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📚 Clever and curious reads for lovers of the strange and mysterious.

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@ruadanbooks.bsky.socialOct 10, 2026, 2:53 AM

Looking for your weekend read? @sophia-adamowicz.bsky.social's THE BRINK will take you over the edge into the depths of eldritch and family horror this Folk Horror Fall.

Available now wherever books are sold; audiobook coming later this year.

(Thanks, @jrblanes.bsky.social!)

#BookSky #HorrorSky

A close-up of the cover art for The Brink by Sophia Adamowicz features a yawning black hole taking up most of the image with only a fringe of green crumbling into the abyss around the left edges. Tilted text, as if it’s falling into the hell hole, reads, “‘From the very first page,  The Brink plunges you into  a twisted folk horror tale of conflicting family dynamics  that digs straight to the bottom of the well of human emotion.’—J.R. Blanes, Author of Portraits of Decay.” The Ruadán Books logo is in the upper left corner, while “The Brink, Available Now” is in the lower right corner.
@ruadanbooks.bsky.socialOct 10, 2026, 1:13 AM

Meet Korede, who very much would like to go back to the drawing board.

THE CITY OF FACTORIES, @naomieselojor.bsky.social's debut steampunk novella sent in an alternative Nigeria, is out in FOUR DAYS.

Pre-order from your favorite bookstore, or direct:
🔗 links.ruadanbooks.com/TCOF

#BookSky #scifi

A parchment-colored background features drawings of cogs and gears, steampunk inventions, and an automaton. The main portion of the graphic features a torn-edged piece of parchment with text on it reading, “‘If this vision of yours were so easy, we would’ve  already been free.’ An accomplished inventor and master technician, Korede was abducted from his village when his son Alabi was a child. Recently, he has been spotted in the City of Factories, a changed man... but alive." An image of Naomi Eselojor’s The City of Factories sits in the lower right corner, with the date October 13, 2026 underneath it. The Ruadán Books logo is centered at the top.
@ruadanbooks.bsky.socialOct 9, 2026, 1:38 AM

Did you miss hanging out with the fabulous @missmurdermercedes.bsky.social and host Ali Cross at the DARLING launch party last month?

Let your FOMO be assuaged: catch up with the launch party now on YouTube!

🔗 links.ruadanbooks.com/DarlingYT

#BookSky #HorrorSky

@ruadanbooks.bsky.socialOct 8, 2026, 11:51 PM

Meet Ruka, fan of purple smoke and covert operations.

THE CITY OF FACTORIES, @naomieselojor.bsky.social's debut Africanfuturist steampunk novella, is out in FIVE DAYS.

Pre-order from your favorite bookstore, or direct for the best paperback price:
🔗 links.ruadanbooks.com/TCOF

#BookSky #scifi

A parchment-colored background features drawings of cogs and gears, steampunk inventions, and purple smoke bursting from a smoke bomb. The main portion of the graphic features a torn-edged piece of parchment with text on it reading, “‘If we find out you’re actually a spy, we will erase you from existence. In the meantime, get comfortable. You’re going to be here for a while.' When Alabi goes looking for the resistance, he finds Ruka: explosive and confident, she marks time with covert operations while fighting for her place with resistance leadership." An image of Naomi Eselojor’s The City of Factories sits in the lower right corner, with the date October 13, 2026 underneath it. The Ruadán Books logo is centered at the top.
@ruadanbooks.bsky.socialOct 8, 2026, 2:21 AM

INFECTION POINTS by Elena Pavlova is out NOVEMBER 10: the first 200 direct pre-orders will receive "Field Notes," an exclusive short story set in the same world.

Available nowhere else, this story is printed in a collectible booklet.

Order here:
🔗 links.ruadanbooks.com/IP

#BookSky #HorrorSky

A dark background features an image of Elena Pavlova’s Infection Points paperback, with text above reading, “Infection Points Pre-Order Gift” and beneath reading “Order directly from Ruadán Books before November 10, 2026, and receive this exclusive Field Notes booklet.” A small tan-colored booklet is pictured to the left of the paperback, containing a short story by Elena Pavlova set in the world of Infection Points. Text above the booklet reads, “limited to the first 200 pre-orders.” The Ruadán Books logo is in the lower left corner of the graphic.
@ruadanbooks.bsky.socialOct 8, 2026, 12:26 AM

Meet Alabi, who's just left home and is about to discover the resistance.

THE CITY OF FACTORIES, @naomieselojor.bsky.social's debut steampunk novella sent in an alternative Nigeria, is out in SIX DAYS.

Direct pre-orders come with a cover art card:
⚙ links.ruadanbooks.com/TCOF

#BookSky #TBR

A parchment-colored background features drawings of cogs and gears, steampunk inventions, and a dirigible. The main portion of the graphic features a torn-edged piece of parchment with text on it reading, “‘The automaton government took my father from me when I was nine. He resides somewhere in this city, and I am trying to find him.’ Alabi has traveled from his village to the City of Factories in search of his missing inventor father, discovering a brutal world of conflict and resistance in the face of the Queen Mother and her automaton army.” An image of Naomi Eselojor’s The City of Factories sits in the lower right corner, with the date October 13, 2026 underneath it. The Ruadán Books logo is centered at the top.
@ruadanbooks.bsky.socialOct 7, 2026, 2:34 AM

A missing father. A determined son. The path through The City of Factories is anything but easy.

