Gifts for fantasy & sci-fi fans: a book-gift guide

Fantasy and sci-fi fans are passionate, opinionated, and a delight to shop for — as long as you match the right flavorof speculative fiction. Here’s how to land the gift.

For the newcomer

Easing someone into the genre? Start with welcoming, propulsive picks rather than a 900-page tome. Our fantasy for beginners guide is built for exactly this.

For the epic-fantasy lover

They want maps, magic systems, and a world to disappear into. Reach for the cornerstones in our classic fantasy everyone should read list — and consider gifting a whole trilogy so they can binge.

For the hard sci-fi reader

Big ideas, real science, cosmic scope. Try Project Hail Mary or Dune — or branch them out with books like Project Hail Mary and books like Dune. Our classic sci-fi list covers the foundational greats.

For the romantasy crossover

Loves dragons and a love story? Point them to romantasy for fantasy readers — the perfect bridge gift.

The no-risk option

SFF fans tend to own a lot of books. If you’re unsure what’s already on their shelf, store credit lets them choose their own adventure.

Build the stack with us

Come browse with usand we’ll help you pick, or let the Matchmakersuggest something they haven’t read. More ideas in our gift cheat sheet.