Issue #56
This is the November 2023 issue of Salon Futura. Here are the contents.
Cover: Soldier: This issue's cover looks suspiciously like a picture of Murderbot.
The Jinn-Bot of Shantiport: Just in time for Panto season, Samit Basu produces a science fiction version of Aladdin (oh no he doesn't - discuss)
System Collapse: Martha Wells returns with a new Murderbot novel. What is everyone's favourite killing machine up to now?
A Fire Born of Exile: Aliette de Bodard's latest Xuya universe novel is inspired by The Count of Monte Cristo
My Brother’s Keeper: Tim Powers reveals the secret lives of the Brontë family. Yorkshire Moors, werewolves, what could possibly go wrong?
Fantasy at the British Library: There is a big, new exhibition. Cheryl happened to be in London and went to see it.
The Marvels: Captain Marvel is back, and this time she has help. Well, one pissed off adopted niece, and one obsessive fangirl (plus her very protective family).
Spirit: A re-print of Cheryl's review of another science fiction novel inspired by The Count of Monte Cristo. This one is by Gwyneth Jones.
This is Not a Grail Romance: Natalia Petrovskaia digs deep into Welsh Arthuriana. Cheryl is fascinated.
Silver on the Tree: Cheryl finishes her read through of Susan Cooper's The Dark is Rising sequence
Masques of the Disappeared: Judith Clute has an art book out
Loki – Season #2: The God of Mischief is back. Will he finally get a redemption arc, and will anyone believe him if he does?
Lower Decks – Season #4: The Lower Decks crew are back in action, so no one in Starfleet is safe.
Editorial – November 2023: Cheryl is battening down the hatches for winter