From "Across the Fandomension" website, last updated February 24, 2026
NOTE: I am always looking for corrections, additions and updates; if you spot errors and omissions below, please contact me at [email protected] so that I can update this page. – G.S.
A blog, I understand, is a regularly updated website or page written in a conversational tone, often sharing personal insights or professional expertise. Whether you're launching a business or building a personal brand, a blog helps you connect with readers and grow your presence online.” ( Bad Science (Ben Goldacre) https://www.badscience.net/ (UK) – testifies on bad science, basically, to the world and to Parliament
Barnes & Noble Sci-Fi & Fantasy Blog https://www.barnesandnoble.com/blog/category/reads/sci-fi-and-fantasy/– new releases, author guest posts, and “best of” lists
Best SF https://bestsf.net/ – a specialized blog that offers concise reviews of the latest short fiction from magazines and anthologies
BoingBoing https://boingboing.net/ – science news, and electronic products on sale
Book Riot https://bookriot.com/listen/shows/sffyeah/ – one of the largest independent literary sites - full of listicles, reading guides, and bookish commentary
Booklover Book Reviews https://www.bookloverbookreviews.com/ – long-running Aussie book blog with dedicated Sci-Fi/Fantasy section
Charlie Stross https://www.antipope.org/charlie/blog-static/ – “Being the blog of Charles Stross, author, and occasional guests ...” including reports on his published works
Civilian Reader https://civilianreader.com/ – long-standing UK-based blog, offers reviews of science fiction, fantasy, thrillers, and more
Dina’s Science Fiction & Fantasy Book Reviews https://sffbookreview.wordpress.com/ – personal blog on sci-fi and fantasy books
FanFiAddict https://fanfiaddict.com/ – team of readers, a high volume of book reviews (both traditionally published and indie), plus interviews with authors and blog tours
Fantasy Book Critic https://fantasybookcritic.blogspot.com/ – long-running blog devoted to speculative fiction in all its forms.
Fantasy Cafe https://www.fantasybookcafe.com/ – reviewing and discussing speculative fiction books of all kinds
Fantasy Hive https://fantasy-hive.co.uk/ – primarily focused on fantasy, includes science fiction content; book reviews, interviews, readalong discussions, creative pieces
Fantasy Literature https://fantasyliterature.com/ – new SFF book reviews almost daily
Fantasy-Faction https://fantasy-faction.com/ – fantasy, science fiction on occasion, think essays on genre tropes, interviews with authors, and community forum discussions
File 770 https://file770.com/ – Mike Glyer’s science fiction fandom blog
Gizomodo https://gizmodo.com/ - science and current affairs
io9 (Gizmodo) https://gizmodo.com/io9 – a sub-site of Gizmodo dedicated to science fiction and fantasy pop culture.
Locus Magazine https://locusmag.com/ – SF publishing industry magazine that reviews science fiction, fantasy, and horror books and short fiction, while also covering publishing news and fandom happenings.
Lynn’s Books https://lynns-books.com/ – reviews of fantasy and science fiction novels, horror and historical fantasy
Making Light (the Nielsen Haydens) https://nielsenhayden.com/makinglight/ - Making Light was invented by Teresa Nielsen Hayden in July 2001 and is now made by her along with Avram Grumer, Patrick Nielsen Hayden, and Abi Sutherland, none of whom she invented. More about all of us below. In the words of Kevin Maroney, “A better future isn’t going to happen by itself.”
Nerdette’s Reviews https://thebibliophilechronicles.com/ – Formerly The Bibliophile Chronicles - covers science fiction, fantasy, and romance
Nerds of a Feather, Flock Together http://www.nerds-feather.com/ (NOTE: not a secure website) – award-winning fanzine-style blog (Hugo and Ignyte Award winner) - intelligent reviews of science fiction books, commentary on comics and video games, and fun recurring features
New Scientist – Science Fiction https://www.newscientist.com/article-topic/science-fiction/ – has a dedicated Science Fiction topic page - new sci-fi book picks each month, interviews with leading science fiction authors, in-depth reviews.
Novel Notions https://novelnotions.net/ – in-depth book reviews of fantasy and science fiction titles
Out of This World SFF Reviews https://outofthisworldrev.blogspot.com/ – candid reviews of the latest SF & F titles
Pat’s Fantasy Hotlist https://fantasyhotlist.blogspot.com/ – fantasy and science fiction book reviews, author interviews, news, contests, and giveaways
Queer Sci Fi https://www.queerscifi.com/ – a blog and community site all about LGBTQ+ characters and creators in science fiction, fantasy, paranormal, and horror fiction
Red Headed Femme https://www.redheadedfemme.com/ – covers science fiction and fantasy books, along with occasional commentary on pop culture, feminism, and politics
Review Tales https://jeyranmain.com/ – blog of Jeyran Main (editor-in-chief of Review Tales Publishing & Editing Services), who also happens to be a prolific book reviewer
Sci-Fi & Fantasy Gazette https://sffgazette.com/ – reporting breaking science fiction and fantasy news – also includes interviews, lists, and reviews
Sci-Fi Bloggers https://scifibloggers.com/ – an online magazine focused on sci-fi and fantasy entertainment of all kinds
SFBook.com https://sfbook.com/ – non-profit site dedicated to science fiction, fantasy, and horror novels
SFcrowsnest https://sfcrowsnest.info/ – a UK-based sci-fi and fantasy webzine
SFFWorld https://www.sffworld.com/ – best in Science Fiction, Fantasy, and Horror - book reviews, author interviews, guest posts, and active discussion forums.
Silver Key Blog https://thesilverkey.blogspot.com/ - A blog about sword-and-sorcery and fantasy literature, and related movies, music, and role-playing games.
Spells & Spaceships https://spellsandspaceships.home.blog/ – (UK) billed as “a SFF, horror and history blog”
SYFY WIRE https://www.syfy.com/syfy-wire – (Note: now part of a service called Versant) SYFY channel’s official news site - daily coverage of sci-fi, fantasy, and horror in all forms.
The BiblioSanctum https://bibliosanctum.com/ – reviews speculative fiction and graphic novels
The Fantasy Inn https://thefantasyinn.com/ – reviews of fantasy and sci-fi books, along with author interviews and industry discussions
The Portalist https://theportalist.com/ – a mix of book lists, reading guides, and genre news, often with a nostalgic or tech-savvy twist
The SFF Community Blog https://thesffblog.com/ – a collaborative effort - book reviews and TV series recaps to comic and game commentary
The Sideshow (Avedon Carol) http://sideshow.me.uk/ – (Note: not a secure website) a personal blog
The Unseen Library https://unseenlibrary.com/ – a blog by an Australian librarian-and-fan - science fiction, fantasy, and crime novels
The Wertzone https://thewertzone.blogspot.com/ – respected UK blog by Adam Whitehead, reviewing fantasy and science fiction books in depth, also related TV
Top Sci-Fi Books https://topscifireads.com/ – helping you find the best science fiction books out there
Tor.com (Reactor) https://reactormag.com/ – a leading site for science fiction and fantasy readers, featuring original short fiction, art, and commentary on all things genre. (Recently relaunched as Reactor, Tor’s online magazine)
Unofficial Hugo Book Club Blog https://hugoclub.blogspot.com/ – run by an Edmonton-based SFF book club; reviews new science fiction books, with the goal of contributing to Hugo Awards discussions
Worlds Without End https://www.worldswithoutend.com/ – a whole database of science fiction, fantasy, and horror literature
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