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New Science Fiction and Fantasy This Week, July 12, 2024

From AI to monsters and more, check out the latest SFF releases this week.

A Department Store for Dreams and More New SFF Releases

Here are the most exciting new sci-fi and fantasy books out this week, including a department store for dreams and a PETER PAN retelling.

Books Where The Villain Is Actually The Hero

If you can't help but root for the villain, pick up these fantasy and romantasy novels where the misunderstood villain is actually the hero.

The Care and Feeding of Magical Veterinarians

Here are 10 books that feature magical veterinarians in science fiction and fantasy settings, ranging from YA to adult books.

Get Swept Away in New Fantasy Books for February 2023

The new fantasy books hitting shelves in February 2023 have something for everyone. Let's explore!

10 More Alien Books

The theme of aliens in books is certainly not new, but these books keep the concept fresh with a variety of alien dynamics, like The Lesson by Cadwell Turnbull.

What Is Science Fiction?

A seemingly simple question over which fandom wars can and have been fought, "What is science fiction?" has a complicated answer.

20 Must-Read Genre-Bending Sci-Fi Books

From sci fi horror like Parasite by Mira Grant to science fantasy like Iron Widow by Xiran Jay Zhao, those genre-blending science fiction books have something for every reader.

6 SFF Books With Genderfluid Characters

Celebrate Pride with science fiction and fantasy reads! We've rounded up some out of this world SFF books with genderfluid characters.

8 Queer SFF Romantic Reads

Want some queer romantic storylines? How about some SFF? Then prep your heart to soar into other worlds with these queer SFF romantic books.