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Best Gothic Romance Novels
Windy moors, shadowy hallways, dark romance, haunted bungalows … gothic romance novels have everything you could ever dream of in a story of love and terror. Their brooding tales will shock you out ...
Best Dark Fantasy Novels
Whether you’ve peered into the back of your closet looking for Narnia or imagined getting an admission letter from Hogwarts, there’s a good chance you have dreamt of leaving the harsh, real-world and ...
The Best Genetic Engineering Books to Read Right Now
Human beings, like all living organisms, are made up of DNA. These tiny strands of genetic code make us who we are. We know that over time, as it is passed down from generation to generation, this ...
Neuromancer by William Gibson Book Review
Before the World Wide Web made everything convenient for us, serial author William Gibson introduced us to the fascinating world of the Matrix. Think of it as a “world within the world,” a world ...
2001: A Space Odyssey by Arthur C. Clarke Book Review
Arthur C. Clarke’s sci-fi fan-favorite classic marked its 50th anniversary a few years ago. First published in 1968, 2001: A Space Odyssey became an instant game-changer for the science fiction ...
Dune by Frank Herbert Book Review
First published in 1965, Dune is Frank Herbert’s most iconic work, often considered one of the most beloved science fiction books of all time. It narrates the events of a futuristic feudal ...
The Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy by Douglas Adams Book Review
You’ll be hard-pressed to find great science fiction novels that aren’t so serious and packed with hard science. That’s where Douglas Adams’ classic sci-fi novel The Hitchhiker’s Guide veers off ...
Ender’s Game by Orson Scott Card Book Review
Originally published in 1985, Ender’s Game is a sci-fi book by the American prolific author Orson Scott Card. It’s been one of the most popular science fiction books since it was first published, ...
Prelude to Foundation by Isaac Asimov Book Review
First published in 1951, Prelude to Foundation is a collection of short stories that veteran biochemistry professor-turned-author Isaac Asimov wrote from around 1942. It’s often regarded as one ...
Hyperion by Dan Simmons Book Review
Dan Simmons has always been revered for his mastery of building immersive worlds, and Hyperion is his best science fiction work yet. Winner of the 1989 Hugo Awards, it’s the debut book in ...
Snow Crash by Neal Stephenson Book Review
Originally published in 1992, Neal Stephenson’s Arthur C. Clarke Award nominee Snow Crash has earned its reputation as one of the best science fiction and dystopian novels. Also nominated for the ...
Slaughterhouse-Five by Kurt Vonnegut Book Review
Slaughterhouse-Five is a 1969 sci-fi masterpiece authored by the American prolific writer Kurt Vonnegut. The title dwells on time travel and anti-war themes while revolving its narrative around ...
