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Explore tales.as huge selection of over 10,000 books about science fiction and fantasy. Fantasy contains an adventurous universe of fiction, where you are greeted by magic, fable creatures and other supernatural acquaintances. Therefore we offer good fantasy and science fiction books where the imagination is left to you. Our books naturally cover the needs of you or your children, so you always can find exactly the books that are best for you. Find the great fantasy books here, or get inspired for your next adventurous reading experience with our science fiction books.
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    by Joe Abercrombie
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    - The unmissable new fantasy from multi-million and #1 New York Times bestselling author Sarah J. Maas
    by Sarah J. Maas
    £16.99

    House of Sky and Breath is an enthralling masterpiece penned by the renowned author, Sarah J. Maas. Published in 2022 by Bloomsbury Publishing PLC, this book is a captivating addition to the literary world. The genre of the book is not specified, but knowing Maas's writing style, readers can expect a blend of fantasy, adventure, and romance. The narrative takes you on a journey, making you feel as if you're part of a world beyond your imagination. The title itself, 'House of Sky and Breath,' suggests an intriguing interplay of ethereal and corporeal elements, promising a unique reading experience. This book is a testament to Sarah J. Maas's storytelling prowess and a must-read for all her fans. Published by Bloomsbury Publishing PLC, it is available for all English readers who are ready to dive into an extraordinary narrative.

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    by Chloe Gong
    £7.99

    The heartstopping follow up to These Violent Ends, an imaginative, alluring retelling of Romeo and Juliet set in 1920s Shanghai.

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    - Book 4 of Millennium's Rule
    by Trudi Canavan
    £9.49

    Following Thief's Magic, Angel of Storms and Successor's Promise comes the thrilling final instalment in the Millennium's Rule series from international No. 1 bestselling fantasy phenomenon, Trudi Canavan

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    by Haruki Murakami
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    Features a girl whose ears are so exquisite that, when uncovered, they improve sex a thousand-fold, a runaway friend, a right-wing politico, an ovine-obsessed professor, and a manic-depressive in a sheep outfit.

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    by Terry Pratchett & Neil Gaiman
    £8.99

    They don't let you go around again until you get it right." According to the Nice and Accurate Prophecies of Agnes Nutter, Witch - the world's only totally reliable guide to the future, written in 1655, before she exploded - the world will end on a Saturday.

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    - (Discworld Novel 4)
    by Terry Pratchett
    £8.99 - 9.49

    Death comes to us all. When he came to Mort, he offered him a job. After being assured that being dead was not compulsory, Mort accepted. However, he soon found that romantic longings did not mix easily with the responsibilities of being Death's apprentice...

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    - The Band, Book One
    by Nicholas Eames
    £8.99

    ***WINNER OF THE 2018 GEMMELL AWARD FOR BEST DEBUT******WINNER OF FANTASY FACTION'S BEST FANTASY BOOK OF 2017 AWARD******WINNER OF REDDIT FANTASY'S BEST DEBUT NOVEL OF 2017 AWARD***'A fantastic read, a rollicking, page-turning, edge-of-your-seat road-trip of a book' - John Gwynne'In short: it rocks . . . I finished this book in one night. If I could, I'd see the tour, and buy the t-shirt' - B&N Sci-fi and Fantasy Blog'Could very well be the debut of the year' - Fantasy Book ReviewClay Cooper and his band were once the best of the best - the meanest, dirtiest, most feared and admired crew of mercenaries this side of the Heartwyld. But their glory days are long past; the mercs have grown apart and grown old, fat, drunk - or a combination of the three. Then a former bandmate turns up at Clay's door with a plea for help: his daughter Rose is trapped in a city besieged by an enemy horde one hundred thousand strong and hungry for blood. Rescuing Rose is the kind of impossible mission that only the very brave or the very stupid would sign up for. It's time to get the band back together for one last tour across the Wyld.LOOK OUT FOR BLOODY ROSE, THE SECOND BOOK IN THE BAND SERIES:'Bloody Rose solidifies what Kings of the Wyld proved. Eames writes like a hurricane and has a voice like no one else in this genre' - Sam Sykes

