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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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    Quotes

    5 Quotes From Victor LaValle’s The Changeling That Will Make You Rethink the Fairy Tale Genre

    5 Quotes From Victor LaValle’s The Changeling That Will Make You Rethink the Fairy Tale Genre

    Victor Lavalle published The Changeling in 2017, and it's already become a modern classic in fantasy.

    By Michelle Goff

    Science Fiction Books

    11 Books That Will Make You Fall for Hard Science Fiction

    11 Books That Will Make You Fall for Hard Science Fiction

    Get hooked on science fiction that's rooted in the facts.

    By Stephen Lovely

    Fantasy Books

    Epic Fantasy Book Series Like Brandon Sanderson's The Stormlight Archive

    Epic Fantasy Book Series Like Brandon Sanderson's The Stormlight Archive

    Dive into vast worlds and grand adventures with these epic fantasy series.

    By Archita Mittra

    Fantasy Books

    3 Common Writing Mistakes New Sci-Fi/Fantasy Authors Make

    3 Common Writing Mistakes New Sci-Fi/Fantasy Authors Make

    These three common writing mistakes can keep your first novel from realizing its full potential.

    By Matthew McCreary

    Aliens

    The Creepiest Monsters and Villains From Classic Sci-Fi and Fantasy Short Stories

    The Creepiest Monsters and Villains From Classic Sci-Fi and Fantasy Short Stories

    These bloodcurdling monsters and villains have made a huge impact on pop culture and the sci-fi/fantasy genre.

    By Orrin Grey

    Fantasy Books

    19 Fantasy Romance Books That Are Sure to Satisfy

    19 Fantasy Romance Books That Are Sure to Satisfy

    Fantasy stories with a side—or full serving—of romance.

    By Sarah Mangiola & Kelsey Christine McConnell

    Fantasy Books

    Tips and Resources for Writing Your First Sci-Fi/Fantasy Novel

    Tips and Resources for Writing Your First Sci-Fi/Fantasy Novel

    These books helped me learn about story structure, characterization, and the most important aspect of writing: persistence.

    By Jena Brown

    Science Fiction Books

    10 Gripping Books About Sci-Fi Soldiers

    10 Gripping Books About Sci-Fi Soldiers

    These extraordinary novels stand out in the galaxy of military sci-fi. 

    By Michael J. Seidlinger

    Black Fantasy Authors

    Nnedi Okorafor’s Fantasy Explores the Transformative Strength of Female Rage

    Nnedi Okorafor’s Fantasy Explores the Transformative Strength of Female Rage

    Whether in outer space or in the desert winds, Okorafor’s characters’ rage calls and clarifies.

    By The Portalist

    Quotes

    The Best Opening Lines in Science Fiction and Fantasy Books

    The Best Opening Lines in Science Fiction and Fantasy Books

    These words hooked readers from the very beginning.

    By Stephen Lovely & Emma Chapnick

    Fantasy Books

    50 of the Best Fantasy Books for Kids

    50 of the Best Fantasy Books for Kids

    These magical adventures draw in young readers. 

    By Vernieda Vergara

    Science Fiction Books

    Compelling Sci-Fi and Fantasy Book Blurbs That Draw You in Immediately

    Compelling Sci-Fi and Fantasy Book Blurbs That Draw You in Immediately

    You can't judge a book by its cover, but sometimes you can judge it by the blurb.

    By The Portalist Staff

    Fantasy Books

    8 Dark Academia Fantasy Books Like Leigh Bardugo's 'Hell Bent'

    8 Dark Academia Fantasy Books Like Leigh Bardugo's 'Hell Bent'

    If you devoured book two of Leigh Bardugo's Alex Stern series, these novels can help quench your craving for dark academia fantasy.

    By Jena Brown

    Fantasy Romance Books

    8 Sci-Fi and Fantasy Books With Male-Male Romances Like Madeline Miller's The Song of Achilles

    8 Sci-Fi and Fantasy Books With Male-Male Romances Like Madeline Miller's The Song of Achilles

    These Achillean books combine male romances with sci-fi and fantasy themes.

    By Matthew McCreary

    Fantasy Books

    Our Favorite Magical Forests in Fantasy Books

    Our Favorite Magical Forests in Fantasy Books

    Magical forests are a staple of the fantasy genre, and this list of great books includes some of our favorite enchanted woodlands.

    By Archita Mittra

    Brandon Sanderson

    Read Free Online: Prologue of Brandon Sanderson's Knights of Wind and Truth (Stormlight Archive, Book 5)

    Read Free Online: Prologue of Brandon Sanderson's Knights of Wind and Truth (Stormlight Archive, Book 5)

    You can also watch Sanderson read the first draft himself.

    By The Portalist Staff

    Fantasy Books

    Cozy Fantasy Books to Curl Up With This Winter

    Cozy Fantasy Books to Curl Up With This Winter

    Whether you're looking for a murder mystery or a heartwarming adventure to read around the fire, these cozy stories can help you forget about the cold.

    By Jena Brown

    Science Fiction Books

    11 Science Fiction and Fantasy Books With Expansive World-Building

    11 Science Fiction and Fantasy Books With Expansive World-Building

    These science fiction and fantasy books go beyond world-building: They build whole galaxies and multiverses with precise detail. 

    By Jena Brown

    Fantasy Books

    Adventure into the Worlds of Robert Asprin’s Series and Anthologies

    Adventure into the Worlds of Robert Asprin’s Series and Anthologies

    Don’t be a phule—get to reading!

    By Kimmy Kelly

    Neil Gaiman

    Which The Sandman Character Are You, Based on Your Zodiac Sign?

    Which The Sandman Character Are You, Based on Your Zodiac Sign?

    From the ruler of Dreams to a wise-cracking raven, let the stars determine your place in the universe.

    By Kelsey Christine McConnell

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