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In this fascinating lecture, Black Leopard, Red Wolf author Marlon James talks J.R.R. Tolkien and the relationship between trauma and fantasy.  

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Octavia Butler passed away 13 years ago, but as these writers explain, her work is more urgent now than ever before.

Here are some of the most fascinating facts we learned about the late author from Neil Gaiman's Don't Panic.

Every Harry Potter book is magical – some more so than others.

The author of The Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy had a few thoughts to share about our very own planet.

Get to know the woman who changed science fiction and fantasy.

From biographies to art anthologies, each of these incredible titles shines a fascinating light on the man behind Middle-earth.

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The upcoming biopic of J.R.R. Tolkien promises to explore the rich past of one of the greatest fantasy writers ever.

The Sci-Fi and Fantasy Hall of Famer wrote genre fiction with a conscience.

On Valentine's Day, you Ahch-To give love a chance.

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You love them, but do they know? Show your Valentine you a-dumbledore them with these sweet, geeky gifts.

Meet this year's must-read series.

If you're not addicted to this gripping sci-fi series yet, here's why you should be.

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Revisit the books that started it all.

NASA veteran Hugh Harris examines the Challenger disaster that occurred on January 28, 1986, and what we’ve learned from it.