Published May 1, 2026, 12:12 PM EDT

From Sarah Gailey to Matt Dinniman, there’s a lot to be excited about, and truly something for everyone.

Image: Tor Books and Penguin Random House

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Have you ever wondered what it might be like to befriend a crow (let alone an entire murder of them)? Or what would happen if your favorite fantasy novel suddenly came to life, dragons included? Are you curious to know what everyone’s favorite Dungeon Crawler and his pal Princess Donut have been up to?

To say that there are some truly stellar sci-fi and fantasy books hitting shelves during the month of May would be an understatement.…