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SF/F Books to Look for in Late 2026

SF/F Books to Look for in Late 2026

Published by José Betancourt

This content contains affiliate links. When you buy through these links, we may earn an affiliate commission. Release the TBR! One of the great things about being a reader is that there are always more books! And sometimes nothing seems shinier or more exciting than books that aren’t out yet. So for all you science fiction and fantasy fans, here are seven SF/F titles headed our way later this year that sound awesome, from a middle grade fairy tale that plays with format and font to a high-stakes space opera with a linguistics twist. Code and Codex by Yoon Ha Lee (S&S/Saga Press, October 27) Ninefox Gambit author Yoon Ha Lee returns with a new space opera about language and history, where an epic fight must be waged when thousands of years of history are in danger of being erased by an evil empire. This story features forbidden languages, a panopticon Peacock, and a traitor Basilisk, all in a swashbuckling space setting. This Is a Door by Daniel Nayeri (Stonefruit Studio, October 27) Up next …

What are Webtoons and Some of the Best SFF Titles

What are Webtoons and Some of the Best SFF Titles

Published by José Betancourt

This content contains affiliate links. When you buy through these links, we may earn an affiliate commission. AULT COMICS – the best in science fiction, fantasy and horror graphic novels! Full of magic and monsters, this bestselling magic school fantasy series and WEBTOON sensation about an aspiring young mage and his cosmic creature is now a graphic novel! My Hero Academia meets The Magicians! Good things come to those who wait. Damien Vale didn’t, nearly ended the world, and now he’s bound to an Eldritch creature from beyond the farthest reaches of the universe. It’s unfathomable, utterly evil, and likes to be called Henry. To Damien, none of that matters. He wants to learn magic, and he’ll be damned if he lets something as small as a world-ending monster set him back. Have you heard of Webtoons? Maybe you’ve come across the term and are wondering what the heck it means, or maybe you’re a diehard webcomic fan looking for more great titles to read. Either way, I’ve got you covered. Read on to find …

Details on the Upcoming Sabaa Tahir Romantasy and More SFF News 

Details on the Upcoming Sabaa Tahir Romantasy and More SFF News 

Published by Jenni Sidey

Sabaa Tahir Announces the Conclusion to Her Heir Duology More great 2026 book news! Empire, the conclusion to Sabaa Tahir’s Heir duology, is headed to shelves in September. People got the exclusive and the cover reveal of the second in the YA romantasy duology, which is set two decades after Tahir’s bestselling An Ember in the Ashes series. Heir was a Good Morning America book club pick, and Empire is expected to continue its story of three unlikely companions battling evil in the empire. Swords and Spaceships Sign up to Swords and Spaceships to receive news and recommendations from the world of science fiction and fantasy. Subscribe to Selected No Thanks From the publisher description: “In the crumbling Martial Empire, crown prince Quil Aquilla and his Aunt Helene are losing a battle against the vicious Kegari horde. Quil’s armies dwindle, his faith falters, and the woman he loves vanished months ago, leaving him broken-hearted. Torn between his duty to his people and his desire to discover Sirsha’s fate, Quil embarks on a dangerous quest for aid—from …

Future Movies of the Past—and More SFF Links 

Future Movies of the Past—and More SFF Links 

Published by José Betancourt

This content contains affiliate links. When you buy through these links, we may earn an affiliate commission. Read an Excerpt from Pedro the Vast by Simón Lopez Trujillo There’s a fungus among us… In Simón Lopez Trujillo’s creepy post-apocalyptic debut, Pedro is a worker on a eucalyptus farm who survives a fungal infection that kills everyone else around him. As a mycologist studies him to find the baffling reason for his survival, and the local priest wonders if it’s a miracle, his own world shifts and changes, along with the worlds of those around him. Swords and Spaceships Sign up to Swords and Spaceships to receive news and recommendations from the world of science fiction and fantasy. Subscribe to Selected No Thanks You can start reading it on on Reactor now, and take a teeny peek below! “The mushroom Ganoderma lucidum is a naturally wood-degrading saprotrophic basidiomycete, but it demonstrates a series of highly useful pharmacological effects. This, given the scarcity of the species in natural environments, has fostered the artificial cultivation of its fruiting bodies in specialized greenhouses by …

