Ten fantasy and science fiction releases for October 26–November 1, led by Sarah J. Maas, Shannon Lee and Fonda Lee, and Yoon Ha Lee.
Browsing: New Releases
Christopher Ruocchio’s Shadows Upon Time, the seventh and final Sun Eater novel, is now available in U.S. paperback. The new edition, released by DAW on October 20, 2026, includes a preview of his next novel, The Smoke of Sacrifice.
Mark Lawrence and Susanna Clarke return to familiar worlds this week, Katee Robert launches a new fantasy series, and Alix E. Harrow collects her short fiction. Our ten picks for October 19–25 also include a new print edition of The Wandering Inn, a near-future family story and a ghost-hunting Ebenezer Scrooge.
The Thrice-Bound Fool, Becky Chambers’ new duology, and the NecroTek finale lead this week’s ten fantasy and science fiction releases.
Jason Asano returns in He Who Fights with Monsters 13, Steven Erikson continues Tales of Witness with Legacies of Betrayal, and V. E. Schwab closes the Villains trilogy with Victorious. October 6 also brings a new Osten Ard novel from Tad Williams and the final Talisman book from Stephen King.
This week’s fantasy and science fiction releases include several long-awaited series finales, a new journey through Osten Ard, and an audiobook set in Michael J. Sullivan’s world of Elan. Here are ten books to look for during the week of October 4–10.
The Truth, Astarion and Threshing Day lead our picks for the fantasy, science fiction and LitRPG books arriving September 27–October 3, 2026.
Empire, Domestication and No Killing Goblins lead our picks for the fantasy, science fiction and LitRPG books arriving September 20–26, 2026.
Leigh Bardugo brings the Ninth House trilogy to a close this week, Rebecca Roanhorse continues the Star Wars Reign of the Empire trilogy with Edge of The Abyss , and eligible Brandon Sanderson backers begin receiving The Fires of December digitally. The lineup also includes paranormal romance, Star Wars, historical fantasy, and new LitRPG adventures.
He Who Fights With Monsters Book 2: Adventurer is now out in deluxe hardcover. Released September 8, this edition of Shirtaloon’s LitRPG sequel comes with sprayed edges, illustrated endpapers, and an exclusive bonus short story.
Explore 12 fantasy, sci-fi and LitRPG books releasing September 6–12, 2026, including Tempest, The Witches of Cambridge, Massif and Reborn as a Demonic Tree 9.