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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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Fantasy Books

Adventure into the Worlds of Robert Asprin’s Series and Anthologies

Adventure into the Worlds of Robert Asprin’s Series and Anthologies

Don’t be a phule—get to reading!

By Kimmy Kelly

Neil Gaiman

Which The Sandman Character Are You, Based on Your Zodiac Sign?

Which The Sandman Character Are You, Based on Your Zodiac Sign?

From the ruler of Dreams to a wise-cracking raven, let the stars determine your place in the universe.

By Kelsey Christine McConnell

Fantasy Books

8 Light Novels You Need to Read

8 Light Novels You Need to Read

Light novels and binge readers? The perfect match.

By Jena Brown

Best Of

The Science Fiction and Fantasy Books You Loved Most in 2022

The Science Fiction and Fantasy Books You Loved Most in 2022

The Portalist's readers have great taste.

By Catherine Phelan

Fantasy Books

10 Magical Retellings of the Tam Lin Folktale

10 Magical Retellings of the Tam Lin Folktale

In the Scottish ballad, a woman rescues her true love from the Queen of the Fairies.

By Archita Mittra

Science Fiction Books

Asian Science Fiction and Fantasy Books We Can't Wait to Read in 2023

Asian Science Fiction and Fantasy Books We Can't Wait to Read in 2023

These novels promise to be out of this world.

By Shealea Iral

Best Of

The Very Best Sci-Fi and Fantasy Books of 2022

The Very Best Sci-Fi and Fantasy Books of 2022

These 2022 releases will transport you to new worlds.

By Shealea Iral

Science Fiction Books

11 Science Fiction and Fantasy Books We’re Looking Forward to in 2023

11 Science Fiction and Fantasy Books We’re Looking Forward to in 2023

Get your preorder finger ready.

By Jena Brown

Octavia Butler

Octavia Butler's Final Work Will Suck You In

Octavia Butler's Final Work Will Suck You In

When Octavia Butler turned to vampires, she redefined science fiction yet again.

By Jena Brown

Octavia Butler

13 Science Fiction and Fantasy Books We Read Over and Over

13 Science Fiction and Fantasy Books We Read Over and Over

Some books deserve a second (or seventh) look.

By Catherine Phelan

Writing

Doodling in the Margins

Doodling in the Margins

The author of the beloved Green Rider series finds inspiration in the everyday.

By Kristen Britain

Fantasy Books

10 Subversive Retellings of Classic Myths and Legends

10 Subversive Retellings of Classic Myths and Legends

Women take control in these retold tales.

By Archita Mittra

Classic Fantasy Books

First Drafts, Genre, and Fictional Reality: A Conversation with Tad Williams

First Drafts, Genre, and Fictional Reality: A Conversation with Tad Williams

The Portalist recently sat down for a discussion with the acclaimed author of the Memory, Sorrow, and Thorn series.

By Kelsey Christine McConnell

Classic Fantasy Books

Explore Mercedes Lackey's Beloved, Fantastical World of Valdemar

Explore Mercedes Lackey's Beloved, Fantastical World of Valdemar

Unsure where to start with Valdemar? We're here to help.

By Kimmy Kelly

Giveaway

[CLOSED] Set Off on a Grand Journey with the Green Rider Series

[CLOSED] Set Off on a Grand Journey with the Green Rider Series

We're giving away the whole series to one lucky reader, and the first entry to 10 winners!

By The Portalist Staff

News

Beloved Fantasy Writer Robin McKinley Named SWFA Grand Master

Beloved Fantasy Writer Robin McKinley Named SWFA Grand Master

The Beauty author is the 39th Damon Knight Grand Master.

By Catherine Phelan

Feature

How The Inklings Shaped the Fantasy Genre

How The Inklings Shaped the Fantasy Genre

An unscheduled, unruled group of university men would go on to create beloved works of the fantasy world.

By Kimmy Kelly

Science Fiction Books

The Greatest Science Fiction Books of the 2010s

The Greatest Science Fiction Books of the 2010s

From 2011 to 2020, science fiction grew by leaps and bounds.

By Kayleigh Donaldson

Science Fiction Books

9 Books Like Babylon 5 That Will Launch You Into New Worlds

9 Books Like Babylon 5 That Will Launch You Into New Worlds

These books will serve as your next great jump-gate.

By Jena Brown

Fantasy Books

11 Imaginatively Supernatural Stories from Asian Writers

11 Imaginatively Supernatural Stories from Asian Writers

These writers are serving literary excellence.

By Shealea Iral

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