Neuromancer is Coming to Apple TV—and More SFF Links 

Neuromancer is Coming to Apple TV—and More SFF Links 

Published by José Betancourt

You can check out an excerpt up on Reactor now, and take a teeny peek below! The narrow overhang jutting out from the New York City apartment building did little to protect from the downpour. Pok’s back pressed against hard brick as he scanned the gray skies, his augmented reality glasses made pedestrian by the weather. The whir of an ambulance rose and dissipated, leaving behind the hum of rolling traffic. Directly above him, solid lines of rain ran from the air-conditioning unit hanging from their third-story window and cascaded off the fire escape. Where is it? The decision drone should have arrived ten minutes ago. After acquiring twelve of the country’s top medical institutions, the Shepherd Organization made clear their confidence in their state-of-the-art AI-centered medical curriculum by waiting until all other schools had sent out decisions before deploying theirs. It was a ballsy move. The stunt had paid off. According to the message boards, hardly anyone had accepted offers from non-shepherd schools even though most semesters started within the next month. Everyone was waiting on …

Mini-ITX Motherboard for SFF Rigs with 500W Flex PSU Guidance

Mini-ITX Motherboard for SFF Rigs with 500W Flex PSU Guidance

Published by skeptic

What if you could pack the power of a high-end gaming rig or workstation into a case small enough to fit on a bookshelf? ETA PRIME takes a closer look at how the Minis Forum BD895 Mini-ITX motherboard is turning that dream into reality. Featuring the AMD Ryzen 9 8945HX processor and innovative support for PCIe Gen 5 and DDR5 memory, this compact powerhouse is redefining what’s possible for small form factor (SFF) builds. Whether you’re a gamer chasing buttery-smooth 1440p performance or a creator juggling demanding workflows, the BD895 promises to deliver big-league power in a pint-sized package. But does it live up to the hype? That’s exactly what this feature sets out to explore. In this guide, you’ll discover why the BD895 is making waves among PC enthusiasts. From its 16-core, 32-thread CPU to its streamlined design that simplifies the building process, this board is packed with features that cater to both performance and efficiency. We’ll also touch on its thermal performance, gaming benchmarks, and the ideal components to pair with it for …

Star Trek Stole This from a Movie—and More SFF Links

Star Trek Stole This from a Movie—and More SFF Links

Published by José Betancourt

Read an Excerpt from Queen of Faces by Petra Lord One of 2026’s most anticipated YA novels is Queen of Faces by Petra Lord, a dark fantasy about a trans girl at an academy for assassins. Anabelle Gage has spent her life trapped inside a boy’s body, and it’s starting to break down. And unlike many of the wealthy citizens, she can’t afford to buy a new one. So she decides to steal a new body using her magic, but instead, is caught by the headmaster of Paragon Academy. As the head of a school for assassins, he is, of course, not very lenient, but he tells Ana that he won’t turn her in if she becomes his personal assassin. With no choice but to accept, Ana soon aligns herself with a band of renegades, and as time goes by, the lines between good and evil start to blur. Swords and Spaceships Sign up to Swords and Spaceships to receive news and recommendations from the world of science fiction and fantasy. Subscribe to Selected No Thanks You can read …

SFF Short Stories to Look for in 2026

SFF Short Stories to Look for in 2026

Published by Jenni Sidey

River of Bones and Other Stories by Rebecca Roanhorse (S&S/Saga Press, March 3) Bestselling author Rebecca Roanhorse has had a few amazing novels that we rave about on Book Riot all the time, like Black Sun and Tread of Angels. And this, her first collection, gathers up some of her award-winning stories, such as “Welcome to Your Authentic Indian Experience™” and “A Brief Lesson in Native American Astronomy,” and also includes a new novella set in the world of her debut novel, Trail of Lightning. Seasons of Glass and Iron: Stories by Amal El-Mohtar (Tordotcom, March 24) Speaking of favorites: Amal El-Mohtar’s solo debut novel, The River Has Roots, was picked as one of Book Riot’s best books of 2025. And now we are already being spoiled with a new book, a collection of her multi-award-nominated and winning short works of fantasy fiction. These stories are told in various formats, such as letters, diary entries, and reference materials. Rabbit Test and Other Stories: Stories by Samantha Mills (Tachyon Publications, April 21) And last but not least, …