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Matthew McCreary

Matthew attended Williams College and the New York University Publishing Institute. After working as a sports editor for Scout.com and a business editor at Entrepreneur Media, he returned to his first love: sci-fi and fantasy novels. When he’s not reading or writing, Matthew loves to walk his dog Bertie along the Manhasset Bay and play League of Legends

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12 Fictional Libraries in Fantasy Books Like The Atlas Complex That We Want to Visit

These portals to marvelous worlds may not exist, but they're dream destinations nonetheless.

7 Magical Versions of London in Fantasy Novels

There’s something magical about London, and these books bring the city to life.

Watch Patrick Rothfuss Read the Prologue of The Doors of Stone

The bestselling author read the prologue of the third Kingkiller Chronicle entry on his Twitch stream.

8 Spicy Fantasy Romance Books Like A Court of Thorns and Roses

If you're a fan of Sarah J. Maas's bestselling work, try these books with similar spicy themes.

8 Short SFF Books You'll Devour in a Day

Science fiction and fantasy books don't have to be long to make an impression. 

6 Challenging Novels Only Real SFF Fans Will Love

Most readers either love or hate these complex, high-concept novels of science fiction and fantasy.

7 Thrilling Tetralogies in Science Fiction and Fantasy

These quartets and tetralogies offer compelling storylines and character relationships.

6 Summer Reads of Space Exploration

Enjoy the cool vacuum of space with the warmth of a poolside view.

10 Great Books for New Sci-Fi/Fantasy Readers

These 10 books can help turn sci-fi/fantasy skeptics into devoted fans.

Your Favorite Sci-Fi Author's Favorite Sci-Fi Book

This list features book recommendations from bestselling science fiction authors like Pierce Brown, Liu Cixin, and John Scalzi.

What's Your Favorite Fantasy Author's Favorite Fantasy Book?

Have you ever wondered about George R.R. Martin’s favorite book? How about Neil Gaiman or Patrick Rothfuss?

Patrick Rothfuss Announces New Kingkiller Novella, The Narrow Road Between Desires

Patrick Rothfuss's new novella, The Narrow Road Between Desires, will feature Bast and have similarities to The Slow Regard of Silent Things.

3 Things You Need to Know About Brandon Sanderson’s Mistborn: Secret History

Here’s how the novella fits into the Mistborn series and the Cosmere of Sanderson’s interconnected stories.

5 Sprawling Fantasy Books That Zelda Fans Will Love

If you're playing your way through The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom, you might love these books. 

4 Things You Should Know About Ahsoka on Disney+

After sharing screen time in The Mandalorian and The Book of Boba Fett, Ahsoka Tano is finally getting a live-action TV show all to herself.

3 Simple Tips on Writing the First 5 Pages of Your Sci-Fi/Fantasy Novel

If you’re a first-time author, the first five pages of your novel can make or break your publishing chances.

The Last Lion of Karkov Offers Family Melodrama on a Continental Scale

Twin princesses Jillian and Natalia­ decide their destinies—and the fate of nations—in Dale Griffin’s debut novel.

Christopher Paolini Announces Long-Awaited Inheritance Sequel, Murtagh

It's been more than 20 years since Eragon first hit book shelves, but bestselling author Christopher Paolini returns at last to the world of Dragon Riders.

D. Eric Maikranz Self-Published His First Novel. His Fans Turned It Into a Major Motion Picture.

Book two of The Reincarnationist Papers series comes with new twists, new lives, and new expectations.

3 Common Writing Mistakes New Sci-Fi/Fantasy Authors Make

These three common writing mistakes can keep your first novel from realizing its full potential.