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Read Chapter 1 of Seanan McGuire's The Innocent Sleep

The 18th installment of the October Daye series hits bookshelves today. You can read the first chapter for free on The Portalist.

Read The Claires by C. L. Gaber

Looking for something witchy this Halloween season? Try this paranormal tale of death and rebirth by Ascenders author C. L. Gaber.

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?

Our Favorite Gods in Fantasy

These 12 compelling characters offer a closer look at what it means to be a deity.

The 6 Books Nominated for the 2023 Hugo Awards

Looking for something new to read? Try some of the year's best novels.

8 Spicy Fantasy Romance Books Like A Court of Thorns and Roses

If you're a fan of Sarah J. Maas's bestselling work, try these books with similar spicy themes.

[CLOSED] Enter for Your Chance to Win Seanan McGuire's October Daye Series

Three winners will receive all 18 books of the ongoing October Daye series.

Why ‘The Water Outlaws’ by S.L. Huang Is a Must-Read for Fantasy Lovers

Plus, more sci-fi/fantasy authors who use field expertise to craft their stories.

Inventive Causes for Zombie Apocalypses

Some say the world will end in fire, some say in ice … and some say in a swarm of flying fish zombies.

Pirates in Fantasy Novels That Will Steal Your Heart

Who doesn't love a pirate story on the high seas (or even the skies)?

16 Heart-Pounding Books Like Twilight

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

Why The Amazing Screw-On Head by Mike Mignola Is My Favorite Book 

Fans of Hellboy and imaginative weird fiction will love this illustrated short-story collection.

10 Manga and Comic Books by Celebrity Creators

Rarely do comic-book writers or artists become household names, but sometimes household names try their hands at comics and manga.

Reviewing The Fragile Threads of Power (and More Stabby Girl Books You'll Love)

If you love A Darker Shade of Magic, these female-led fantasy books with magic and mischief galore might become your new favorite.

13 of the Most-Hated Characters in Beloved SFF

These loathsome characters can't ruin these great sci-fi/fantasy novels, but it's not for lack of trying.

SFF Authors With Effortless Writing Styles

These science fiction and fantasy authors offer comfortable, easy-to-read prose that makes reading a joy.

Read Chapter 1 of Seanan McGuire's Sleep No More

The latest installment in Seanan McGuire's Hugo-nominated October Daye urban fantasy series publishes today. Try the first chapter on The Portalist.

Charming Sci-Fi/Fantasy Like Neil Gaiman’s Stardust

Step into a fairytale with these cozy, magical books.

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

Delectable or downright disgusting, we can’t help but be curious.