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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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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

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

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

What's the Difference Between Hard Magic and Soft Magic?

What's the Difference Between Hard Magic and Soft Magic?

These examples can help make sense of the divide between different types of magic systems.

By Jena Brown

Fantasy Books

17 Epistolary Sci-Fi and Fantasy Novels to Write Home About

17 Epistolary Sci-Fi and Fantasy Novels to Write Home About

Dear reader....

By Jena Brown

Fantasy Books

Stephen Graham Jones Books That Blend Fantasy and Horror

Stephen Graham Jones Books That Blend Fantasy and Horror

Explore the early works of the author who brought us The Only Good Indians and My Heart Is a Chainsaw.

By Vernieda Vergara

Marvel

9 of the Hardest-Hitting Daredevil Books and Comics

9 of the Hardest-Hitting Daredevil Books and Comics

Daredevil is back on TV, and we want to celebrate with our favorite tales of Matt Murdock, Elektra, and more

By Kelsey Christine McConnell

Fairy Tales

9 Snow White Retellings to Get You Ready for Disney's Live-Action Film

9 Snow White Retellings to Get You Ready for Disney's Live-Action Film

Don't sleep on this timeless fairy tale.

By Kayleigh Donaldson

Fantasy Books

20 Fantasy Books Using Myths From Around the World

20 Fantasy Books Using Myths From Around the World

Find magic, myth and mayhem in these folklore-influenced fantasy tales.

By Archita Mittra & Matthew McCreary

Science Fiction Books

The Best of SFWA Grand Master Clifford Simak

The Best of SFWA Grand Master Clifford Simak

A pioneer during the Golden Age of Science Fiction, Simak endures as one of the genre's very best.

By Jena Brown

Fantasy Books

8 Gritty Science Fiction and Fantasy Books Like A Game of Thrones

8 Gritty Science Fiction and Fantasy Books Like A Game of Thrones

This is epic grimdark fantasy at its finest.

By Archita Mittra

Black Fantasy Authors

6 Exciting SFF Debuts by Black Authors in 2025

6 Exciting SFF Debuts by Black Authors in 2025

You'll love these authors being published for the first time!

By Kayleigh Donaldson

Science Fiction Books

The Best Science Fiction of the 1970s

The Best Science Fiction of the 1970s

These sci-fi classics stand the test of time.

By Archita Mittra

Hard Science Fiction

Terrifying Sci-Fi Books About Being Stranded in Space

Terrifying Sci-Fi Books About Being Stranded in Space

Caution: These stories might deter you from making any intergalactic travel plans.

By Jena Brown

Science Fiction Books

25 Sci-Fi Romance Books That Will Make You Swoon

25 Sci-Fi Romance Books That Will Make You Swoon

Add a new couple to your repertoire of sci-fi OTPs.

By G.G. Andrew, Kelsey Christine McConnell & Aviva Kaplan

Marvel

9 of the Best Captain America Books and Comics to Devastate, Delight, and Inspire

9 of the Best Captain America Books and Comics to Devastate, Delight, and Inspire

He knows what it feels like to fight for freedom—and he knows what it costs to have it.

By Kelsey Christine McConnell

Science Fiction Books

The Sun Is Dying and Aliens Face Extinction in ‘Fugitive Planet’

The Sun Is Dying and Aliens Face Extinction in ‘Fugitive Planet’

The last hope for the highly advanced Babekian race lies within our solar system, but can they survive against humanity?

By The Portalist Staff

Science Fiction Books

7 of Our Favorite Poul Anderson Books

7 of Our Favorite Poul Anderson Books

The Grand Master of Science Fiction truly sets the standard for speculative fiction.

By Jena Brown

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