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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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    Fantasy Books

    Mutant and Proud: Science Fiction and Fantasy Books to Read Based On Your Favorite X-Men

    Mutant and Proud: Science Fiction and Fantasy Books to Read Based On Your Favorite X-Men

    Whether you snikt, bamf, or sugah your way through life, your next SFF read is waiting.

    By Kelsey Christine McConnell

    Fairy Tales

    7 Fairytale Novellas You Can Devour in an Evening

    7 Fairytale Novellas You Can Devour in an Evening

    These fairy tales build on the classics to offer a dreamy escape from the everyday.

    By Archita Mittra

    Fantasy Books

    8 Magical Books for Fans of A Discovery of Witches

    8 Magical Books for Fans of A Discovery of Witches

    These powerful reads will cast a spell on you.

    By Kelsey Christine McConnell

    Steampunk

    22 Unique Steampunk Books from the Past 35 Years

    22 Unique Steampunk Books from the Past 35 Years

    By our watch, these steampunk-filled tales are sure to make time fly.

    By Carolyn Cox & Aviva Kaplan

    Fantasy Books

    V. E. Schwab on Bury Our Bones in the Midnight Soil and the Key to Her Success

    V. E. Schwab on Bury Our Bones in the Midnight Soil and the Key to Her Success

    Bestselling author V. E. Schwab spoke to The Portalist about her writing process and newest book.

    By Jena Brown

    Book Deals

    Science Fiction and Fantasy Books You Can Read for $5 or Less

    Science Fiction and Fantasy Books You Can Read for $5 or Less

    Looking for a great read at an even better price? Try one of these titles!

    By The Portalist

    Tabletop Gaming

    8 Great Supplemental Books for Your Next Dungeons & Dragons Campaign

    8 Great Supplemental Books for Your Next Dungeons & Dragons Campaign

    These game resources are critical hits.

    By Kelsey Christine McConnell

    Science Fiction Books

    10 Iconic Fritz Leiber Books That Will Take You on an Adventure

    10 Iconic Fritz Leiber Books That Will Take You on an Adventure

    Tales of swords, sorcery, and ships among the stars. 

    By Orrin Grey

    Historical Fantasy

    5 Gail Carriger Book Series That Go Beyond The Parasol Protectorate

    5 Gail Carriger Book Series That Go Beyond The Parasol Protectorate

    This author’s catalog includes Victorian steampunk fantasy of manners and steamy queer urban fantasy.

    By Vernieda Vergara

    Sci Fi TV Shows

    7 Snarky Science Fiction Books for Murderbot Fans

    7 Snarky Science Fiction Books for Murderbot Fans

    These speculative novels are full of artificial intelligence and real wit.

    By Jena Brown

    Fantasy Books

    20 Sci-Fi and Fantasy Heist Books That Will Steal Your Heart

    20 Sci-Fi and Fantasy Heist Books That Will Steal Your Heart

    Lock up your treasures and unlock adventure.

    By Shealea Iral

    Classic Fantasy Books

    Free Sci-Fi and Fantasy Books to Read in July 2025

    Free Sci-Fi and Fantasy Books to Read in July 2025

    Download your new read for free!

    By The Portalist Staff

    Fantasy Books

    16 Robin McKinley Books That Will Sweep You Away

    16 Robin McKinley Books That Will Sweep You Away

    Bold princesses, flirtatious frogs, and dangerous dragons await. 

    By Ella Burch & Aviva Kaplan

    Fantasy Romance Books

    Cults and Necromancy: Books Like The Foxglove King by Hannah Whitten

    Cults and Necromancy: Books Like The Foxglove King by Hannah Whitten

    From grimdark fantasies featuring necromancers to gothic romantasies, pick up these novels next!

    By Vernieda Vergara

    Fantasy Books

    7 Classic and Compelling Fantasy Series by R.A. Salvatore

    7 Classic and Compelling Fantasy Series by R.A. Salvatore

    Overwhelmed by where to start with the many great sagas of R.A. Salvatore? Let us light your way.

    By Chris Mahon & The Portalist Staff

    Science Fiction Books

    5 of Our Favorite Science Fiction Books by Catherine Asaro

    5 of Our Favorite Science Fiction Books by Catherine Asaro

    The author of the Skolian Saga also holds a PhD in chemical physics.

    By Jena Brown

    LGBTQIA

    7 Classic SFF Books That Explore Gender and Sexuality

    7 Classic SFF Books That Explore Gender and Sexuality

    These speculative works dive into perspectives and ideas that are often overlooked in fiction.

    By Archita Mittra

    Comic Books

    8 of Our Favorite Indie Comics

    8 of Our Favorite Indie Comics

    Hang up your cape and try something new.

    By Kelsey Christine McConnell

    Science Fiction Books

    TikTok's Favorite Science Fiction and Fantasy Books

    TikTok's Favorite Science Fiction and Fantasy Books

    Scroll your way through different worlds.

    By Kelsey Christine McConnell

    Fantasy Books

    9 of Our Favorite Magical Realism Books by Alice Hoffman

    9 of Our Favorite Magical Realism Books by Alice Hoffman

    Alice Hoffman blends genres to create unforgettable stories.

    By Kayleigh Donaldson

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