Humble Monogatari Bundle

The Japanese Light Novels (basically Young Adult fiction) that inspired the very popular Monogatari anime franchise (Bakemonogatari and sequels). As a fan of the anime, I jumped on the $20 tier.

$1 tier:
- Bakemonogatari parts 1-3
- 10% rightstuf coupon off Monogatari novels

$8 tier:
- Nisemonogatari parts 1-2
- Kizumonogatari

$15 tier:
- Hinamonogatari
- Kabukimonogatari
- Nekomonogatari: White + Black

$18 tier:
- Koimonogatari
- Onimonogatari
- Otorimonogatari
- Imperfect Girl manga Vol. 1-3

$20 tier:
- Koyomimonogatari parts 1-2
- Tsukimonogatari
- Nekomonogatari White audi
- Kizumonogatari audio
- Bakemonogatari manga vol 1
- Colorful Dreams artbook

The Outspoken Authors Bundle

Blurb:

What brings together writers as Karen Joy Fowler and Paul Krassner, Kim Stanley Robinson and Marge Piercy? Outspokenness. All the authors in this bundle seek not just to entertain, but to resist, agitate, and confront with their fiction and their non-fiction.

The Outspoken Author series is unique: it covers the gamut of genres, from hard SF to crime and literary fiction, and it collects the underappreciated and hard-to-find work of legendary figures in an accessible format. Not only is there fiction, the authors offer up essays, transcripts of talks and speeches, and ruminations about the writing life. Each volume concludes with an in-depth interview conducted by series editor Terry Bisson, and these go deep: you'll learn about everything from revelations about drag personas to dissections of Trotskyism in the United Kingdom.

Never has a single StoryBundle offered work by so many of speculative literature's most important figures: Ursula K. Le Guin, Samuel R. Delany, Michael Moorcock, and many others. We're offering twenty-three volumes in DRM-free digital formats that are yours to keep till freedom reigns over the world.

$5

Thoreau’s Microscope by Michael Blumlein
A City Made of Words by Paul Park
The Beatrix Gates by Rachel Pollack
Totalitopia by John Crowley
Raising Hell by Norman Spinrad
Modem Times 2.0 by Michael Moorcock

$15

The Atheist in the Attic by Samuel R. Delany
Fire. by Elizabeth Hand
Miracles Ain’t What They Used to Be by Joe R. Lansdale
Gypsy by Carter Scholz
My Life, My Body by Marge Piercy
Patty Hearst & The Twinkie Murders by Paul Krassner
The Science of Herself by Karen Joy Fowler
New Taboos by John Shirley
The Human Front by Ken Macleod
Report From Planet Midnight by Nalo Hopkinson
Surfing the Gnarl by Rudy Rucker
The Great Big Beautiful Tomorrow by Cory Doctorow
The Wild Girls by Ursula K. Le Guin
Mammoths of the Great Plains by Eleanor Arnason
The Underbelly by Gary Phillips
The Lucky Strike by Kim Stanley Robinson
The Left Left Behind by Terry Bisson

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Hmmm, initially I thought this was a bit out of my wheelhouse, but there seems to be more fiction that I thought there would be.although they mostly seem to be in the 128 page range.

How often does Story Bundle have a scifi/fantasy bundle?

I'd say well over half of their bundles are sf/fantasy, but they are very tightly themed. So you may find a lot of them not to tastes.

First Bundle of the Year 2020

The Write Now! Bundle

Blurb:

There are as many ways to become a writer as there are writers, and as many styles and voices as there are eager readers for them. One writing guide is not enough, and indeed, one type of writing guide is not enough. The Write Now! StoryBundle empowers you not just to become a better writer, but to discover the myriad ways one can become a writer.

The bundle, perfect for a New Year's Resolution, to start writing, includes practical guides to the particulars of being a working writer, memoiristic explorations of the writing life, specific deep-dives into issues of representation, and explicit attempts to blow your mind!

$5

Starve Better by Nick Mamatas
Storyteller: Writing Lessons and More by Kate Wilhelm
Architectures of Possibility by Lance Olsen and Trevor Dodge
Monstrous Creatures by Jeff VanderMeer

$15

To Each Their Darkness by Gary A. Braunbeck
Yours to Tell by Steven Rasnic Tem and Melanie Tem
Story First - The Writer as Insider by Kit Reed
Fxxk Writing: A Guide for Frustrated Artists by Jason S. Ridler
Writing the Other by Nisi Shawl and Cynthia Ward
Heart of the Original by Steve Aylett
Booklife by Jeff VanderMeer

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Another writing bundle, pretty self-explanatory.

