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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

13 Action-Packed Books Like Red Queen

13 Action-Packed Books Like Red Queen

Find magic, faeries, and angels in the books below. 

By Danielle Kugler

Writing

The Only Way We Can Really Know One Another Is Through Fiction

The Only Way We Can Really Know One Another Is Through Fiction

Award-winning author Charlie Jane Anders explores how fiction encourages us to abandon assumptions.

By Charlie Jane Anders

Quotes

9 Ray Bradbury Quotes to Inspire and Revive You

9 Ray Bradbury Quotes to Inspire and Revive You

We're celebrating the late author in honor of his August 22nd birthday. 

By Vernieda Vergara

Science Fiction Books

The Expanse Book Order: How to Explore the Sol System

The Expanse Book Order: How to Explore the Sol System

A guide for Earthers, Belters, Martians, and more. 

By Jena Brown

Fantasy Books

10 Enthralling Books Like Vampire Academy

10 Enthralling Books Like Vampire Academy

Love stories with some bite...

By Kelsey Christine McConnell

Science Fiction Books

11 Underrated Sci-Fi Books You Need to Read

11 Underrated Sci-Fi Books You Need to Read

These hidden gems belong in your hands. 

By Shealea Iral

Post-Apocalyptic

A Primer to the Post-Apocalyptic World of Y: The Last Man 

A Primer to the Post-Apocalyptic World of Y: The Last Man 

Get to know the Eisner Award-winning comic series.  

By Jena Brown

Sci Fi Movies

The 15 Most Iconic Sci-Fi Robots

The 15 Most Iconic Sci-Fi Robots

R2-D2, it is you! It is you!

By Jena Brown & Carolyn Cox

Octavia Butler

Fable Sci-Fi Book Club Launches With Parable of the Talents by Octavia Butler

Fable Sci-Fi Book Club Launches With Parable of the Talents by Octavia Butler

Discover Butler with this brand-new book community. 

By Carolyn Cox

Octavia Butler

HBO Orders Pilot Script of Octavia E. Butler's Fledgling

HBO Orders Pilot Script of Octavia E. Butler's Fledgling

Issa Rae and J.J. Abrams are attached to the project.  

By Danielle Kugler

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

Science Fiction Books

What Is New Wave Science Fiction?

What Is New Wave Science Fiction?

Explore a defining era in sci-fi's history. 

By Archita Mittra

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

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