Science fiction can seem like an intimidating genre for the uninitiated, what with its fantastical tales of advanced technologies, otherworldly beings, and, yes, all that science. But in reality, ...

We science fiction fans are going to have our work cut out for us to make it through all the riches on offer this month. There are at least four books published in October that are must-reads for me, ...

One of my most anticipated books of the year is out this month: a collection of short stories set in the post-apocalyptic devastation of Stephen King’s The Stand. I love a good end-times story, and ...

For readers seeking intellectually ambitious, thought-provoking fiction that bridges science, history and human complexity, ...

Here are the 28 best science fiction and fantasy novels of 2024…so far. Are you a fan of horror? Check out my picks for the best horror books of 2024, too! I love sci-fi and fantasy. Along with ...

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The editors of The New York Times Book Review bring you cyberpunk adventures, our latest reviews, gripping dystopian reads, uncanny thrillers, books with “The Last of Us” vibes, the essential Octavia ...

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Whether you’re looking for a classic or the latest and greatest, start here. By The New York Times Books Staff The year’s best speculative fiction includes a fantasy novel by Kelly Link, alien epics ...

This is definitely on my reading list: in fact, I am hoping we might choose it for a future New Scientist Book Club read. Longlisted for the Booker already, it has been described by our sci-fi ...