The Visions of the Future Bundle

$5

A Fleet Action Spread Across an Endless Blue Sky by Steven Mohan Jr.
The Pericles Conspiracy by Michael Kingswood
Fiction River: Visions of the Apocalypse by Fiction River (short stories)
The Forever Soldier and Other Future Tales by Annie Reed (StoryBundle Exclusive!) (short stories)

$15

Escape - The Lazarus Alliance: Book One by Blaze Ward (StoryBundle Exclusive!)
Wakers by Ron Collins (StoryBundle Exclusive!)
In the Empire of Underpants and Other Stories by Robert Jeschonek (StoryBundle Exclusive!) (short stories)
Origins by Leah Cutter
Consequences by Kristine Kathryn Rusch
Dust and Kisses by Dean Wesley Smith

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Damn that fleet story caught my attention but not another Rusch.

The Airships and Clockwork Steampunk Bundle

Blurb:

We are building up reading steam for a brand-new collection, the Airships and Clockwork Steampunk StoryBundle.

I've put together a baker's dozen titles of gears and zeppelins, mechanical dragons, lost cities, frock coats, and tea, the best books from indie authors, all for whatever price you choose to pay. A portion of the money directly benefits the Challenger Learning Center for Space Science Education, and the earnings support indie authors.

$5

Mr. Wells & the Martians by Kevin J. Anderson
Alchemical Solutions by Tracy Cembor (The Dreamless City Steampunk Series Book 1 of 1 at the moment)
Clockwork Gears and Magic Swords by Louisa Swann (Short Stories)
Amena's Rise to Stardom! by Kristen S. Walker (Divine Warriors #0!)

$15

The Clockwork Boxed Set by Kevin J. Anderson and Neil Peart (2 Novels)
Midnight Visitors by Kevin McLaughlin Storybundle Exclusive (Although Amazon have a short story of this)
Tenlyres - Bondmage Book One by Tim Niederriter
Gateway to Rust & Ruin by Robert E. Vardeman (Shared World)
A Curious Invasion by Marie Andreas (The Adventures of Smith and Jones Book 1)
Westward, Ho - Golden West Book 1 by J.R. Murdock
Where the Devil Resides by Travis Heermann (novella)
Mechanical Dragons Fire & Waterby Bobbi Schemerhorn (Book 1 of 4: Mechanical Dragons)
The Perfect Perfume and Other Tales by Anthea Sharp (Short Stories)

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The Kickass Heroines Bundle

Blurb:

Every woman is the heroine of her own heroic journey, and that doesn't always mean what we might assume. Heroism is about helping others; acts of heroism can be great or small. I would like to give a shout out to the real-life heroine-volunteers of Knitted Knockers who make special handmade breast prosthesis for women who have undergonemastectomies or other procedures. A portion of the proceeds of this bundle will go to benefit the Knitted Knockers charity.

$5

Meow - Catnip Assassins - Book One by Skye MacKinnon
Conspiracy of Ravens by J.C. McKenzie (Raven Crawforwd book 1)
Feral Ice - Ice Dragons Book One by Ann Gimpel
Hook - Dead to Rights by Melissa Snark (Captain Hook and the Pirates of Neverland Book 1)

$15

Thornbound by Stephanie Burgis (Volume II of The Harwood Spellbook)
Magnificent Devices Series - Books 1-2 by Shelley Adina
Project Enterprise Bundle - Books 1-2 by Pauline Baird Jones
When Vamps Bite - Bedlam in Bethlehem Book 1 by Nicole Zoltack
Psychic P.I. - The Zombie Heist Case File by Michelle Fox
Romancing the Inventor by Gail Carriger
Hook - Dead Wrong by Melissa Snark (Captain Hook and the Pirates of Neverland Book 2)

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Lots more series books.

The After the Apocalypse Bundle

Blurb:

When we looked at all the books we've published about the Apocalypse, the first thing that struck us was the sheer range. From fantasy worlds, to a Lagos filled with fallen gods; from a killer virus that leaves only one blood type, to a strange group of sleepwalkers; from a story about the last remnants of Earth's people, to a new society filled with justice that has risen out of the ashes.

No two Apocalypse stories are the same; every one varies in place, in reaction and in cause – but they're also all about the survivors. They're about the people left behind, trying to live in a world that's suddenly changed. And that's why we love them so much: it's not just about the disaster, in whatever form it takes. In these stories, it's personal.


$5

Extinction Biome: Invasion by Addison Gunn (Extinction Biome Book 1)
After the War Book One - Redemption’s Blade by Adrian Tchaikosvky
David Mogo: Godhunter by Suyi Davies Okungbowa
Shelter - The Aftermath Book One by Dave Hutchinson

$15

Life on the Preservation by Jack Skillingstead
The Change 1: London: Orbital by Guy Adams
Afterblight Chronicles: America by Simon Spurrier, Rebecca Levene & Al Ewing (3 novels in shared? universe I think)
Guardians of the Phoenix by Eric Brown
After the War Book Two - Salvation's Fire by Justina Robson
Haven - The Aftermath Book Two by Adam Roberts
Judge Dredd: Year One by Michael Carroll, Al Ewing and Matt Smith

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Apocalypse Then.. in multiple volumes mostly.

