Titles like Slaughterhouse-Five and Hyperion are timeless classics of sci-fi that should be on your 2026 reading list if you ...

India, June 23 -- Science fiction has long been a window into the future, offering readers imaginative visions of advanced ...

October’s best science fiction books deal with an unconventional alien invasion and a terraforming venture that’s gone terribly wrong. New fantasies about a secret society of alchemists and a ...

We may earn a commission when you buy products through the links on our site. It has been a sadly light year for epic-scale science fiction, but casual readers and hardcore fans alike will be relieved ...

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 ...

This is our hub for all things sci-fi where we bring you the best from across books, TV and film. This page features round-ups of the latest science fiction, in-depth reviews and interviews with ...

Science fiction allows artists to speculate about the future through imaginative and technical concepts. But so often the prevailing vision of that future in popular culture tends toward the dystopian ...

We’re in a cultural moment of villain appreciation, spearheaded by films like “Wicked.” Science fiction and fantasy books have played into the trend, with recent bestsellers such as “Starter Villain,” ...

Scientists recently announced they had found potential signs of life on a planet 124 light years from Earth. While the bold claim has been challenged, the mere prospect is enough to inflame a ...

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 ...