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Third Edition of Dreamweaver's Dilemma by Lois McMaster Bujold

Dreamweaver's Dilemma contains two novellas which had never been published before—the title story "Dreamweaver's Dilemma" and "The Adventure of the Lady on the Embankment"—plus the first appearance of "Mountains of Mourning," three of Lois's previously uncollected short stories, and four essays. The book also includes an interview with Lois, a timeline of the Vorkosigan stories, genealogical notes, and a pronunciation guide by the book's editor, Suford Lewis. It was produced as a limited hardcover edition as the Boskone 33 book (1996) when Lois was Guest of Honor.

The second edition (first paperback edition) was produced shortly thereafter in 1997 and reprinted numerous times.

This third edition (second paperback edition) is enhanced by bringing informational chapters up to date and including a new preface by Lois and a short Codicil to the Biolog: Thirty Years After. This edition is also available in ebook format.

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LAcon V & Geri Sullivan

Fellow of NESFA Geri Sullivan is a Guest of Honor at LAcon V, the 2026 World Science Fiction Convention in Anaheim, CA. Other NESFAns are helping run the convention, from Hospitality Division Manager Gay Ellen Dennett to Sharon Sbarsky, one of the Hugo Award Finalist Liaisons.


Boskone committee members and regular volunteers David D’Antonio, Anna Bradley, Gail Terman, and Terry Neill are also contributing their expertise. There are sure to be more NESFAns and Boskone regulars helping out by the time fans gather in Anaheim in August. One of Geri’s favorite things about Worldcons is that there are literally hundreds of ways to get involved that fit your interests and availability – before the convention and at it! Every little bit helps, and the big bits help, too. Find out more at https://www.lacon.org/ or by talking with fans at the NESFA Clubhouse on Wednesday nights.

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The 2026 Skylark Award

The 2026 Skylark Award was given to Keith R.A. DeCandido, Boskone 63 Master of Ceremonies. Keith R.A. DeCandido has been an author, editor, teacher, martial artist, critic, Census worker, pop-culture commentator, library clerk, sportswriter, and musician over the past four decades. In addition, Keith is the percussionist for the parody band Boogie Knights and is a fourth-degree black belt in karate (he not only trains regularly, but also teaches to both kids and adults). Find out more at his mediocre web site at DeCandido.net. 

Nominations for the 2026 Skylark closed on Saturday, November 1st, 2025.

The 2026 Skylark recipient was announced at the Boskone 63 awards ceremony on Friday, February 13, 2026.

Learn more here about the E. E. Smith Memorial Award.

 

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2025–2026 Short Story Contest

The NESFA Science Fiction & Fantasy Short Story Contest for 2025-2026 is now closed, for new submissions and has moved into the judging phase. The deadline for entries was October 30th, 2025. The winners will be announced at Boskone 63, February 13–15, 2026, at the Westin Boston Seaport District hotel, with a portion of the announcement broadcast virtually. Boskone usually includes a program item where Story Contest authors read their stories. Winners are posted here.

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NESFA Reading Group

The next NESFA Reading Group discussion will meet via Zoom on Friday, June 5th at 7pm to discuss
Book: Orbital by Samantha Harvey.

We may also vote on the book we plan to read for the August 2026 reading group meeting.

Come join us! To be added to the Reading Group mailing list, send an email to postmaster <at> nesfa.org.

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Doctor Who Days

Besides Game and Video Days, NESFA has started having Doctor Who meetups at our Clubhouse. Calling all Whovians, join us for our social & viewings of Doctor Who! We're accessible by MBTA E Green Line Extension at Maguon Station & Buses #'s: 80, 89, and 101. See www.nesfa.org/events or Meetup for more info and future dates.

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Public Transportation

Now that the weekend closures of the Medford Branch of the MBTA Green Line have ended for a while, it is worth mentioning that the NESFA Clubhouse is accessible by Green Line as well as by various bus routes.

GREEN LINE INFORMATION

The NESFA clubhouse is about 1/4 mile from the Magoun Square station on the MBTA Green Line. When exiting the station, turn left and walk north on Lowell St toward Medford St. The back door of the clubhouse is accessed via the driveway at 359 Lowell St which is on the opposite side of the street from the MBTA station. You may wish to walk around to the front of the building especially in cold weather as that driveway can get icy.

BUS INFORMATION

The NESFA clubhouse is served by MBTA bus routes 80, 89, and 101 which pass through or near Magoun Square (the intersection of Medford Street & Broadway)—just over a block from the clubhouse.

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The NESFA Clubhouse & Library Open

NESFA is open. Club members are welcome again to browse the NESFA Library collection and check out books, movies, and other circulating items. Video and Game days at the Clubhouse have resumed on many Saturdays and Sundays. For now, NESFA and Boskone Business Meetings will remain via Zoom. On most Wednesdays & Saturdays, we catalog our Library. Non-NESFA members are welcome to help or just stop by to read a book. For more information, please see our calendar on the left side of this web page.