John Crowley, 83, acclaimed American fantasy novelist, died in August 2026 in Conway, Massachusetts. He was the author of 14 novels and 10 volumes of essays/short fiction and was praised as “arguably the most original and accomplished American fantasy writer ever.” He is best known for *Little, Big* (1981), which Harold Bloom called a "neglected masterpiece," one of the 20th century's best novels. The novel centers on the marriage of Smoky Barnable and Daily Alice Drinkwater set against urban decay, a fascist U.S., and a rural manse that serves as a gateway to fairies.
Crowley’s work is marked by recurring themes of narrative shaping perception, the blur between fantasy and reality, and the idea that there is “more than one history of the world.” His first novel, *The Deep* (1975), is a Discworld novel loosely based on the Wars of the Roses. Even his more realistic work reflects this preoccupation, as *Four Freedoms* (2009) is an alternate World War II home-front history.
Crowley’s work is marked by recurring themes of narrative shaping perception, the blur between fantasy and reality, and the idea that there is “more than one history of the world.” His first novel, *The Deep* (1975), is a Discworld novel loosely based on the Wars of the Roses. Even his more realistic work reflects this preoccupation, as *Four Freedoms* (2009) is an alternate World War II home-front history.
This documentation details the various network endpoints available when CrossInk is operating in File Transfer or Calibre Wireless mode. It covers HTTP requests for file management, device status monitoring, and system settings configuration via specialized APIs. Additionally, it describes WebSocket protocols for fast binary uploads, WebDAV support for external file managers, and UDP discovery services used to locate the device on a network.
- Uses port 80 for HTTP/WebDAV and port 81 for WebSocket uploads
- Supports both Station (STA) and Access Point (AP) network modes
- Employs a custom UDP discovery mechanism via port 8134
- Implements a specific START:<filename>:<size>:<path> protocol for WebSockets
- Uses port 80 for HTTP/WebDAV and port 81 for WebSocket uploads
- Supports both Station (STA) and Access Point (AP) network modes
- Employs a custom UDP discovery mechanism via port 8134
- Implements a specific START:<filename>:<size>:<path> protocol for WebSockets
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Amazon introduces 'Ask this Book,' an AI-powered feature on the Kindle iOS app that allows readers to ask questions about the book they are reading and receive spoiler-free answers. The article also details the 'Recaps' feature for book series, providing a quick refresher on storylines and characters. 'Ask this Book' will expand to Kindle devices and Android OS next year.
This article discusses how AI tools can be used to enhance the reading experience by providing instant access to information and background details, similar to using a dictionary or Wikipedia, but with the ability to ask more complex questions. The author shares personal examples of using AI while reading 'The Dark Forest' and other books to clarify plot points and gain a better understanding of the material.
Sylvia Bishop recommends five award-winning science fiction novels from 2025,
| Title | Author | Vibe |
|---|---|---|
| The Man Who Saw Seconds | Alexander Boldizar | Predictive brain, thrilling parable |
| Annie Bot | Sierra Greer | Conscious AI, complex relationship |
| The Tusks of Extinction | Ray Nayler | Revived mammoths, consciousness explored |
| The Dragonfly Gambit | A.D. Sui | Military thriller, tense dynamic |
| Warp Your Own Way (Star Trek: Lower Decks series) | Chris Fenoglio (illustrator) & Ryan North | Interactive, playful Star Trek |
| Title | Author | Vibe |
|---|---|---|
| The Man Who Saw Seconds | Alexander Boldizar | Predictive brain, thrilling parable |
| Annie Bot | Sierra Greer | Conscious AI, complex relationship |
| The Tusks of Extinction | Ray Nayler | Revived mammoths, consciousness explored |
| The Dragonfly Gambit | A.D. Sui | Military thriller, tense dynamic |
| Warp Your Own Way (Star Trek: Lower Decks series) | Chris Fenoglio (illustrator) & Ryan North | Interactive, playful Star Trek |
This article details a method for finding books on your shelves using Gemini's text recognition capabilities. The author describes how taking pictures of bookshelves and using AI to scan them can help locate lost books and even provide insights into reading habits.
Bruce Sterling shares his collection of Ibizan books, discussing the island's history, culture, and his personal experiences living and tinkering there.
Adrian Tchaikovsky discusses his novel Alien Clay, set on a prison planet with a biology vastly different from Earth, exploring the hypothesis of extreme symbiosis and challenging the notion that life is organized in only one possible way.
A summary of Lavie Tidhar's literary achievements in 2024 including novel publications, children's books, animations, and short stories, along with plans for the next year.
