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

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

These bloodcurdling monsters and villains have made a huge impact on pop culture and the sci-fi/fantasy genre.

Fantasy stories with a side—or full serving—of romance.

These books helped me learn about story structure, characterization, and the most important aspect of writing: persistence.

Almost every American state has its own legendary creatures known as cryptids. Here are five of the most fascinating.

These extraordinary novels stand out in the galaxy of military sci-fi. 

Anime and manga have a sword for every occasion. Here are some of our favorites.

Whether in outer space or in the desert winds, Okorafor’s characters’ rage calls and clarifies.

These words hooked readers from the very beginning.

These grand tales will sweep you away just like Patrick Rothfuss’s Kingkiller Chronicle saga.

These magical adventures draw in young readers. 

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

If you devoured book two of Leigh Bardugo's Alex Stern series, these novels can help quench your craving for dark academia fantasy.

These Achillean books combine male romances with sci-fi and fantasy themes.

Magical forests are a staple of the fantasy genre, and this list of great books includes some of our favorite enchanted woodlands.

You can also watch Sanderson read the first draft himself.

Whether you're looking for a murder mystery or a heartwarming adventure to read around the fire, these cozy stories can help you forget about the cold.

These science fiction and fantasy books go beyond world-building: They build whole galaxies and multiverses with precise detail. 

These iconic movie posters span more than a century of science fiction cinema.