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The First Ursula K. Le Guin Prize for Fiction Will Be Awarded in 2022

“The name of our beautiful reward isn't profit. Its name is freedom.”

9 Brutal Books Like Squid Game

These gripping reads get the green light.

Don't Overlook the Bittersweet Sci-Fi of "Needle in a Timestack"

Robert Silverberg's story, and its film adaptation, explores what humanity loses by gaining time travel. 

11 Quintessential Vonda McIntyre Books

McIntyre’s influence can be seen across the sci-fi landscape. 

The Only Way We Can Really Know One Another Is Through Fiction

Award-winning author Charlie Jane Anders explores how fiction encourages us to abandon assumptions.

9 Ray Bradbury Quotes to Inspire and Revive You

We're celebrating the late author in honor of his August 22nd birthday. 

The Expanse Book Order: How to Explore the Sol System

A guide for Earthers, Belters, Martians, and more. 

LeVar Burton on the "Two Americas" Created by Institutional Racism

In this author's note for his novel Aftermath, Burton reflects on the legacies of slavery.

What Is New Wave Science Fiction?

Explore a defining era in sci-fi's history. 

LeVar Burton's Indelible Influence on American Popular Culture

The talented multi-hyphenate continues to inspire generations of fans. 

Read an Excerpt From LeVar Burton's Sci-Fi Debut Novel Aftermath

America is sick—but Dr. Rene Reynolds could have the cure. 

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.