@naomieselojor.bsky.social's debut Africanfuturist steampunk novella arrives October 13, 2026.

Pre-order: links.ruadanbooks.com/TCOF
or from your favorite bookstore!

#BookSky

@ruadanbooks.bsky.socialOct 7, 2026, 12:19 AM

¡Feliz Mes de la Herencia Hispana 2026!

Black background features text in vibrant yellow, blue, and orange colors, reading, “¡Feliz Mes de la Herencia Hispana 2026! September 15 – October 15!” The Ruadán Books logo is centered at the bottom.
@leannareneehieber.bsky.socialOct 6, 2026, 4:54 PMReposted by @ruadanbooks.bsky.social

Curious about writing fiction AND non-fiction? Lovely @ruadanbooks.bsky.social let me write all about it for their Thoughts from the Writer's Desk!
#WritingCommunity #BookSky

AMERICA'S MOST GOTHIC led directly to RAVENFIELD HALL.

I discuss how each creative choice can be part of paths forward:

@ruadanbooks.bsky.socialOct 6, 2026, 12:24 AM

"My brain is so nonlinear, how could I possibly write nonfiction?" It's more likely than you think!

🔗 links.ruadanbooks.com/hieber

Explore the interplay of inspirations & genres in @leannareneehieber.bsky.social's "What Floats Between: On Writing Fiction, Nonfiction and Back Again."

#WriterSky

A black and white 1899 photograph of a ghost created by double exposure. Photo courtesy of the National Archives. Also features a photo of Leanna Renee Hieber and the caption "What Floats Between: On Writing Fiction, Nonfiction and Back Again." and "Thoughts from the Writer's Desk." The Ruadán Books logo is in the lower right. Read the article at links.ruadanbooks.com/hieber.
@ruadanbooks.bsky.socialOct 4, 2026, 5:00 PM

JOIN US at 2 PM ET! In an hour, the launch party for BORN OF MALICE will get underway with a reading by author @xanwriter.bsky.social!

🔗 links.ruadanbooks.com/BOMLaunch

Did we mention there's also a giveaway for a signed copy of the book & set of character art cards?

#BookSky #darkfantasy

@ourladyjack.bsky.socialOct 3, 2026, 10:54 PMReposted by @ruadanbooks.bsky.social

Who’s got a free hour tomorrow to celebrate some queer dark epic fantasy?

@ruadanbooks.bsky.socialOct 3, 2026, 10:02 PM

TOMORROW, friends! Join us for the BORN OF MALICE launch party: hosted by Cheryl S. Ntumy, starring @xanwriter.bsky.social, at 2 PM ET on Zoom.

Register: links.ruadanbooks.com/BOMLaunch

#BookSky #darkfantasy #booklaunch

@xanwriter.bsky.socialOct 3, 2026, 7:37 AMReposted by @ruadanbooks.bsky.social

BORN OF MALICE IS FINALLY HERE!! 🎊🎊🎊

Happy Book Birthday to me!!

#amreading #booksky

@ruadanbooks.bsky.socialOct 2, 2026, 6:56 PM

Happy book birthday to BORN OF MALICE by @xanwriter.bsky.social!

Grab your copy of this dark epic fantasy wherever books are sold, or direct: links.ruadanbooks.com/BOM

Thank you, @jedwardneill.bsky.social for the awesome cover, & @netgalley.bsky.social reviewers!

#BookSky #darkfantasy #LGBTQIA

@ruadanbooks.bsky.socialOct 2, 2026, 12:01 AM

BORN OF MALICE is out TOMORROW; we're doing a launch party this SUNDAY! Come join!

📅 10.4.26
⏰ 2 PM ET
📍 On Zoom

Hosted by Cheryl S. Ntumy, author @xanwriter.bsky.social will read from their novel, followed by a Q&A and giveaway.

Register: links.ruadanbooks.com/BOMLaunch

#BookSky #darkfantasy

@xanwriter.bsky.socialOct 1, 2026, 8:03 PMReposted by @ruadanbooks.bsky.social

Born of Malice comes out TOMORROW!!!

@ruadanbooks.bsky.socialSep 30, 2026, 4:18 AM

Join us this Sunday! 2 PM ET on 10.04!

🔗 links.ruadanbooks.com/BOMLaunch

@nmamatas.bsky.socialSep 30, 2026, 1:51 AMReposted by @ruadanbooks.bsky.social

I HAVE A LOT TO SAY ABOUT THESE GENRES

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@ruadanbooks.bsky.socialSep 30, 2026, 1:08 AM

Meet the factions of @xanwriter.bsky.social's BORN OF MALICE, coming 10.02.26!

Watch out when an arkani starts humming.

This dark epic fantasy is available wherever you like to get books.

🔗 links.ruadanbooks.com/BOM

#BookSky

An image of purple flames reflecting in dark water is covered with a dark purple box with rounded edges. White text on the box reads: “Meet the Factions: Arkani. “‘The kid was being accused of using magic. Leksi caught their eye and saw the flames flickering in their depths. She wanted to tell them not to do it, but she recognized the look of defiance on the youth’s face…’ The magic-wielding arkani must hone their skills by learning sigils, runes, and spells in order to control their power, and traditionally used incantations for extemporaneous spellwork.” An image of the paperback for Born of Malice by Xan van Rooyen sits over the bottom right quadrant of the box, and the Ruadán Books logo is centered at the bottom of the graphic.
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