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 out-of-this-world romances in space combine high-stakes interplanetary adventures with swoon-worthy love stories.
Stave off the spring blues from those April showers with this exciting selection of new sci-fi and fantasy novels out April 2024!
Be it dragons, nation-saving, or straight up magic, these Black speculative YA books will have you hooked from page one.
Not every book holds up over the decades. Here are four 1980s sci-fi books that aged badly—and four still worth reading today.
Adventure, new worlds, historical magic: these nonfiction books explore topics that science fiction and fantasy lovers will enjoy.
These 10 fresh urban fantasy books and series will take you everywhere — from magical jade cities to demon fox hunting ground.
From the far-flung reaches of space to epic magical worlds, these novels, novellas, and comics are the best Hugo award winners to read.
Whether you like the dragons of Fourth Wing or the humor of Kimberly Lemming's series, the best romantasy audiobooks will sweep you away.
You've made a character, met your fellow adventurers, and won the day. What do you do next? Read one of these books like Baldur's Gate!
These magical BIPOC reads have everything from magical sea beasts to protective conjurors to gifted detectives.