download it for free for the next few days. It is in pdf format. picked by 2manyusernames 2 years ago

For those who loved the Bear Jew, check out the 6-page graphic novel about the Nazi-killing scene.

*NSFW* Posted on the Playboy website picked by yamz66 3 months ago

Realizing that offering a novel for free online won't hurt sales, The Man Booker Prize shortlist of winners will be available for download. picked by 2manyusernames 2 years ago

"I am a master of fiction. I am also the greatest crime writer who ever lived. I am to the crime novel in specific what Tolstoy is to the Russian novel and what Beethoven is to music." - James Ellroy picked by 2manyusernames 3 years ago

There is a lost work of Tolkien called The Children of Húrin, cobbled together by Christopher Tolkien, son of J.R.R., out of manuscripts left behind by his dad. As it happens, it's got something for both of the Tolkien tribes. picked by braveheart 3 years ago

Here are 10 tips by Sarah L. Johnson, author of "Historical Fiction: A Guide to the Genre" picked by suebe 3 years ago

A collaborative team of researchers has identified a potent new anti-cancer drug isolated from a toxic blue-green algae found in the South Pacific. picked by AutumnLotus 2 years ago

Is Robert Heinlein's "Freehold" the most controversial? Or consider "Brave New World", "The Fountainhead", "The Left Hand of Darkness", "Dhalgren", Heinlein’s own "Stranger in a Strange Land". What say you? picked by suebe 3 years ago

Check out the (free) first chapter of what looks like a pretty decent novel. It begins: "On one otherwise normal Tuesday evening I had the chance to live the American dream. I was able to throw my incompetent jacka** of a boss from a fourteenth-story window." picked by runninutes 2 years ago

Let us take a trip down memory lane when books were books and the female of the species was well and truly respected on their pages. picked by AutumnLotus 7 months ago

Mr. Akinsiku says his Son of God is “a samurai stranger who’s come to town, in silhouette,” here to shake things up in a new, much-abridged version of the Bible rooted in manga, the Japanese form of graphic novels. picked by melgesevad 2 years ago

The idea of basic human rights is a relatively recent one. It grew in favor about the 18th century driven by a number of factors, the french and american revolution among them. Some say the birth of the novel is one of those forces that made be realize all humans has basic inalienable rights. picked by 2manyusernames 2 years ago

The 11-chapter first act has been lauded in Rolling Stone, Wired and The Village Voice. It's 2011: President McCain is fighting for political survival, America is stuck in Iraq, and there's another oil embargo. 'Vlogger' and indie icon Jimmy Burns happens to catch a terrorist attack in NYC on his web cam, making him the new face of wartime journalism. It's about politics and war. Expect language ... read full post picked by 2manyusernames 3 years ago

I think a lot of us can agree that a large number of romance novel covers are pretty silly and are just asking to be ridiculed. picked by TraumaMamma 1 year ago

New Line founders Bob Shaye and Michael Lynne are developing an adaptation of Isaac Asimov's 1951 novel Foundation, the first in Asimov’s classic space opera saga. According to the Hollywood Reporter, Shaye said, “our idea is to renew the worldwide audience’s appetite for the story” but he added that it is a complex novel, "this is not a script you can knock out in six... read full post picked by psycmoe 12 months ago

Now you can watch the movie or read the classic dystopian novel online.
Also check out rest of site above for many other videos. picked by 2manyusernames 3 years ago

Swashbuckling heroes and strong heroines populate Dumas's historically based fiction. His last novel was recently discovered as an old newspaper serial set, and is now being prepared for publication. The Last Cavalier is based on the life of Napoleon Bonaparte and Josephine. "The novel, I am pleased to say, is vintage Dumas, perhaps not his very top form, but full of all that we fans love b... read full post picked by meggysue 1 year ago

Any Vernor Vinge fans here? A Deepness in the Sky and A Fire Upon the Deep are two of his more well known books. He has placed his 1996 novel online, Rainbows End for free. picked by 2manyusernames 2 years ago

The dream of a man, an adaptation of H.P Lovecraft novel. picked by Neiako 3 years ago