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8 Thought-Provoking SFF Books That Explore Political Control

Beyond classics like 1984 and The Handmaid’s Tale, these speculative stories consider systems of power. 

19 High-Stakes Sci-Fi Books Like Project Hail Mary

Fans of Andy Weir's latest film adaptation are sure to enjoy these titles.

Science Fiction and Fantasy Books You Can Read for $5 or Less

Looking for a great read at an even better price? Try one of these titles!

These Battle School Books Are Perfect for Fans of Ender's Game

If you love a good training montage, these titles are for you.

Our Favorite Sci-Fi/Fantasy Battle Royales and Competitions

These characters are forced to compete in brutal contests, often to the death.

10 of the Best SFF Novels of the 2020s So Far

More than half the decade is already gone, so it’s time to revisit the books we loved in the 2020s. 

18 of the Best Science Fiction Books for Kids

Befriend cute robots, unwind time, and explore alien fauna in these out-of-this-world tales.

New SFF Genres and Authors to Try in 2026

Start the new year off with something new!

Dive Into the Worlds of Adrian Tchaikovsky: 10 Books to Read Now

The essential reading list for the master of sci-fi, fantasy, and existential dread.

Body-Swapping Fiction in SFF Like Freaky Friday

From high school romances to epic fantasy battle royales, this list has it all.

Kid Prodigies in Books Like Alex Rider

Fans of the teen superspy are sure to love these titles.

13 Star Wars Books Every Fan Needs to Read

If you love the Star Wars movies and TV shows, try exploring the galaxy far, far away through a medium made a long time ago: books.

7 Spooky-Scary Science Fiction Books

Stories that will make you check under the bed. 

10 Climate Change Sci-Fi Books for Kim Stanley Robinson Fans

Gripping cli-fi tales of survival, tactical resilience, and the struggle to restore lost worlds.