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    Science Fiction Action Novels That Are Better Than the Borderlands Movie

    If you're looking for a sci-fi action world with open, sprawling worlds, try these books.

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    A Beginner's Guide to X-Men ‘97

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    The Strangest Sci-Fi and Fantasy Foods We Wish We Could Try  

    By Isabel Montero

    Sci Fi Movies

    10 Underrated Sci-Fi Movies You Need to Watch

    10 Underrated Sci-Fi Movies You Need to Watch

    By Orrin Grey

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    The Brutal Allegory of Interview With the Vampire Season One

    The Brutal Allegory of Interview With the Vampire Season One

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    N.K. Jemisin Will Adapt Her Broken Earth Trilogy Books for the Big Screen

    N.K. Jemisin Will Adapt Her Broken Earth Trilogy Books for the Big Screen

    The Stillness is coming to a theater near you. 

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    12 Shiny and Chrome Movies Like Mad Max: Fury Road

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    Live Like a Vulcan, Love Like a Wookiee, Laugh Like a Hobbit Is the Fandom Book You’re Looking For

    This pop-culture fueled fable is a comforting, quirky adventure. 

    By Carolyn Cox

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    Richelle Mead's Vampire Academy Novels Ordered for TV Series Adaptation

    Richelle Mead's Vampire Academy Novels Ordered for TV Series Adaptation

    A second chance for fans to see their favorite world come to life.

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    Interview: Robb Pearlman on What Starfleet Means to Him

    Interview: Robb Pearlman on What Starfleet Means to Him

    The Star Trek: Starfleet Is . . . author shares his relationship with the franchise and why Star Trek fans are the best.

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    Douglas Adams

    42 Ways to Celebrate Towel Day on May 25th

    42 Ways to Celebrate Towel Day on May 25th

    Mostly harmless suggestions for honoring Douglas Adams and The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy. 

    By Kara Williamson

    Tabletop Gaming

    13 Dungeons & Dragons Podcasts That Are a Natural 20

    13 Dungeons & Dragons Podcasts That Are a Natural 20

    No matter your alignment, there's a podcast for you. 

    By Emily J.

    Fantasy Book Series

    Netflix's Shadow and Bone Will Satisfy Both Dedicated Fans and New Audiences

    Netflix's Shadow and Bone Will Satisfy Both Dedicated Fans and New Audiences

    Make the Grishaverse adaptation your next binge. 

    By Vernieda Vergara

    Fantasy Books

    The Lord of the Rings Characters, Ranked

    The Lord of the Rings Characters, Ranked

    We come to it at last, the great battle of our time.

    By Jena Brown

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    [CLOSED] Grogu Giveaway: Win a Star Wars Prize Pack Fit for a Jedi!

    Please be aware this giveaway is now closed. 

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    Sci Fi TV Shows

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    10 Gift Ideas for Die-Hard Fans of The Expanse

    Great grabs for any budget and taste.

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    Sci Fi TV Shows

    The 10 Best Babylon 5 Episodes Ever

    The 10 Best Babylon 5 Episodes Ever

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    By Kara Brand

    Tabletop Gaming

    10 Epic Games Like Dungeons & Dragons to Take You on an Adventure

    10 Epic Games Like Dungeons & Dragons to Take You on an Adventure

    Unleash your inner hero. 

    By Orrin Grey

    Sci Fi Movies

    20 Great Sci-Fi Movies Directed by Women 

    20 Great Sci-Fi Movies Directed by Women 

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    By Kayleigh Donaldson

    Octavia Butler

    Octavia Butler's Kindred to Be Adapted for a Pilot by FX

    Octavia Butler's Kindred to Be Adapted for a Pilot by FX

    Playwright Branden Jacobs-Jenkins will write and executive produce. 

    By Carolyn Cox

    Superheroes

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    5 Acclaimed Shows Like WandaVision to Watch After the Finale

    Missing Westview already? These five compelling shows might offer the antidote. 

    By Carly Lane

    Fantasy Book Series

    Which Grishaverse Character Are You, Based on Your Zodiac Sign?

    Which Grishaverse Character Are You, Based on Your Zodiac Sign?

    According to the stars, you might be a Grisha.

    By Kelsey Christine McConnell

    News

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    Watch the First Trailer for Netflix's Shadow and Bone Series

    Leigh Bardugo’s fantasies come to life in Netflix's upcoming series. 

    By Kara Brand

    Fantasy Books

    Netflix's Redwall Adaptation: 5 Elements From Brian Jacques' Books That We Hope to See

    Netflix's Redwall Adaptation: 5 Elements From Brian Jacques' Books That We Hope to See

    "Travel with me to Redwall in Mossflower country..."

    By Orrin Grey

    Neil Gaiman

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    Netflix Sandman Adaptation Casts Gwendoline Christie, Vivienne Acheampong, and Other Greats

    The Neil Gaiman series has a dream cast.

    By Kara Brand

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