Science fiction-författaren Dan Simmons har avlidit vid 77 års ålder

Dan Simmons, känd för sina science fiction-verk, däribland romanen Hyperion, gick bort den 21 februari 2026 vid 77 års ålder. Han var tidigare verksam som pedagog i Colorado i närmare tre decennier.

Simmons bodde i Longmont, Colorado, innan han gick i pension för att skriva på heltid. Hans böcker fick senare nya läsare efter HBO-filmatiseringen av The Terror. En nyligen publicerad skildring betonar hans generösa personlighet och hans fokus på litteratur, bibliotek och folkbildning under tiden som lärare.

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Illustration of upcoming March 2026 sci-fi and fantasy books by authors like Rebecca Roanhorse and Amal El-Mohtar, featuring space operas, monsters, immortality, and mythology.
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New sci-fi and fantasy books highlight March 2026 releases

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March 2026 brings a diverse array of new science fiction and fantasy books, featuring works from award-winning authors like Rebecca Roanhorse and Amal El-Mohtar. These releases span space operas, historical fantasies, and speculative collections, offering readers fresh tales of monsters, immortality, and rebellion. Highlights include expansions of established worlds and debuts inspired by mythology.

Locus Online has announced a slate of new releases in science fiction, fantasy, and horror genres, primarily set for February 24, 2026. The list features debut novels, series continuations, and limited editions from various publishers. Highlights include gothic fantasies and post-apocalyptic tales.

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Gerry Conway, the influential Marvel Comics writer who reshaped Spider-Man and created the Punisher, has died at age 73, Marvel announced. Conway took over The Amazing Spider-Man from Stan Lee at just 19 and introduced mature themes to superhero stories. He is survived by his wife, Laura Conway.

Andrew Gunn, a producer known for his work on big-budget studio comedies and family movies, has died at the age of 56. His career included contributions to notable Disney projects during his early years in the industry.

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On February 27, 2026, multiple prestigious literary awards revealed their nominees and special honorees, covering genres from science fiction to mystery. These announcements come amid ongoing discussions in publishing about AI and censorship.

British actor John Nolan, known for roles in Christopher Nolan's Batman films and as ex-MI6 agent John Greer in Person of Interest, has died at the age of 87. He passed away on Saturday, according to the Stratford-Upon-Avon Herald, with no cause of death disclosed. Nolan was the uncle of directors Christopher and Jonathan Nolan.

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A recent roundup highlights emerging trends in audiobook listenership and announces several upcoming book titles relevant to library collections. Resources for readers advisory and youth book lists are also featured. The update, published on March 13, 2026, provides valuable insights for library professionals.

 

 

 

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