New science fiction from big names including Ann Leckie, Alan Moore and Martha Wells are just some of the exciting crop of ...

May is a great month for sci-fi and fantasy lovers. A big part of that comes from the Star Wars fandom celebrating May 4th, and this year's release of The Manda ...

The Republic of Memory by Mahmud El Sayed; The Rainshadow Orphans by Naomi Ishiguro; No Ghosts by Max Lury; Palaces of the Crow by Ray Nayler; Moon Over Brendle by Jeff Noon ...

The best-selling author Fonda Lee recommends fantasy and science fiction novels with older, wiser, absolutely epic heroes.

Welcome to our round-up of the science fiction to look forward to in October. In a pile on my desk at home, ready for me to tear into them once I get a minute, are two of the books I mention below as ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." At its core, science fiction is a conceit. It’s a thought experiment beginning with a “what if X” or an ...

Each month, the Columbia Public Library offers selections from its collection related to a current best-seller or hot topic. Library Associate David Litherland compiled this month’s selections.

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 ...

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Popular science fiction has long shaped public understanding of scientific possibility, yet studies suggest that many widely recognized sci-fi concepts depart significantly from established physics. A ...

Despite the potential benefits of an early introduction to science fiction, my own research on science fiction for readers under age 12 has revealed that librarians and teachers in elementary schools ...

August is another great month for science fiction fans, whatever your taste. You can take a journey to the multiverse courtesy of the award-winning Lauren Beukes or enjoy a sci-fi take on the haunting ...