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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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Movie Adaptations

The 7 Most Controversial Changes in the Harry Potter Movies

The 7 Most Controversial Changes in the Harry Potter Movies

Even the greatest book to movie adaptations are often controversial among diehard fans, and Harry Potter is no exception.

By Bailey Bennett

Science Fiction Books

9 Incredible Sci-Fi and Fantasy Books Featuring LGBTQIA Characters

9 Incredible Sci-Fi and Fantasy Books Featuring LGBTQIA Characters

These compelling novels deserve acclaim not just in Pride Month, but the whole year through.

By Carolyn Cox

Best Of

9 Great Father Figures from Sci-Fi and Fantasy

9 Great Father Figures from Sci-Fi and Fantasy

These awesome pops totally deserve breakfast in bed.

By Feliza Casano

Fantasy Books

10 Enchanting Fairy Books That Will Spirit You Away

10 Enchanting Fairy Books That Will Spirit You Away

Prepare to be transported to a magical realm.

By Matthew Thompson

Fantasy Books

5 Things 'Serious' Fantasy Writers Can Learn from Terry Pratchett

5 Things 'Serious' Fantasy Writers Can Learn from Terry Pratchett

Even at his silliest, the late Terry Pratchett had something worthwhile to say.

By Chris Mahon

Quotes

10 Hilarious Douglas Adams Quotes

10 Hilarious Douglas Adams Quotes

Wise words from a dry-sandwich-hater and deadline-avoider.

By Grazia Rutherford-Swan

Fantasy Books

Tabletop Gaming Takes A Bloody Turn in Kristin McFarland’s No Saving Throw

Tabletop Gaming Takes A Bloody Turn in Kristin McFarland’s No Saving Throw

Read an excerpt from Kristin McFarland’s much-anticipated nerdy murder mystery novel.

By Xavier Piedra

Female Fantasy Authors

Interview: Nnedi Okorafor Talks the Wild Seed TV Adaptation and Octavia Butler

Interview: Nnedi Okorafor Talks the Wild Seed TV Adaptation and Octavia Butler

The Binti author discusses the powerful relationship at the heart of Wild Seed, and how the TV adaptation will defy expectations.

By Betsy Mitchell

Science Fiction Books

18 Must-Read Nebula Award-Winning Books

18 Must-Read Nebula Award-Winning Books

From the classics to modern works, these books represent the best of the best when it comes to sci-fi and fantasy.

By Audrey Webster

Fantasy Books

A Man With a Magical Gift is Drawn Back Into a World He Tried to Leave Behind

A Man With a Magical Gift is Drawn Back Into a World He Tried to Leave Behind

In post-Katrina New Orleans, a street magician with a knack for finding lost things is drawn into a fantastical and dark murder mystery.

By Sarah Mangiola

Nebula Award

Congratulations to the 2018 Nebula Awards Winners!

Congratulations to the 2018 Nebula Awards Winners!

Now's your chance to read these award-winning titles. 

By Carolyn Cox

Fantasy TV Shows

10 Books to Read Based on Your Favorite Game of Thrones Characters

10 Books to Read Based on Your Favorite Game of Thrones Characters

"A mind needs books like a sword needs a whetstone."

By Carolyn Cox

Fantasy TV Shows

50 of the Best Fantasy Characters Ever

50 of the Best Fantasy Characters Ever

Dragons and hobbits and heroes, oh my!

By The Portalist Staff

The Shape Of Water

Before The Shape of Water, There Was Mrs. Caliban

Before The Shape of Water, There Was Mrs. Caliban

A grieving housewife finds hope in the unlikeliest of places—a sea monster's arms—in Rachel Ingalls' 80s cult favorite.

By Olivia Mason

Female Fantasy Authors

10 Books for Fans of V.E. Schwab

10 Books for Fans of V.E. Schwab

Add these magical reads to your TBR pile while you wait for Schwab's next incredible story.

By Hezra Martinez

Fantasy Movies

Journey Through Tolkien's Artwork at the Morgan Library & Museum

Journey Through Tolkien's Artwork at the Morgan Library & Museum

This exhibition of original Tolkien works offers an inside glimpse of the author's process and will delight devotees of Middle-earth.

By Betsy Mitchell

Fantasy Creatures

19 Bloody Good Vampire Books

19 Bloody Good Vampire Books

Thirsty for a sci-fi or fantasy vampire tale? These books are sure to quench your craving.

By Carolyn Cox

Dystopian Novels

12 Dystopian Series You Haven't Read But Should

12 Dystopian Series You Haven't Read But Should

These under-the-radar books will get under your skin.

By Olivia Mason

Science Fiction Books

13 Sci-Fi Short Stories You Can Read Over Your Lunch Break

13 Sci-Fi Short Stories You Can Read Over Your Lunch Break

There’s something so satisfying about absorbing an entire narrative in one sitting. That's why we love these incredible tales.

By Grazia Rutherford-Swan

Post-Apocalyptic

A Lone Samurai Journeys to a Frozen Earth in Eric Van Lustbader’s The Sunset Warrior

A Lone Samurai Journeys to a Frozen Earth in Eric Van Lustbader’s The Sunset Warrior

Read an excerpt from the post-apocalyptic adventure novel by a skilled author of thrillers.

By Xavier Piedra

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