These 10 sci-fi books are perfect for readers who enjoy getting lost in character-driven stories that unfold at their own pace.

Science fiction and fantasy stories, by nature, reweave the fabric of reality in dazzling, sometimes jarring ways. Writers of fantastical tales often talk about “worldbuilding,” which can mean ...

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 ...

For readers seeking intellectually ambitious, thought-provoking fiction that bridges science, history and human complexity, ...

We science fiction fans are going to have our work cut out for us to make it through all the riches on offer this month. There are at least four books published in October that are must-reads for me, ...

While some “unfilmable” novels have been successfully adapted, the books on this list might be too difficult to even attempt.

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 ...

This is definitely on my reading list: in fact, I am hoping we might choose it for a future New Scientist Book Club read. Longlisted for the Booker already, it has been described by our sci-fi ...