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10 OTPs To Ship Forever And Always

published by Maria Vicente on April 25, 2014 - 4:11pm

OTP: “One True Pairing.”

Ship: To endorse a romantic relationship.

Now that you know what I’m talking about, here are ten random ships that are truly meant to be together.

WhoTube: The Best Doctor Who Mashups

published by Jo Pincushion on April 24, 2014 - 1:58pm

When we’re feeling down and need a pick me up we usually head over to YouTube to look at cat videos.  We found something equally as awesome.  If you’re a Whovian we’re sure you’ve seen these videos floating around cyber space.  We’re talking about fan made YouTube Doctor Who Mashups—and boy are they amazing!

We know the Doctor Who universe is much bigger than what we see on the show.  Thanks to YouTube, fans have taken it upon themselves to make some pretty interesting videos.  These are much more than fan fiction.  They’re a way for fans to give back to the franchise they love so much.  

Ben H. Winters Wins the Philip K. Dick Award for Countdown City!

published by Blair Thornburgh on April 24, 2014 - 9:59am

We are still beyond thrilled that Countdown City by Ben H. Winters won the 2014 Philip K. Dick Award for distinguished original science fiction paperback—and now we've got pictures! Thanks to our pals at GeekyLibrary for snapping these. More under the jump!

Celebrate World Book Night With Us & Ransom Riggs, Enter to Win Some Books!

published by Eric Smith on April 23, 2014 - 9:18am

Wow. It seems like just yesterday the entire Quirk Books office was freaking out over Miss Peregrine's Home for Peculiar Children by Ransom Riggs being selected as a World Book Night title. We were absolutely thrilled and honored. 

Worst-Case Wednesday: How to Survive a Flash Flood in a Car

published by Erin McInerney on April 23, 2014 - 9:17am
 
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Everyone knows the age old saying “April showers bring May flowers.” And while a logical look at the average precipitation by month may show that this is not necessarily true, those who think worst-case scenario just KNOW that April is the most dangerous month for rain.
 
Furthermore, what happens if that innocent rain shower turns into a full-fledged flood? And what if you happen to be driving when that happens? Well, good thing The Ultimate Worst-Case Scenario Handbook is here to give you instructions on what to do. Because it’s always better to be safe than sorry. 

Ben H. Winters Wins the 2014 Philip K. Dick Award for Countdown City!

published by Eric Smith on April 22, 2014 - 10:15am

On Friday, April 18th, Ben H. Winters took home the 2014 Philip K. Dick Award for Countdown City, the second book in The Last Policeman trilogy. The award honors a distinguished original science fiction paperback, and is presented annually with the support of the Philip K. Dick Trust. 

You can check out a full list of the nominees, as well as more details about the award, over on the Norwescon website. 

Congratulations, Ben! The entire Quirk Books office is currently doing this, for you. 

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