A recent online post highlights several award-winning sci-fi and fantasy book series aimed at middle grade readers.
The recommendations include ongoing series with new installments expected in the coming months or years. One featured series is the West African-inspired fantasy starting with Abeni’s Song by P. Djèlí Clark, followed by Abeni and the Kingdom of Gold and the upcoming Abeni and the People Who Could Fly.
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March 2026 brings a diverse array of new science fiction and fantasy books, featuring works from award-winning authors like Rebecca Roanhorse and Amal El-Mohtar. These releases span space operas, historical fantasies, and speculative collections, offering readers fresh tales of monsters, immortality, and rebellion. Highlights include expansions of established worlds and debuts inspired by mythology.
May 2026 brings a strong lineup of science fiction and fantasy novels, with 14 standout titles highlighted for readers. Releases span magical mysteries, pirate adventures, and interdimensional travels, starting today and continuing through the month. Highlights include new entries in popular series like Murderbot Diaries and Amina al-Sirafi.
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March 2026 brings a rich selection of fantasy and science fiction titles, offering readers diverse options from epic sagas to cozy tales. The lineup includes short story collections, standalone novels, and sequels across subgenres like romantasy and horror. Publishers are delivering an abundance of speculative fiction to start the year strongly.
Several classic and popular children's books are receiving graphic novel adaptations this year. Publishers are releasing versions of titles like Captain Underpants and Princess Academy to attract new readers with illustrations. These updates aim to modernize stories for middle-grade audiences.
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Book Riot highlights three new fantasy audiobooks from February 2026, featuring diverse tales of magic, ghosts, and demons. The selections include a gothic romance, a cat shelter adventure, and a monster-hunting comedy. Published on February 24, 2026, the recommendations aim to guide readers toward enjoyable listens.
Several young adult titles hit shelves this week, including a Gothic mystery set on Orcas Island and a fantasy debut drawing from Malaysian folklore. The list features hardcovers like Heiress of Nowhere by Stacey Lee and Prodigal Tiger by Samantha Chong. Paperback releases include Two Perfect Lies by Natalie D. Richards.
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Book Riot has released its deals of the day, featuring discounted books inspired by popular fantasy series and a culinary memoir. The selections include titles blending elements of The Witcher and Howl’s Moving Castle, along with a mystery set on a Parisian cruise.