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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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    Female Fantasy Authors

    Tamora Pierce Talks Writing and Reading About Female Warriors

    Tamora Pierce Talks Writing and Reading About Female Warriors

    "I wrote what I wanted to read, which was sensible, intelligent girl swordfighters."

    By Carolyn Cox

    Space Exploration

    Jack Parsons: A Pioneer of Rocket Science and His Bumpy Road to Fame

    Jack Parsons: A Pioneer of Rocket Science and His Bumpy Road to Fame

    Author George Pendle explores the fascinating and unorthodox life of a brilliant scientist in his book "Strange Angel."

    By Audrey Webster

    Fantasy Movies

    The Re-Read: A Wrinkle in Time

    The Re-Read: A Wrinkle in Time

    Journey back to your childhood, and discover how your perceptions of "A Wrinkle in Time" might have changed from then to now.

    By Molly Reiniger

    Female Fantasy Authors

    SNEAK PEEK: Children of Blood and Bone Is Your Next YA Fantasy Obsession

    SNEAK PEEK: Children of Blood and Bone Is Your Next YA Fantasy Obsession

    Debut author Tomi Adeyemi’s West African-inspired fantasy novel takes readers to a place where magic has died ... and a young girl has one chance to bring it back.

    By Sarah Mangiola

    Fantasy Books

    8 Harry Potter Audiobooks That Will Transport You to Hogwarts

    8 Harry Potter Audiobooks That Will Transport You to Hogwarts

    Still sad you never got your Hogwarts Letter? These audiobooks are the next-best thing.

    By Audrey Webster

    Science Fiction Books

    15 Fascinating Facts About Octavia Butler

    15 Fascinating Facts About Octavia Butler

    On the anniversary of her death, we look back on the extraordinary life of a remarkable writer.

    By Carolyn Cox

    Science

    5 Technologies from Neuromancer That Are Almost Here

    5 Technologies from Neuromancer That Are Almost Here

    The tech that Gibson predicted 30+ years ago in Neuromancer now feels closer to reality than fiction.

    By Chris Mahon

    Page

    The 2017 Nebula Awards Nominees Are Here

    The 2017 Nebula Awards Nominees Are Here

    How many have you read?

    By Carolyn Cox

    Science Fiction Books

    How the Works of Shakespeare Shape Science Fiction

    How the Works of Shakespeare Shape Science Fiction

    Science fiction owes a debt to a dude born when many people still thought the Earth was the center of the Universe: William Shakespeare.

    By Carolyn Cox

    Fantasy Books

    George R.R. Martin Says New A Song of Ice and Fire Book Coming This Year

    George R.R. Martin Says New A Song of Ice and Fire Book Coming This Year

    But no, it's not "The Winds of Winter."

    By Carolyn Cox

    Best Of

    9 of the Best Audiobooks for Road Trips

    9 of the Best Audiobooks for Road Trips

    You're sure to have happy trails with these tales.

    By Carolyn Cox

    Female Fantasy Authors

    You Need to Read Sarah J. Maas' A Court of Thorns and Roses

    You Need to Read Sarah J. Maas' A Court of Thorns and Roses

    Or "How I Fell in Love with Faeries—and Why You Will Too."

    By Olivia Mason

    Fantasy Movies

    A Tolkien Scholar Examines the Nature of Evil in the One Ring

    A Tolkien Scholar Examines the Nature of Evil in the One Ring

    Is evil an external or internal force in Tolkien's beloved fantasy series?

    By Olivia Mason

    Science Fiction Books

    Exclusive: The One-of-a-Kind Book Bundle Every Fan Must Own

    Exclusive: The One-of-a-Kind Book Bundle Every Fan Must Own

    We partnered with award-winning science fiction author Greg Bear to create a five-book collection that deserves a home in your personal library.

    By The Portalist Staff

    Fantasy Books

    Does Realism Matter When Creating a Fictional Magic System?

    Does Realism Matter When Creating a Fictional Magic System?

    In writing his own magical world, David Mack looked to two very different examples from fantasy fiction.

    By David Mack

    Space Exploration

    Alan Shepard, the Apollo 1 Disaster, and the Race to the Moon

    Alan Shepard, the Apollo 1 Disaster, and the Race to the Moon

    On January 27, 1967, a fire broke out during a launch simulation of the Apollo 1 aircraft, killing the men inside and changing NASA forever.

    By Carolyn Cox

    Science Fiction Books

    Ursula K. Le Guin Passes Away at 88

    Ursula K. Le Guin Passes Away at 88

    "The New York Times" reports that the landmark author of "The Left Hand of Darkness" and the "Earthsea" novels has died.

    By Carolyn Cox

    Page

    Revolution Is Brewing in The Handmaid's Tale Season 2 Trailer

    Revolution Is Brewing in The Handmaid's Tale Season 2 Trailer

    Nolite te bastardes carborundorum.

    By Carolyn Cox

    Science Fiction Books

    What If Your Dreams Were Public Knowledge?

    What If Your Dreams Were Public Knowledge?

    In this excerpt, iconic author Ursula K. Le Guin envisions a plane of existence where no one dreams alone.

    By Sarah Mangiola

    Dystopian Novels

    It's a Pleasure to Burn in Teaser for HBO's Fahrenheit 451

    It's a Pleasure to Burn in Teaser for HBO's Fahrenheit 451

    Ray Bradbury's dystopian classic is brought to life in this powerful peek at the upcoming film.

    By Carolyn Cox

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