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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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    Best Of

    9 Great Father Figures from Sci-Fi and Fantasy

    9 Great Father Figures from Sci-Fi and Fantasy

    These awesome pops totally deserve breakfast in bed.

    By Feliza Casano

    Fantasy Books

    10 Enchanting Fairy Books That Will Spirit You Away

    10 Enchanting Fairy Books That Will Spirit You Away

    Prepare to be transported to a magical realm.

    By Matthew Thompson

    Fantasy Books

    5 Things 'Serious' Fantasy Writers Can Learn from Terry Pratchett

    5 Things 'Serious' Fantasy Writers Can Learn from Terry Pratchett

    Even at his silliest, the late Terry Pratchett had something worthwhile to say.

    By Chris Mahon

    Quotes

    10 Hilarious Douglas Adams Quotes

    10 Hilarious Douglas Adams Quotes

    Wise words from a dry-sandwich-hater and deadline-avoider.

    By Grazia Rutherford-Swan

    Fantasy Books

    Tabletop Gaming Takes A Bloody Turn in Kristin McFarland’s No Saving Throw

    Tabletop Gaming Takes A Bloody Turn in Kristin McFarland’s No Saving Throw

    Read an excerpt from Kristin McFarland’s much-anticipated nerdy murder mystery novel.

    By Xavier Piedra

    Female Fantasy Authors

    Interview: Nnedi Okorafor Talks the Wild Seed TV Adaptation and Octavia Butler

    Interview: Nnedi Okorafor Talks the Wild Seed TV Adaptation and Octavia Butler

    The Binti author discusses the powerful relationship at the heart of Wild Seed, and how the TV adaptation will defy expectations.

    By Betsy Mitchell

    Science Fiction Books

    18 Must-Read Nebula Award-Winning Books

    18 Must-Read Nebula Award-Winning Books

    From the classics to modern works, these books represent the best of the best when it comes to sci-fi and fantasy.

    By Audrey Webster

    Fantasy Books

    A Man With a Magical Gift is Drawn Back Into a World He Tried to Leave Behind

    A Man With a Magical Gift is Drawn Back Into a World He Tried to Leave Behind

    In post-Katrina New Orleans, a street magician with a knack for finding lost things is drawn into a fantastical and dark murder mystery.

    By Sarah Mangiola

    Nebula Award

    Congratulations to the 2018 Nebula Awards Winners!

    Congratulations to the 2018 Nebula Awards Winners!

    Now's your chance to read these award-winning titles. 

    By Carolyn Cox

    Fantasy TV Shows

    10 Books to Read Based on Your Favorite Game of Thrones Characters

    10 Books to Read Based on Your Favorite Game of Thrones Characters

    "A mind needs books like a sword needs a whetstone."

    By Carolyn Cox

    Fantasy TV Shows

    50 of the Best Fantasy Characters Ever

    50 of the Best Fantasy Characters Ever

    Dragons and hobbits and heroes, oh my!

    By The Portalist Staff

    The Shape Of Water

    Before The Shape of Water, There Was Mrs. Caliban

    Before The Shape of Water, There Was Mrs. Caliban

    A grieving housewife finds hope in the unlikeliest of places—a sea monster's arms—in Rachel Ingalls' 80s cult favorite.

    By Olivia Mason

    Female Fantasy Authors

    10 Books for Fans of V.E. Schwab

    10 Books for Fans of V.E. Schwab

    Add these magical reads to your TBR pile while you wait for Schwab's next incredible story.

    By Hezra Martinez

    Fantasy Movies

    Journey Through Tolkien's Artwork at the Morgan Library & Museum

    Journey Through Tolkien's Artwork at the Morgan Library & Museum

    This exhibition of original Tolkien works offers an inside glimpse of the author's process and will delight devotees of Middle-earth.

    By Betsy Mitchell

    Fantasy Creatures

    19 Bloody Good Vampire Books

    19 Bloody Good Vampire Books

    Thirsty for a sci-fi or fantasy vampire tale? These books are sure to quench your craving.

    By Carolyn Cox

    Dystopian Novels

    12 Dystopian Series You Haven't Read But Should

    12 Dystopian Series You Haven't Read But Should

    These under-the-radar books will get under your skin.

    By Olivia Mason

    Science Fiction Books

    13 Sci-Fi Short Stories You Can Read Over Your Lunch Break

    13 Sci-Fi Short Stories You Can Read Over Your Lunch Break

    There’s something so satisfying about absorbing an entire narrative in one sitting. That's why we love these incredible tales.

    By Grazia Rutherford-Swan

    Post-Apocalyptic

    A Lone Samurai Journeys to a Frozen Earth in Eric Van Lustbader’s The Sunset Warrior

    A Lone Samurai Journeys to a Frozen Earth in Eric Van Lustbader’s The Sunset Warrior

    Read an excerpt from the post-apocalyptic adventure novel by a skilled author of thrillers.

    By Xavier Piedra

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    12 Books with an Environmental Message to Read This Earth Day

    12 Books with an Environmental Message to Read This Earth Day

    From post-apocalyptic fiction to real-life studies of the Earth, these books examine the impact we have on Mother Nature's most beautiful creations.

    By Stephen Lovely

    Science Fiction Books

    A Heartless God and Compassionate Goddess Clash in Octavia E. Butler’s Wild Seed

    A Heartless God and Compassionate Goddess Clash in Octavia E. Butler’s Wild Seed

    Read an excerpt from Octavia E. Butler’s sci-fi novel—soon to be an Amazon TV series from Viola Davis and Nnedi Okorafor.

    By Xavier Piedra

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