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    Books

    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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    Fantasy Books

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

    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.

    By Matthew McCreary

    Science Fiction Books

    The 6 Books Nominated for the 2023 Hugo Awards

    The 6 Books Nominated for the 2023 Hugo Awards

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

    By The Portalist Staff

    Books

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

    [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.

    By The Portalist Staff

    Fantasy Books

    Why ‘The Water Outlaws’ by S.L. Huang Is a Must-Read for Fantasy Lovers

    Why ‘The Water Outlaws’ by S.L. Huang Is a Must-Read for Fantasy Lovers

    Plus, more sci-fi/fantasy authors who use field expertise to craft their stories.

    By Jena Brown

    Post-Apocalyptic

    Inventive Causes for Zombie Apocalypses

    Inventive Causes for Zombie Apocalypses

    Some say the world will end in fire, some say in ice … and some say in a swarm of flying fish zombies.

    By Orrin Grey

    Giveaway

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

    [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. 

    By The Portalist Staff

    Fantasy Books

    Pirates in Fantasy Novels That Will Steal Your Heart

    Pirates in Fantasy Novels That Will Steal Your Heart

    Who doesn't love a pirate story on the high seas (or even the skies)?

    By Jena Brown

    Fantasy Books

    16 Heart-Pounding Books Like Twilight

    16 Heart-Pounding Books Like Twilight

    Looking to fill the hole in your heart that Twilight left behind? We’ve got just the fix.

    By MacKenzie Stuart

    Comic Books

    Why The Amazing Screw-On Head by Mike Mignola Is My Favorite Book 

    Why The Amazing Screw-On Head by Mike Mignola Is My Favorite Book 

    Fans of Hellboy and imaginative weird fiction will love this illustrated short-story collection.

    By Orrin Grey

    Science Fiction Books

    10 New and Upcoming Sci-Fi Novels We Can't Wait to Read

    10 New and Upcoming Sci-Fi Novels We Can't Wait to Read

    Looking for a new story to try? Keep an eye out for these exciting books.

    By Jena Brown

    Classic Fantasy Books

    Unreliable Narrators in Sci-Fi and Fantasy

    Unreliable Narrators in Sci-Fi and Fantasy

    Trust the tale, not the teller.

    By Archita Mittra

    Comic Books

    10 Manga and Comic Books by Celebrity Creators

    10 Manga and Comic Books by Celebrity Creators

    Rarely do comic-book writers or artists become household names, but sometimes household names try their hands at comics and manga.

    By Orrin Grey

    Star Trek

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

    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.

    By The Portalist Staff

    Fantasy Creatures

    Our Favorite Horses in Fantasy

    Our Favorite Horses in Fantasy

    These horses literally run the gamut from loyal partners to masters of their own destiny.

    By Vernieda Vergara

    Horror Books

    13 Skin-Crawling Cosmic Horror Books

    13 Skin-Crawling Cosmic Horror Books

    Go beyond Lovecraft with this cosmic literature. 

    By Orrin Grey

    Fantasy Books

    Reviewing The Fragile Threads of Power (and More Stabby Girl Books You'll Love)

    Reviewing The Fragile Threads of Power (and More Stabby Girl Books You'll Love)

    If you love A Darker Shade of Magic, these female-led fantasy books with magic and mischief galore might become your new favorite.

    By Jena Brown

    Fantasy Books

    SFF Authors With Effortless Writing Styles

    SFF Authors With Effortless Writing Styles

    These science fiction and fantasy authors offer comfortable, easy-to-read prose that makes reading a joy.

    By Archita Mittra

    Science Fiction Books

    13 of the Most-Hated Characters in Beloved SFF

    13 of the Most-Hated Characters in Beloved SFF

    These loathsome characters can't ruin these great sci-fi/fantasy novels, but it's not for lack of trying.

    By Jena Brown

    Book Excerpt

    Read Chapter 1 of Seanan McGuire's Sleep No More

    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.

    By The Portalist Staff

    Neil Gaiman

    Charming Sci-Fi/Fantasy Like Neil Gaiman’s Stardust

    Charming Sci-Fi/Fantasy Like Neil Gaiman’s Stardust

    Step into a fairytale with these cozy, magical books.

    By Archita Mittra

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