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    {
        "role": "user",
        "content": "so%20I%20have%20read%20the%20new%20swan%20song%20by%20charles%20spencer%20and%20all%20the%20books%20from%20nathan%20lowell%20about%20Ishmal%20now%20looking%20what%20kind%20of%20ooks%20are%20new%20out%20this%20week%20I%20do%20like%20to%20read%20new%20books%20because%20being%20blind%20kindle%20and%20audible%20is%20the%20only%20way%20I%20can%20get%20books%20at%20the%20same%20time%20as%20my%20sighted%20friends%20I%20do%20like%20telling%20them%20about%20a%20book%20I%20am%20enjoying%20or%20reading%20I%20even%20have%20a%20podcast%20I%20do%20every%20month%20called%20The%20book%20Lover%20show%2C"
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    {
        "role": "assistant",
        "content": "Hey! I pulled together a list of some of the newest sci-fi & fantasy books out just this month (Sept 2026) \u2014 many of them have Audible and Kindle editions. If you tell me your preferred subgenres (space opera, fantasy romance, litRPG, etc.) I can narrow them further. Here are some books worth checking out:\n\n---\n\n### \ud83d\udcda New & Noteworthy Releases (September 2026)\n\n1. **Blacktail** by Scott Hawkins (released Sept 1)  \n   A dark fantasy about a wolf named Blacktail who fights for vengeance after humans kill his mate. It features talking animals and enigmatic magic. ([bookriot.com](https://bookriot.com/new-sci-fi-and-fantasy-books-september-2026/?utm_source=openai))\n\n2. **Scion** by James Islington (Sept 1)  \n   This one leans sci-fi thriller: a genetically modified assassin in a future where immortality can be bought. ([bookriot.com](https://bookriot.com/new-sci-fi-and-fantasy-books-september-2026/?utm_source=openai))\n\n3. **I Hope This Email Finds You in Hell** by Mackenzie Reed (Sept 1)  \n   Paranormal fantasy: a receptionist discovers her boss is a demon hunter, then things go wildly supernatural. ([bookriot.com](https://bookriot.com/new-sci-fi-and-fantasy-books-september-2026/?utm_source=openai))\n\n4. **Wickhills** by Premee Mohamed (Sept 8)  \n   Magic and action collide in this story about a secret agent trying to catch a scientist and a dangerous magical weapon beneath a city. ([bookriot.com](https://bookriot.com/new-sci-fi-and-fantasy-books-september-2026/?utm_source=openai))\n\n5. **Bodies of Magic** by Freya Marske (Sept 15)  \n   A fantasy mystery at a magical academy: a body is discovered during a high-stakes exam, and five scholars have to solve the crime in five days. ([bookriot.com](https://bookriot.com/new-sci-fi-and-fantasy-books-september-2026/?utm_source=openai))\n\n6. **The Gates of Midnight: A Novel of the Golem and the Jinni** by Helene Wecker (Sept 15)  \n   The finale of the Golem & Jinni saga. Chava the golem and Ahmad the jinni settle into quiet lives until an old enemy resurfaces. ([bookriot.com](https://bookriot.com/new-sci-fi-and-fantasy-books-september-2026/?utm_source=openai))\n\n7. **Witch Daughter** by Tanaz Bhathena (Sept 22)  \n   Inspired by the Shahnameh, this novel unpacks prophecy, legacy, love \u2014 and fights between generations. ([bookriot.com](https://bookriot.com/new-sci-fi-and-fantasy-books-september-2026/?utm_source=openai))\n\n8. **The Infinite Extent** by Dennis E. Taylor (Sept 10 audio release)  \n   Book 6 of the Bobiverse series. Think space adventures, wormhole mysteries, aliens, and big problems\u2014scale is enormous. ([andrewliptak.com](https://www.andrewliptak.com/september-2026-new-scifi-fantasy-books-alderman-bardugo-kuang-mandel-mieville/?utm_source=openai))\n\n---\n\nIf you like, I can pull up a list of what's new *this specific week* (just came out or releasing in the next few days) that *definitely* has both Audible and Kindle versions \u2014 so you can get them same time as your friends and feature them on your podcast. Want that list for your next episode?"
    },
    {
        "role": "user",
        "content": "yes%20please"
    },
    {
        "role": "assistant",
        "content": "Here are some solid fantasy & sci-fi titles releasing *this week* (or very close to it) that *do* have both **Kindle (ebook)** and **Audiobook / Audible** versions confirmed. They\u2019ll be great for your podcast and for staying synced with your sighted friends.\n\n---\n\n### \ud83c\udfa7 Releases to Watch: This Week / Very Soon\n\n| Title | Release Date | What to Know | Formats & Availability |\n|---|---|---|---|\n| **The Only Way Out Is Up** by Django Wexler | September 29, 2026 | A progression fantasy featuring Taj, a scrap scavenger, and his robot Star. They enter the brutal \"Ascent\" tournament with gods-level stakes. Great if you like *litRPG*, tournament arcs, and machine companions. ([hachettebookgroup.com](https://www.hachettebookgroup.com/titles/django-wexler/the-only-way-out-is-up/9781668655276/?utm_source=openai)) | Audiobook (unabridged, narrated by Heath Miller) + Ebook + Trade Paperback are confirmed. ([hachettebookgroup.com](https://www.hachettebookgroup.com/titles/django-wexler/the-only-way-out-is-up/9781668655276/?utm_source=openai)) |\n| **The House of Gardenias** by Isabel Ca\u00f1as | September 29, 2026 | YA Gothic fantasy: Minerva becomes a maid in a remote mansion. Everything seems safe until political violence returns\u2014and so does the supernatural. Great for dark, atmospheric vibes. ([audiobookstore.com](https://audiobookstore.com/audiobooks/the-house-of-gardenias?utm_source=openai)) | Audiobook + Ebook confirmed. Narrators Omar Leyva & Krysta Gonzales. ([audiobookstore.com](https://audiobookstore.com/audiobooks/the-house-of-gardenias?utm_source=openai)) |\n| **Blacktail** by Scott Hawkins | September 1, 2026 | Though this came out earlier in September, still recent enough. A wolf (Blacktail) seeks vengeance, meets gods, witches, and discovers morality can be brutal. If reviews are still circulating, it\u2019s a strong recommendation. ([penguinrandomhouse.com](https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/825304/blacktail-by-scott-hawkins/?utm_source=openai)) | Audiobook + Ebook + Print formats available. ([penguinrandomhouse.com](https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/825304/blacktail-by-scott-hawkins/?utm_source=openai)) |\n\n---\n\nIf you like, I can pull together sneak peeks at novels coming *next week*, too, for your upcoming episode. Want those?"
    }
]