Dan's Sci-fi & Fantasy Blog

It's that time of year to expound upon my favorite reads. These aren’t necessarily books that were written in 2025, but they are the most memorable I read last year. If you're looking to add to your TBR for 2026, these books are well worth your attention. Without further ado, the books.

Dive into our review of 'The Winter Heir', a captivating YA fantasy book. Discover why YA fantasy books lovers can't miss this thrilling sequel.

Read the books "the man" says are dangerous. Be a rebel! Read banned books! Think dangerous thoughts!

This year, I've delved into some fascinating non-fiction regarding the rise of AI and the pitfalls of social media, which, in my opinion, are intimately intertwined, for better or worse. I also truly enjoyed a work of pure fiction that nevertheless feels eerily prescient. 

Discover an in-depth Book Review of Goldsong by Beth Hudson. This informative Book Review explores Traedis's journey as a reluctant hero.

Read the books "the man" says are dangerous. Be a rebel! Read banned books! Think dangerous thoughts!

Today on the blog is another entry in my occasional series Pages2Screen. In this edition, I answer the question of whether Mickey 7 is better than the film adaptation.

Read the books "the man" says are dangerous. Be a rebel! Read banned books! Think dangerous thoughts!

Today on the blog, I have another book review of a tale from an indie author. I don't take on many reviews and had a long dry spell until earlier this year. So far this year, I've chosen an eclectic mix of indies to check out. Super Guardian by Arnav Kapoor definitely fits this mold—it's a graphic novel written by a teen.

Discover the best Halloween Books for a spine-tingling read! Dive into thrilling Halloween Books and don't miss the chance to win a $100 gift card!

Today, in my occasional series Pages2Screen, I explore which is superior: Martha Wells's ongoing comedic sci-fi series, The Murderbot Diaries or the Apple TV series of the same name.

Explore our book review of 'Kai Lung II Flips Open His Laptop' and discover the captivating speculative tales by Ahmed A. Khan. Book review insights await!

Today, I have a review of Wiccan Mirror by Mark Rosendorf. I've read and enjoyed many of Mr. Rosendorf's novels, including his most recent Ghost Therapy.

I'm a massive fan of Frank Herbert's novel Dune. The rest of the series is more meh…Although I recently enjoyed Dune Messiah, it did not ins

I have to give a shout-out to Octavia E. Butler. She has quickly become one of my favorite authors. I've known about her for years as one of the Grandmasters of Science Fiction, but admittedly, I've only started reading her books in the last year or so.

Read the books "the man" says are dangerous. Be a rebel! Read banned books! Thing dangerous thoughts!

Recently, Apex contacted me to review their newest anthology, The Map of Lost Places. Since I'm getting back into taking review requests aft

Welcome to my third entry in my occasional series regarding books I have read that are popular on #BookTok.

Today on the blog, I review Ghost Therapy by Mark Rosendorf.

My sons are dedicated soccer players and reluctant readers. Here are some titles sure to get the most disinclined young readers flipping p