Sci-Fi/Fantasy Fiction

In her award-winning novel The Left Hand of Darkness, science fiction author Ursula K. Le Guin assigns a unique philosophy to the androgynous alien race of planet Gethen.

Dec 2, 2009 - Michelle White

Another fantasy story from Discworld with a new location and a new cast of characters including, most prominently, the incarnation of Death itself.

Nov 27, 2009 - Jonathan Lee

In vampire Nicklaus Drake's world, vampires and witches are sworn enemies. So what is Nicklaus to do when the local witch casts a love spell on him?

Nov 23, 2009 - Kristyn Gansen

Sci Fi and Fantasy Finds: What would happen if real people actually found out magic was not fantasy, and that they perform it? Grossman elegantly gives the answer.

Nov 22, 2009 - Adam Pracht

Stephen King recently spoke at Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall in Sarasota, Fla., to promote new book Under the Dome and discussed writing, life and living in Florida.

Nov 18, 2009 - Jennifer Huber

Anthony's first novel in his Incarnations series is intriguing and exciting, addressing questions of life, love and death.

Nov 17, 2009 - Erin Pienaar

The exciting adult life Jo had always envisioned is about to begin. Then she gets bitten by a vampire.

Nov 7, 2009 - Britt Warner

Ursula K. Le Guin's award-winning speculative novel introduces the Ekumen, a unanimity based Utopian institution featured in other works of Le Guin's Hainish cycle.

Nov 6, 2009 - Michelle White

Green is a fast-paced, welcome addition to the Circle Trilogy, designed to either begin or end the series.

Nov 4, 2009 - Nicole Barlow

Connie Willis, author of The Doomsday Book and To Say Nothing of the Dog, is one of science fiction's most decorated authors with six Nebula Awards and ten Hugos.

Nov 3, 2009 - Mary Beth Miller

Goodkind's latest novel is a thriller-fantasy that may please die-hard fans but won't delight mainstream thriller devotees.

Nov 2, 2009 - Robin Jarossi

T. A. Barron shares his thoughts on hope, publishing, overcoming writer's block, and the magic to be found in a blue felt pen.

Oct 31, 2009 - Philip McIntosh

Just in time for Halloween, author David Wellington pulls off a fresh retelling of the age-old werewolf myth in Frostbite: A werewolf tale.

Oct 29, 2009 - Vince Lovato

James Van Pelt has maintained his edge since his first story was published in 1990. This popular author has found a way to balance life, work and writing.

Oct 28, 2009 - Philip McIntosh

In The Moon is a Harsh Mistress, Heinlein shows a positive anarchist society in conflict with an authoritarian regime, allowing him to criticize 20th century society.

Oct 27, 2009 - Nancy Baker

Robert Heinlein's utopian vision of a lunar community displays his social ideals, but also their limitations.

Oct 27, 2009 - Nancy Baker

Robert Heinlein often criticized modern society. In The Moon is a Harsh Mistress, he uses a lunar revolt to implicate 20th century social structure.

Oct 26, 2009 - Nancy Baker

Douglas Adams was a famous author best-known for his Hitch-Hiker's Guide to the Galaxy books. The series' sixth book was published posthumously in October 2009.

Oct 22, 2009 - Linda Gentile

Known for his previous short stories, James Van Pelt's first novel paints a bleak portrait of a dying civilization. With strong characters all hope is not lost.

Oct 19, 2009 - Philip McIntosh

"The Zombie Survival Guide" by Max Brooks tells readers how to defend against the undead from the comfort of their own home.

Oct 19, 2009 - Terah Talley

When a work with the scope of "The Hobbit" is made into a movie, it is easy to lose track of the cast of characters. Here's a short guide to print and take to the movie.

Oct 19, 2009 - Adam Pracht

Ocean journeys are rare in fantasy novels; why? Find out the answer in this discussion of notable nautical fantasy series.

Oct 15, 2009 - Sarah Pearson

"The Zombie Survival Guide" by Max Brooks explains that "choosing the right weapons can make the difference between a pile of dead zombies and becoming one yourself."

Oct 13, 2009 - Terah Talley

David Murphy sat for an interview on August 26. He shared his passion for pop culture and all things zombie.

Oct 12, 2009 - Melissa Kucirek

Although an ambitious novel, the story of Alec Thrace never quite grows on the reader.

Oct 12, 2009 - Nikola Stepic

Zombies For Zombies is an entertaining guide on how the recently bitten can navigate their new lives, in fun, informative chapters.

