Reading Recommendations

If You Like Fantasy

12/01/25 Fantasy, If You Like

1. Read an award winner.

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.

2. Borrow e-books, downloadable audiobooks & movies.

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.

3. Get 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

4. Make a Selection from these authors.

5. Use your Library card to login to 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:

6. Subscribe to the Fantasy newsletter from NextReads.

Receive fantasy reading recommendation in your inbox monthly. Book suggestions are linked to our catalog for easy requesting. It’s FREE! See a ample issue or Subscribe to NextReads!

7. Find a book discussion near you!

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: WitLITS Book Discussion Group
Date & Time: Friday, February 20, 10:30am
Location: Spades Park Branch
Description: A read aloud group exploring classic literature in a group reading.
No Registration Required.

Event: Black Author Book Club
Date & Time: Monday, February 23, 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!
Register Here

Event: Soulful Pages BookClub
Date & Time: Monday, February 23, 6:00pm
Location: Central Library
Description: Soulful Pages Book Club invites you to read along with us as we explore “Kindred,” a powerful and unforgettable novel by the legendary Octavia E. Butler.
Register Here

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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