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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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    LGBTQIA

    10 Sci-Fi and Fantasy Books with Bisexual Protagonists

    10 Sci-Fi and Fantasy Books with Bisexual Protagonists

    Get bi with these unforgettable reads.

    By Jena Brown

    Giveaway

    [CLOSED] Sweepstakes: Saddle Up for Adventure With Your Copy of Cold As Hell

    [CLOSED] Sweepstakes: Saddle Up for Adventure With Your Copy of Cold As Hell

    Please be aware this giveaway is now closed. 

    By The Portalist Staff

    Science Fiction Books

    20 Influential LGBTQ+ Science Fiction and Fantasy Authors

    20 Influential LGBTQ+ Science Fiction and Fantasy Authors

    Celebrate these authors as we take a look at their diverse body of work.

    By Sarah Mangiola & Carolyn Cox

    Octavia Butler

    Infographic: Explore Octavia E. Butler's Mind of My Mind

    Infographic: Explore Octavia E. Butler's Mind of My Mind

    Butler's second novel explores the origins of the powerful Patternists.

    By Carolyn Cox

    Octavia Butler

    Infographic: Explore Octavia E. Butler's Wild Seed 

    Infographic: Explore Octavia E. Butler's Wild Seed 

    Two powerful immortals begin a rivalry that spans centuries. 

    By Carolyn Cox

    Fantasy Books

    SFF Works That Have Been the Subject of Plagiarism or Copyright Allegations

    SFF Works That Have Been the Subject of Plagiarism or Copyright Allegations

     Have all the stories been written? 

    By Danielle Kugler

    Fantasy Book Series

    30 Enthralling Epic Fantasy Books

    30 Enthralling Epic Fantasy Books

    Let these stories take you to another world.

    By Grace Felder

    Fantasy Book Series

    What Are the Rings of Power? The History and Abilities of Tolkien's 20 Rings

    What Are the Rings of Power? The History and Abilities of Tolkien's 20 Rings

    Everything you need to know about the rings at the center of the new TV series. 

    By Archita Mittra

    Science Fiction Books

    Congratulations to the 2021 Nebula Award Winners! See the Complete List

    Congratulations to the 2021 Nebula Award Winners! See the Complete List

    How many have you read?

    By Carolyn Cox

    Octavia Butler

    What Octavia Butler Gave Us

    What Octavia Butler Gave Us

    A wealth of new stories grow from seeds the late Butler left behind. 

    By Nisi Shawl

    Fantasy Books

    The 25 Best Fantasy Books from the 2000s Decade

    The 25 Best Fantasy Books from the 2000s Decade

    The new millennium began with these magical reads. 

    By Jena Brown

    Douglas Adams

    Douglas Adams Books: His Biggest Hits and Underrated Classics

    Douglas Adams Books: His Biggest Hits and Underrated Classics

    Grab your towel and dive into these hilarious works.

    By Diana La Paz

    Dystopian Novels

    The Immortal King Rao: An Audacious, Dizzying History of a Dystopia

    The Immortal King Rao: An Audacious, Dizzying History of a Dystopia

    In Vauhini Vara’s epic first novel, one man’s genius and ambition have global consequences.

    By Carolyn Cox

    Fantasy Books

    6 Books Featuring Black Mermaids 

    6 Books Featuring Black Mermaids 

    These stories are as powerful as the ocean itself. 

    By Diana La Paz

    Octavia Butler

    Infographic: Explore Octavia E. Butler's First Novel, Patternmaster

    Infographic: Explore Octavia E. Butler's First Novel, Patternmaster

    This 1976 book launched an extraordinary career.

    By Carolyn Cox

    Sci Fi Movies

    What Will the I Am Legend Sequel Be About?

    What Will the I Am Legend Sequel Be About?

    Welcome to Earth. Population: ?

    By Archita Mittra

    Octavia Butler

    Infographic: Explore Octavia E. Butler's Parable of the Talents 

    Infographic: Explore Octavia E. Butler's Parable of the Talents 

    The Nebula Award-winning novel depicts the evolution of the Earthseed faith.

    By Carolyn Cox

    Giveaway

    [CLOSED] Sweepstakes: Enter to Win 7 New Sci-Fi and Fantasy Book Releases!

    [CLOSED] Sweepstakes: Enter to Win 7 New Sci-Fi and Fantasy Book Releases!

    Please be aware this giveaway is now closed.

    By The Portalist Staff

    Fantasy Books

    10 Science-Fantasy Books That Defy Genre Constraints

    10 Science-Fantasy Books That Defy Genre Constraints

    When it comes to sci-fi or fantasy, why not have both?

    By Vernieda Vergara

    Book Excerpt

    Read an Excerpt from Star Child, Ibi Zoboi's Portrait of Octavia Butler

    Read an Excerpt from Star Child, Ibi Zoboi's Portrait of Octavia Butler

    This unique biography uses prose and poetry to explore Butler's life.

    By Carolyn Cox

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