Jenn Northington

Jenn Northington has worked in the publishing industry wearing various hats since 2004, including bookseller and events director, and is currently Director of Editorial Operations at Riot New Media Group. You can hear her on the SFF Yeah! podcast nerding out about sci-fi and fantasy. When she’s not working, she’s most likely gardening, running, or (obviously) reading. Find her on Tumblr at jennIRL and Instagram at iamjennIRL.

What is Going On With the 2023 Hugo Awards?

One of the biggest sci-fi/fantasy awards is going through yet another controversy. Here's what we know so far.

The Best Science Fiction and Fantasy of 2022 and 2023, Crunched

Here are the sci-fi and fantasy titles getting the most recognition in best of the year lists and award shortlists!

Reminder To New Users: Bookish Instructions for Bluesky

Bluesky users have been giving out tongue in cheek "Reminders to new users." Can you match them to the books they're referencing?

What Is Happening In Publishing?

Between lay-offs, CEOs stepping down, and a high profile and drawn-out strike, just what is happening right now with the Big 5 publishers?

What Is Going On With Barnes & Noble?

Writers sounded the alarm after learning Barnes & Noble stores would only be stocking hardcovers with proven sales records. Here's more on what this means.

By Book Or By Crook: 10 Books Like THE SOPRANOS

Whether you're in it for the family drama, the criminal underworld, or the personal journey, here are 10 books like The Sopranos, including The Family Hightower by Brian Francis Slattery.

SAGA, Then And Now

One reader looks back on their personal history with Saga and the experience of re-reading Saga, Compendium One before the series continues in 2022.

SURVIVOR 41: Heroes Vs. Villains, Literary Edition

How do you top Season 40: Winners at War? Jenn has a proposal for Survivor Season 41 -- literary characters, of course!

Let’s Talk About Foundation And That Trailer

I read Isaac Asimov's Foundation series as a teen but didn't think I was interested in watching the show, until I saw the Foundation trailer.

Happy Endings For Codependents, Two Ways

Everyone deserves a happy ending, and these two books about codependency — one romance, one a self-help book — can help you get there.