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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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Octavia Butler

What Octavia Butler Gave Us

What Octavia Butler Gave Us

A wealth of new stories grow from seeds the late Butler left behind. 

By Nisi Shawl

Fantasy Books

The 25 Best Fantasy Books from the 2000s Decade

The 25 Best Fantasy Books from the 2000s Decade

The new millennium began with these magical reads. 

By Jena Brown

Douglas Adams

Douglas Adams Books: His Biggest Hits and Underrated Classics

Douglas Adams Books: His Biggest Hits and Underrated Classics

Grab your towel and dive into these hilarious works.

By Diana La Paz

Dystopian Novels

The Immortal King Rao: An Audacious, Dizzying History of a Dystopia

The Immortal King Rao: An Audacious, Dizzying History of a Dystopia

In Vauhini Vara’s epic first novel, one man’s genius and ambition have global consequences.

By Carolyn Cox

Fantasy Books

6 Books Featuring Black Mermaids 

6 Books Featuring Black Mermaids 

These stories are as powerful as the ocean itself. 

By Diana La Paz

Octavia Butler

Infographic: Explore Octavia E. Butler's First Novel, Patternmaster

Infographic: Explore Octavia E. Butler's First Novel, Patternmaster

This 1976 book launched an extraordinary career.

By Carolyn Cox

Sci Fi Movies

What Will the I Am Legend Sequel Be About?

What Will the I Am Legend Sequel Be About?

Welcome to Earth. Population: ?

By Archita Mittra

Octavia Butler

Infographic: Explore Octavia E. Butler's Parable of the Talents 

Infographic: Explore Octavia E. Butler's Parable of the Talents 

The Nebula Award-winning novel depicts the evolution of the Earthseed faith.

By Carolyn Cox

Giveaway

[CLOSED] Sweepstakes: Enter to Win 7 New Sci-Fi and Fantasy Book Releases!

[CLOSED] Sweepstakes: Enter to Win 7 New Sci-Fi and Fantasy Book Releases!

Please be aware this giveaway is now closed.

By The Portalist Staff

Fantasy Books

10 Science-Fantasy Books That Defy Genre Constraints

10 Science-Fantasy Books That Defy Genre Constraints

When it comes to sci-fi or fantasy, why not have both?

By Vernieda Vergara

Book Excerpt

Read an Excerpt from Star Child, Ibi Zoboi's Portrait of Octavia Butler

Read an Excerpt from Star Child, Ibi Zoboi's Portrait of Octavia Butler

This unique biography uses prose and poetry to explore Butler's life.

By Carolyn Cox

Science Fiction Books

8 Dystopian Books Like Severance on Apple TV

8 Dystopian Books Like Severance on Apple TV

"Every time you find yourself here, it’s because you chose to come back."

By Grace Felder

Fantasy Books

Every Andre Norton Award-Winning Book: Tales of Magic & Adventure

Every Andre Norton Award-Winning Book: Tales of Magic & Adventure

16 sparkling stories for young readers.

By Kayleigh Donaldson

Science Fiction Books

7 Affecting Walter Tevis Books 

7 Affecting Walter Tevis Books 

The late author used stories about aliens to explore humanity.

By Diana La Paz

Hugo Award

See the 2022 Hugo Awards Finalists (Then Add Them to Your TBR)

See the 2022 Hugo Awards Finalists (Then Add Them to Your TBR)

How many have you read?

By Carolyn Cox

Classic Sci Fi Books

Read an Excerpt from Melancholy Sci-Fi Classic The Man Who Fell to Earth

Read an Excerpt from Melancholy Sci-Fi Classic The Man Who Fell to Earth

Walter Tevis' second novel is more relevant than ever today.

By Carolyn Cox

Movie Adaptations

Everything We Know About the Children of Blood and Bone Movie as of 2022

Everything We Know About the Children of Blood and Bone Movie as of 2022

The West African-inspired epic fantasy is backed by top-notch creatives.

By Kelsey Christine McConnell

Giveaway

[CLOSED] Sweepstakes: Enter to Win Rebecca Roanhorse's Between Earth and Sky Series

[CLOSED] Sweepstakes: Enter to Win Rebecca Roanhorse's Between Earth and Sky Series

Please be aware this giveaway is now closed.

By The Portalist Staff

Fantasy Books

Expand Your Reading With These 14 Translated Sci-Fi & Fantasy Books

Expand Your Reading With These 14 Translated Sci-Fi & Fantasy Books

Explore the world with these acclaimed works.

By Shealea Iral

Fantasy Books

9 Astonishing Books Like Piranesi

9 Astonishing Books Like Piranesi

Explore a Great and Secret Knowledge with these unforgettable reads. 

By Jena Brown

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