Book Riot has launched the New Release Index, a database to help readers track upcoming sci-fi and fantasy books without extensive manual effort. The tool allows users to browse by release date and genre, saving interesting titles to a watchlist. It is available through the site's All Access subscription for $6 a month.
Every month brings a flood of new sci-fi and fantasy books competing for readers' attention, making it challenging to keep track of exciting titles beyond those with large marketing budgets. To address this, Book Riot has introduced the New Release Index, a curated database of upcoming books organized by release date. Users can filter by genre, such as sci-fi and fantasy, and get a sneak peek of releases, for example, those coming out in March.
The interface is straightforward: readers scroll through book covers, click on ones that catch their eye for a description, and save selected titles to their personal watchlist. This approach avoids the need for time-consuming catalogue reviews or spreadsheets.
Access to the New Release Index is included in Book Riot's All Access subscription, priced at $6 a month. Subscribers also gain entry to all of the site's paid content. For more details, users can sign up directly or refer to the guide on the New Release Index.
The article, published on February 28, 2026, highlights this tool as an efficient way to stay informed about new releases in the genre.