Greetings, fellow bibliophiles! Here at Woman’s World, we already forecasted it would be a great year for reading—but it’s ...

A fireproof edition of Margaret Atwood's prescient and often-banned book "The Handmaids Tale." It is one of the greatest works of speculative fiction. Speculative fiction, often referred to as spec ...

We pick the sci-fi novels we’re most looking forward to reading this month, from a new Brandon Sanderson to the latest from Makana Yamamoto ...

Let’s be real: 2025 is probably going to be the year where we need a whole lot of escapism. For some readers that means immersing themselves in the rich imaginative worlds of fantasy, for others, the ...

Cozy, whimsical novels — often featuring magical cats — that have long been popular in Japan and Korea are taking off globally. Fans say they offer comfort during a chaotic time. By Alexandra Alter At ...

We know novels have the power to take us to different places and time periods. And with biographical historical fiction books, you can explore the lives of famous or lesser-known historical figures ...

A decade ago, I would not have considered it worthwhile to write about the virtue of consuming fiction. Stories and narratives, whether spoken or in print, have been a hallmark of cultures across the ...

2026 Reading List: Start New Year With These Best Authors Of Fiction Novels The new year 2026 demands a fresh set of books ...

Members of the New Scientist Book Club give their take on Sierra Greer's award-winning science-fiction novel Annie Bot, our ...

Almost exactly a year ago, I asked our team of expert science writers here at New Scientist to name their favourite science fiction novels. Personal tastes meant we ended up with a wonderfully ...