Space! Dragons! Space dragons (that’s a thing)! Welcome to the sci-fi and fantasy corner of Book Riot, where we discuss the best fantasy book series (and best fantasy books that standalone–yes, those do exist), YA sci-fi, science fiction books for kids, cozy sci-fi (also a thing!), and more. Grab your sword and hop in the spaceship: let’s get reading.
These fantasy books have been praised as the best in the genre — and derided as the worst of all time. Where do you fall?
Here are the sci-fi and fantasy titles getting the most recognition in best of the year lists and award shortlists!
Readers old and young alike hunting for wickedly funny books like ASSISTANT TO THE VILLAIN may find their perfect read right here.
December's new SFF releases bring not one but three new additions to series we love, a brand new romantasy trilogy, and more!
These podcasts, fan organizations, books, journals, and more are all good starting points for fans looking to explore Tolkien academia.
If you're looking for grungy, industrial style science fiction, look no further than these books.
Whichever of the best high fantasy romance books you dive into, you'll have a swoony great time. Get started now!
Want to capture that dreamy fantasy of velvet and stars? Escape into one of these whimsigoth books and let the world disappear for a while.
Here are some of the best graphic novels from speculative fiction writers who were already killing it as prose-only novelists.
These thrilling fantasy heist novels will keep you turning the pages faster, faster, faster.