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.
While comic books remain among the most challenged and banned formats in the US, there are some silver linings to be seen.
What were the most popular books checked out in US libraries in 2025? Here are the top fiction and nonfiction titles across 40 libraries.
It was once a tradition to read ghost stories the night before Christmas—let's bring that tradition back.
When an influencer revisits her haunted childhood home, the revelations she has there unravel everything she thought she knew about her past.
Out of the 29 "best of" 2025 YA lists curated by a New York librarian, what's standing out? Dive into the data.
What were the book censorship trends in 2025? Here are the highs and lows, as identified by five organizations doing the work.
Plus, a little on what readers might expect from the franchise going forward, and the antiquated system that led to these cancellations.
Nobel Prize winning authors, medieval romps, and evil Victorian governesses await you in these short but compelling books.
