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The Portalist Staff

The Portalist Staff is comprised of Carolyn Cox, Sarah Mangiola, Jennifer Jackson, Olivia Mason, and others. We value imagination and science, and are passionate about the power of sci-fi and fantasy. 

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Enter for Your Chance to Win the Adrian X Isolde Duology

Five winners will receive both books of Scarlett St. Clair's romantasy series.

Read Chapter 1 of Seanan McGuire's The Innocent Sleep

The 18th installment of the October Daye series hits bookshelves today. You can read the first chapter for free on The Portalist.

Read The Claires by C. L. Gaber

Looking for something witchy this Halloween season? Try this paranormal tale of death and rebirth by Ascenders author C. L. Gaber.

LeVar Burton to Host 2023 National Book Awards

The actor, director, and author previously hosted the prestigious award ceremony in 2019.

The 6 Books Nominated for the 2023 Hugo Awards

Looking for something new to read? Try some of the year's best novels.

[CLOSED] Enter for Your Chance to Win Seanan McGuire's October Daye Series

Three winners will receive all 18 books of the ongoing October Daye series.

[CLOSED] Enter for Your Chance to Win The Marvel Cinematic Universe An Official Timeline

Ten winners will receive a copy of the MCU's official timeline. 

William Shatner's Star Trek Memoirs Take Fans Behind the Scenes

William Shatner’s illustrated memoirs give fans a look behind the curtain of Star Trek movies and TV shows.

5 Young Adult Sci-Fi and Fantasy Series You Should Try

If the young adult in your life needs a new series to help them procrastinate on their homework, try one of these fantastic speculative options.

Read Chapter 1 of Seanan McGuire's Sleep No More

The latest installment in Seanan McGuire's Hugo-nominated October Daye urban fantasy series publishes today. Try the first chapter on The Portalist.

[CLOSED] Enter for Your Chance to Win Shigidi and the Brass Head of Obalufon by Wole Talabi

Fifteen winners will receive a copy of Wole Talabi's Shigidi and the Brass Head of Obalufon.

[CLOSED] Enter for Your Chance to Win Dragonfall by L.R. Lam!

Twenty winners will receive a copy of L.R. Lam's Dragonfall.

[CLOSED] Enter for Your Chance to Win Silver in the Bone by Alexandra Bracken!

Ten winners will receive a copy of Alexandra Bracken's Silver in the Bone.

Seanan McGuire's Backpacking Through Bedlam Turns 'Happily Ever After' on Its Head

The 12th book in McGuire's bestselling InCryptid series finally reunites long lost sorcerer Thomas Price with his family.

Watch the Trailer of 'Shadow and Bone' Season 2

Netflix returns loyal viewers to the Grishaverse in this trailer for season two of 'Shadow and Bone.'

Compelling Sci-Fi and Fantasy Book Blurbs That Draw You in Immediately

You can't judge a book by its cover, but sometimes you can judge it by the blurb.

[CLOSED] Set Off on a Grand Journey with the Green Rider Series

We're giving away the whole series to one lucky reader, and the first entry to 10 winners!

[CLOSED] Enter for Your Chance to Win the October Daye Series!

10 winners will receive a copy of Be the Serpent, and one lucky winner will get all 16 books in the series.