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 Rioter muses on the appeal of desert fantasy stories and talks to Mark Oshiro about their upcoming book, EACH OF US A DESERT.
Celebrate your own, and a talented writer's, Weird, by curling up with a coffee and one of these great weird genre fiction books.
Here are 8 more elemental fantasy books (a mix of YA and adult) that dabble with the elements for fans of AVATAR: THE LAST AIRBENDER.
High fantasy is any fantasy set in another world which features a hero. Here are 12 new high fantasies coming out in summer and fall.
Need some cheering up and an out-of-this-world story? Pick up some of the funniest science fiction books this side of the galaxy.
Stack your Pride TBR with these hopeful, queer science fiction and fantasy novels where queer characters are celebrated and highlighted.
These strange stories are perfect for readers who may be disconcerted by the world and who take comfort from the weirdest fiction one can find.
Pick up one or many of these middle grade fantasy series, featuring both new and classic titles, and explore a variety of worlds!
With two movies and a series coming to HBO Max, everybody is talking about Frank Herbert's Dune. Already read it? Here are 15 books like DUNE for your TBR!
As we lose plans and time with loved ones to the pandemic, these books about lost time can offer some solace.