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    - Book 5 of the Wheel of Time
    by Robert Jordan
    £9.49

    'Epic in every sense' - Sunday TimesThe fifth novel in the Wheel of Time series - one of the most influential and popular fantasy epics ever published.The bonds and wards that hold the Great Lord of the Dark are slowly failing, but still his fragile prison holds. The Forsaken, immortal servants of the shadow, weave their snares and tighten their grip upon the realms of men, sure in the knowledge that their master will soon break free . . . Rand al'Thor, the Dragon Reborn, knows that he must strike at the Enemy, but his forces are divided by treachery and by ambition. Even the Aes Sedai, ancient guardians of the Light, are riven by civil war. Betrayed by his allies, pursued by his enemies and beset by the madness that comes to the male wielders of the One Power, Rand rides out to meet the foe.And the Fires of Heaven scour the world.'With the Wheel of Time, Jordan has come to dominate the world that Tolkien began to reveal' New York Times'A fantasy phenomenon' SFXThe Wheel of TimeThe Eye of the WorldThe Great HuntThe Dragon RebornThe Shadow RisingThe Fires of HeavenLord of ChaosA Crown of SwordsThe Path of DaggersWinter's HeartCrossroads of TwilightKnife of DreamsThe Gathering StormTowers of MidnightA Memory of LightNew Spring (prequel)

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    by Patrick Rothfuss
    £9.99

    Discover #1 New York Times-bestselling Patrick Rothfuss' epic fantasy series, The Kingkiller Chronicle. ';I just love the world of Patrick Rothfuss.' Lin-Manuel Miranda *; ';He's bloody good, this Rothfuss guy.' George R. R. Martin *; ';Rothfuss has real talent.' Terry Brooks DAY TWO: THE WISE MAN'S FEAR ';There are three things all wise men fear: the sea in storm, a night with no moon, and the anger of a gentle man.' My name is Kvothe. You may have heard of me. So begins a tale told from his own point of viewa story unequaled in fantasy literature. Now in The Wise Man's Fear, Day Two of The Kingkiller Chronicle, Kvothe takes his first steps on the path of the hero and learns how difficult life can be when a man becomes a legend in his own time. Praise for The Kingkiller Chronicle: ';The best epic fantasy I read last year.... He's bloody good, this Rothfuss guy.' George R. R. Martin, New York Times-bestselling author of A Song of Ice and Fire ';Rothfuss has real talent, and his tale of Kvothe is deep and intricate and wondrous.' Terry Brooks, New York Times-bestselling author of Shannara "e;It is a rare and great pleasure to find a fantasist writing...with true music in the words."e; Ursula K. Le Guin, award-winning author of Earthsea "e;The characters are real and the magic is true.' Robin Hobb, New York Times-bestselling author of Assassin's Apprentice "e;Masterful.... There is a beauty to Pat's writing that defies description."e; Brandon Sanderson, New York Times-bestselling author of Mistborn

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    - A Kingkiller Chronicle Novella
    by Patrick Rothfuss
    £7.99

    This is a stunning new novella in the Kingkiller universe, and a genuine must-read for fans, showing us a little of the world from the perspective of Auri, one of its best-loved characters.

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    by Stanislaw Lem
    £8.99

    Solaris, a captivating novel by renowned author Stanislaw Lem, takes readers on a journey that transcends the boundaries of traditional science fiction. Published in 2016 by Faber & Faber, this masterpiece delves into the depths of human consciousness and the complexities of communication. The genre-bending narrative is a testament to Lem's unparalleled storytelling abilities. Solaris is not just a book; it's an exploration of the human condition and our place in the universe. It's a must-read for any fan of thought-provoking literature. The book is available in English, making it accessible to a broad audience. Grab your copy from Faber & Faber today and embark on an unforgettable journey with Solaris.

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    by Adrian Tchaikovsky
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    by Adrian Tchaikovsky
    £9.49

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    by Scarlett St. Clair
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    by James S. A. Corey
    £16.99

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    by Simon Stalenhag
    £18.99

    The Labyrinth is a unique vision of a dystopian future from one of the most sought-after visual storytellers in the world and internationally acclaimed author of The Electric State.

