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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 Creatures

    5 Stories of Transformation for Fans of The Last Unicorn

    5 Stories of Transformation for Fans of The Last Unicorn

    Why be limited by humanity? Experience the impossible with these fantasy books of transformation. 

    By Allison Peart

    Science Fiction Books

    10 Great Books for New Sci-Fi/Fantasy Readers

    10 Great Books for New Sci-Fi/Fantasy Readers

    These 10 books can help turn sci-fi/fantasy skeptics into devoted fans.

    By Matthew McCreary

    Fairy Tales

    9 Fairy-Tale Manga You Should Read

    9 Fairy-Tale Manga You Should Read

    These manga stories put new twists on classic fairy tales.

    By Vernieda Vergara

    Fantasy Book Series

    What You Need to Know About The Land of Stories by Chris Colfer

    What You Need to Know About The Land of Stories by Chris Colfer

    These bestselling fairy-tale retellings, written by actor and author Chris Colfer, are family-friendly and great for middle-grade readers.

    By Natalie Dalea

    Science Fiction Books

    6 Kurt Vonnegut Classics That Define Speculative Fiction

    6 Kurt Vonnegut Classics That Define Speculative Fiction

    Vonnegut's works might be literary marvels, but they also helped to shape science fiction as we know it.

    By Jena Brown

    Fantasy Book Series

    Slow-Burn Romances in Science Fiction and Fantasy

    Slow-Burn Romances in Science Fiction and Fantasy

    These speculative love stories will set your heart racing. 

    By Archita Mittra

    Hard Science Fiction

    Your Favorite Sci-Fi Author's Favorite Sci-Fi Book

    Your Favorite Sci-Fi Author's Favorite Sci-Fi Book

    This list features book recommendations from bestselling science fiction authors like Pierce Brown, Liu Cixin, and John Scalzi.

    By Matthew McCreary

    Science Fiction Books

    Sci-Fi and Fantasy Books You Should Read Based on Your Favorite Hobbit

    Sci-Fi and Fantasy Books You Should Read Based on Your Favorite Hobbit

    We think these nine hobbits (and Harfoots) would sign off on some classic science fiction and fantasy novels.

    By Jena Brown

    Fantasy Books

    13 Magical Fantasy Books Inspired by Irish Mythology

    13 Magical Fantasy Books Inspired by Irish Mythology

    Celebrate the Emerald Isle with one of these fantasy books inspired by Irish mythology.

    By Orrin Grey

    Fantasy Books

    10 Great Pokémon Books for Kids

    10 Great Pokémon Books for Kids

    If you want to catch ‘em all, you gotta read ‘em all. These 10 Pokémon books can help kids and adults alike deepen their love of a classic fantasy world.

    By Natalie Dalea

    Fantasy Books

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

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

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

    By The Portalist Staff

    Hard Science Fiction

    Science Fiction Comedies Like The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy by Douglas Adams

    Science Fiction Comedies Like The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy by Douglas Adams

    These great science fiction books feature funny yet poignant adventures, set in galaxies far, far away.

    By Archita Mittra

    Fantasy Books

    11 Great Manga Featuring Gods and Classic Myths

    11 Great Manga Featuring Gods and Classic Myths

    From traditional Japanese mythology to classic Greco-Roman pantheons, these manga series put a new spin on ancient gods and legendary stories.

    By Vernieda Vergara

    LGBTQIA

    14 Sapphic Sci-Fi and Fantasy Books That Are Spectacularly Queer

    14 Sapphic Sci-Fi and Fantasy Books That Are Spectacularly Queer

    Perfect f/f reads for Pride Month and beyond!

    By Shealea Iral

    Fantasy Books

    What's Your Favorite Fantasy Author's Favorite Fantasy Book?

    What's Your Favorite Fantasy Author's Favorite Fantasy Book?

    Have you ever wondered about George R.R. Martin’s favorite book? How about Neil Gaiman or Patrick Rothfuss?

    By Matthew McCreary

    Writing

    How to Ask for Feedback on Your SFF Novel

    How to Ask for Feedback on Your SFF Novel

    Early readers are essential for improving your novel and making it the best story it can be. Here's how you can ask for feedback ... and what you should do once you get it.

    By Jena Brown

    Fantasy Book Series

    Excerpt From Titus Groan by Mervyn Peake (Gormenghast Book 1)

    Excerpt From Titus Groan by Mervyn Peake (Gormenghast Book 1)

    The first book in Mervyn Peake's Gormenghast series is a classic that has inspired fantasy readers and authors for decades.

    Science Fiction Books

    22 Military Sci-Fi Books Set in a Galaxy Far, Far Away

    22 Military Sci-Fi Books Set in a Galaxy Far, Far Away

    Out-of-this-world stories of destruction, bravery, and hope.

    By Sarah Mangiola & Kimmy Kelly

    Fantasy Books

    Patrick Rothfuss Announces New Kingkiller Novella, The Narrow Road Between Desires

    Patrick Rothfuss Announces New Kingkiller Novella, The Narrow Road Between Desires

    Patrick Rothfuss's new novella, The Narrow Road Between Desires, will feature Bast and have similarities to The Slow Regard of Silent Things.

    By Matthew McCreary

    Science Fiction Books

    Crack the Case With These 17 Sci-Fi Mystery Books

    Crack the Case With These 17 Sci-Fi Mystery Books

    Cyberpunk thrillers, time traveling killers, and more. 

    By Shealea Iral

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