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Gods, Monsters, and the Lucky Peach is a time-travel adventure full to the brim with ideasGods, Monsters, and the Lucky Peach is a time-travel adventure full to the brim with ideas
A free anthology collects stories from 2017’s new sci-fi and fantasy writersA free anthology collects stories from 2017’s new sci-fi and fantasy writers
Gunpowder Moon is a chillingly realistic book about the fight to control the Solar SystemGunpowder Moon is a chillingly realistic book about the fight to control the Solar System
The Folio Society’s edition of A Wrinkle in Time celebrates nonconformityThe Folio Society’s edition of A Wrinkle in Time celebrates nonconformity
Phasma’s deleted scene from Star Wars: The Last Jedi is the version fans deservedPhasma’s deleted scene from Star Wars: The Last Jedi is the version fans deserved
By going dark, Star Trek: Discovery freed itself to look at the future in a new wayBy going dark, Star Trek: Discovery freed itself to look at the future in a new way
The Gone World is a brilliant, complicated novel about the consequences of time travelThe Gone World is a brilliant, complicated novel about the consequences of time travel
Read an excerpt from Elizabeth Bear’s next steampunk adventure Stone MadRead an excerpt from Elizabeth Bear’s next steampunk adventure Stone Mad
15 new science fiction and fantasy books to read this March15 new science fiction and fantasy books to read this March
John Scalzi’s The Consuming Fire is a space opera about climate change denialismJohn Scalzi’s The Consuming Fire is a space opera about climate change denialism
Semiosis is a first contact novel about coexistence with intelligent plantsSemiosis is a first contact novel about coexistence with intelligent plants
Aliens watch the rise of humanity in an excerpt from Peter F. Hamilton’s sci-fi novel, SalvationAliens watch the rise of humanity in an excerpt from Peter F. Hamilton’s sci-fi novel, Salvation
Mecha Samurai Empire imagines that America lost WWII — also there are giant robotsMecha Samurai Empire imagines that America lost WWII — also there are giant robots
18 new science fiction and fantasy books to read this February18 new science fiction and fantasy books to read this February
Frontlines is an action-packed military sci-fi series that captures the essence of warfareFrontlines is an action-packed military sci-fi series that captures the essence of warfare
A new anthology will honor Arthur C. Clarke with 2,001-word storiesA new anthology will honor Arthur C. Clarke with 2,001-word stories
The fantasy and science fiction community pays tribute to Ursula K. Le GuinThe fantasy and science fiction community pays tribute to Ursula K. Le Guin
Legendary author Ursula K. Le Guin dies at 88Legendary author Ursula K. Le Guin dies at 88
Black Star Renegades is a loving homage to Star WarsBlack Star Renegades is a loving homage to Star Wars
These three shows are reinventing the legacy of Star TrekThese three shows are reinventing the legacy of Star Trek
Mike Brooks’ Keiko trilogy is the perfect read for fans who miss Firefly and Dark MatterMike Brooks’ Keiko trilogy is the perfect read for fans who miss Firefly and Dark Matter
All the science fiction, fantasy, and horror books that everyone will be talking about in 2018All the science fiction, fantasy, and horror books that everyone will be talking about in 2018
18 science fiction and fantasy books to read this January18 science fiction and fantasy books to read this January
The best science fiction, fantasy, and horror novels of 2017The best science fiction, fantasy, and horror novels of 2017
13 sci-fi series starters to break in your new ebook reader13 sci-fi series starters to break in your new ebook reader
Cyberpunk novel Altered Carbon is headed for Netflix with its razor-sharp indictment of the 1 percentCyberpunk novel Altered Carbon is headed for Netflix with its razor-sharp indictment of the 1 percent
Read an excerpt from Naomi Novik’s next novel, Spinning SilverRead an excerpt from Naomi Novik’s next novel, Spinning Silver
Read an excerpt from Eliot Peper’s new science fiction thriller, BandwidthRead an excerpt from Eliot Peper’s new science fiction thriller, Bandwidth
A century after Arthur C. Clarke’s birth, science fiction is still following his leadA century after Arthur C. Clarke’s birth, science fiction is still following his lead
18 suits of power armor from science fiction you don’t want to meet on the battlefield18 suits of power armor from science fiction you don’t want to meet on the battlefield
Persepolis Rising sets the stage for the end of The ExpansePersepolis Rising sets the stage for the end of The Expanse
This free science fiction anthology is all about the future of space explorationThis free science fiction anthology is all about the future of space exploration
George R.R. Martin says Syfy’s Nightflyers casting fixes the previous version’s whitewashingGeorge R.R. Martin says Syfy’s Nightflyers casting fixes the previous version’s whitewashing
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How two artists imagined the worlds of Philip K. Dick in Folio Society’s beautiful new bookHow two artists imagined the worlds of Philip K. Dick in Folio Society’s beautiful new book
Barbary Station is a thrilling sci-fi adventure about space pirates and a homicidal AIBarbary Station is a thrilling sci-fi adventure about space pirates and a homicidal AI
15 science fiction and fantasy books to read this December15 science fiction and fantasy books to read this December
George R.R. Martin confirms Nightflyers will be a Syfy series in 2018George R.R. Martin confirms Nightflyers will be a Syfy series in 2018
How Zero Mass is using solar panels to pull drinkable water directly from the airHow Zero Mass is using solar panels to pull drinkable water directly from the air
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Philip Pullman’s The Book of Dust is a conflicting but rewarding fantasy adventurePhilip Pullman’s The Book of Dust is a conflicting but rewarding fantasy adventure

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