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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

    9 Magical Books About Unicorns That Take You on a Wild Ride

    9 Magical Books About Unicorns That Take You on a Wild Ride

    Get lost in these fantastic stories of the fabled creature.  

    By Kayleigh Donaldson

    Science Fiction Books

    Samuel R. Delany Receives Lifetime Achievement Anisfield-Wolf Book Award

    Samuel R. Delany Receives Lifetime Achievement Anisfield-Wolf Book Award

    The award recognizes "important contributions to our understanding of racism and human diversity."

    By Carolyn Cox

    Science Fiction Books

    Alison Stine Wins the 2021 Philip K. Dick Award for Road Out of Winter

    Alison Stine Wins the 2021 Philip K. Dick Award for Road Out of Winter

    The environmental thriller follows a farmer through post-apocalyptic Appalachia. 

    By Allie Roos

    Science Fiction Books

    8 Iconic Fritz Leiber Books That Will Take You on an Adventure

    8 Iconic Fritz Leiber Books That Will Take You on an Adventure

    Tales of swords, sorcery, and ships among the stars. 

    By Orrin Grey

    Quotes

    17 Samuel R. Delany Quotes: Wise Words from the Sci-Fi Grand Master

    17 Samuel R. Delany Quotes: Wise Words from the Sci-Fi Grand Master

    In honor of his April 1st birthday, celebrate 79 years of the science fiction trailblazer’s life.

    By Carolyn Cox & Kara Williamson

    Science Fiction Books

    11 Best-Selling Sci-Fi Books That Left Their Mark on the Literary World

    11 Best-Selling Sci-Fi Books That Left Their Mark on the Literary World

    Did your favorite make the list? 

    By Michael J. Seidlinger

    Dystopian Novels

    14 Books Like The Hunger Games to Keep the Odds Ever In Your Favor

    14 Books Like The Hunger Games to Keep the Odds Ever In Your Favor

    Need a new dystopian read? We volunteer these books as tribute.

    By Keith Rice

    Science Fiction Books

    12 Super-Fun Science Fiction Books for Kids

    12 Super-Fun Science Fiction Books for Kids

    These stellar stories move at warp speed. 

    By Natalie Dalea

    Science Fiction Books

    10 Compelling Generation Ship Books That Take You on a Journey

    10 Compelling Generation Ship Books That Take You on a Journey

    Say goodbye to Earth. 

    By Keith Rice

    Nebula Award

    The 2020 Nebula Award Finalists: How Many Have You Read?

    The 2020 Nebula Award Finalists: How Many Have You Read?

    These SFF reads were there when we needed books the most. 

    By Carolyn Cox

    Octavia Butler

    Octavia Butler's Kindred to Be Adapted for a Pilot by FX

    Octavia Butler's Kindred to Be Adapted for a Pilot by FX

    Playwright Branden Jacobs-Jenkins will write and executive produce. 

    By Carolyn Cox

    Octavia Butler

    Mars Rover Touchdown Site Named 'Octavia E. Butler Landing' by NASA

    Mars Rover Touchdown Site Named 'Octavia E. Butler Landing' by NASA

    "The Destiny of Earthseed is to take root among the stars." 

    By Carolyn Cox

    Fantasy Romance Books

    Susan Krinard on Pouring Her Love for Real-Life Wolves into Paranormal Romance

    Susan Krinard on Pouring Her Love for Real-Life Wolves into Paranormal Romance

    In this special essay, Krinard reveals the inspiration behind her shifter fiction. 

    By Susan Krinard

    Fantasy Books

    10 Magical Mercedes Lackey Books

    10 Magical Mercedes Lackey Books

    Saddle up and ride into adventure. 

    By Orrin Grey

    Classic Sci Fi Books

    5 Golden Age of Science Fiction Female Authors

    5 Golden Age of Science Fiction Female Authors

    These writers prove that the Golden Age wasn't just defined by men. 

    By Kayleigh Donaldson

    Fantasy Book Series

    Which Grishaverse Character Are You, Based on Your Zodiac Sign?

    Which Grishaverse Character Are You, Based on Your Zodiac Sign?

    According to the stars, you might be a Grisha.

    By Kelsey Christine McConnell

    Fantasy Books

    13 Magical Middle Grade Fantasy and Sci-Fi Novels

    13 Magical Middle Grade Fantasy and Sci-Fi Novels

    These adventure-filled reads are the cure for a bad mood. 

    By Shealea Iral

    Octavia Butler

    Join Symphony Space's Virtual Celebration of Octavia E. Butler!

    Join Symphony Space's Virtual Celebration of Octavia E. Butler!

    Guests will include N.K. Jemisin, Walter Mosley, Imani Perry, and other renowned writers and performers. 

    By Carolyn Cox

    Octavia Butler

    Listen to the Full NPR Throughline Episode on Octavia Butler Now!

    Listen to the Full NPR Throughline Episode on Octavia Butler Now!

    This moving episode explores the "new ways of seeing" that are Butler's legacy. 

    By Carolyn Cox

    Fantasy Books

    Netflix's Redwall Adaptation: 5 Elements From Brian Jacques' Books That We Hope to See

    Netflix's Redwall Adaptation: 5 Elements From Brian Jacques' Books That We Hope to See

    "Travel with me to Redwall in Mossflower country..."

    By Orrin Grey

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