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By Natalie Zutter | April 1, 2026

Woodsy Necromancers and Space Moby-Dick: March’s Best Sci-Fi and Fantasy Books

Woodsy Necromancers and Space Moby-Dick: March’s Best Sci-Fi and Fantasy Books

Stave off winter doldrums with new books from Alexis Hall, Jenn Lyons, Adrian Tchaikovsky, and more

By Natalie Zutter | March 2, 2026

Mars Rainfall, Death Monks, and Frankenstein Summer: February’s Best Sci-Fi and Fantasy Books

Mars Rainfall, Death Monks, and Frankenstein Summer: February’s Best Sci-Fi and Fantasy Books

New books from Matt Dinniman, A.D. Sui, Makana Yamamoto, and more

By Natalie Zutter | February 2, 2026

25 Sci-Fi and Fantasy Books to Look Forward To In 2026

25 Sci-Fi and Fantasy Books to Look Forward To In 2026

Natalie Zutter Highlights New Releases From Cameron Reed, Ann Leckie, Melissa Albert, Isabel J. Kim, and Many More

By Natalie Zutter | January 2, 2026

Memory Rehab and Future History: December’s Best Sci-Fi and Fantasy Books

Memory Rehab and Future History: December’s Best Sci-Fi and Fantasy Books

New Work by Karen Lord, Annalee Newitz, and Malka Older—plus a few 2025 books you might have missed!

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Antimemes and Nanobot Beauty Scams: November’s Best Sci-Fi and Fantasy Books

Antimemes and Nanobot Beauty Scams: November’s Best Sci-Fi and Fantasy Books

New Autumnal Reads From Travis Baldree, Claire North, Victor Manibo and More

By Natalie Zutter | November 3, 2025

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At the Intersection of Magic and Destiny: June’s Best Sci-Fi and Fantasy Books

At the Intersection of Magic and Destiny: June’s Best Sci-Fi and Fantasy Books

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Horse Girls, Ghostly Aftertastes, and Alien Plants: May’s Best Sci-Fi and Fantasy Books

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Gatsby, Bluebeard, and the Roys Walk Into a TBR: April’s Best Sci-Fi and Fantasy Books

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New Sagas and Standalones from Olivie Blake, Nghi Vo, Isaac Fellman, and More

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Dust Storms, Dream Hotels, and Road Trips: March’s Best Sci-Fi and Fantasy Books

Dust Storms, Dream Hotels, and Road Trips: March’s Best Sci-Fi and Fantasy Books

New Releases From Karen Russell, Grace Curtis, Philip Fracassi, and More

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Skeld Season, Spider Brides, and Black Orbs: February’s Best Sci-Fi and Fantasy Books

Skeld Season, Spider Brides, and Black Orbs: February’s Best Sci-Fi and Fantasy Books

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By Natalie Zutter | February 3, 2025

20 Sci-Fi and Fantasy Books to Look Forward to in 2025

20 Sci-Fi and Fantasy Books to Look Forward to in 2025

Looking Ahead to the Year’s SFF Offerings From Amal el-Mohtar, Daryl Gregory, Katherine Addison, R.F. Kuang, and Many More

By Natalie Zutter | January 2, 2025

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