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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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    News

    Nalo Hopkinson Named the 37th SFWA Damon Knight Grand Master

    Nalo Hopkinson Named the 37th SFWA Damon Knight Grand Master

    The acclaimed author is recognized for her influential work as a writer, editor, and mentor.

    By Kara Brand

    In Memoriam

    In Memoriam: Influential Sci-Fi Author Ben Bova, 1932-2020

    In Memoriam: Influential Sci-Fi Author Ben Bova, 1932-2020

    The iconic author behind the Grand Tour series has passed away at 88.

    By Kara Brand

    Fantasy Books

    14 of the Most Underrated Fantasy Books Ever

    14 of the Most Underrated Fantasy Books Ever

    You don't want to miss these hidden gems.

    By Shealea Iral

    Fantasy Books

    10 Hard Fantasy Books That Are Both Magical and Logical

    10 Hard Fantasy Books That Are Both Magical and Logical

    These hard fantasy reads are easy to love.

    By Danai Nesta Kupemba

    Classic Fantasy Books

    Collector’s Edition Books to Gift the Sci-Fi and Fantasy Reader in Your Life

    Collector’s Edition Books to Gift the Sci-Fi and Fantasy Reader in Your Life

    These editions are worthy of true SFF fans.

    By Stephen Lovely

    Science Fiction Books

    Optimistic Science Fiction Is More Realistic Than We Think

    Optimistic Science Fiction Is More Realistic Than We Think

    To create a better future, we need to imagine it first.

    By Marina J. Lostetter

    Fantasy Books

    The Best New Books to Read in Winter 2020 for Sci-Fi and Fantasy Fans

    The Best New Books to Read in Winter 2020 for Sci-Fi and Fantasy Fans

    Plus, a look ahead to 2021 releases!

    By Jared Alexander

    Star Wars

    11 Adventure Books Like The Mandalorian to Show You the Way

    11 Adventure Books Like The Mandalorian to Show You the Way

    These books have all the bounty hunters and babies you need.

    By Kara Brand

    Science Fiction Books

    10 Feel-Good Books for Sci-Fi Readers

    10 Feel-Good Books for Sci-Fi Readers

    Need a hug, in book form? These funny, heartfelt sci-fi books deliver.

    By Anifowoshe Ibrahim

    Octavia Butler

    In This Era of Change, We Must Manifest Octavia Butler's Earthseed

    In This Era of Change, We Must Manifest Octavia Butler's Earthseed

    Activist and author adrienne maree brown on harnessing Butler's wisdom for the 2020 election, and beyond.

    By adrienne maree brown

    Interview

    Interview: James Murray of Impractical Jokers on Writing Horror That's Haunted by Humor

    Interview: James Murray of Impractical Jokers on Writing Horror That's Haunted by Humor

    The comedian spins a spooky, action-packed web in his new book Don't Move. 

    By Carolyn Cox

    Science Fiction Books

    11 Thoughtful Neal Stephenson Books for Fans of Sci-Fi Thrillers

    11 Thoughtful Neal Stephenson Books for Fans of Sci-Fi Thrillers

    These reads will make you question the very foundations of the modern world.

    By Keith Rice & Serah-Marie Maharaj

    Interview

    Exclusive: R.A. Salvatore ‘Interviews’ His Most Audacious Character

    Exclusive: R.A. Salvatore ‘Interviews’ His Most Audacious Character

    The elusive Oliver deBurrows granted an unprecedented interview to his creator.

    By R.A. Salvatore

    Science Fiction Books

    5 Things I Loved About Reading Dune (and 5 Things I Didn’t)

    5 Things I Loved About Reading Dune (and 5 Things I Didn’t)

    He who controls the spice controls the universe.

    By Michael J. Seidlinger

    Best Of

    The Ignyte Awards 2020 Proved the Strength of SFF Lies in Its Diversity

    The Ignyte Awards 2020 Proved the Strength of SFF Lies in Its Diversity

    See the winners of the inaugural awards!

    By Carolyn Cox

    Fantasy Books

    Why The Halloween Tree by Ray Bradbury Is the Classic You Need to Read This October

    Why The Halloween Tree by Ray Bradbury Is the Classic You Need to Read This October

    Nearly 50 years after its publication, Bradbury's eerie fable is more powerful than ever.

    By Orrin Grey

    Science Fiction Books

    10 Unforgettable Indigenous Futurism Books by Indigenous Authors

    10 Unforgettable Indigenous Futurism Books by Indigenous Authors

    Celebrate Indigenous People's Day with must-read SFF.

    By Carolyn Cox

    Interview

    Interview: Wicked Author Gregory Maguire Believes in the Universal Truth of Fairy Tales

    Interview: Wicked Author Gregory Maguire Believes in the Universal Truth of Fairy Tales

    The New York Times bestselling writer is inspired by the omnipresence of childhood stories.

    By Carolyn Cox

    Fantasy Books

    9 Spectacularly Strange Stephen King Fantasy Books

    9 Spectacularly Strange Stephen King Fantasy Books

    Wild, weird, and otherworldly, you won’t be able to put them down.

    By Kara Brand

    Interview

    Interview: Ausma Zehanat Khan on Writing Fantasy That Explores Human Rights

    Interview: Ausma Zehanat Khan on Writing Fantasy That Explores Human Rights

    Khan's feminist fantasy series The Khorasan Archives is profoundly relevant to the real world.

    By Carolyn Cox

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