• The Portalist
  • Subscribe
  • Books
    • Science Fiction Books
    • Fantasy Books
    • Horror Books
    • Young Readers
  • Pop Culture
    • Sci Fi Movies
    • Sci Fi TV Shows
    • Fantasy Movies
    • Fantasy TV Shows
  • Future Present
  • Bizarre
    • Cryptids
    • Aliens
  • About Us
  • Deals
  • Shop

Books

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

Want more books? This is the site you're looking for. Sign up to get reading recommendations sent straight to your inbox!

Female Fantasy Authors

SNEAK PEEK: Read a Preview from Leigh Bardugo’s King of Scars 

SNEAK PEEK: Read a Preview from Leigh Bardugo’s King of Scars 

In the first chapter from Leigh Bardugo’s new novel set in the Grishaverse, a young boy faces his worst nightmare on a stormy night.

By Carolyn Cox

Fantasy TV Shows

18 Enchanting Books Like The Magicians

18 Enchanting Books Like The Magicians

There is magic all around us.

By Allison Wild

Fantasy Creatures

Alyxandra Harvey Shares 8 of Her Favorite Literary Vampires

Alyxandra Harvey Shares 8 of Her Favorite Literary Vampires

Not all bloodsuckers are created equal: The author of the urban fantasy vampire series The Drake Chronicles reveals 8 of her favorite vamps.

By Alyxandra Harvey

Science Fiction Books

9 Sci-Fi and Fantasy Books Featuring Powerful Women

9 Sci-Fi and Fantasy Books Featuring Powerful Women

Who run the galaxy? Girls!

By Carolyn Cox

Science Fiction Books

8 New Books We Can't Wait to Read This January

8 New Books We Can't Wait to Read This January

The weather outside is frightful, but these books look so delightful.

By Carolyn Cox

Fantasy Books

11 Fantasy Adventure Books You Won't Be Able to Put Down

11 Fantasy Adventure Books You Won't Be Able to Put Down

These epic page-turners will have you on the edge of your seat.

By Carolyn Cox

Science Fiction Books

First Read: Poul Anderson's Operation Chaos and Operation Luna

First Read: Poul Anderson's Operation Chaos and Operation Luna

Seasoned sci-fi and fantasy editor Betsy Mitchell dives into Poul Anderson's urban paranormal duology for the first time. 

By Betsy Mitchell

Movie Adaptations

10 Sci-Fi and Fantasy Books That Need Adaptations

10 Sci-Fi and Fantasy Books That Need Adaptations

Are you there, Hollywood? It's us, sci-fi and fantasy fans.

By Olivia Mason

Fantasy Creatures

8 Scary Creatures from Sci-Fi Books

8 Scary Creatures from Sci-Fi Books

In space, no one can hear you scream—and if you're picking up one of these books, that might be for the better.

By Carolyn Cox

Doctor Who

Celebrate Winter With Some Chilling Holiday Ghost Stories

Celebrate Winter With Some Chilling Holiday Ghost Stories

These geeky ghost stories all have a festive twist.

By Lisa Tate

Science Fiction Books

10 Riveting Facts About Stanislaw Lem

10 Riveting Facts About Stanislaw Lem

The late writer Stanislaw Lem lived a fascinating life, and left behind an influential legacy. 

By Hezra Martinez

Science Fiction Books

Terry Brooks Talks Moving from Fantasy to the Future for His Novel Street Freaks

Terry Brooks Talks Moving from Fantasy to the Future for His Novel Street Freaks

The author of the Shannara saga explains why he took a break from epic fantasy with a futuristic thriller set in dystopian L.A.

By Betsy Mitchell

Time Travel

10 Exceptional David Gerrold Books

10 Exceptional David Gerrold Books

Action-packed & thought-provoking, these works represent the best of the Star Trek writer.

By MacKenzie Stuart

Alien Books

Discover The Terrifying Novel Behind Village of the Damned 

Discover The Terrifying Novel Behind Village of the Damned 

Before the movie, there was John Wyndham’s eerie tale of alien invasion in a quaint British town…

By Carolyn Cox

Female Fantasy Authors

Leigh Bardugo’s The Language of Thorns Explores the Dark Side of Fairy Tales

Leigh Bardugo’s The Language of Thorns Explores the Dark Side of Fairy Tales

This bewitching and beautiful short story collection makes a perfect keepsake.

By Sarah Mangiola

Fantasy Books

8 Epic Sci-Fi and Fantasy Books by Master Storyteller Dave Duncan

8 Epic Sci-Fi and Fantasy Books by Master Storyteller Dave Duncan

The late author wrote epic tales of magic, fantastical creatures, and fearless warriors that Game of Thrones fans are sure to love.

By Olivia Mason

Dystopian Novels

Margaret Atwood Confirms a Sequel for The Handmaid’s Tale

Margaret Atwood Confirms a Sequel for The Handmaid’s Tale

Welcome back to Gilead! Margaret Atwood has announced a sequel to The Handmaid’s Tale, set 15 years after the end of the first book. 

By Hezra Martinez

Fantasy Books

REVIEW: Harry Potter: A History of Magic

REVIEW: Harry Potter: A History of Magic

The fascinating exhibit is on display at the New-York Historical Society until January 27, 2019.

By Betsy Mitchell

Movie Adaptations

10 Books for Fans of A Wrinkle in Time

10 Books for Fans of A Wrinkle in Time

Tesser your way through the stunning universes found in these books.

By Danielle Golds

Fantasy Books

8 Fantasy Families We’d Love to Join

8 Fantasy Families We’d Love to Join

We want these families seated around our dinner table.

By Jessica Ferri

  • <
  • 1
  • ... 47
  • 48
  • 49
  • 50
  • 51 ...
  • 61
  • >

Sign up to get our favorite sci-fi and fantasy books sent straight to your inbox!

Follow Us

  • Facebook
  • Instagram
  • Twitter
  • Pinterest

More fromOR/M

A LOVE SO TRUE
THE ARCHIVE
EARLY BIRD BOOKS
THE LINEUP
MURDER & MAYHEM
OPEN ROAD MEDIA CATALOG

Corporate

Advertise with Us
Terms of Use
Privacy Policy
OR/M
ABOUT
CONTACT US

© 2025 OPEN ROAD MEDIA

  • We are a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for us to earn fees by linking to Amazon.com and affiliated sites.
Back to Top