A return to Westoros. A farewell to the land of Fillory. A sequel to one of the most acclaimed science-fiction debuts ever. A new novel from one of sci-fi’s undisputed modern masters. 2014 was a banner year for science-fiction and fantasy readers, and we’ve got a rundown of the can’t-miss, must-read titles.
For over a decade, Jim Killen has served as the science fiction and fantasy book buyer for Barnes & Noble. At the end of each month, he’ll be sharing the lists of B&N’s bestsellers in the genre, from new hardbacks, to trade paperbacks, to mass markets and media tie-ins, to graphic novels and manga. These are the […]
2014 offered ample pleasures for sci-fi and fantasy readers: A return to Westoros. A farewell to the land of Fillory. A sequel to one of the most acclaimed science-fiction debuts ever. A new novel from one of sci-fi’s undisputed modern masters. These books and more made our list for the year’s top reads. If one of […]
When it comes to the fantasy genre, the epic reads tend to get the most attention, with their clinking swords, garrulous monarchs, and unruly dragons. But some of the most compelling series are coming from the world of urban fantasy these days, with tough-talking, complex heroes and heroines, mix-and-match genre elements, and worlds at once both recognizable and innovative. Here […]