Elaine U. Cho

Jul 30, 2024 | barnesandnoble.com | Isabelle McConville |Robin Sloan |Elaine U. Cho |Cixin Liu

Is This Your Summer of Sci-Fi? While it is a summer of a great many things, have you thought about making this your summer of sci-fi? Travel to far-away galaxies in space operas, roam post-apocalyptic terrains in dystopian novels, and marvel at the possibilities of what our future could look like through incredible stories that tug at the furthest reaches of our imaginations. Fellow traveler, fill your shelves with our favorite science fiction picks and choose your journey wisely.

Apr 24, 2024 | electricliterature.com | Elaine U. Cho

For as long as we can remember (and excuse this lofty introduction), genre has served the dual purpose of business and pleasure. When you hear sci-fi, you often think of laser guns, riotous botanical monsters, or even the slowly scrolling words that begin “A long time ago in a galaxy far far away.”But consider too the specific ways genre addresses larger questions at hand, like how The Left Hand of Darkness, The Yellow Wallpaper, or the Tensorate series tackle sex and gender.

Mar 27, 2024 | reactormag.com | Elaine U. Cho

We’re thrilled to share an excerpt from Elaine U. Cho’s science fiction debut Ocean’s Godori—out from Hillman Grad Books on April 23rd. Ocean Yoon has never felt very Korean, even if she is descended from a long line of haenyeo, Jeju Island’s beloved female divers. She doesn’t like soju, constantly misses cultural references, and despite her love of the game, people still say that she doesn’t play Hwatu like a Korean.