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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 Movies

Is Gregory Maguire's Elphie as Wonderful as Wicked?

Is Gregory Maguire's Elphie as Wonderful as Wicked?

Gregory Maguire released a new Elphaba book this spring. 

By Jena Brown

Horror Books

Atmospheric Horror Like What Moves the Dead

Atmospheric Horror Like What Moves the Dead

These dark and disturbing tales will keep you up at night.

By Archita Mittra

Science Fiction Books

The Best Science Fiction and Fantasy of the 1990s

The Best Science Fiction and Fantasy of the 1990s

The '90s were a special time for speculative fiction. 

By Archita Mittra

Science Fiction Books

17 Brilliant Hard Science Fiction Novels

17 Brilliant Hard Science Fiction Novels

For those who take their science fiction with a side of accuracy...

By Stephen Lovely & The Portalist Staff

Fantasy Books

8 Books Like Katherine Addison's The Goblin Emperor

8 Books Like Katherine Addison's The Goblin Emperor

If you need something to read while you wait for the next installment of The Chronicles of Osreth, try these titles.

By Kayleigh Donaldson

Science Fiction Books

The Murderbot Diaries Series in Order

The Murderbot Diaries Series in Order

The snarky award-winning novella series from Martha Wells is well worth the read.

By Kayleigh Donaldson

Dystopian Novels

10 Dystopian Novels Like 1984 That Emphasize the Importance of Personal Freedoms

10 Dystopian Novels Like 1984 That Emphasize the Importance of Personal Freedoms

If Big Brother isn't watching you, someone else might be.

By Aviva Kaplan

Fantasy Romance Books

8 BookTok Favorites Like the Solaris and Crello Trilogy

8 BookTok Favorites Like the Solaris and Crello Trilogy

Rina Vasquez fans should try these titles.

By Kayleigh Donaldson

Fantasy Books

Books like The Girl Who Fell Beneath the Sea

Books like The Girl Who Fell Beneath the Sea

Old legends come to life in these fantastic retellings.

By Jena Brown

Science

7 Fiction Books About Scientists

7 Fiction Books About Scientists

Scientists escape the lab and must survive the field in these speculative works.

By Jena Brown

Fantasy Books

20 of Our Favorite Urban Fantasy Books

20 of Our Favorite Urban Fantasy Books

These fantasy titles blend magic with a contemporary urban setting.

By Carolyn Cox

Science Fiction Books

9 of the Best Science Fiction Books for Kids

9 of the Best Science Fiction Books for Kids

Befriend cute robots, unwind time, and explore alien fauna in these out-of-this-world tales.

By Archita Mittra

Science Fiction Books

The Best Sci-Fi Authors Ever, From A-Z

The Best Sci-Fi Authors Ever, From A-Z

From Paul Anderson to Timothy Zahn, we're celebrating some of the best speculative authors ever.

By Kayleigh Donaldson

Fantasy Books

How I Would Edit The Stormlight Archive Book 5, Wind and Truth

How I Would Edit The Stormlight Archive Book 5, Wind and Truth

The bestselling conclusion to the first arc of Sanderson’s magnum opus has come to a close.

By Matthew McCreary

Fantasy Books

9 of Our Favorite Fantasy Series for Children

9 of Our Favorite Fantasy Series for Children

You’re never too old for these spellbinding tales.

By Archita Mittra

Women In SFF

Acorna Is Perfect for Fans of Dragonriders of Pern

Acorna Is Perfect for Fans of Dragonriders of Pern

If you're a fan of Anne McCaffrey, you should try this classic science fiction series.

By Orrin Grey

Science Fiction Books

The Best Science Fiction of the 1980s

The Best Science Fiction of the 1980s

The 1980s saw an explosion of the SF world with an influx of new writers and publishers and a huge increase in readers and fans. 

By Aviva Kaplan

Science Fiction Books

The Best Alan Dean Foster Books for Every Reader

The Best Alan Dean Foster Books for Every Reader

Open a window to another world with one of these Alan Dean Foster books. 

By Danielle Kugler & Aviva Kaplan

Fantasy Books

20 Portal Fiction Books That Will Transport You

20 Portal Fiction Books That Will Transport You

There are other worlds than these.

By Carolyn Cox & Aviva Kaplan

Fantasy Books

8 Intriguing Dark Romance Books to Read if You DNF'ed Haunting Adeline

8 Intriguing Dark Romance Books to Read if You DNF'ed Haunting Adeline

Romances that are dark, but not quite as dark…

By Kayleigh Donaldson

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