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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

    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

    Alien Books

    10 of the Best Alien Horror Books in the Universe

    10 of the Best Alien Horror Books in the Universe

    In space, nobody can hear you scream.

    By Kayleigh Donaldson

    Fantasy Books

    These YA Fantasy Books Cast a Spell on Readers of All Ages

    These YA Fantasy Books Cast a Spell on Readers of All Ages

    These sweeping fantasy sagas prove heroes come in all ages.

    By Carolyn Cox

    Horror Books

    7 Spine-Tingling Horror Books by Joe Hill 

    7 Spine-Tingling Horror Books by Joe Hill 

    These book recs will make your skin crawl in the best ways.

    By Orrin Grey

    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

    Science Fiction Books

    10 High-Stakes Sci-Fi Books Like Project Hail Mary

    10 High-Stakes Sci-Fi Books Like Project Hail Mary

    Here's what to read while you wait for the film adaptation of Andy Weir's latest book.

    By Kayleigh Donaldson

    Science Fiction Books

    Classic Science Fiction Books Everyone Should Read

    Classic Science Fiction Books Everyone Should Read

    Travel far beyond your basic English class curriculum…

    By Sarah Mangiola

    Science Fiction Books

    Eyes of Iris Is Full of Thrills, Mystery, and Intrigue

    Eyes of Iris Is Full of Thrills, Mystery, and Intrigue

    Author Joshua A.H. Harris takes readers into the mind of a 20-year-old genius who might just be humanity's last hope.

    By The Portalist

    Fantasy Books

    7 Magical Realism Books That Blur the Line Between Fact and Fantasy

    7 Magical Realism Books That Blur the Line Between Fact and Fantasy

    These novels explore grief, love, and wonder through the fantastic.

    By Vernieda Vergara

    Fantasy Books

    9 of the Most Spectacular Circuses and Carnivals in Fantasy Books

    9 of the Most Spectacular Circuses and Carnivals in Fantasy Books

    Dive into the strange and magical in these tales of spectacle and showmanship.

    By Archita Mittra

    Classic Fantasy Books

    11 of the Best Fantasy Books for Adults 

    11 of the Best Fantasy Books for Adults 

    These beguiling novels will help you fall in love with magic again. 

    By Archita Mittra & The Portalist Staff

    Anime

    Korean Webnovels That Go Beyond Solo Leveling

    Korean Webnovels That Go Beyond Solo Leveling

    From villainesses desperately trying to survive to reincarnated brutal kings seeking a second chance at life, delve into these translated tales!

    By Vernieda Vergara

    Science Fiction Books

    Slice-of-Life SFF That Are Magically Ordinary

    Slice-of-Life SFF That Are Magically Ordinary

    These stories take you inside the everyday lives of enchanting characters.

    By Archita Mittra

    Women In SFF

    7 of the Best Science-Fiction and Fantasy for Women

    7 of the Best Science-Fiction and Fantasy for Women

    Take your pick from feminist classics and contemporary reads.

    By Archita Mittra

    Science Fiction Books

    The Best SFF Still to Come in 2025

    The Best SFF Still to Come in 2025

    From Mesopotamian retellings to toxic vampires, you need to add these books to your TBR pile.

    By Vernieda Vergara & Archita Mittra

    Classic Fantasy Books

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

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

    Download your new read for free!

    By The Portalist Staff

    Science Fiction Books

    7 Ways to Consume Dune and the World of Arrakis

    7 Ways to Consume Dune and the World of Arrakis

    Frank Herbert's masterwork has expanded well beyond the original manuscript.

    By Lola Bosa

    Science Fiction Books

    8 of the Best Science Fiction and Fantasy Books for Men

    8 of the Best Science Fiction and Fantasy Books for Men

    These novels offer well-written male characters to root for and plenty more.

    By Archita Mittra

    Fantasy Books

    12 Fantastic Katherine Addison Books for Fans of The Goblin Emperor

    12 Fantastic Katherine Addison Books for Fans of The Goblin Emperor

    Here are some of our favorites from Addison, including the works written under her pen name.

    By Kayleigh Donaldson & Kayleigh Donaldson

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