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Monster Movies With the Strangest and Most Unlikely Monsters

The weird and wacky take center stage in these monster movies.

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The Best Sci-Fi Authors Ever, From A-Z

From Paul Anderson to Timothy Zahn, we're...

Books | By Kayleigh Donaldson

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9 of the Best Science Fiction Books for Kids

Befriend cute robots, unwind time, and explore...

Books | By Archita Mittra

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21 of the Best Standalone Fantasy Books

These magical fantasy reads prove sometimes less is more.

Books | By Stephen Lovely & Archita Mittra

How I Would Edit The Stormlight Archive Book 5, Wind and Truth

Books | By Matthew McCreary

9 of Our Favorite Fantasy Series for Children

Books | By Archita Mittra

Acorna Is Perfect for Fans of Dragonriders of Pern

Books | By Orrin Grey

The Best Science Fiction of the 1980s

Books | By Aviva Kaplan

The Best Alan Dean Foster Books for Every Reader

Books | By Danielle Kugler & Aviva Kaplan

What's the Difference Between Hard Magic and Soft Magic?

Books | By Jena Brown

8 Intriguing Dark Romance Books to Read if You DNF'ed Haunting Adeline

Books | By Kayleigh Donaldson

20 Portal Fiction Books That Will Transport You

Books | By Carolyn Cox & Aviva Kaplan

Q&A: TJ Klune on His Career Journey and Favorite Writing Advice

Bizarre | By Jena Brown

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