Dragonsteel has shared the first two chapters of Brandon Sanderson’s The Fires of December as a free PDF and audiobook preview. Here’s where to read or listen.

Empire, Domestication and No Killing Goblins lead our picks for the fantasy, science fiction and LitRPG books arriving September 20–26, 2026.

Brandon Sanderson’s newest Cosmere standalone pairs a world of demon-blood rivers with a memorable protagonist and an exceptional opening. Our spoiler-free review.

Soundbooth Theater’s Dungeon Crawler Carl Audio Immersion Tunnel adds a full cast, music and sound effects. Here’s what’s available and the latest on Season 4.

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.

Release dates, prices, gameplay, and expansions for Dungeon Crawler Carl: Unstoppable, including Iron Tangle, Crawler Chaos, and plans for more floors.

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.

I recently started reading the new Skyward book, Blightfall, and was shocked by what I found. This series takes place outside the Cosmere, but an early chapter gave me a very fun reason to ask whether that could ever change.

I’ve read all of James Islington’s previous books, and part of the fun of Scion is seeing him try something so different. His sprawling fantasy stories make way for a short cyberpunk adventure full of gruesome fights and quirky characters.

Harry Dresden’s famous cover-art hat came from a publisher’s brief. Jim Butcher and Chris McGrath turned the mismatch into a joke that followed them into The Cinder Spires.