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The Best Fantasy Books You’ve Never Heard Of

Speculative fiction readers will discover some hidden gems with this list of the best fantasy books you've never heard of.

Under-the-Radar Spring 2021 Books You May Have Missed

With all the hype around buzzy titles, it can be easy to overlook other great new books. Here are 12 from spring worth adding to your TBR, including The Startup Wife by Tahmima Anam.

10 Under-the-Radar Fantasy and Science Fiction Books From 2020

From talking tigers to automaton dragons and UFOs, find some of the best 2020 under the radar SFF books you may have missed.

20 Must-Read Horror Books You’ve Never Heard Of

Find some under-the-radar horror reads for the season, including The Low, Low Woods by Carmen Maria Machado, illustrated by DaNi.

9 Under-the-Radar Fairytale and Folktale Retellings

Check out these under-the-radar fairytale and folktale retellings, including little known works by Rudolfo Anaya and Silvia Moreno-Garcia.

50 Must-Read Books You Might Have Missed in 2019

In case you missed any of this year's great reads, we've rounded up a list of 2019 under the radar books, including fiction, nonfiction, and poetry.

7 Underrated High Fantasy Reads

Certain titles come immediately to mind when we think "high fantasy," but if you're looking for something new, try these underrated high fantasy books.