#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.

SHADOW AND BONE Cast Photo Revealed

Our favorite Grishaverse characters have officially come to life and my eyes are literal hearteyes right now.

Michael B. Jordan’s Production Company Acquires KINGDOM OF SOULS

Rena Barron's dark YA fantasy KINGDOM OF SOULS was acquired by Jordan's Outlier Society, promising viewers a world of witch doctors, voodoo, and more.

How Ling Ma’s SEVERANCE Helped Me Change My Work Life

Ling Ma's SEVERANCE is a novel that explores capitalism, millennial anxieties, and workplace politics. Here's how it helped me quit my job.

On Inadvertently Creating the Purest Social Reading Experience

This is the story of how a couple of nerd pals accidentally self-serialized a sci-fi/fantasy time travel romance mashup through social reading.

6 Science Fiction Books About Space That Are Out Of This World

Earth can be an exhausting place, so let's look beyond our planet and explore these science fiction books about space and other worlds.

Get Into Speculative Poetry With These 2019 Rhysling Award Winners

Do you love poetry? How about poetry that touches on other worlds and planes? Then check out the 2019 Rhysling Award winners for speculative poetry.

A Reading Order for Joe Abercrombie’s FIRST LAW Series

Joe Abercrombie is releasing his newest book, "A Little Hatred" in September, so here's a reading guide for his First Law fantasy universe.

7 of the Funniest Weasley Moments From the Harry Potter Books

Dark as the Harry Potter books may get, you can always count on a Weasley for a laugh. Here are some of the Weasley siblings' funniest moments.

Was Hermione Black? Overcoming White Bias in Literature

In what ways does defaulting to white affect reading and character perceptions? We're taking a critical look at white bias in literature.

5 Fantastic Speculative Fiction Titles for Fall

Prep this year's fall TBR with these excellent speculative fiction books about terrorism, future worlds, time travel and more.