Oct 12, 2009 - Melissa Kucirek

This trilogy began with "The Visitor" and continued with "The Dark River". Now John Twelve Hawks completes the story of the Travelers and the Harlequins that guard them.

Oct 4, 2009 - Philip McIntosh

William Gibson has been given credit for creating the term 'cyberspace' in the novel Neuromancer, written in 1984. Is Gibson's cyberspace relative to the World Wide Web?

Sep 30, 2009 - Renee Holmes

Scores of science fiction books have been written with a dark, dystopian slant. The following is an introduction to clear examples of dystopia in literature.

Sep 28, 2009 - Rachelle Williams

Stephen King will floor the public with this hard-core page-turner, which is due to be released in November 2009.

Sep 27, 2009 - Lindsey Mason

Many people have never heard of the term "dystopian sci-fi," yet the message in this form of science fiction is usually one of great importance to humankind.

Sep 27, 2009 - Rachelle Williams

"The Zombie Survival Guide" by Max Brooks states that "before discussing any survival techniques you must first learn what you are trying to survive."

Sep 27, 2009 - Terah Talley

Gaiman's novel is both creepy and touching. Brisk action, good characterization, and a delightful ending are the hallmarks of this award winner.

Sep 26, 2009 - Philip McIntosh

A disillusioned teen confronts his anger, fear and insecurity by literally standing in others' shoes in this inspired fantasy/coming of age story.

Sep 23, 2009 - Deborah Mack

In "Trickster's Queen," award-winning YA writer Tamora Pierce offers her exciting follow-up to the medieval-fantasy "Trickster's Choice."

Sep 21, 2009 - Robert Bittner

Sci Fi & Fantasy Finds: In a solid follow up to 2007's "The Last Days of Krypton", Anderson explores the internal conflicts of two of comic books' most iconic superheroes

Sep 20, 2009 - Adam Pracht

Although not part of the Coyote Trilogy, Steel's latest novel returns to Coyote to extend the adventures of the off-Earth colony's characters and their descendants.

Sep 20, 2009 - Philip McIntosh

With "The Assassin King," Elizabeth Haydon offers Book Six in her popular "Symphony of the Ages" series. But for this author, fantasy means more than just a great read.

Sep 18, 2009 - Robert Bittner

In "The Elder Gods," the best-selling team of David and Leigh Eddings launched their final, four-book epic-fantasy series, known as "The Dreamers." Here's how it began.

Sep 17, 2009 - Robert Bittner

In one of his last interviews prior to his death in 2003, hard science-fiction pioneer Hal Clement discusses his final book, "Noise," and his approach to world building.

Sep 16, 2009 - Robert Bittner

In "Games of Command," RITA award-winning science-fiction author Linnea Sinclair tells a story she describes as a "rip-roaring" space-opera/adventure/romance.

Sep 14, 2009 - Robert Bittner

Stephenie Meyer concludes her best-selling Twilight series with a bang in Breaking Dawn. But, lack of depth relegates the book - and its predecessors - to escape lit.

Sep 14, 2009 - Jennifer Carroll

Tanya Huff's "Blood" books have received renewed attention with the recent success of Blood Ties, the Lifetime television series based on the books.

Sep 13, 2009 - Jo Ann Woodsum

City of Bones set up City of Ashes for greatness, but with the small supply of surprises and overabundance of similarities to Harry Potter, it falls quite short.

Sep 13, 2009 - Keri Honea

Creating "Maelstrom," the fifth novel about the planet "Petaybee," required the skills - and friendship -- of two experienced fantasy and science-fiction novelists.

Sep 10, 2009 - Robert Bittner

SF author David Weber speaks about the writing of the first book in his new "Safehold" series, in which he explores the conflicts when faith and science clash.

Sep 9, 2009 - Robert Bittner

Cassandra Clare opens her Mortal Instruments trilogy with fresh ideas and a captivating story and a bit of influence from other popular young adult fantasy novels.

Sep 5, 2009 - Keri Honea

In a city where people are divided into castes, and those of lower status are forbidden from even looking into the faces of those of higher, the icarii are an anomaly.

Sep 5, 2009 - Maria Perales

In this novel by two talented newcomers, war, mechanical dragons, and powerful sorcery serve as a backdrop to a beautifully written, intensely character-driven work.

Sep 4, 2009 - Maria Perales

The Becoming, by Jeanne C. Stein, is a strong beginning to the Anna Strong, Vampire series and an original contribution to the world of modern vampire novels.

Sep 1, 2009 - Amelia Hill