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.
Hugo Gernsback once said SFF writers impart knowledge without out making us aware we're being taught. So what do they actually teach us?
Whichever path they find themselves on: Jedi, Rebel, or the Dark Side, there are excellent Star Wars books for kids at every age!
Sci-fi authors have dedicated full subgenres to exploring more positive versions of our possible future worlds. Enter hopepunk.
Silkpunk does NOT apply to every speculative, science fiction, or fantasy book inspired by Asian history or culture. Here's what it is.
The creator of EastSiders and the author of Charlotte Holmes are adapting the Last Herald-Mage trilogy in the Valdemar universe to start.
Meet teen astronauts, aliens, and cloned heroes in these coming-of-age in space stories for young sci-fi fans.
Isolation is hard enough on Earth. But what about in space? Enter these harrowing survival tales about being stranded alone in space.
If you're after fast-paced books about teens with supernatural abilities fomenting revolution, these are the best books like Red Queen.
Sink your reading teeth into these outstanding fantasy books with epic political intrigue, including She Who Became the Sun by Shelley Parker-Chan.
The finalists for the World Fantasy Awards have been announced. Check out the finalists for the novel and novella categories.