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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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Post-Apocalyptic

10 Questions for Writers to Ask When Post-Apocalyptic Worldbuilding

10 Questions for Writers to Ask When Post-Apocalyptic Worldbuilding

Writing the end of the world? Here's what you need to know. 

By Mike Chen

Science Fiction Books

16 Octavia Butler Books: The Complete Canon

16 Octavia Butler Books: The Complete Canon

Octavia Butler's brilliant works continue to challenge and inspire.

By Olivia Mason

Science Fiction Books

The 10 Best Science Fiction and Fantasy Books of 2019

The 10 Best Science Fiction and Fantasy Books of 2019

These were some of our favorites in SFF from the past year.

By Aidan Moher

Time Travel

The Wheel of Time Turns: Robert Jordan's Influences and Enduring Legacy

The Wheel of Time Turns: Robert Jordan's Influences and Enduring Legacy

2020 marks 30 years since the first Wheel of Time book hit shelves, but the series continues to influence epic fantasy.

By Keith Rice

Science Fiction Books

10 Sci-Fi Books Featuring Unforgettable Female Scientists

10 Sci-Fi Books Featuring Unforgettable Female Scientists

Who run the galaxy?

By Keith Rice

Best Of

Explore Exciting Galaxies With These 15 Books for Fans of Mass Effect

Explore Exciting Galaxies With These 15 Books for Fans of Mass Effect

Take a break from playing Mass Effect with these fifteen similar sci-fi books.

By Carolyn Cox & Kelsey Christine McConnell

Fantasy Books

Explore the Magical Monster-Hunting World of The Witcher Books by Andrzej Sapkowski

Explore the Magical Monster-Hunting World of The Witcher Books by Andrzej Sapkowski

Get to know the epic novels behind the new Netflix series starring Henry Cavill.

By Keith Rice

Female Fantasy Authors

The Enthralling Magical Battle Continues in Tomi Adeyemi’s Children of Virtue and Vengeance

The Enthralling Magical Battle Continues in Tomi Adeyemi’s Children of Virtue and Vengeance

Read an excerpt from the thrilling follow-up to Children of Blood and Bone!

By Kelsey Christine McConnell

Gift Guide

The 32 Best Gifts for Readers to Delight the Bookworm in Your Life

The 32 Best Gifts for Readers to Delight the Bookworm in Your Life

The best of the best for the bibliophile on your list.

By Stephen Lovely

Fantasy Creatures

11 Fantasy Books About Magical Creatures to Help You Escape the Everyday

11 Fantasy Books About Magical Creatures to Help You Escape the Everyday

Put the mundane aside and explore rich fantasy worlds with these creatures of legend.

By Kelsey Christine McConnell

Science Fiction Books

Allen Steele on the 30th Anniversary of His Hard Sci-Fi Novel Orbital Decay

Allen Steele on the 30th Anniversary of His Hard Sci-Fi Novel Orbital Decay

Author Allen Steele shares his thoughts on the longevity of Orbital Decay.

By Allen Steele

Best Of

16 Powerful Post-Apocalyptic Books

16 Powerful Post-Apocalyptic Books

It's the end of the world as we know it: These post-apocalyptic novels offer terrifying visions that will have you hooked.

By Carolyn Cox & Kelsey Christine McConnell

Quotes

16 Stirring Neil Gaiman Quotes About Life, Death, and Creativity

16 Stirring Neil Gaiman Quotes About Life, Death, and Creativity

Celebrate Neil Gaiman's birthday on November 10th with these unforgettable words of wisdom.

By MacKenzie Stuart & Kelsey Christine McConnell

Science Fiction Books

Joe Haldeman: Exploring the Life and Work of The Forever War Author

Joe Haldeman: Exploring the Life and Work of The Forever War Author

Celebrate the work of Grand Master Joe Haldeman, and read one of his short stories for free!

By The Portalist Staff

Female Fantasy Authors

10 Other Incredible Fantasies to Read If You Love Tamora Pierce Books

10 Other Incredible Fantasies to Read If You Love Tamora Pierce Books

If you love The Song of the Lioness and Protector of the Small, then these female-focused fantasy adventures are for you.

By Kelsey Christine McConnell

Horror Books

8 Underappreciated and Unsettling Horror Books by Women

8 Underappreciated and Unsettling Horror Books by Women

These sinister tales of the supernatural don't get the attention they deserve.

By Emily Hughes

Fantasy Books

Cthulhu Meets Christmas in New Fantasy Anthology A Midnight Clear

Cthulhu Meets Christmas in New Fantasy Anthology A Midnight Clear

A lawyer-elf fights to keep a killer off the Naughty List in this short story from a creepy new Christmas collection.

By Carolyn Cox

Fantasy Creatures

The Top 10 Fantasy Books That Inspired Modern Dungeons & Dragons

The Top 10 Fantasy Books That Inspired Modern Dungeons & Dragons

These epic fantasies are a natural 20.

By Chris Mahon

Science Fiction Books

8 Vital Sci-Fi Climate Change Books

8 Vital Sci-Fi Climate Change Books

These climate fiction books explore diverse visions of humanity's future.

By Mike Chen

Science Fiction Books

Michael Crichton: Fun Facts About the Jurassic Park Author

Michael Crichton: Fun Facts About the Jurassic Park Author

Celebrate the late author's 77th birthday with these fascinating facts about the Jurassic Park author.

By Carolyn Cox

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