Reading Recommendations

If You Like Fantasy

12/01/25 Fantasy, If You Like

Award Winners

If you like fantasy here are several awards that are good sources for finding outstanding novels, short stories, or anthologies.

The Nebula Awards are presented each year for the best science fiction or fantasy published in the United States during the previous year. Browse Nebula Award winners in our collection.
The Hugo Awards are presented each year by the World Science Fiction Society. Browse Hugo Award winners in our collection.
The World Fantasy Awards are presented annually by the World Fantasy Convention to writers of fiction. Browse World Fantasy Award winners in our collection.
The Ignyte Awards are presented by FIYAH Literary Magazine and are intended to celebrate excellent Speculative Fiction written by people of color.

e-Books or e-Audiobooks

Here are some short cut links to easily borrow materials online with your Library card. If you have never borrowed from Libby before, Libby directions and a Libby video tutorial are available, as well as OverDrive Support. If you have never borrowed from Kanopy before, you can get Kanopy directions.

Reading Recommendations from Library Staff

Click on a featured booklist to get reading recommendations or see all our staff fantasy book lists.

Staff Picks 2025- Best of Science Fiction and Fantasy

In 2025, so many science fiction authors have taken the opportunity to tackle emerging questions around AI and robotics. Silvia Park tackles sibling bonds between organic and robotic people (Luminous), Arkady Martine reimagines the smart house gone awry in (Rose/House), and Nnedi Okorafor explores the limits of technology related to disability and space (Death of the Author).

Title - Bury Our Bones in the Midnight Soil

Fantasy Authors

NoveList Plus

On NoveList Plus you’ll find reading recommendations, read-alikes, series lists, reviews, and lists of award-winning books.

There are several fantasy categories to choose from including:

NextReads

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Book Discussions

You are invited to join in one of our many in-person or online book discussions that take place several times each month. In our book discussion groups we read and talk about both fiction and non-fiction books. We express our opinions (both likes and dislikes!) with other avid readers in the city.

Event: Black Author Book Club
Date & Time: Monday, July 27, 6:00pm
Location: East 38th Street Branch
Description: Come celebrate the wide array of books by Black authors. We will explore various genres ranging from poetry, urban fiction, nonfiction, and adult fiction. There are a limited number of spots so reserve yours today!
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Event: Adult Book Discussion atBeech Grove Chatterbooks
Date & Time: Monday, July 27, 6:30pm
Location: Beech Grove Branch
Description: Adults are invited to this monthly book discussion.
No Registration Required.

Event: Virtual Author Talk: The Power of Connection
Date & Time: Tuesday, July 28, 2:00pm
Location: Online
Description: Join us in virtual conversation with bestselling author Dr. Marisa Franco, one of the world’s leading experts in human connection. Her book, Platonic: How the Science of Attachment Can Help You Make–And Keep–Friends, explores the science of attachment styles and how they impact our relationships.
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Need help? Ask a Library staff member at any of our locations or call, text or email Ask-a-Librarian. The Tinker Station helpline at (317) 275-4500 is also available. It is staffed by device experts who can answer questions about how to read, watch, and listen on a PC, tablet, or phone.

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