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    Passionate about great sci-fi and fantasy books? Join us on an epic quest for the greatest reads and best authors of all time, from classic books to new releases.

    Science Fiction and Fantasy Book Series Perfect for Adults

    Science Fiction and Fantasy Book Series Perfect for Adults

    Dive deep into wondrous worlds with these speculative multi-book series.

    Fantasy Book Series

    By Archita Mittra

    Fantasy Books

    20 Fantasy Books Using Myths From Around the World

    20 Fantasy Books Using Myths From Around the World

    By Archita Mittra & Matthew McCreary

    Sci Fi TV Shows

    13 Books Like Black Mirror

    13 Books Like Black Mirror

    By Olivia Mason

    Fantasy Books

    8 Cozy Fantasy Titles Like Bookshops & Bonedust

    8 Cozy Fantasy Titles Like Bookshops & Bonedust

    By Kayleigh Donaldson

    Writing

    Why It Takes So Long to Write The Winds of Winter and The Doors of Stone

    Why It Takes So Long to Write The Winds of Winter and The Doors of Stone

    By Matthew McCreary

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    Science Fiction Books

    12 Sci-Fi and Fantasy Books About Found Families

    12 Sci-Fi and Fantasy Books About Found Families

    These reads show that family comes in all different forms. 

    By Jena Brown & Matthew McCreary

    Fantasy Books

    8 Amazing Fantasy Books Like R.F. Kuang's Babel

    8 Amazing Fantasy Books Like R.F. Kuang's Babel

    Fantasy author R.F. Kuang released one of the true publishing phenomena of 2022 with her best-selling novel Babel. 

    By Kayleigh Donaldson

    Giveaway

    [CLOSED] Enter for Your Chance to Win Floating Hotel by Grace Curtis

    [CLOSED] Enter for Your Chance to Win Floating Hotel by Grace Curtis

    Five winners will win a copy of the cozy sci-fi, plus a fun “Do Not Disturb” hotel room door-hanger.

    By The Portalist

    Science Fiction Books

    11 Literary SFF Novels You Can Proudly Choose for Book Club

    11 Literary SFF Novels You Can Proudly Choose for Book Club

    These speculative books can help spark fascinating conversations and debates for your book club. 

    By Vernieda Vergara

    Fantasy Romance Books

    Deities in Fantasy Romances Like To Cage a God by Elizabeth May

    Deities in Fantasy Romances Like To Cage a God by Elizabeth May

    These god-centric romances offer intrigue and high stakes.

    By Matthew McCreary

    Fantasy Books

    9 Thrilling Sci-Fi/Fantasy Action and Adventure Books

    9 Thrilling Sci-Fi/Fantasy Action and Adventure Books

    These edge-of-your-seat novels beat virtual reality any day.

    By Archita Mittra

    Female Fantasy Authors

    11 Bewitching Fantasies for Fans of Leigh Bardugo

    11 Bewitching Fantasies for Fans of Leigh Bardugo

    Addicted to the Grishaverse? These reads will captivate you while you wait for the next book from Leigh Bardugo.

    By Carolyn Cox

    Science Fiction Books

    Wole Talabi's Convergence Problems Is Perfect for Fans of Dystopian Sci-Fi

    Wole Talabi's Convergence Problems Is Perfect for Fans of Dystopian Sci-Fi

    Publishers Weekly calls this series of short stories by Wole Talabi “a jaw-dropping collection.... Beautiful, vibrant, and electrifying.”

    By The Portalist

    Fantasy Romance Books

    Sarah J. Maas Says These 7 Books Are Perfect for Fans of Crescent City

    Sarah J. Maas Says These 7 Books Are Perfect for Fans of Crescent City

    House of Flame and Shadow, the third book of the bestselling Crescent City series, hit bookshelves on January 30.

    By The Portalist Staff

    Fantasy Books

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

    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.

    By Archita Mittra & Matthew McCreary

    Comic Books

    [CLOSED] Enter for Your Chance to Win Captain Laserhawk, Signed by Adi Shankar

    [CLOSED] Enter for Your Chance to Win Captain Laserhawk, Signed by Adi Shankar

    Three winners will receive a signed copy of the manga.

    By The Portalist Staff

    Horror Books

    Lisa Frankenstein, The Graveyard Book, and Other Not-Too-Scary SFF Stories

    Lisa Frankenstein, The Graveyard Book, and Other Not-Too-Scary SFF Stories

    Enjoy the frights without the nightmares.

    By Kayleigh Donaldson

    Fantasy Books

    Our Favorite SFF Books, Movies, and TV Shows of 2023

    Our Favorite SFF Books, Movies, and TV Shows of 2023

    Here are some of the best speculative fiction reads and watches of the past year.

    By Archita Mittra & Jena Brown

    Fantasy Book Series

    7 Magical Versions of London in Fantasy Novels

    7 Magical Versions of London in Fantasy Novels

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

    By Matthew McCreary

    Fantasy Books

    Watch Patrick Rothfuss Read the Prologue of The Doors of Stone

    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.

    By Matthew McCreary & Jena Brown

    Dystopian Novels

    9 YA Books for Fans of The Maze Runner by James Dashner

    9 YA Books for Fans of The Maze Runner by James Dashner

    Looking for a young-adult dystopia? You can't go wrong with these nine titles.

    By Kayleigh Donaldson

    Science Fiction Books

    8 Sci-Fi Thrillers Like Clifford D. Simak's They Walked Like Men

    8 Sci-Fi Thrillers Like Clifford D. Simak's They Walked Like Men

    Discover this chilling tale from a Grand Master of Science Fiction and other great sci-fi thrillers.

    By Kayleigh Donaldson

    Science Fiction Books

    Sci-Fi/Fantasy to Read Based on Your Favorite Foods and Drinks

    Sci-Fi/Fantasy to Read Based on Your Favorite Foods and Drinks

    No matter whether you like sweet treats or heartier main courses, we have a rec for you. 

    By Jena Brown

    Fantasy Books

    12 Stellar Fantasy Books Like His Dark Materials

    12 Stellar Fantasy Books Like His Dark Materials

    If you love Pullman's fantastical universe from The Golden Compass to The Book of Dust, then these recommendations are for you.

    By Keith Rice

    Dystopian Novels

    Dystopian Novels Like The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes

    Dystopian Novels Like The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes

    Classic novels and modern titles populate this timeless and enduring subgenre.

    By Vernieda Vergara

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