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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 Book Series

    7 Magical Versions of London in Fantasy Novels

    7 Magical Versions of London in Fantasy Novels

    There’s something magical about London, and these books bring the city to life.

    By Matthew McCreary

    Fantasy Books

    Our Favorite SFF Books, Movies, and TV Shows of 2023

    Our Favorite SFF Books, Movies, and TV Shows of 2023

    Here are some of the best speculative fiction reads and watches of the past year.

    By Archita Mittra & Jena Brown

    Fantasy Books

    Watch Patrick Rothfuss Read the Prologue of The Doors of Stone

    Watch Patrick Rothfuss Read the Prologue of The Doors of Stone

    The bestselling author read the prologue of the third Kingkiller Chronicle entry on his Twitch stream.

    By Matthew McCreary & Jena Brown

    Dystopian Novels

    9 YA Books for Fans of The Maze Runner by James Dashner

    9 YA Books for Fans of The Maze Runner by James Dashner

    Looking for a young-adult dystopia? You can't go wrong with these nine titles.

    By Kayleigh Donaldson

    Science Fiction Books

    8 Sci-Fi Thrillers Like Clifford D. Simak's They Walked Like Men

    8 Sci-Fi Thrillers Like Clifford D. Simak's They Walked Like Men

    Discover this chilling tale from a Grand Master of Science Fiction and other great sci-fi thrillers.

    By Kayleigh Donaldson

    Science Fiction Books

    Sci-Fi/Fantasy to Read Based on Your Favorite Foods and Drinks

    Sci-Fi/Fantasy to Read Based on Your Favorite Foods and Drinks

    No matter whether you like sweet treats or heartier main courses, we have a rec for you. 

    By Jena Brown

    Fantasy Books

    12 Stellar Fantasy Books Like His Dark Materials

    12 Stellar Fantasy Books Like His Dark Materials

    If you love Pullman's fantastical universe from The Golden Compass to The Book of Dust, then these recommendations are for you.

    By Keith Rice

    Dystopian Novels

    Dystopian Novels Like The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes

    Dystopian Novels Like The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes

    Classic novels and modern titles populate this timeless and enduring subgenre.

    By Vernieda Vergara

    Science Fiction Books

    18 Heart-Pounding Books Like Jeff VanderMeer's Annihilation 

    18 Heart-Pounding Books Like Jeff VanderMeer's Annihilation 

    If entering Area X sounds like your kind of adventure, here are some other stories you’ll want to explore.

    By Audrey Webster

    Fantasy Books

    5 Books That Helped Me Write My Post-Apocalyptic Cozy Novel

    5 Books That Helped Me Write My Post-Apocalyptic Cozy Novel

    War Bunny is an award-winning novel perfect for animal lovers of all ages.

    By Christopher St. John

    Star Wars

    11 Beautiful Sci-Fi/Fantasy Coffee Table Books

    11 Beautiful Sci-Fi/Fantasy Coffee Table Books

    These coffee table books delve into worlds both fantastic and far, far away.

    By Jena Brown

    Fantasy Romance Books

    Iron Flame by Rebecca Yarros Brings More Dragons, More War, and More Romance

    Iron Flame by Rebecca Yarros Brings More Dragons, More War, and More Romance

    How does the second book of The Empyrean stack up to the phenomenon that is Fourth Wing?

    By Jena Brown

    Fantasy Books

    17 Books to Read If You're a Fan of American Gods 

    17 Books to Read If You're a Fan of American Gods 

    Satisfy your craving for epic tales of gods, magic, and wayward mortals.

    By Nick Sweeney

    Fantasy Books

    16 Meta Fantasy Novels About Books, Stories, and Libraries

    16 Meta Fantasy Novels About Books, Stories, and Libraries

    Books within books, stories within stories. These sci-fi/fantasy novels are perfect for people who can never have enough books.

    By Jena Brown

    Fantasy Romance Books

    8 Completed Romantasy Series You Can Binge Right Now

    8 Completed Romantasy Series You Can Binge Right Now

    If you don't have the patience to wait around for sequels, try these completed romantasy series.

    By Kayleigh Donaldson

    Fantasy Books

    27 Magical Fairy Tale Retellings

    27 Magical Fairy Tale Retellings

    Once upon a reimagining...

    By Vernieda Vergara

    Fantasy Books

    Thornhedge Is T. Kingfisher's Latest Fairy Tale Masterpiece

    Thornhedge Is T. Kingfisher's Latest Fairy Tale Masterpiece

    Author T. Kingfisher won the 2023 Hugo Award for Best Novel, and she returns to bookshelves with this lovely story of a toad-shaped heroine.

    By The Portalist

    Space Exploration

    20 Books About Alien Contact and Messages from Outer Space

    20 Books About Alien Contact and Messages from Outer Space

    Extraterrestrial life is calling, whether you’re ready to pick up or not.

    By Jessica Ferri & Kelsey Christine McConnell

    Comic Books

    9 Books for Loki Fans Who Need More Mischief

    9 Books for Loki Fans Who Need More Mischief

    If you're looking for something to fill the void that the finale of Loki left behind, try one of these books full of mischief and myths.

    By Archita Mittra

    Science Fiction Books

    The Best Books of 2023: In the Lives of Puppets by TJ Klune

    The Best Books of 2023: In the Lives of Puppets by TJ Klune

    TJ Klune's cozy, queer sci-fi novel won the 2023 Goodreads Choice Award for Best Science Fiction Novel.

    By The Portalist Staff

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