Open Letters Review
  • Contact & Submissions
  • About

Open Letters Review

  • Contact & Submissions/
  • About/

Open Letters Review

Open Letters Review

An Arts & Literature Review

Open Letters Review

  • Contact & Submissions/
  • About/
 

August 21, 2023

The Blighted Stars by Megan O'Keefe

August 21, 2023/ Amberlee Venters
The Blighted Stars by Megan O'Keefe

A science fiction novel about a killer fungus.

Read More
August 21, 2023/ Amberlee Venters/
Fiction-Sci-Fi & Fantasy
The Blighted Stars, Megan O'Keefe, science fiction, Amberlee Venters, 2023
May 29, 2023

Titanium Noir by Nick Harkaway

May 29, 2023/ Lukas Killgore
Titanium Noir by Nick Harkaway

Strange superbeings populate Nick Harkaway’s new novel.

Read More
May 29, 2023/ Lukas Killgore/
Fiction-Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Fiction-Mystery/Suspense
Nick Harkaway, science fiction, mystery fiction, 2023
March 16, 2023

Gravity's Rainbow at 50

March 16, 2023/ Tom LeClair
Gravity's Rainbow at 50

Thomas Pynchon’s seminal masterpieces turns 50.

Read More
March 16, 2023/ Tom LeClair/
Fiction-Sci-Fi & Fantasy
backlist, classic literature, science fiction, Thomas Pynchon, Tom LeClair
March 04, 2023

Tress of the Emerald Sea by Brandon Sanderson

March 04, 2023/ David Wiley
Tress of the Emerald Sea by Brandon Sanderson

One of Brandon Sanderson’s long-awaited “secret project” novels finally appears.

Read More
March 04, 2023/ David Wiley/
Fiction-Sci-Fi & Fantasy
science fiction, Brandon Sanderson, Cosmere, David Wiley, 2023
February 08, 2023

On the Marble Cliffs by Ernst Jünger

February 08, 2023/ Eric Vanderwall
On the Marble Cliffs by Ernst Jünger

A new translation of a work by the controversial author of “Storm of Steel”.

Read More
February 08, 2023/ Eric Vanderwall/
Fiction-Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Fiction-Translated
On the Marble Cliffs, Ernst Jünger, NYRB Classics, translated literature, Eric Vanderwall, 2023
January 23, 2023

The Fall of Numenor, edited by Brian Sibley

January 23, 2023/ David Wiley
The Fall of Numenor, edited by Brian Sibley

An illustrated collection of Tolkien’s writings about his legendary island kingdom.

Read More
January 23, 2023/ David Wiley/
Fiction-Sci-Fi & Fantasy
JRR Tolkien, Brian Sibley, The Lord of the Rings, fantasy, The Fall of Numenor, David Wiley, 2023
January 10, 2023

The Deluge by Stephen Markley

January 10, 2023/ Emma Miles
The Deluge by Stephen Markley

A review of Stephen Markley’s follow-up to his universally-acclaimed debut novel.

Read More
January 10, 2023/ Emma Miles/
Fiction-Sci-Fi & Fantasy
environment, Stephen Markley, Emma Miles, 2023
October 26, 2022

House of Hunger by Alexis Henderson

October 26, 2022/ Amberlee Venters
House of Hunger by Alexis Henderson

Social commentary takes center stage in the novel about a young woman taking a mysterious new job.

Read More
October 26, 2022/ Amberlee Venters/
Fiction-Sci-Fi & Fantasy
House of Hunger, Alexis Henderson, fiction, Amberlee Venters, LGBTQ, fantasy
September 06, 2022

The First Binding by R. R. Virdi

September 06, 2022/ Steve Donoghue
The First Binding by R. R. Virdi

The first book in a new epic fantasy series.

Read More
September 06, 2022/ Steve Donoghue/
Fiction-Sci-Fi & Fantasy
The First Binding, R. R. Virdi, fantasy, Steve Donoghue
August 15, 2022

Dead Silence by S. A. Barnes

August 15, 2022/ Amberlee Venters
Dead Silence by S. A. Barnes

A team finds more than they expected when they investigate an abandoned luxury spacecraft.

Read More
August 15, 2022/ Amberlee Venters/
Fiction-Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Fiction-Horror
S. A. Barnes, Dead Silence, fiction, mystery, thriller, Amberlee Venters
July 11, 2022

The Discord of the Gods by Jenn Lyons

July 11, 2022/ Amberlee Venters
The Discord of the Gods by Jenn Lyons

The final volume in the “Chorus of Dragons” series of fantasy novels by Jenn Lyons.

Read More
July 11, 2022/ Amberlee Venters/
Fiction-Sci-Fi & Fantasy
The Discord of the Gods, Jenn Lyons, fantasy, A Chorus of Dragons, Amberlee Venters
June 25, 2022

Sands of Dune by Brian Herbert and Kevin J. Anderson

June 25, 2022/ Steve Donoghue
Sands of Dune by Brian Herbert and Kevin J. Anderson

The long-running series of “Dune”-based novels continues with a collection of short stories.

