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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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    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 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

    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 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

    Alien Books

    8 Middle-Grade and Young-Adult Alien Books for Fans of Elio

    8 Middle-Grade and Young-Adult Alien Books for Fans of Elio

    These books are perfect for anyone looking forward to Pixar's newest film.

    By Kayleigh Donaldson

    Fantasy Books

    Soul Fraud Weaves Together Sarcasm, Urban Fantasy, and Deals With the Devil

    Soul Fraud Weaves Together Sarcasm, Urban Fantasy, and Deals With the Devil

    Dive into the underworld with this series-starting urban fantasy.

    By The Portalist

    Horror Books

    Freaky Fungal SFF for Anyone Missing The Last of Us

    Freaky Fungal SFF for Anyone Missing The Last of Us

    These hallucinatory reads are full of shrooms, spores, and more.

    By Archita Mittra

    Science Fiction Books

    Books Like The Forever War by Joe Haldeman

    Books Like The Forever War by Joe Haldeman

    If you loved Haldeman's enduring science fiction classic, consider these great titles.

    By Jena Brown

    Women In SFF

    Kate Elliott Books That Prove Why She's Among the Best in SFF

    Kate Elliott Books That Prove Why She's Among the Best in SFF

    Let’s take a closer look at this author’s decades-spanning career.

    By Vernieda Vergara

    Urban Fantasy

    How Being a Sci-Fi Author Helped Dan Moren Win Jeopardy!

    How Being a Sci-Fi Author Helped Dan Moren Win Jeopardy!

    Author Dan Moren credits his love of knowledge (and librarian parents) for his success.

    By Matthew McCreary

    Fantasy Creatures

    The Best Sci-Fi and Fantasy Books for Animal Lovers

    The Best Sci-Fi and Fantasy Books for Animal Lovers

    From Animorphs to Redwall, these stories starring lovable critters are heartwarming and full of adventure.

    By Natalie Dalea & Matthew McCreary

    Science Fiction Books

    Solarpunk Books for When You Crave Optimistic Sci-Fi

    Solarpunk Books for When You Crave Optimistic Sci-Fi

    These fascinating books prove science fiction can envision more than dystopias and apocalypses.

    By Stephen Lovely

    Fantasy Books

    High-Flying, Rip-Roaring Dragon Rider Books

    High-Flying, Rip-Roaring Dragon Rider Books

    These dragon rider books will carry you off to epic worlds.

    By Archita Mittra

    Fantasy Creatures

    33 Bone-Chilling Zombie Books So Good They'll Infect You

    33 Bone-Chilling Zombie Books So Good They'll Infect You

    Better undead than unread.

    By Carolyn Cox & Kayleigh Donaldson

    Fantasy Books

    Wit, the Cosmere, and More Books Like Tress of the Emerald Sea 

    Wit, the Cosmere, and More Books Like Tress of the Emerald Sea 

    Explore these whimsical fairytales and pirate adventures. 

    By Archita Mittra

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