Alison Rumfitt

As the holidays near, it can be a challenge to buy gifts for the most voracious book readers in your life—but 2023 has seen a ton of excellent fantasy books hit shelves, to the point that it’s been hard to keep up with all the greatest new material. Here’s 20 of our favorite underrated choices that will make the fantasy fan in your life very happy this year.Introducing People to Horror Films/Books | Stephen Graham Jones InterviewLooking for more gift ideas? Check out all of Gizmodo’s 2023 gift guides.The Thing in the Snow…

 Burrowed Image: Angry RobotThere are two prominent themes among the new January books: YA fantasies and horror novels, with several entries in each genre. But there’s also plenty of sci-fi (including the latest from io9 co-founder Annalee Newitz!) and adult fantasy awaiting your eyeballs—so start 2023 off right, with a new book or two!Image: BerkleyBack in a Spell by Lana HarperWhen a lonely witch decides to take a chance on romance, a disastrous first date sparks an unexpectedly magical connection. (January 3)G/O Media…