Read More
June 25, 2022/ Steve Donoghue/
Fiction-Sci-Fi & Fantasy
Sands of Dune, Dune, Kevin J. Anderson, Brian Herbert, science fiction, Steve Donoghue
April 05, 2022

Sam Gunn, Jr. by Ben Bova

April 05, 2022/ Steve Donoghue
Sam Gunn, Jr. by Ben Bova

One last novel from the much-lauded science fiction giant.

Read More
April 05, 2022/ Steve Donoghue/
Fiction-Sci-Fi & Fantasy
Sam Gunn, Ben Bova, science fiction, Steve Donoghue
January 30, 2022

A River Enchanted

January 30, 2022/ Amberlee Venters
A River Enchanted

A charming adult debut full of magic, intrigue, and romance

Read More
January 30, 2022/ Amberlee Venters/
Fiction-Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Fiction-Debut
A River Enchanted, Rebecca Ross, fantasy, debut novel, Amberlee Venters, adult fantasy, Scottish folklore
January 21, 2022

Waking Romeo by Kathryn Barker

January 21, 2022/ Steve Donoghue
Waking Romeo by Kathryn Barker

A YA novel in which time travel hastens the end of the world.

Read More
January 21, 2022/ Steve Donoghue/
Fiction-Young Adult, Fiction-Sci-Fi & Fantasy
Waking Romeo, Kathryn Barker, contemporary fiction, YA fiction, Steve Donoghue, Shakespeare adaptations, time travel
January 17, 2022

The Unfamiliar Garden by Benjamin Percy

January 17, 2022/ Steve Donoghue
The Unfamiliar Garden by Benjamin Percy

In Benjamin Percy’s new novel, a broken family (and a broken world) deals with, among other things, weird fungi.

Read More
January 17, 2022/ Steve Donoghue/
Fiction-Mystery/Suspense, Fiction-Sci-Fi & Fantasy
The Unfamiliar Garden, Benjamin Percy, contemporary fiction, mystery fiction, science fiction, Steve Donoghue
January 13, 2022

The Starless Crown by James Rollins

January 13, 2022/ Steve Donoghue
The Starless Crown by James Rollins

In this first volume in a new fantasy series, the moon is slowly but inexorably falling from the sky.

Read More
January 13, 2022/ Steve Donoghue/
Fiction-Sci-Fi & Fantasy
The Starless Crown, James Rollins, science fiction, Steve Donoghue
December 08, 2021

The Making of Incarnation by Tom McCarthy

December 08, 2021/ Tom LeClair
The Making of Incarnation by Tom McCarthy

“A space opera with a hokey romance plot” sits at the heart of Tom McCarthy’s new novel.

Read More
December 08, 2021/ Tom LeClair/
Fiction-Sci-Fi & Fantasy
Tom LeClair, The Making of Incarnation, Tom McCarthy, fiction, contemporary fiction, science fiction
November 12, 2021

Lord of the Rings: Illustrated by the Author

November 12, 2021/ Steve Donoghue
Lord of the Rings: Illustrated by the Author

At last: a deluxe edition of Lord of the Rings illustrated by the author himself.

Read More
November 12, 2021/ Steve Donoghue/
Classic Literature, Fiction-Sci-Fi & Fantasy
Lord of the Rings, JRR Tolkien, fantasy, illustrated books, Steve Donoghue
September 26, 2021

Appleseed by Matt Bell

September 26, 2021/ Michael Feeney
Appleseed by Matt Bell

A multi-faceted narrative spanning multiple timelines.

Read More
September 26, 2021/ Michael Feeney/
Fiction-Sci-Fi & Fantasy
Appleseed, Matt Bell, fiction, Michael Feeney
  • Next
  • Contact & Submissions/
  • About/

Open Letters Review

An arts and literature review.

Subscribe

Sign up with your email address to receive a monthly recap of new posts.

We respect your privacy.

Thank you!
 

Editors:

Steve Donoghue
Sam Sacks
Britta Böhler
____________________

Eric Karl Anderson
Olive Fellows
Jack Hanson
Jennifer Helinek
Justin Hickey
Hannah Joyner
Zach Rabiroff
Jessica Tvordi

Categories:

  • Animals & Nature
  • Anthologies/Short Stories
  • Art & Music
  • Backlist
  • Biography/Memoir
  • Books & Authors
  • Children's Books
  • Classic Literature
  • Environment/Geology
  • Essays
  • Fiction - Historical
  • Fiction-Action/Adventure
  • Fiction-Crime & Thrillers
  • Fiction-Debut
  • Fiction-Drama
  • Fiction-General
  • Fiction-Horror
  • Fiction-Humor
  • Fiction-LGBTQ
  • Fiction-Legal
  • Fiction-Mystery/Suspense
  • Fiction-Paranormal
  • Fiction-Romance
  • Fiction-Sci-Fi & Fantasy
  • Fiction-Translated
  • Fiction-Young Adult
  • Film & Theatre; Adaptations
  • From the Archives
  • Graphic Novels/Comics
  • Health & Psychology
  • Historical Fiction
  • History
  • It's a Mystery
  • Just for Fun
  • Literary Criticism
  • Literary Fiction
  • Myths & Legends
  • Nonfiction Translations
  • Philosophy
  • Poetry
  • Politics & Economics
  • Reference
  • Religion
  • Science/Technology
  • Society & Culture
  • Sports and Recreation
  • Stevereads
  • Travel
Contact Us
Archive

Open Letters Review Site Policies