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.
Which of these fictional futuristic sports would you play? Plus, more SFF links, from cover reveals to the best sci-fi miniseries.
Set aside the new releases for a moment to pick up these excellent backlist sci-fi and fantasy books worth rereading.
From ACOTAR to Empyrean, romantasy is all the rage. That raises the question: Where have all the non-romance fantasy books gone?
Want to take your speculative fiction on the go? I've got eight excellent sci-fi series to listen to on audio for you here.
For these sci-fi detectives, solving whodunit is complicated, involving immortal murder victims, interplanetary travel, and robot PIs.
Cover reveals and excerpts, CHILDREN OF BLOOD AND BONE adaptation news, a DUNGEONS & DRAGONS live-action series, and more SFF links!
The characters are playing a game, and that game is as much the story as the people. Welcome to LitRPG: a primer.
From aliens to robots, time travel to superpowers, these stories are packed with exciting sci-fi adventures.
March 2025 is jam-packed with amazing science fiction and fantasy, including new books from John Scalzi, Suzanne Collins, and Tracy Deonn.
The best sci-fi remakes of all time, two exciting excerpts from upcoming fantasy books, and more SFF links!