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    by Charles Soule
    £9.49

    __________________________________________Two hundred years before the events of Star Wars- The Phantom Menace, in the era of the glorious High Republic, the noble and wise Jedi Knights must face a frightening threat to themselves, the galaxy, and the Force itself....

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    by Robert Rath
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    Explore a story told across the millennia that delves deep into a pair of fascinating necron characters, their relationship and their plans for the galaxy.Before the being called the Emperor revealed Himself, before the rise of the aeldari, before the necrontyr traded their flesh for immortal metal, the world was born in violence.Even when they inhabited bodies of flesh, Trazyn the Infinite and Orikan the Diviner were polar opposites. Trazyn, a collector of historical oddities, presides over a gallery full of the most dangerous artefacts – and people – of the galactic past. Orikan, a chronomancer without peer, draws zodiacs that predict and manipulate the future. But when an artefact emerges that may hold the key to the necrons’ next evolution, these two obsessives enter a multi-millennia game of cat and mouse that ends civilisations, reshapes timelines, and changes both forever. As riddles unwind and ancient secrets are revealed, the question remains: will their feud save the necron race or destroy it?

  • - A LitRPG Adventure
    by Shirtaloon
    £19.99

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    by John Gwynne
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    by Alejandro Jodorowsky
    £21.99

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    by Christie Golden
    £19.99

    Monsters, mystery, and magic abound in this stunning, illustrated collection of original fairy tales from the World of Warcraft universe, as told by an all-star cast of bestselling, award-winning storytellers.

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    by Silvia Moreno-Garcia
    £8.99

    The acclaimed author of Gods of Jade and Shadow returns with a mesmerising feminist re-imagining of Gothic fantasy, in which a young socialite discovers the haunting secrets of a beautiful old mansion in 1950s Mexico.

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    - Stories
    by Raphael Bob-Waksberg
    £12.49

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    by Peter F. Hamilton
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    The thrilling follow-up to Salvation, featuring alien first contact, threats to humanity, a future war and amazing technological advances - the page-turning adventure continues.

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    - (Outlander 3)
    by Diana Gabaldon
    £10.99

    In 1746, Claire Fraser made a perilous journey through time, leaving her young husband to die at Culloden, in order to protect their unborn child. In 1968, Claire has just been struck through the heart, discovering that Jamie Fraser didn't die in battle. But where is Jamie now?

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    - (Discworld Novel 39)
    by Terry Pratchett
    £8.99 - 11.99

    'Snuff is entertaining, with all Pratchett's genius on display' Sunday ExpressThe Discworld is very much like our own - if our own were to consist of a flat planet balanced on the back of four elephants which stand on the back of a giant turtle, that is .

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    by Douglas Adams
    £15.49

    Losing your planet isn't the end of the world . . . Douglas Adams's mega-selling cult classic!

What is science fiction?

The science fiction genre dates back more than 100 years, and is still one of the most read genres by the reader. It’s not accidental the genre is in constant motion in parallel with the development of the world. Our science fiction short stories also help to make science more understandable to the reader, as the books contain much more than just a story. The genre originated in the late 1800s, when the Western world became seriously modern, and the genre has since developed a number of the motifs that have characterized the genre to be the one we see today. So what is Science Fiction then? Science fiction has genre features that are characterized by incorporating fantastic elements where the reader can use the imagination, as they become acquainted with a new perspective on our own world and how it works.



Science fiction books

In our science fiction books, you are greeted by worlds where the reader more easily can identify with the world of history, as this is closer to our real world, and which is consistent with our natural worldview. Science fiction books can be something very special, and below you can find inspiration for your next amazing science fiction book.



Good fantasy books

Fantasy and science fiction are most often linked as one genre, as these cover a number of common genre features, as both genres are in non-real worlds. However, these genres also have some characteristics that are mainly far apart. Our good fantasy books primarily describe worlds that are clearly at odds with the real world and with which we cannot identify. An example of this genre could be the magical stories in the adventurous Harry Potter series, as these stories and its elements quite obviously cannot take place in the real world. Find all the great fantasy books in the selection below.

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