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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

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

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

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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