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:

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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: Book Pairings: Classic & Contemporary
Date & Time: Monday, August 03, 1:30pm
Location: College Avenue Branch
Description: Adults are invited to this monthly book discussion on the first Monday* of the month from 1:30 – 3 p.m. New members are always welcome! For the second half of 2026, we will read “pairings”: a classic novel, followed by a modern novel that explore similar themes. See below for the dates and pairings!
No Registration Required.

Event: Adult Book Discussion at Franklin Road
Date & Time: Monday, August 03, 6:30pm
Location: Franklin Road Branch
Description: Adults are invited to this monthly book discussion program. The title for August is “The Forgotten 500 The Untold Story of the Men Who Risked All for the Greatest Rescue Mission of World War II” by Gregory A. Freeman.
No Registration Required.

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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