A few weeks ago, we asked dozens of authors for their nominations for Most Iconic SFF Books of the 21st Century. We asked what readers thought, and 500 responses later (!!!), we're excited to present The Most Iconic SFF Books of the 21st Century (Readers' Choice)! Check out the final top 10, as well as a few categories (Weird fiction! Manga and graphic novels! Young adult fiction!) and testimonials to guide you towards your new favorite read.
"Like wings on a Balrog, there is no Tolkien canon."
There are those in Tolkien fandom who get quite upset about any perceived deviations from the text–but Tolkien's own attitudes toward his work were far less rigid.
In science fiction, even interactions with non-hostile aliens can be hazardous for humanity–James Davis Nicoll highlights five works where indifferent or well-meaning aliens cause problems for humans.
From accidentally inventing killer robots to unethical experiments on humans, here are five books about weird science gone horribly wrong and tech going haywire. You know, like Jurassic Park...and all those sequels. Come talk about your favorites!
In this Close Read, Sylas K. Barrett dives into the power of names: from Gandalf's true name in The Rings of Power to claiming his own name and trans identity.
Alan Moore may have a point about toxic fandoms, but that doesn't negate the healing, creative power of positive fandoms–as evidenced by two recent films–The People's Joker and I Saw the TV Glow–that celebrate the crucial importance of fan communities.
Dune: Prophecy is off to a bit of a rocky start with its premiere, as the stellar acting and visuals get weighed down by cliches. But we want to know what you think!
How could Emily St. John Mandel's post-apocalyptic, literary crime fiction, time travel sci-fi worlds fit together? Easy: through parallel universes. Natalie Zutter explores the idea of a shared Station Eleven sandbox.
Director Joe Cornish slyly revamped the "social problem" film by adding action, comedy, an alien invasion, and a stellar cast; join the Science Fiction Film Club as we bask in the awesomeness of Attack the Block!
