Carolyn Cox
Carolyn Cox has been writing professionally about books for over half a decade. Previously she was an editor at geek feminist website The Mary Sue, where she covered movies,TV, fandom, books, and all corners of the pop culture ‘verse. She now writes about sci-fi and fantasy for The Portalist, and praises her favorite ‘ships on romance site A Love So True. Carolyn’s byline has also appeared on Geekosystem and Revelist. Whether she’s writing about groundbreaking science fiction authors or captivating historical romance, Carolyn is passionate about the power of genre fiction. When not writing she performs in nerdy media in New York City.
Read an Excerpt from Melancholy Sci-Fi Classic The Man Who Fell to Earth
Walter Tevis' second novel is more relevant than ever today.
Infographic: Explore Octavia E. Butler's Parable of the Sower
Truth is Change in Butler's bestselling 1993 novel.
The 50 Best Horror Books to Read Before You Die
These bone-chilling books will haunt you forever.
28 Impactful Female Science Fiction and Fantasy Authors
These authors are just a few of the important voices in the sci-fi and fantasy community who have brought us strong, feminist characters.
15 Clone Books That Will Have You Seeing Double
These thought-provoking reads ask what really makes us human.
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The Books That Shaped Octavia E. Butler
From Fantastic Four comics to books on craft, Butler’s life was organized around reading.
Read the First Chapter of Ursula K. Le Guin's The Lathe of Heaven
The classic New Wave novel won the Locus Award in 1972.
30 Black Science Fiction and Fantasy Authors You Need to Read
These authors deserve to be read all year round.
Join the Final 'Octavia Tried to Tell Us' Webinar on January 22nd
This free, live webinar will celebrate the teachings of Octavia E. Butler.
The Undying Legacy of Vonda N. McIntyre, Weaver of Community
McIntyre expanded the world of SFF, both in life and after her passing.
Here Are All the 2021 Hugo Award Winners!
Did your favorite 2021 book take home an award?
Tatiana Maslany and Her Castmates Talk Orphan Black: The Next Chapter
Clone Club, assemble.
10 Bigfoot Books That Will Make You Want to Believe
Get to know the woods' biggest secret.
LeVar Burton’s Fable Book Club to Read Burton’s Sci-Fi Novel Aftermath
The prescient book explores a dystopian America rocked by climate change.
The Best MasterClasses for Sci-Fi and Fantasy Writers
Class is in session.
Don't Overlook the Bittersweet Sci-Fi of "Needle in a Timestack"
Robert Silverberg's story, and its film adaptation, explores what humanity loses by gaining time travel.
9 Brutal Books Like Squid Game
These gripping reads get the green light.
In Dystopian Thriller Rachel's Story, a Young Girl Fights Her Fate
Read an excerpt from Rachel's Story today.
The 15 Most Iconic Sci-Fi Robots
R2-D2, it is you! It is you!
Fable Sci-Fi Book Club Launches With Parable of the Talents by Octavia Butler
Discover Butler with this brand-new book community.
