"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 ...

It is officially spooky season, and no prepping for Halloween is complete for bibliophiles without a plethora of reading options. Maybe you speed through your yearly readings of Bram Stoker's Dracula, ...

Do you want to travel to Mars, to an alternate version of 1939 London or even to the very far future? If so, then February’s science fiction is for you, with all three flavours on offer from our ...

So: what were the best works of science fiction published this year? I will start with two new books that aren’t actually new, but have only just been published in English. First up is Ice by Jacek ...

Summer vacation — or just summer, period — is a great time to bring back the summer reading list challenges of your childhood. These must-read books for summer 2025 are perfect for new adults ...

LAist recently reported a story about the Pasadena middle school Octavia E. Butler once attended— and that now bears her name— and has these recommendations from the adults— and more importantly, ...