The Cats! Bundle


Blurb:

This StoryBundle is the written equivalent of cat videos. Only better, longer, and with more plot. You'll find all kinds of cats—cats who save the world (using magical powers), cats who solve mysteries (simply by being observant), cats who facilitate romance (because that's what cats do [mostly to keep us from bothering them too much]). Aloof cats, cuddly cats, mysterious cats. If you want a cat, you'll find one right here.

$5

Whisper Bound by Bonnie Elizabeth (book 1)
Cats Triumphant! by Jody Lynn Nye (short stories)
Five Feline Fancies by Kristine Kathryn Rusch (short stories)
Fiction River Presents: Cats! edited by Kristine Kathryn Rusch (StoryBundle exclusive!) (short stories)

$15

Cat Ladies of the Apocalypse by Lyn Worthen (StoryBundle exclusive!) (short stories)
Sprinkled With Cats by Lisa Silverthorne (StoryBundle exclusive!) (short stories)
Life, With Cats by Annie Reed (StoryBundle exclusive!) (short stories)
Longhairs and Short Tales by Stefon Mears (StoryBundle exclusive!) (short stories)
The Charming Trilogy, Vol. 1 by Kristine Grayson (3 novels)
Ring Game by Dean Wesley Smith (StoryBundle exclusive!)


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I pray you are not allergic. Lots of short stories across a broad category of genres.

The Learn Something Bundle

Blurb:

We're all in the middle of a strange and stressful time. Those of us who are only stuck indoors and not dealing with health issues and worrying about paying our bills are the fortunate ones. But everyone housebound—especially folks with kids—knows how quickly you can run out of stuff to do when you can't go outside. We've got just the thing for you.

$5

My Felt Doll by Shelly Down
The Basic Basics Pressure Cooker Cookbook by Marguerite Patten
Hand Dyeing Yarn and Fleece by Gail Callahan
The Bag Making Bible by Lisa Lam
Prevention is the Cure! by Dr. Fred Sancilio

$15

One-Hour Wargames by Neil Thomas
Improve Your Memory by Ron Fry
52 Loaves - A Half-Baked Adventure by William Alexander
Stitch 'n Bitch Crochet: The Happy Hooker by Debbie Stoller
Quilting Techniques for Beginners by Elizabeth Betts
101 Great Resumes by Ron Fry
Faux Taxidermy Knits by Louise Walker
Macrame for Beginners and Beyond by Amy Mullins and Marnia Ryan-Raison
How to Grow and Eat Your Own Superfoods by Becky Dickinson
Weekend Knitting - 50 Unique Projects and Ideas by Melanie Falick
The Contemporary Cake Decorating Bible by Lindy Smith
Root Cellaring by Mike and Nancy Bubel
Fannie Farmer 1896 Cook Book by Fannie Merritt Farmer
Creating a Thriving Business by George Horrigan
The Healthy Juicer's Bible by Farnoosh Brock

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I'm not sure I want to know what fannie farmer's cook whether it's the english ones or the american ones.

The Bundoran Buddies Sci-Fi Bundle 2

Blurb:

Science fiction has always asked the tough questions – "what if" and "if this goes on" – but we've also dreamed of the alternatives, the if only solutions to hard problems.

When I first started to put together this bundle, no one had even heard of the novel coronavirus, yet here we have a set of novels and short story collections perfectly suited to the times.

Tales of grim struggles and valiant achievement, stories of the best of the human spirit, and, yes, some ripping yarns to carry you away, this bundle has it all.

$5

iD by Madeline Ashby (machine dynasty 2)
Outer Diverse by Nina Munteanu (book 1 of 3)
The Venusian Job by Ryan T. McFadden
Lazarus Risen by Hayden Trenholm and Mike Rimar (short stories)

$15

The Courier by Gerald Brandt (Book1 of 3)
Lost in Translation by Edward Willett
The Better Part of Valor by Tanya Huff (book2 of 5)
Stories 2: Space by Robert J. Sawyer (Short Stories)
Brendan’s Way by Matthew Bin
Duatero by Brad C. Anderson
Driving Ambition by Fiona Moore
Dark Corridor by Jennifer Rahn

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It's raining book bundles at storybundle, 3 in 10 days, and 5 in total running at the moment. More balanced mixed with a fair few stand alone novels.

Anybody else find it weird that for audiobooks which are downloads amazon squeeze a book cover from the physical book into an image the shape of a cd cover?

