Here we go again—Locus is back with a brand-new selection of notable releases across the Science Fiction, Fantasy, Horror, and Young Adult genres! This week’s lineup is packed with exciting new books hitting shelves, and we’re excited to highlight them for you. Whether you’re on the lookout for your next great read or just can’t resist adding more to your growing TBR pile, you’re in the right place.

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LAcon V has announced that online voting for the 2026 Hugo Awards, the Lodestar Award for Best Young Adult Book, and the Astounding Award for Best New Writer are now open.

WSFS members can access the Hugo Awards Voter Packet and cast their ballot by logging in to the LAcon V online balloting portal. The deadline is August 8, 2026, 12:00 p.m. PDT, and votes can be resubmitted at any point before the deadline. The winners will be announced at the Hugo Awards Ceremony on August 30, 2026 in Anaheim CA. According to the Section 3.11.1 of the WSFS Constitution, only WSFS members will be able to vote on the final ballot.

For more information, including voting instructions and a complete list of Hugo finalists, visit the LAcon V website.

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