THE ANSIBLE

Dispatches in Fantasy and Science Fiction

Middle-earth as drawn by J. R. R. Tolkien
What’s a “World”? (And Why Not “Shared Universe”?)
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At Snowlock Books, we use a label you won’t find in most bookstores: Worlds. When you come across a book tagged with a World label (such as Middle-earth or Temerant). These World labels... Read more...
2025 Mythopoeic Awards Winners
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The Mythopoeic Society announced the winners of the 2025 Mythopoeic Awards on August 3. Read more...
2025 Dragon Awards Ballot
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The nominees for the 2025 Dragon Award have been announced. The Dragon Award winners are determined by you, the fans. There is no qualification for voting – no convention fees or other memberships are needed. You simply need to register your email address with every vote. If you'd like to cast a vote for your favorites you can register to vote here. Read more...
First edition cover of 'The Dispossessed' by Ursula K. Le Guin
Welcome to The Ansible
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What is an ansible? In Le Guin’s fiction, it’s a device that bridges impossible distances. That’s our goal too—to connect readers with the books that matter. Whether you're new to... Read more...