John is well-read, Alison played a game, and Liz needs an Allen key.

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One hour of Mon Mothma dancing
Letters of comment
- Andreas Davour (Mastodon and Mastodon)
- Andy Openshaw
  - Jez Lowe
- Ang Rosin
- David Bamford (Bluesky)
- Ed Morland (Bluesky)
- Farah Mendlesohn (Facebook)
- Jake Casella Brookins
- Nuala Fahey (Bluesky)
- Raj (Mastodon)
- Roseanna Pendlebury (Bluesky)
  - and replies by Niall Harrison
- Shi Lala (Facebook)
- Tammy Coxen (Facebook)
  - “The Evolution of the Art Hugo Categories” on File 770
British Fantasy Society
- One-day convention called “BFS Online: World Fantasy Convention 2025”
  - Saturday 21 June, 10:00–18:00 BST
  - Free for BFS members, £5 otherwise
World Fantasy Convention 2025: Brighton
British Science Fiction Association/Science Fiction Foundation AGM
- Sunday 22 June
- SFF’s “Latest News” page has some details
- It’s also in the BSFA newsletter if you are a member
Jake Casella Brookins suggests a Hugo Award for Best Translated Work at Ancillary Review of Books
Picks
- John: A Letter to the Luminous Deep by Sylvie Cathrall
  - Sylvie Cathrall’s website
- Alison: Sci-Fi London
  - Blue Prince
- Liz: Wylding Hall by Elizabeth Hand
Credits
- Cover art: “Ahmon Kwasson Incorporates” by Alison Scott
  - Alt text: An image of the well-known fantasy hero Ahmon Kwasson, holding his trusty croissant-shaped sword and his trusty croissant-adorned shield, with his trusty croissant-coloured hair, which obscures the words “Octothorpe 137”. At the bottom is text: “Ahmon’s Quest: Your perfect cosy breakfast listen”.
- Theme music: “Fanfare for Space” by Kevin MacLeod (CC BY 4.0)

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