Karen's blog: Goodreads, Science Fiction and Fantasy

The latest Goodreads newsletter features science fiction and fantasy:

All this week we're celebrating science fiction and fantasy! Explore new realms and embark on out-of-this-world adventures as we highlight spectacular stories, from the best of all time to the most anticipated of the year.

Set Phasers to Read

Top 50 Science Fiction Novels

Take a spacewalk down memory lane, revisiting characters like Dune hero Paul Atreides and returning to distant planets and far-off futures. These are readers' most-loved sci-fi books of all time. How many have you read?

Top 50 Fantasy Novels

Escape to realms of heroes, legends, myths, and magic. We rounded up readers' favorite fantasy adventures, from bighearted quests to dark revenge tales. Don't forget to tell us how many you've read in the comments!

The Brightest Stars

The Best Sci-Fi and Fantasy of 2018 (So Far)

Come along as we look back at a truly excellent year—so far—in spectacular fiction. These new favorites include an irresistible twist on the Rumpelstiltskin fairy tale and a gritty cop procedural set in the near future.

The Most Anticipated Sci-Fi & Fantasy Books

Fortune favors the bold and the patient. Coming to a bookstore near you: a return to Westeros, a showdown between a female gladiator and a cruel queen, and a magical thriller set in Nigeria.

Grok This?

50 Hidden Gems for Lifelong Fans of Sci-Fi & Fantasy

You're no stranger to strange lands. For a connoisseur like yourself, we skipped the classics to find recommendations for fans of Robert A. Heinlein, J.R.R. Tolkien, Octavia Butler, and Douglas Adams.

It's Dangerous to Go Alone

Recommendations from Top Sci-Fi & Fantasy Reviewers

So many books, so little time? Let some of the best sci-fi and fantasy reviewers on Goodreads guide you. They shared what they're most excited to check out this year and why they think fellow fans might be interested, too.