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Which Dune Character Are You, Based on Your Zodiac Sign?

Do the stars say you're the Emperor of the Known Universe, or a manipulative schemer who orchestrates destruction?

10 Exciting Sci-Fi Books That Explore Deep Space

Stellar stories that boldly go where no human has gone before. 

Excerpt: David Brin Explores the Inspiration Behind His Uplift Novels

Plus, see the brand-new covers for the latest editions of Brin's books!

Interview: Robb Pearlman on What Starfleet Means to Him

The Star Trek: Starfleet Is . . . author shares his relationship with the franchise and why Star Trek fans are the best.

42 Ways to Celebrate Towel Day on May 25th

Mostly harmless suggestions for honoring Douglas Adams and The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy

13 Powerful Standalone Sci-Fi Books

These self-contained reads are just as epic as any series. 

Take a MasterClass from Award-Winning Author N.K. Jemisin 

Calling all aspiring science fiction and fantasy writers!

Samuel R. Delany Receives Lifetime Achievement Anisfield-Wolf Book Award

The award recognizes "important contributions to our understanding of racism and human diversity."

Alison Stine Wins the 2021 Philip K. Dick Award for Road Out of Winter

The environmental thriller follows a farmer through post-apocalyptic Appalachia. 

From Xanth and Beyond: 18 Piers Anthony Books

The author of the long-running Xanth series isn't afraid to be quirky, dark—or a little controversial.