The Boss Battle Game Bundle

Blurb:

Some bosses cannot be defeated alone. StoryBundle's Boss Battle Game Bundle offers readers and gamers ten titles for a limited time at StoryBundle—and an opportunity to fight back. A portion of all proceeds will be donated to Doctors Without Borders as medical professionals around the globe battle the COVID-19 pandemic, the biggest of bosses.

Journalist and historian Jeremy Parish returns to StoryBundle with two exclusive volumes. In The Anatomy of Super Mario Bros., explore the how and why of platforming's biggest game, and the creations that led Nintendo to its development. The Anatomy of Mega Man dissects Mega Man 2, the franchise's most beloved entry, to better understand why it made an indelible mark on the industry.

Take a deep dive into the history of Blizzard Entertainment with David L. Craddock's Stay Awhile and Listen: Book I, which covers the early years of the WarCraft and Diablo sagas. In Stay Awhile and Listen: Book II, the newest entry in the "Stay Awhile" trilogy, delve into the making of Diablo II and StarCraft, and the culture of Blizzard Entertainment and Blizzard North.

$5

Stay Awhile and Listen Book 1 - Legendary Edition by David L. Craddock
The Anatomy of Super Mario by Jeremy Parish
Commodork - Sordid Tales from a BBS Junkie by Rob O'Hara
Figure Fight by John Harris

$15

Stay Awhile and Listen Book 2 by David L. Craddock
Boss Fight Books: Breakout by David Sudnow
Faster Than Light by Jamie Lendino
The Anatomy of Mega Man by Jeremy Parish
Commodorkier - New Tales from an Old Dork by Rob O'Hara
HG101 Digest Vol. 5: Treasure by Kurt Kalata

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The Best of British SFF Bundle

Blurb:

Britain has a long and illustrious history of science fiction and fantasy. The fog-filled streets of Victorian London have given us Jekyll & Hyde and Dracula, while H.G. Wells took his unnamed Time Traveller from nearby Richmond to the ruins of future London (and had England invaded by Martians a few years later).

It feels surreal to be writing this as the world is in the grip of a pandemic, and Britain itself, like much of the rest of the world, is on lockdown, in scenes that could only have been dismissed as science fiction a few weeks ago. Or years. How long has it been? I have lost the sense of time by now. As we're all holding on, many, including the writers here and elsewhere, have been affected. Bookshops and newsstands are closed, publishers are laying off staff and delaying books, and all of us are feeling the pinch. Buying this bundle will help the small publishers included here, from Apex and NewCon to Solaris and Tachyon – the very independent publishers who continue to champion exciting new voices and works.

Finally, this bundle will help, in however small a way, my favourite magazine. Locus was established in 1968, and has become the single most important news source for the SF/F field, offering unparalleled cover, in-depth reviews and author interviews, and so much more. They have won the Hugo Award more times than I can mention. The effect of the shutdown has hit Locus hard. As a non-profit, they rely on a mixture of traditional revenue and on donations. Your purchase of this bundle will raise some much needed cash to help Locus weather the current apocalypse – and we all need Locus.

$5

Empire Dreams by Ian McDonald (short stories)
Silver Screen by Justina Robson
Wake Up and Dream by Ian R. MacLeod
Paris Adrift by E. J. Swift

$15

A Man Lies Dreaming by Lavie Tidhar
Coil by Ren Warom
The Best of Michael Moorcock by Michael Moorcock (short stories)
Best of British Science Fiction 2018 by Donna Scott (short stories)
Best of British Fantasy 2018 by Jared Shurin (short stories)
The Iron Tactician by Alastair Reynolds (novella)

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Oh this one looks to have the good stuff.

The Mysterious Women Bundle

Blurb:

Anyway, what's getting me through the tough days is fiction. And more than that, it seems, stories about crime are getting me through. Which makes sense when you think about it. The entire mystery genre is about putting order on chaos.

Because I'm doing that, I figure you might want to as well. So I put some of my favorite female authors together into this StoryBundle. All of us write about crime, but we do it in different ways.


$5

Paper Bullets by Annie Reed
New Year's Shenanigans by Juliet Nordeen
A Gentleman of the Old School by Katie Pressa (volume 1)
Fiction River Presents: Mysterious Women edited by Gwyneth Gibby (StoryBundle Exclusive!) (short stories)

$15

The Spy Girl Files by Christy Fifield (short stories)
Deviance by J.F. Penn
Scared to Death by Rachel Amphlett
Protectors by Kris Nelscott
Love Among the Thorns by Lyn Worthen
Voice Carry by Dayle A. Dermatis (StoryBundle Exclusive!) (short stories)

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Then there were 6! Although the oldest (cats!) of the 6 bundles end in less than 2 days.