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.

Explore the thrilling world of EXTRATERRESTRIAL Scifi with Rich Leder's latest release, EXTRATERRESTRIAL Noir. Uncover the mystery now!

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.

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!

Dive into the YA horror world with Phantom Algebra on release day! Experience the thrills and surprises of Phantom Algebra this release day.

Explore how to write ya sci fi books that resonate with deeper meaning. Discover insights from author Christian Hurst on crafting impactful ya sci-fi books.

Today on the blog, Canadian author Ahmed A. Khan tells us about his new release, a speculative fiction short story collection. I don't know about you, but I find the cover intriguing.

Discover some of Phantom Algebra's background details. Pre-order this YA horror today!

Today on the blog, author Tim Chawaga discusses to philosophy infusing his new sci-fi novel SALVAGIA.

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

Learn all about Lauren Wagner's world buidling for her novel Misguided Trust. Also, don't miss out on the giveaway!

Is your interface watching you? Today's guest blogger, Sukanya Basu Mallik explores this question in Extended Reality.

Today, on the blog, learn all about the sci-fi new release The Matriarch Messiah. Also, don't miss out on the giveaway below!

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

Today on the blog, I review Pitstops and Proton Beams by Aurelio Rico Lopez III. It's been a while since I've accepted a review request beca

Today on the blog, award-winning sci-fi author RB Kelly argues that in a world that feels like it's on the brink of disaster, telling and re

Today on the blog, sci-fi author Kyoto M discusses her new release, The Starlight Contingency. I must admit that is an intriguing title. Be

Will I finish my reading goals? What are they exactly? Time will tell this year, that is for certain. I'm not sure what my reading goals are