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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 Books

Sweeping Sagas Like The Spear Cuts Through Water

Sweeping Sagas Like The Spear Cuts Through Water

Thoughtful, awe-inspiring and epic storytelling.

By Archita Mittra

Fantasy Creatures

Dangers of the Deep: 5 True Sea Monster Stories

Dangers of the Deep: 5 True Sea Monster Stories

From killer sharks to abandoned shipwrecks, these real-life tales remind you of what’s lurking beneath the tide. 

By Matthew McCreary

Sci Fi Movies

10 of the Best Frankenstein Stories and Retellings

10 of the Best Frankenstein Stories and Retellings

The best of the best, from Mary Shelley's original classic to modern-day retellings.

By Kayleigh Donaldson

Fantasy Books

Enchanting King Arthur and Camelot Books

Enchanting King Arthur and Camelot Books

Journey into a mythical realm of magic and adventure.

By Matthew Thompson & Jena Brown

Fairy Tales

Dark Fairy Tales the Brothers Grimm Would Surely Enjoy

Dark Fairy Tales the Brothers Grimm Would Surely Enjoy

Delve into these new takes on classic stories.

By Vernieda Vergara

Sci Fi Movies

9 Cyberpunk Stories Like Tron: Ares

9 Cyberpunk Stories Like Tron: Ares

Fans of the latest installment in the classic Tron franchise will enjoy these high-wire acts.

By Kayleigh Donaldson

Science Fiction Books

10 Climate Change Sci-Fi Books for Kim Stanley Robinson Fans

10 Climate Change Sci-Fi Books for Kim Stanley Robinson Fans

Gripping cli-fi tales of survival, tactical resilience, and the struggle to restore lost worlds.

By Stephanie Zeeve

Fantasy Books

Fantasy Books With Footnotes Like Jonathan Strange & Mr Norrell

Fantasy Books With Footnotes Like Jonathan Strange & Mr Norrell

Notations aren't reserved exclusively for non-fiction.

By Kayleigh Donaldson

Fantasy Books

Katabasis and a Guide to the Works of R.F. Kuang

Katabasis and a Guide to the Works of R.F. Kuang

Kuang has established herself as a dark academia darling and a literary superstar.

By Archita Mittra

Fantasy Books

6 Perfect Science Fiction and Fantasy Books for Fall

6 Perfect Science Fiction and Fantasy Books for Fall

Grab your pumpkin spice latte and curl up with these books.

By Vernieda Vergara

Fantasy TV Shows

A Guide to the Sisters Grimm Books Ahead of the Apple TV+ Premiere

A Guide to the Sisters Grimm Books Ahead of the Apple TV+ Premiere

The Grimm girls are back: here's a breakdown of the series.

By Stephanie Zeeve

Horror Books

9 Lovecraftian Horror Books Full of Cosmic Dread

9 Lovecraftian Horror Books Full of Cosmic Dread

Lovecraft invited others to share in his mythology and the results are terrifying.

By Aviva Kaplan

Fantasy Books

6 Eerie Fantasy Horror Adventures to Read Instead of Coraline

6 Eerie Fantasy Horror Adventures to Read Instead of Coraline

Strap on your yellow raincoat and set off into spooky season with these picks.

By Lola Bosa

Fantasy Books

Fantasy Books to Read Based on Your Favorite Baldur's Gate 3 Character

Fantasy Books to Read Based on Your Favorite Baldur's Gate 3 Character

If you gaze long into an abyss, the abyss also gazes into you.

By Kelsey Christine McConnell

Fantasy Books

Witch Books That Will Hold You Spellbound

Witch Books That Will Hold You Spellbound

By the pricking of our thumbs, something badass this way comes...

By Olivia Mason

Movie Adaptations

10 Fantastic SFF Novelizations Like The Shape of Water

10 Fantastic SFF Novelizations Like The Shape of Water

With these novelizations, it actually makes sense to say, “I watched the movie first.”

By Kayleigh Donaldson

Fairy Tales

Charming Fairy Tales Like The Princess Bride

Charming Fairy Tales Like The Princess Bride

If you love Buttercup and Westley as much as we do, try these bewitching adventures.

By Archita Mittra

Science Fiction Books

5 Long-Awaited Sci-Fi/Fantasy Sequels We Still Hold Out Hope For

5 Long-Awaited Sci-Fi/Fantasy Sequels We Still Hold Out Hope For

Better late than never with these series installments.

By Archita Mittra

Fantasy Books

Heists and Adventures Like The Lies of Locke Lamora

Heists and Adventures Like The Lies of Locke Lamora

Scott Lynch fans will find lots to love in these fantasy escapes. 

By Archita Mittra

Fantasy Books

The Best Standalone Fantasy Books

The Best Standalone Fantasy Books

These magical fantasy reads prove sometimes less is more.

By Stephen Lovely & Archita Mittra

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