Language in SFF

hello language nerds :D this list is for any sci-fi or fantasy that involves language! i wanna keep the criteria for this is pretty loose, so examples that might fit could include (but aren’t limited to):

-an author creating a new language for their story (think elvish in tolkien’s middle-earth or the belter creole from the expanse)

-an author using the study of linguistics in their story (like rf kuang’s babel)

language or linguistics just needs to play an important role in the story!

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created by hooking

last updated October, 2026

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Language isn’t the main focus in A memory called empire but it’s an element that is focused on especially in the 1st book! And it’s a great book

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ooh ok! ive been meaning to read that for a LONG time it looks super good

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