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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

    Joe Abercrombie on The Devils and His Best Writing Advice

    Joe Abercrombie on The Devils and His Best Writing Advice

    Lord Grimdark's latest is a Papal Suicide Squad full of antiheroes and bloody comedy.

    By Jena Brown

    Anime

    15 Cosplay Books to Get Your Look Convention Ready

    15 Cosplay Books to Get Your Look Convention Ready

    You'll be the talk of Comic Con.

    By Kelsey Christine McConnell

    Comic Books

    The Best Comic Book Covers of All Time

    The Best Comic Book Covers of All Time

    A picture is worth a thousand words.

    By Kelsey Christine McConnell

    Science Fiction Books

    The Best of Kevin J. Anderson, From Historical Fiction to Interstellar Warfare

    The Best of Kevin J. Anderson, From Historical Fiction to Interstellar Warfare

    Author Kevin J. Anderson has more than 50 bestsellers to his name.

    By Matthew McCreary

    Fantasy Books

    Glory, Vengeance, and Duty in Books Like The Shadow of the Gods

    Glory, Vengeance, and Duty in Books Like The Shadow of the Gods

    Dead gods and monsters abound in Gwynne's latest epic fantasy series.

    By Jena Brown

    Classic Fantasy Books

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

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

    Download your new read for free!

    By The Portalist Staff

    Fantasy Books

    30 Epic Books Like The Name of the Wind

    30 Epic Books Like The Name of the Wind

    These grand tales will sweep you away just like Patrick Rothfuss’s Kingkiller Chronicle saga.

    By Matthew Thompson & Xavier Piedra

    Science Fiction Books

    Summery Sci-Fi/Fantasy That Bring the Heat

    Summery Sci-Fi/Fantasy That Bring the Heat

    Enjoy the dog days with beach reads, desert battles, and glistening sea adventures.

    By Archita Mittra

    Fantasy Books

    Epic-Length Science Fiction and Fantasy Book Series

    Epic-Length Science Fiction and Fantasy Book Series

    Take your time and get lost in these epic worlds.

    By Kayleigh Donaldson

    Fantasy Movies

    Is Gregory Maguire's Elphie as Wonderful as Wicked?

    Is Gregory Maguire's Elphie as Wonderful as Wicked?

    Gregory Maguire released a new Elphaba book this spring. 

    By Jena Brown

    Horror Books

    Atmospheric Horror Like What Moves the Dead

    Atmospheric Horror Like What Moves the Dead

    These dark and disturbing tales will keep you up at night.

    By Archita Mittra

    Science Fiction Books

    The Best Science Fiction and Fantasy of the 1990s

    The Best Science Fiction and Fantasy of the 1990s

    The '90s were a special time for speculative fiction. 

    By Archita Mittra

    Science Fiction Books

    17 Brilliant Hard Science Fiction Novels

    17 Brilliant Hard Science Fiction Novels

    For those who take their science fiction with a side of accuracy...

    By Stephen Lovely & The Portalist Staff

    Fantasy Books

    8 Books Like Katherine Addison's The Goblin Emperor

    8 Books Like Katherine Addison's The Goblin Emperor

    If you need something to read while you wait for the next installment of The Chronicles of Osreth, try these titles.

    By Kayleigh Donaldson

    Science Fiction Books

    The Murderbot Diaries Series in Order

    The Murderbot Diaries Series in Order

    The snarky award-winning novella series from Martha Wells is well worth the read.

    By Kayleigh Donaldson

    Dystopian Novels

    10 Dystopian Novels Like 1984 That Emphasize the Importance of Personal Freedoms

    10 Dystopian Novels Like 1984 That Emphasize the Importance of Personal Freedoms

    If Big Brother isn't watching you, someone else might be.

    By Aviva Kaplan

    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 Romance Books

    8 BookTok Favorites Like the Solaris and Crello Trilogy

    8 BookTok Favorites Like the Solaris and Crello Trilogy

    Rina Vasquez fans should try these titles.

    By Kayleigh Donaldson

    Fantasy Books

    Books like The Girl Who Fell Beneath the Sea

    Books like The Girl Who Fell Beneath the Sea

    Old legends come to life in these fantastic retellings.

    By Jena Brown

    Science

    7 Fiction Books About Scientists

    7 Fiction Books About Scientists

    Scientists escape the lab and must survive the field in these speculative works.

    By Jena Brown

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