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Octavia Butler's Final Work Will Suck You In

When Octavia Butler turned to vampires, she redefined science fiction yet again.

The Greatest Science Fiction Books of the 2010s

From 2011 to 2020, science fiction grew by leaps and bounds.

What Is the SFWA?

Explore the history, benefits, and community offered by the Science Fiction and Fantasy Writers Assocation.

10 Must-Read Joanna Russ Books

Get to know a groundbreaking visionary. 

20 Halloween Books That Are Dead Good

These bewitching reads are true treats. 

Beyond Arrakis: 6 Frank Herbert Books 

The author's work is more expansive than just Dune

15 Unforgettable Ray Bradbury Short Stories

Get swept away with these short but spectacular tales from one of the greatest imaginations ever.

8 Amazing Books About Dragons in Space

These genre-blending books are wild rides. 

Excerpt: Race in American Science Fiction Explores Octavia Butler's Work

How Butler's Parable/Earthseed series counters racism in sci-fi. 

When Was Dune Written?

How Frank Herbert's 1957 trip to Oregon inspired an epic.