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News and recommendations from the world of science fiction and fantasy.

Oh, How the Mighty Have Fallen: 5 Great Fantasy Books with Gods

Whether they're fighting each other or going to war with humans, the entities in these fantasy books with gods are always watching.

6 New Sci-Fi/Fantasy Collections and Anthologies to Devour in 2025

These are the most exciting new sci-fi and fantasy collections of 2025, from bone gallows to praying mantis dating lives.

8 of the Best New Steampunk Books

From steam-powered trains, clockwork machinery, and retrofuturistic technology, check out what’s new in steampunk.

It’s Getting Bot in Here, So Take Off All Your Clones: 5 Great Robot Sci-Fi Books

If you love Murderbot, pick up these great sci-fi books about robots, AI, and cyborgs next!

Books About Lady Knights—and More SFF Links

Here are the latest SFF links worth clicking, from Caitlin Starling's favorite lady knight books to the finalists for the Locus Awards.

Have a Fantastical Summer: 10 Terrific New SFF Books for June 2025

Here are ten of the most exciting new sci-fi and fantasy books out in June 2025, including dragons, ghosts, vampires in space, and much more.

The Story Beside the Story: 6 of the Best SFF and Horror Sidequels

In these SFF and horror sidequels, we explore the same story from the perspective of side characters, reinventing familiar tales.

I’m With the Sand: 5 of the Best SFF Beach Reads

Here are five of the best sci-fi and fantasy beach reads, from sci-fi adventures to a cozy witchy romance to pirate manga.

The Best Historical Fantasy Novels

Looking for a book you can get lost in? Here are the five best historical fantasy novels you can read right now.

6 Creepy Sci-Fi Books to Make Your Skin Crawl

These six creepy science fiction recommendations are perfect for when you're in the mood to be deeply unsettled.