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Novellas With Fae You Can Read in a Day

You can finish these spellbinding stories in a sitting or two.

Fantasy Books Like John Scalzi's Starter Villain

If you're looking for speculative titles full of humor, adventure, and over-the-top characters, you need to try these titles.

8 Modern Retellings of Classic Legends

For as long as we’ve had stories, we’ve been retelling them. 

What Is a Pukwudgie?

These curious little cryptids appear in the folklore of numerous Algonquin peoples.

What Is a Hodag?

Monster or myth, the hodag has found a place in the hearts of the people of Rhinelander, WI.

What Is the Barghest?

This cryptid has been the inspiration for many famous fantasy creatures, and it rarely brings good tidings.

The History of Werewolf Transformation Stories

From folklore to cinema, let’s look at the evolution of today’s most famous shapeshifter.

Is the Mothman Real or Fiction?

Since 1966, it has haunted the area around Point Pleasant, but what is the Mothman?

8 Must-Read Monster Books for Godzilla Fans 

Godzilla may be primarily a cinematic phenomenon, but that doesn’t mean that more literary-minded kaiju fans can’t find city-crushing action in these books.

Author Jay Kristoff on What's Next for Him After Empire of the Damned

The New York Times bestselling author returns to his exhilarating, illustrated horror-fantasy series.

The Best Sci-Fi and Fantasy Books for Animal Lovers

From Animorphs to Redwall, these stories starring lovable critters are heartwarming and full of adventure.

Sarah J. Maas Says These 7 Books Are Perfect for Fans of Crescent City

House of Flame and Shadow, the third book of the bestselling Crescent City series, hit bookshelves on January 30.

8 Completed Romantasy Series You Can Binge Right Now

If you don't have the patience to wait around for sequels, try these completed romantasy series.

18 of the Best Dragon Books in Fantasy Fiction

Is there any creature—aside from a unicorn—that would make a more badass real-life pet?

16 Heart-Pounding Books Like Twilight

Looking to fill the hole in your heart that Twilight left behind? We’ve got just the fix.

Our Favorite Horses in Fantasy

These horses literally run the gamut from loyal partners to masters of their own destiny.

Amphibian Man Is the Best SFF Film You've Never Heard of

Here's everything you need to know about the cult classic.