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#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.

A Magic Murder Cruise, Bad Witches, and More of This Week’s Best SFF New Releases

Meet the new sci-fi and fantasy books out today that belong on your TBR, including a new Africanfuturist trilogy from Nnedi Okorafor.

8 Backpack Fantasy Recommendations for Heroes On the Go

Here's a quick and easy list of unlikely backpack fantasy recommendations to expand your shelf and horizons.

Dark Vampire Fantasy, Scads of SFF Stories, and More Great Recommendations

Your new SFF releases and more!

Get Ready for These New Fantasy Books Out in the Summer of 2024

Quests, heists, and dragons await you in these new fantasy books out in the summer of 2024, like The Spellshop by Sarah Beth Durst.

Pocket Worlds, Pie, and More of This Week’s Best SFF New Releases

Aliens everywhere, steeping with the enemy, and more sci-fi/fantasy new releases and backlist brilliance for your TBR!

12 of the Funniest Science Fiction and Fantasy Books

Whether you want escapist or witty and profound, you'll find plenty to enjoy in these funny science fiction and fantasy novels.

A Double Dose of New Sci-Fi and Fantasy Releases

Ghosts, bioterrorism, evil sorcerers, and more in this week's new speculative fiction releases.

New Sci-Fi and Fantasy Short Story Collections to Add to Your TBR

Today, I have some new sci-fi and fantasy books out this week. Plus, SFF short stories to check out if you're in the mood for quick bites.

4 Overrated Sci-Fi Classics (and 4 to Read Instead)

The same sci-fi classics get recommended over and over again — but these newer sci-fi books are better and more relevant reads.

Portal Fantasies and New Books: Swords and Spaceships, August 2, 2024

Travel worlds seen and unseen in this week's new books and a pair of portal fantasies.