Such A Good Anthology, And The Soundtrack To Hell

This week, your hosts read Far Out: An Anthology of Recent Queer Science Fiction and Fantasy, edited by Paula Guran, aka an absolutely kickass collection of speculative short stories ranging from a cat-loving AI to gut-wrenching horror. Both Amelia and Sarah agree that this is one of the best anthologies they've encountered, with an effective theme and a wide selection of engaging and imaginative stories. Also, Amelia brushes the fringe of a deep musical conspiracy involving a "hellish" pop song played in H&M which was at the center of multiple murders and an apocalypse cult, probably, according to her lack of evidence and the general vibes. Sarah liked the beat. Stories discussed: Cat Pictures Please by Naomi KritzerThe Deepwater Bride by Tamsyn MuirI’m Alive, I Love You, I’ll See You in Reno by Vylar KaftanDas Steingeschöpf by G. V. AndersonThe Shape of My Name by Nino CipriDon’t Press Charges and I Won’t Sue by Charlie Jane AndersNé łe! by Darcie Little BadgerSeasons of Glass and Iron by Amal El-MohtarCalved by Sam J. MillerThe Lily and the Horn by Catherynne M. ValenteThe Duke of Riverside by Ellen KushnerCONTENT WARNING: This episode briefly discusses a horror story involving the forcible detransition of a trans woman (timestamp 37:15 - 39:00).Support the show