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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 Creatures

    10 Sci-Fi and Fantasy Mermaid Books for Under-the-Sea Reading

    10 Sci-Fi and Fantasy Mermaid Books for Under-the-Sea Reading

    Dive into tales of deep-sea cities and mysterious sirens.

    By Emily Hughes

    Steampunk

    What Is Silkpunk, and Where Should You Get Started?

    What Is Silkpunk, and Where Should You Get Started?

    Looking to try a new subgenre? These silkpunk books offer a fascinating blend of the old and new.

    By Vernieda Vergara

    Fantasy Books

    3 Things You Need to Know About Brandon Sanderson’s Mistborn: Secret History

    3 Things You Need to Know About Brandon Sanderson’s Mistborn: Secret History

    Here’s how the novella fits into the Mistborn series and the Cosmere of Sanderson’s interconnected stories.

    By Matthew McCreary

    Fantasy Books

    14 of the Most Compelling Villains from Sci-Fi and Fantasy Books

    14 of the Most Compelling Villains from Sci-Fi and Fantasy Books

    These book characters are bad to the bone. 

    By Jena Brown

    Fairy Tales

    Emily Wilde's Encyclopaedia of Faeries and Other Books About the Fair Folk

    Emily Wilde's Encyclopaedia of Faeries and Other Books About the Fair Folk

    The Fae have fascinated readers and writers alike for centuries, and they're enjoying a resurgence of late thanks to books like Emily Wilde's Encyclopaedia of Faeries.

    By Vernieda Vergara

    Fantasy Books

    Reviewing Ruth Ozeki’s The Book of Form and Emptiness

    Reviewing Ruth Ozeki’s The Book of Form and Emptiness

    Ruth Ozeki's fantastic book is neither form-fitting nor empty.

    By Michelle Goff

    Video Games

    5 Sprawling Fantasy Books That Zelda Fans Will Love

    5 Sprawling Fantasy Books That Zelda Fans Will Love

    If you're playing your way through The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom, you might love these books. 

    By Matthew McCreary

    Science Fiction Books

    10 Adult Sci-Fi Books That Grown-Up Readers Won't Be Able to Put Down

    10 Adult Sci-Fi Books That Grown-Up Readers Won't Be Able to Put Down

    These books aren't just for adults, but older science fiction fans might love them the most. 

    By Vernieda Vergara

    Fantasy Creatures

    7 Must-Read Books of Stories by H. P. Lovecraft

    7 Must-Read Books of Stories by H. P. Lovecraft

    H. P. Lovecraft wasn't known for his novels, but his works have been adapted to film, TV, manga, and more.

    By Orrin Grey

    Fantasy Books

    Kat Howard on Fantasy Books With Unseen Worlds and A Sleight of Shadows

    Kat Howard on Fantasy Books With Unseen Worlds and A Sleight of Shadows

    The author of An Unkindness of Magicians has returned with the conclusion to The Unseen Worlds Duology.

    By Jena Brown

    Fantasy Books

    7 Must-Read Joe Abercrombie Books

    7 Must-Read Joe Abercrombie Books

    Blood, betrayal, and brutal heroes await. 

    By Jena Brown

    Science Fiction Books

    9 Amazing Sci-Fi/Fantasy Book Covers That Will Make You Want to Read More

    9 Amazing Sci-Fi/Fantasy Book Covers That Will Make You Want to Read More

    Sometimes it's okay to judge a book by its cover. 

    By Archita Mittra

    Science Fiction Books

    9 of the Best Henchmen in Science Fiction and Fantasy

    9 of the Best Henchmen in Science Fiction and Fantasy

    Sometimes, the bad guy's right-hand man can make a stronger impression than the actual villain.

    By Jena Brown

    Fantasy Books

    9 Fantasy Adventures for Fans of Eragon by Christopher Paolini

    9 Fantasy Adventures for Fans of Eragon by Christopher Paolini

    If you fell in love with Christopher Paolini's Inheritance Cycle, there's a good chance you'll enjoy these reads, too.

    By Archita Mittra

    Fantasy Books

    13 Sci-Fi and Fantasy Heist Books That Will Steal Your Heart

    13 Sci-Fi and Fantasy Heist Books That Will Steal Your Heart

    Lock up your treasures, and unlock adventure.

    By Shealea Iral

    Classic Fantasy Books

    The Chronicles of Prydain and Other Fantastic Children's Books by Lloyd Alexander

    The Chronicles of Prydain and Other Fantastic Children's Books by Lloyd Alexander

    Newbery Award-winning author Lloyd Alexander wrote more than 50 novels in his lifetime, the majority of which were meant for children and young adults.

    By Orrin Grey

    Fantasy Books

    Our Favorite Tokyopop Manga Works

    Our Favorite Tokyopop Manga Works

    Tokyopop helped manga go mainstream in America and reach the level of success it enjoys today. 

    By Vernieda Vergara

    Women In SFF

    8 Young Heroines for Girls Who Love Science Fiction And Fantasy

    8 Young Heroines for Girls Who Love Science Fiction And Fantasy

    These girls forge their own paths, discover new worlds, and master old magic.

    By Natalie Dalea

    Classic Fantasy Books

    Sneak Peek of Phantom Chamber (Shattered Legacy Book 2) by Andrew Rowe and Kayleigh Nicol

    Sneak Peek of Phantom Chamber (Shattered Legacy Book 2) by Andrew Rowe and Kayleigh Nicol

    Get a first look at Phantom Chamber’s cover and catch up with Team Guiding Star Legacy … what’s left of it, anyway.

    By The Portalist

    Cryptids

    Books on the Chupacabra and Other Famous Cryptids

    Books on the Chupacabra and Other Famous Cryptids

    These novels and guides feature the infamous goat-sucker and other creatures of questionable existence.

    By Orrin Grey

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