Debut author qntm reminds us that we don't know what we don't know
The first major standalone work spawned from the collaborative fictional world known as the SCP Foundation is wildly imaginative, while hitting surprisingly close to home.
Sci-fi & Fantasy
Venture out of this world with a stellar collection of first-contact audiobooks
A perennial trope among sci-fi fans asks: What would you do if you came face-to-face with an extraterrestrial species?
Everything you need to know about Brandon Sanderson’s Cosmere
Before you wade into the waters of Sanderson's rich fantasy worlds, check out this essential refresher on the universe's history and magic.
Our guide to the best Brandon Sanderson audiobooks
A modern master of epic fantasy, Brandon Sanderson has written a number of fan favorites, including the Mistborn and Stormlight Archive series. Here are just a few of his very best listens.
Who is Xaden Riorson? Meet the shadow-summoning dragon rider of "Fourth Wing"
Everything you need to know about the irresistible, dragon-riding love interest from Rebecca Yarros's bestselling Empyrean series.
Joe Abercrombie shares 5 audiobooks his characters would love
According to the bestselling author, monsters, thieves, immortal knights, and other otherworldly beings would like these listens. Mere mortals might also.
Amal El-Mohtar’s debut is musical magic
The author and poet didn’t like the way a classic ballad about rival sisters ended—so she wrote her own.
The ending of "Onyx Storm," explained
From major revelations to that shocking twist ending, here's everything we learned in the latest installment of the Empyrean series.
Chilling dystopian listens for fans of "The Hunger Games"
May the odds be ever in your favor with these thrilling YA dystopias.
Enter the arena with this essential guide to Panem’s Hunger Games
From Quarter Quells to the origin of the Games, here's a primer on the history and impact of the brutal contest known as the Hunger Games.
Before you watch “Mickey 17,” here’s everything you need to know about “Mickey7”
Don't miss the sci-fi romp that inspired one of 2025's biggest blockbusters.
Who is Haymitch Abernathy? A Hunger Games character guide
Catch up on everything we already know about the Hunger Games victor and mentor before his full backstory is revealed in "Sunrise on the Reaping."