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Celebrate the late Adams' birthday today with this thought-provoking lecture.
In this fascinating lecture, Black Leopard, Red Wolf author Marlon James talks J.R.R. Tolkien and the relationship between trauma and fantasy.
Take a crash course in the page-to-screen history of George R.R. Martin's hit series.
Neil Gaiman's book Don't Panic: Douglas Adams & The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy shines a light on lesser-known aspects of Adams' career—including his challenging first year in L.A.
By Carolyn Cox
Here are some of the most fascinating facts we learned about the late author from Neil Gaiman's Don't Panic.
Every Harry Potter book is magical – some more so than others.
The author of The Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy had a few thoughts to share about our very own planet.
Get to know the woman who changed science fiction and fantasy.
By Olivia Mason
Chloe hasn't been the same since her accident. And neither has the world...
The upcoming biopic of J.R.R. Tolkien promises to explore the rich past of one of the greatest fantasy writers ever.
Boy-heroes, Gothic suspense, and magical quests are all part of the Bellairs norm.
By Olivia Mason
Revisit the books that started it all.
In the first chapter from Leigh Bardugo’s new novel set in the Grishaverse, a young boy faces his worst nightmare on a stormy night.
By Carolyn Cox
Not all bloodsuckers are created equal: The author of the urban fantasy vampire series The Drake Chronicles reveals 8 of her favorite vamps.
The weather outside is frightful, but these books look so delightful.
By Carolyn Cox
These epic page-turners will have you on the edge of your seat.
By Carolyn Cox
Seasoned sci-fi and fantasy editor Betsy Mitchell dives into Poul Anderson's urban paranormal duology for the first time.
Are you there, Hollywood? It's us, sci-fi and fantasy fans.
By Olivia Mason