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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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    Book Excerpt

    LeVar Burton on the "Two Americas" Created by Institutional Racism

    LeVar Burton on the "Two Americas" Created by Institutional Racism

    In this author's note for his novel Aftermath, Burton reflects on the legacies of slavery.

    By Carolyn Cox

    Octavia Butler

    Octavia Butler's Parable of the Sower to Be Adapted by A24 and Garrett Bradley

    Octavia Butler's Parable of the Sower to Be Adapted by A24 and Garrett Bradley

    Butler's transformative work is coming to the big screen. 

    By Carolyn Cox

    Sci Fi Movies

    11 of the Spiciest Dune Quotes That Will Transport You to Arrakis

    11 of the Spiciest Dune Quotes That Will Transport You to Arrakis

    “It tasted like cinnamon.”

    By Danielle Kugler

    LeVar Burton

    LeVar Burton's Indelible Influence on American Popular Culture

    LeVar Burton's Indelible Influence on American Popular Culture

    The talented multi-hyphenate continues to inspire generations of fans. 

    By Robert Greene II

    Octavia Butler

    FX’s Octavia Butler Kindred Adaptation: What We Know So Far

    FX’s Octavia Butler Kindred Adaptation: What We Know So Far

    The highly anticipated series has landed its director and lead. 

    By Danielle Kugler

    Fantasy Books

    9 Low Fantasy Books That Are Highly Enjoyable

    9 Low Fantasy Books That Are Highly Enjoyable

    Magic intrudes on everyday life in these compelling stories. 

    By Jena Brown

    LeVar Burton

    Read an Excerpt From LeVar Burton's Sci-Fi Debut Novel Aftermath

    Read an Excerpt From LeVar Burton's Sci-Fi Debut Novel Aftermath

    America is sick—but Dr. Rene Reynolds could have the cure. 

    By Carolyn Cox

    Fantasy Books

    The Best Dragon Characters from Books, Movies, and More

    The Best Dragon Characters from Books, Movies, and More

    Which dragon is your favorite?

    By Natalie Dalea

    Giveaway

    [CLOSED] Enter to Win LeVar Burton's Powerful Sci-Fi Novel, Aftermath!

    [CLOSED] Enter to Win LeVar Burton's Powerful Sci-Fi Novel, Aftermath!

    Please be aware this giveaway is now closed. 

    By The Portalist Staff

    Fantasy Books

    12 Gaslamp Fantasy Books Full of Magic and Mystery

    12 Gaslamp Fantasy Books Full of Magic and Mystery

    Dim the lights, shut the curtains, and settle in for gorgeous and ghostly tales.

    By Orrin Grey & Carolyn Cox

    Science Fiction Books

    What Is Dieselpunk? Buckle Up and Explore This Wild Subgenre 

    What Is Dieselpunk? Buckle Up and Explore This Wild Subgenre 

    Fill your tank with these action-packed reads. 

    By Orrin Grey

    Fantasy Books

    7 Pieces of Essential Writing Advice From Sci-Fi And Fantasy Writers

    7 Pieces of Essential Writing Advice From Sci-Fi And Fantasy Writers

    Craft the next great epic with these helpful tips. 

    By Natalie Dalea

    Science Fiction Books

    Which Dune Character Are You, Based on Your Zodiac Sign?

    Which Dune Character Are You, Based on Your Zodiac Sign?

    Do the stars say you're the Emperor of the Known Universe, or a manipulative schemer who orchestrates destruction?

    By Kelsey Christine McConnell

    Octavia Butler

    6 Octavia Butler Interviews to Watch or Listen to Today

    6 Octavia Butler Interviews to Watch or Listen to Today

    Learn about the author and her works in her own words.

    By Danielle Kugler & Carolyn Cox

    Octavia Butler

    Celebrate Octavia Butler With This Visual Timeline of Her Life

    Celebrate Octavia Butler With This Visual Timeline of Her Life

    We're honoring the late author ahead of her birthday on June 22nd. 

    By Carolyn Cox

    Space Exploration

    10 Exciting Sci-Fi Books That Explore Deep Space

    10 Exciting Sci-Fi Books That Explore Deep Space

    Stellar stories that boldly go where no human has gone before. 

    By Jena Brown

    Fantasy Books

    The All-Time Best Book Characters from Sci-Fi and Fantasy, As Chosen By Our Readers

    The All-Time Best Book Characters from Sci-Fi and Fantasy, As Chosen By Our Readers

    Who would you add to the list?

    By Jena Brown

    Fantasy Movies

    N.K. Jemisin Will Adapt Her Broken Earth Trilogy Books for the Big Screen

    N.K. Jemisin Will Adapt Her Broken Earth Trilogy Books for the Big Screen

    The Stillness is coming to a theater near you. 

    By Danielle Kugler

    Fantasy Books

    Why Are There Always Ghosts? How History and the Dead Keep Me Writing

    Why Are There Always Ghosts? How History and the Dead Keep Me Writing

    Gaslamp fantasy author Leanna Renee Hieber on the "ongoing séance" of writing about the past. 

    By Leanna Renee Hieber

    Nebula Award

    Congratulations to the 2020 Nebula Award Winners! See the Complete List

    Congratulations to the 2020 Nebula Award Winners! See the Complete List

    These award-winners belong at the top of your TBR. 

    By Carolyn Cox

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