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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.

Fantasy Books With a Classic Magic System

Some of these books may be more recent, but they showcase fantasy's classic magic systems in fresh and exciting ways.

9 Epic Sci-Fi Books Set On Generation Ships

A spaceship full of humans is off to find a new habitable planet — and to no one's shock, something is going to go horribly wrong.

8 Witchy Graphic Novels To Spellbind You

These eight spellbinding witchy graphic novels include manga romances, kids' comics, and epic fantasy comics.

Hugo, Lodestone, Astounding Award Winners Announced

The Hugos and several other major science fiction award winners were announced this week.

8 Fantasy Books That are Impossible to Adapt to the Screen

Sometimes magic is best left on the page and off the screen. Here are 8 fantasy books that are impossible to adapt into movies or TV shows.

Acceptances Are In At These Incredible Magic Schools for Kids

Still waiting for your invitation to magic school? The wait is over with these twelve incredible books about magic schools for kids!

Cozy Witch Books to Curl Up With This Fall

With the season leading towards the cozy and the witchy, here are some of the best cozy witch books to curl up with.

Why Enchanted Forests Test Heroes in Fantasy

Enchanted forests test heroes in ways the civilized world never could. Here is why fantasy stories always return to the dark woods.

For the Weird Sisters: A List of the 26 Best Witch Books

Whether you love cozy romances or bone-chilling horror, find the very best witch books to read in this list!

9 Science Fiction Books that Mix in Medieval Elements

These nine medieval science fiction books play with limits of time, space, and history to tell fascinating stories with medieval elements.