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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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Science Fiction Books

Read an Excerpt from Dawn, the First Book in the Lilith's Brood Series

Read an Excerpt from Dawn, the First Book in the Lilith's Brood Series

Discover Butler's stunning post-apocalyptic vision.

By Carolyn Cox

Science Fiction Books

9 Comforting SFF Books to Read When You're Sick or Self-Isolating from Coronavirus

9 Comforting SFF Books to Read When You're Sick or Self-Isolating from Coronavirus

Flatten the COVID-19 curve and your TBR pile at the same time.

By Carolyn Cox

Science Fiction Books

Library of America to Honor Octavia E. Butler and Ursula K. Le Guin

Library of America to Honor Octavia E. Butler and Ursula K. Le Guin

The publisher will recognize two of America's most influential female sci-fi writers.

By Carolyn Cox

Dystopian Novels

10 Thrilling Dystopian Books Like Divergent

10 Thrilling Dystopian Books Like Divergent

These must-reads are full of rebellions in ravaged worlds.

By Kelsey Christine McConnell

Post-Apocalyptic

Authors Share How Apocalyptic Fiction Can Be an Antidote to Panic

Authors Share How Apocalyptic Fiction Can Be an Antidote to Panic

If 2020 has you spiraling, you're not alone — but apocalyptic fiction can be a surprising source of comfort.

By Carolyn Cox

Science Fiction Books

Interview: Neil Gaiman Talks the Timeless Appeal of Douglas Adams

Interview: Neil Gaiman Talks the Timeless Appeal of Douglas Adams

Gaiman celebrates the March 11th birthday of his late mentor, Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy author Douglas Adams.

By Carolyn Cox

Science Fiction Books

16 Alarming Books About Apocalyptic Plagues

16 Alarming Books About Apocalyptic Plagues

These terrifyingly realistic books will make you want to live in a bubble—permanently.

By Stephen Lovely

Movie Adaptations

Dreams Come True: Neil Gaiman to Narrate Sandman Audio Drama

Dreams Come True: Neil Gaiman to Narrate Sandman Audio Drama

Gaiman's beloved series will be reimagined for a brand-new medium.

By Carolyn Cox

Fantasy Books

18 Fantasy Books for Teens: Magical Tales of Adventure and Adolescence

18 Fantasy Books for Teens: Magical Tales of Adventure and Adolescence

For these teens, high school is the least of their problems.

By Carolyn Cox & Feliza Casano

Science Fiction Books

TV Adaptation of Octavia Butler’s Dawn Heading to Amazon

TV Adaptation of Octavia Butler’s Dawn Heading to Amazon

Ava DuVernay and Victoria Mahoney will bring the novel to the small screen.

By Carolyn Cox

Fantasy TV Shows

The 4 Things We Most Want to See in the Amazon Lord of the Rings Series

The 4 Things We Most Want to See in the Amazon Lord of the Rings Series

"Someone else always has to carry on the story."

By Keith Rice

News

The 2019 Nebula Awards Finalists: See the Full List of Nominees

The 2019 Nebula Awards Finalists: See the Full List of Nominees

How many of these acclaimed books have you read?

By Carolyn Cox

Best Of

The Unwilling Is a Sumptuous and Uncompromising Adult Dark Fantasy

The Unwilling Is a Sumptuous and Uncompromising Adult Dark Fantasy

Kelly Braffet weaves a singular story of magic, monarchy, and metamorphosis...

By Carolyn Cox

Science Fiction Books

Andre Norton: Remembering the Late Grand Master of Sci-Fi and Fantasy

Andre Norton: Remembering the Late Grand Master of Sci-Fi and Fantasy

In honor of her 108th birthday, celebrate the groundbreaking Grand Master with photos taken throughout her extraordinary life.

By Carolyn Cox

Fantasy Books

What to Read Next If You Love Joe Hill Books

What to Read Next If You Love Joe Hill Books

After binging Locke & Key on Netflix, open one of these chilling reads.

By Carolyn Cox

Movie Adaptations

The 11 Most Exciting Sci-Fi Book-to-Movie Adaptations in the Works Right Now

The 11 Most Exciting Sci-Fi Book-to-Movie Adaptations in the Works Right Now

Some of the best books in the genre are heading for the silver screen.

By Stephen Lovely

Quotes

17 Insightful George Orwell Quotes From 1984 and Beyond

17 Insightful George Orwell Quotes From 1984 and Beyond

Remember: Big Brother is watching you.

By Sara Barry & Keith Rice

Best Of

10 Adventure-Filled Books Like Lord of the Rings to Explore

10 Adventure-Filled Books Like Lord of the Rings to Explore

Travel beyond Middle-earth with these epic reads for fans of Tolkien.

By Keith Rice

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[CLOSED] Sweepstakes: Win an Explosive New Hard Sci-Fi Series Set on Mars

[CLOSED] Sweepstakes: Win an Explosive New Hard Sci-Fi Series Set on Mars

Please be aware this giveaway is now closed. 

By The Portalist Staff

Dystopian Novels

Big Brother Is Watching: 16 Unsettling Dystopian Books Like 1984

Big Brother Is Watching: 16 Unsettling Dystopian Books Like 1984

Encouraged reading from the Ministry of Literature...

By Nick Sweeney & Kelsey Christine McConnell

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