Ideas For Book Displays and Other Passive Readers Advisory - Science Fiction Edition

This is the first of some genre-focused posts. Rather than start with genres I know more about (romance and horror) I thought I would do the harder ones first so we are jumping off with science fiction. There is science fiction content on my post about general book content so check those sites as well if you are looking for science fiction book news. 

Whether right or wrong, the worlds of science fiction and gaming seem to have an affiliation so I've included some gaming sites with book related content. 

Also, if you have suggestions here, please let me know!

The Portalist: A site run by Open Road Media (which operates other genre-focused sites like The Lineup) focused on science fiction and fantasy. The focus is on backlist titles. There are a lot of articles with read-alikes and lists based upon a theme such as "Must Read Space Opera Books." They also cover movies and TV shows along with weird news that will appeal to fans of the genre. 

Book Riot has science fiction content and also a newsletter called Swords & Spaceships with recommendations and news. They also host a sci fi/fantasy biweekly podcast called SFF Yeah!  . They make a strong effort to be as inclusive as possible. 

The Science Fiction and Fantasy Writers Association is another great source of information about science fiction as a genre. They present the Nebula Awards, voted on by members. Librarians can join at the affiliate level.

The Fantasy Reviews has a section about science fiction. There are lists that can inspire your readers advisory as well as a lot of content devoted to science fiction properties like Doctor Who and Dune. 

Wired Magazine has a section on their website called Geek's Guide to the Galaxy, devoted to books, TV, gaming, and movies. 

Kirkus Reviews covers science fiction news including adaptions on their website. 

Polygon, a site with a lot of gaming content, has a section devoted to books with news, lists, and articles that you can use. 

Worlds Without End, a fan-run website and online community, has a lot of book related content including information about the various book awards, including international ones, book lists, information about authors, podcast listings, and resources. Their lists of subgenres alone may inspire some book lists or displays. Their lists of websites includes author blogs, awards, and general science fiction focused websites. 

The Hugo Awards are awarded by Worldcon and seem to be unable to stay away from controversy but the past winners, nominees, and readalikes can inspire a list or display. 

Locus  is a long running science fiction, fantasy, and horror magazine. There is news, reviews, feature articles, and creator spotlights. 

IO9, part of Gizmodo, covers movies, television, gaming, and books with news and feature articles. 







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