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    Books

    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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    Female Fantasy Authors

    10 Must-Read Jane Yolen Books

    10 Must-Read Jane Yolen Books

    For over fifty years, the award-winning author has been using fairy tales and real history to create compelling fantasies.

    By G.G. Andrew

    Fantasy Books

    The Magical Sequel to Caraval Will Leave You Breathless

    The Magical Sequel to Caraval Will Leave You Breathless

    Get a sneak peek of Stephanie Garber's new young adult fantasy romance book, Legendary!

    By Sarah Mangiola

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    [CLOSED] Win Passes to Escape Velocity and a Sci-Fi Prize Pack!

    [CLOSED] Win Passes to Escape Velocity and a Sci-Fi Prize Pack!

    We've partnered with Escape Velocity to give away 6 weekend passes to the Maryland con, a $75 voucher, and a book bundle signed by Greg Bear.

    By The Portalist Staff

    Science Fiction Books

    Exploring Classism in the Far Future and Today

    Exploring Classism in the Far Future and Today

    Author Emily Devenport looks at classism in America through the lens of her upcoming sci-fi novel Medusa Uploaded.

    By Emily Devenport

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    Why the New Gormenghast Adaptation Has My Excitement Peake-d

    Why the New Gormenghast Adaptation Has My Excitement Peake-d

    The time is right for Mervyn Peake's masterpiece to return to the small screen.

    By Carolyn Cox

    Quotes

    8 Margaret Atwood Quotes for When the Bastards Grind You Down

    8 Margaret Atwood Quotes for When the Bastards Grind You Down

    The accomplished author reflects on dystopia, gender, and the eternal possibility of giraffes.

    By Aliza Polkes

    Fantasy Creatures

    Urban Fantasy 101: 10 Books to Get You Started

    Urban Fantasy 101: 10 Books to Get You Started

    Vampires and werewolves and faes, oh my!

    By Chelsea Mueller

    Time Travel

    Time Travelers Visit 1930s Germany and Disrupt History

    Time Travelers Visit 1930s Germany and Disrupt History

    In Allen Steele's Time Loves a Hero, a journey to the past may change the centuries to come.

    By Olivia Mason

    Science

    Rachel Carson on the Mysterious Magic of the Sea

    Rachel Carson on the Mysterious Magic of the Sea

    In The Edge of the Sea, the legendary environmentalist reminds us that the underwater world is as fantastical as our favorite fictional universes.

    By Olivia Mason

    Fantasy Movies

    New J.R.R. Tolkien Novel Due Out This Summer

    New J.R.R. Tolkien Novel Due Out This Summer

    It's Ulmo-st too good to be true. 

    By Carolyn Cox

    Best Of

    10 of the Best Books on Writing by Sci-Fi and Fantasy Authors

    10 of the Best Books on Writing by Sci-Fi and Fantasy Authors

    Whether you're struggling with the nuances of a fictional language or just struggling to get started, take some tips from the best of the best.

    By Stephen Lovely

    Dystopian Novels

    The Handmaid’s Tale Returns Soon—Download a Free Guide to Get You Ready

    The Handmaid’s Tale Returns Soon—Download a Free Guide to Get You Ready

    Know your Offred from your Ofglen? Eyes from your Angels? This free Ebook will get you up to speed for Season 2. 

    By The Portalist Staff

    Space Exploration

    Space Opera Meets Arrival in Samuel R. Delany's Babel-17

    Space Opera Meets Arrival in Samuel R. Delany's Babel-17

    A famous poet must decipher a strange alien language before it becomes a weapon of mass destruction.

    By Olivia Mason

    Dystopian Novels

    11 Books Like Ready Player One

    11 Books Like Ready Player One

    Virtual reality escapism is just the beginning...

    By Stephen Lovely

    Dystopian Novels

    Parable of the Sower: Enter Octavia Butler's Terrifying and Unforgettable World

    Parable of the Sower: Enter Octavia Butler's Terrifying and Unforgettable World

    Possessing hope and a strange ability, Lauren is thrust into an unknown world with a seemingly impossible goal.

    By Audrey Webster

    Female Fantasy Authors

    Spanning Genres: The Lasting Influence of Lois Lowry and Her Work

    Spanning Genres: The Lasting Influence of Lois Lowry and Her Work

    The author explored both light and heavy subject matter—covering everything from contemporary adolescence to dystopian worlds and the Holocaust. 

    By Stephen Lovely

    Science Fiction Books

    Author Joe Haldeman on How the Vietnam War Gave Him Something to Write About

    Author Joe Haldeman on How the Vietnam War Gave Him Something to Write About

    Haldeman’s military science fiction was heavily influenced by his time in combat.

    By Joe Haldeman

    Fantasy Books

    Hear Stephen King & George R.R. Martin Discuss Their Craft

    Hear Stephen King & George R.R. Martin Discuss Their Craft

    The iconic authors share their inspirations and delve into ''how the f***" King writes so fast.

    By The Portalist Staff

    Science

    The Genius Behind Modern Science: Books About Albert Einstein

    The Genius Behind Modern Science: Books About Albert Einstein

    Learn more about the theoretical physicist responsible for some of the most incredible scientific discoveries. 

    By Audrey Webster

    Science

    8 Physics and Math Books to Read for Pi Day

    8 Physics and Math Books to Read for Pi Day

    Cut yourself a piece of pie and cozy up with one of these engrossing reads. 

    By Carolyn Cox

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