Fantasy
Brandon Sanderson’s world-building turns Skyward
With his latest release, "Defiant," the bestselling fantasy author opens up about building the “archaeology” of his worlds.
Travis Baldree's narration career is his writing superpower
With "Bookshops & Bonedust," the author and narrator returns to the characters and cozy, low-stakes world he had fun creating in his home audio booth in "Legends & Lattes."
From the Buffyverse and beyond, these are the best listens for "Slayers" fans
Into every generation, new fans are born. Depriving them of more great listens would be worse than a stake to the heart.
Cassandra Clare introduces her biggest, meatiest fantasy series yet
The author of the YA megaseries Shadowhunter Chronicles debuts her first adult fiction with "Sword Catcher," a credit-worthy adventure with political intrigue, debauchery, and possibly the fall of a kingdom.
"Her Radiant Curse" began as a Beauty and the Beast retelling, but with sisters
Elizabeth Lim, author of "Six Crimson Cranes" and "Spin the Dawn," shares what drew her to the story of two sisters bound by their curses.
Chloe Gong makes her adult fantasy debut with the epic "Immortal Longings"
With influence from Shakespeare, Gong's new novel follows a former princess set on exacting revenge on the kingdom that took everything from her.
13 low-stakes sci-fi and fantasy listens for a cozy escape
Slice-of-life fantasy and sci-fi offer high-concept settings with drama on a human scale.
Meet “The Youngbloods” and the trio of writers who brought them to life
Learn how three bestselling writers crafted the fantasy romance trilogy of the summer.
"The Little Mermaid"—dive into the differences among the two Disney films and the original fairy tale
Curious about how the 1989 animated classic and 2023 live-action refresh compare to what Hans Christian Andersen wrote? Read on!
“Witch King” Is Martha Wells’ Triumphant Return to Fantasy
The award-winning writer of the Murderbot Diaries talks about her new listen, how her childhood inspired her characters, and the importance of injecting humor into the rich, complex worlds she creates.
Roll for initiative! 10+ listens worthy of any Dungeons & Dragons adventurer
Explore sagas of perilous journeys, magical realms, and unforgettable characters with these essential D&D audiobooks and podcasts.