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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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    Science Fiction Books

    Books Like Dark Matter by Blake Crouch

    Books Like Dark Matter by Blake Crouch

    If you're excited for the TV adaptation of Blake Crouch's bestselling Dark Matter, be sure to try these great sci-fi thrillers.

    By Kayleigh Donaldson

    Science Fiction Books

    17 Riveting Books Like Red Rising

    17 Riveting Books Like Red Rising

    Find your new sci-fi obsession with these out-of-this-world epics.

    By Shabana Bachu

    Science Fiction Books

    11 Mind-Bending Biopunk Books

    11 Mind-Bending Biopunk Books

    These compelling reads form the DNA of this sci-fi subgenre. 

    By Kayleigh Donaldson

    Fantasy Books

    13 Compelling Medieval Fantasy Books That Will Take You Back in Time

    13 Compelling Medieval Fantasy Books That Will Take You Back in Time

    Grab your sword and armor, and prepare to be transported. 

    By Archita Mittra

    Science Fiction Books

    Powerful Sci-Fi Subgenres With Classic Examples

    Powerful Sci-Fi Subgenres With Classic Examples

    Find your new sci-fi obsession today!

    By Michael J. Seidlinger, Carolyn Cox & Archita Mittra

    Fantasy Books

    11 Stunning Gothic Fantasy Books

    11 Stunning Gothic Fantasy Books

    Dive into the luscious atmosphere of these gothic fantasy tales.

    By Jena Brown & Matthew McCreary

    Science Fiction Books

    These Sad SFF Books Will Pull at Your Heartstrings

    These Sad SFF Books Will Pull at Your Heartstrings

    Sometimes a good cry is just what the doctor ordered.

    By Jena Brown

    Science Fiction Books

    Sports in Sci-Fi/Fantasy That Are Better Than March Madness

    Sports in Sci-Fi/Fantasy That Are Better Than March Madness

    If you have a college hoops hangover, try diving into these spectacular races and contests.

    By Jena Brown

    Fantasy Books

    Your Guide to Essential Fantasy Subgenres (With Classic Examples)

    Your Guide to Essential Fantasy Subgenres (With Classic Examples)

    Find your new favorite kind of fantasy today!

    By Keith Rice & Vernieda Vergara

    Female Fantasy Authors

    Sci-Fi/Fantasy Books With Second-Person POVs That You Are Sure to Love

    Sci-Fi/Fantasy Books With Second-Person POVs That You Are Sure to Love

    From epistolary tales to dueling narratives, these novels use the rare and overlooked second-person perspective.

    By Vernieda Vergara

    YA Fantasy Books

    8 Middle-Grade Fantasy Series Like The Spiderwick Chronicles

    8 Middle-Grade Fantasy Series Like The Spiderwick Chronicles

    The Roku Channel debuts its TV adaptation on April 19.

    By Kayleigh Donaldson

    Fantasy Books

    How Running a Witchcraft Shop Helps Me Write Fantasy Books

    How Running a Witchcraft Shop Helps Me Write Fantasy Books

    The myths and magic of Somerset—as well as the lives of her witchy clientele—provide author Liz Williams with all the inspiration she needs.

    By Liz Williams

    Fantasy Creatures

    Author Jay Kristoff on What's Next for Him After Empire of the Damned

    Author Jay Kristoff on What's Next for Him After Empire of the Damned

    The New York Times bestselling author returns to his exhilarating, illustrated horror-fantasy series.

    By Jena Brown

    Fantasy Romance Books

    8 Brutal Romantasy Books Like The Serpent and the Wings of Night

    8 Brutal Romantasy Books Like The Serpent and the Wings of Night

    If you're on a romantasy kick, be sure to try these titles.

    By Kayleigh Donaldson

    Fantasy Books

    Reader's Guide to Ursula K. Le Guin's Earthsea Cycle

    Reader's Guide to Ursula K. Le Guin's Earthsea Cycle

    Embark on an epic journey by diving into the enchanting world of Earthsea.

    By Archita Mittra

    Classic Fantasy Books

    8 of the Best Fantasy Books for Adults 

    8 of the Best Fantasy Books for Adults 

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

    By Archita Mittra

    Classic Fantasy Books

    Super-Fun SFF Spin-Offs Like Disney's A Twisted Tale Series

    Super-Fun SFF Spin-Offs Like Disney's A Twisted Tale Series

    These sci-fi/fantasy spin-offs offer new takes on classic stories.

    By Jena Brown

    Science Fiction Books

    7 Chinese Spec-Lit Novels for Fans of The Three-Body Problem

    7 Chinese Spec-Lit Novels for Fans of The Three-Body Problem

    If you loved Cixin Liu's modern classic, consider more of these great speculative works.

    By Kayleigh Donaldson

    Fantasy Books

    [CLOSED] Enter for a Chance to Win John Wiswell's Someone You Can Build a Nest In

    [CLOSED] Enter for a Chance to Win John Wiswell's Someone You Can Build a Nest In

    Five winners will receive a copy of the book, and one grand-prize winner will receive a few bonus goodies.

    By The Portalist Staff

    Graphic Novels

    YA Graphic Novels You're Sure to Love 

    YA Graphic Novels You're Sure to Love 

    These enthralling stories come with exquisite artwork. 

    By Archita Mittra

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