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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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Horror Books

9 Lovecraftian Horror Books Full of Cosmic Dread

9 Lovecraftian Horror Books Full of Cosmic Dread

Lovecraft invited others to share in his mythology and the results are terrifying.

By Aviva Kaplan

Fantasy Books

6 Eerie Fantasy Horror Adventures to Read Instead of Coraline

6 Eerie Fantasy Horror Adventures to Read Instead of Coraline

Strap on your yellow raincoat and set off into spooky season with these picks.

By Lola Bosa

Classic Fantasy Books

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

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

Download your new read for free!

By The Portalist Staff

Fantasy Books

Fantasy Books to Read Based on Your Favorite Baldur's Gate 3 Character

Fantasy Books to Read Based on Your Favorite Baldur's Gate 3 Character

If you gaze long into an abyss, the abyss also gazes into you.

By Kelsey Christine McConnell

Movie Adaptations

10 Fantastic SFF Novelizations Like The Shape of Water

10 Fantastic SFF Novelizations Like The Shape of Water

With these novelizations, it actually makes sense to say, “I watched the movie first.”

By Kayleigh Donaldson

Fantasy Books

Witch Books That Will Hold You Spellbound

Witch Books That Will Hold You Spellbound

By the pricking of our thumbs, something badass this way comes...

By Olivia Mason

Fairy Tales

Charming Fairy Tales Like The Princess Bride

Charming Fairy Tales Like The Princess Bride

If you love Buttercup and Westley as much as we do, try these bewitching adventures.

By Archita Mittra

Science Fiction Books

5 Long-Awaited Sci-Fi/Fantasy Sequels We Still Hold Out Hope For

5 Long-Awaited Sci-Fi/Fantasy Sequels We Still Hold Out Hope For

Better late than never with these series installments.

By Archita Mittra

Fantasy Books

Heists and Adventures Like The Lies of Locke Lamora

Heists and Adventures Like The Lies of Locke Lamora

Scott Lynch fans will find lots to love in these fantasy escapes. 

By Archita Mittra

Fantasy Books

The Best Standalone Fantasy Books

The Best Standalone Fantasy Books

These magical fantasy reads prove sometimes less is more.

By Stephen Lovely & Archita Mittra

Fantasy Books

15 Must-Read Contemporary Fantasy Books

15 Must-Read Contemporary Fantasy Books

Contemporary fantasy is where magic meets modernity.

By Tallie Williams

Fantasy Books

7 Non-Stop, Full-Throttle Action Fantasy Novels

7 Non-Stop, Full-Throttle Action Fantasy Novels

These thrill rides are a ton of fun.

By Jena Brown

Sci Fi Movies

SFF Book Recs Based on Your Favorite Movies 

SFF Book Recs Based on Your Favorite Movies 

Let your fave films decide your next speculative read!

By Archita Mittra

Fantasy Books

Compelling Crews in Fantasy Like Five Broken Blades

Compelling Crews in Fantasy Like Five Broken Blades

In these fantasy books, the real treasure was the friends we made along the way.

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

Fantasy Books

7 Titanic Books Inspired by Greek Mythology

7 Titanic Books Inspired by Greek Mythology

If you place the stories of Hercules, Achilles, and Odysseus in your own personal pantheon, you need to try these reads.

By Archita Mittra

Dystopian Novels

Books Like The Hunger Games to Keep the Odds Ever In Your Favor

Books Like The Hunger Games to Keep the Odds Ever In Your Favor

Need a new dystopian read? We volunteer these books as tribute.

By Keith Rice

Black Fantasy Authors

More N.K. Jemisin Books and Stories for Fans of The Broken Earth

More N.K. Jemisin Books and Stories for Fans of The Broken Earth

Introducing the varied works of this beloved science fiction and fantasy author.

By Vernieda Vergara

Fantasy Books

Eerie Reads Like Our Wives Under the Sea

Eerie Reads Like Our Wives Under the Sea

These moving books are strange and evocative.

By Archita Mittra

Science Fiction Books

8 SFF Mystery Thrillers That Will Keep You Guessing

8 SFF Mystery Thrillers That Will Keep You Guessing

From past lives to fey abductions, step into the wild unknown with these suspense-filled speculative reads.

By Archita Mittra

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