Fantasy
Journeying to a Scandinavian faerie land with Heather Fawcett
"Emily Wilde’s Encyclopaedia of Faeries" is academic fantasy at its finest, complete with a curmudgeonly professor, elusive fae, and a tiny village in the far north.
Audiobooks like "The Alchemist" to expand your horizons
Embarking on a spiritual journey of self-exploration? Check out our list of the best books like "The Alchemist" to bring along.
Naomi Novik creates fantasy worlds in conversation with our own
With “The Golden Enclaves,” the Nebula Award-winning author concludes her trilogy about an “evil” teen witch who desperately wants to stay good—and stay alive—in the deadly Scholomance.
It's Here: The Sandman Act 3 Cast List
Meet the all-star voices in the newest installment of Neil Gaiman's blockbuster audio epic.
Sauron: A Lord of the Rings Character Guide
Mairon, Annatar, the Necromancer—the evil Dark Lord Sauron has gone by many names. But who is he, really, and what is his impact on J.R.R. Tolkien's Middle-earth? Read on to find out.
Elrond: A Lord of the Rings Character Guide
Get a refresher on Elrond Half-elven, the Lord of Rivendell, ahead of his appearance in Prime Video's The Rings of Power.
The Lord of the Rings: The Essential Guide to the Peoples, Places, and History of Tolkien's Middle-earth
This primer dissects the sprawling continent of Middle-earth, a world that has since inspired generations of writers to build bigger, bolder, and more dynamic settings.
Galadriel: A Lord of the Rings Character Guide
Here's everything you need to know about Galadriel, the powerful and beautiful Lady of Lórien, before her apperance in Prime Video's The Rings of Power.
When Does ‘The Rings of Power’ Take Place? Tolkien's Second Age, Explained
Whether you're a longtime Tolkien aficionado or a newly initiated fan, this guide to the major events and characters of The Second Age will leave you ready for the world of Prime Video's The Rings of Power.
A.F. Steadman on Why Our Differences Make Us Stronger
“Skandar and the Unicorn Thief,” the first installment in Steadman’s debut middle-grade series, offers a ferocious alternate vision for the myth of the unicorn—and asks what being a hero really means.
Michael J. Sullivan's Newest Hero, 'Farilane,' Rises to the Challenge
The second installment of the Rise and Fall Trilogy returns to Elan with a captivating new character—and the beloved voice of narrator Tim Gerard Reynolds.
Nghi Vo Adds a Touch of Fantasy to Hollywood's Magic
From the award-winning author of "The Chosen and the Beautiful" and "The Empress of Salt and Fortune," "Siren Queen" follows a queer actress during a Pre-Code Hollywood teeming with literal soul-stealing producers, sprites, and changelings.