#Science Fiction/Fantasy

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.

Feminism in Epic Fantasy: Robert Jordan v. George R.R. Martin (The Best of Book Riot)

Much of the good ship Book Riot is off at Book Expo America this week, so we’re running some of ...

Monsters and Magic: A Reading List

This round of the Riot Recommendation is sponsored by Shadow and Bone by Leigh Bardugo. Surrounded by enemies, the once-great nation of Ravka ...

For Towel Day: The 42 Best Lines from Douglas Adams’ HITCHHIKER’S GUIDE TO THE GALAXY Series

Today is Towel Day, an annual commemoration of the life and work of Douglas Adams. In his best-known work, The Hitchhiker’s ...

The Reread at the End of the Universe

In the name of Towel Day and general hilarity, Rioters Preeti and Jenn are rereading the entire Hitchhiker’s Guide to ...

The Best of BookRiot.tv: The Most Watched Book Trailers-May 18-24, 2013

Here are the most popular book trailers from the last week on BookRiot.tv. Click the cover to watch! ____________________ Sign ...

5 Magical Books by Women

Recently, some dust was thrown up regarding why women-only prizes should be a thing. While I think it unfair that the need ...

They’re (Paper) Ba-ack: May 21 and 28, 2013

Tuesday is New Book Day. We celebrate each week by highlighting titles we’re excited to see arrive in paperback.  We’ll ...

Riot Recommendation: Monsters and Magic

This round of the Riot Recommendation is sponsored by Shadow and Bone by Leigh Bardugo. Surrounded by enemies, the once-great nation ...

Reimagining Folk and Fairy Tales (with Kink, Joy, Nudity)

Reinterpreting myths, fairy tales, and folk tales is way more than a cottage industry—a castle industry?—in publishing these days. From ...

Which DOCTOR WHO Library Is the Best DOCTOR WHO Library?

Doctor Who libraries are always amazing, but which is better: the one from "Silence in the Library" or the one from "Journey to the Centre of the TARDIS"?