Hey guys,

That post-amazing-book emptiness is real! Arthur Rivers here, fresh from our therapeutic podcast session about book hangovers (finally, a name for that "nothing will ever be as good" feeling after finishing a masterpiece).

Between exploring queer horror's thrilling rise and prepping everyone for Murderbot's small-screen debut, I've been rebuilding my own reading momentum after spending days unable to start anything new.

This week's menu includes:

• 🎙️ Our comforting podcast: Diagnosing and treating the common book hangover

• ❤️ Where romance meets terror: Queer horror stories that deliver both chills and representation

• 🤖 Your essential primer for Apple TV+'s "Murderbot" adaptation

• 🏰 May's most anticipated historical fiction books

• 🌟 Exclusive: Nicholas Sansbury Smith on crafting "RHINO" and surviving the apocalypse

• 📰 And the latest bookish news

Whether you're currently nursing a book hangover or seeking your next literary obsession, grab your favorite reading beverage and join me as we navigate these fascinating literary landscapes...

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