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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 Daniel Wallace
    £11.99

    What started as a simple logbook has been stolen, traded, and smuggled around the Galaxy to become the Smuggler's Guide - a collection of hidden treasure locations, advice, and hard-earned data.

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    - A Gaunt's Ghosts Omnibus
    by Dan Abnett
    £11.99

    New edition of the first Gaunt's Ghosts omnibus, containing the opening story arc in the series, comprising the novels First and Only, Ghostmaker and Necropolis.

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    by William Gibson
    £9.49

    Nominated for both the Hugo and Nebula Awards, COUNT ZERO is book two of William Gibson's groundbreaking Neuromancer Trilogy.

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    - Discworld: The Unseen University Collection
    by Terry Pratchett
    £11.99

    A beautiful gift-edition hardback of the classic Discworld novel.

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    - Secrets from the Dark Side
    by Daniel Wallace
    £13.49

    The Sith have existed in the galaxy for centuries, lurking, waiting for their chance to seize control. In his quest for domination, Darth Sidious tracked down five pivotal Sith texts written by his most powerful predecessors. Then, drawing on the knowledge within the compiled pages, he wrote a sixth text - his own manifesto.

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    - The Jedi Path: A Manual for Students of the Force
    by Daniel Wallace
    £13.49

    An ancient training manual, which was crafted by early Jedi Masters. It explains the history and hierarchy of the Jedi Order, and what Jedi must know to take their place as defenders of the peace in the galaxy - from mastery of the Force to the nuances of lightsaber combat.

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    by Charles Burns
    £18.99

    As we inhabit the heads of several key characters - some kids who have it, some who don't, some who are about to get it - what unfolds isn't the expected battle to fight the plague, or bring heightened awareness of it, or even to treat it.

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    by Douglas Adams
    £15.49

    Two quirky detective stories from Britain's best sci-fi writer and author of The Hitch Hiker's Guide to the Galaxy: Douglas Adams. Dirk Gently is a detective - well, a sort of detective.

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    - The Malazan Book of the Fallen 9
    by Steven Erikson
    £11.99

    The penultimate book in the acclaimed Malazan Book of the Fallen fantasy seriesOn the Letherii continent the exiled Malazan army commanded by Adjunct Tavore begins its march into the eastern Wastelands, to fight for an unknown cause against an enemy it has never seen.

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    by Jeff Vandermeer
    £14.99

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    - The Stormlight Archive Book Three
    by Brandon Sanderson
    £10.99

    The eagerly awaited sequel to the #1 New York Times bestselling Words of Radiance, from epic fantasy author Brandon Sanderson.

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    by Terry Pratchett
    £8.99

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    by Terry Pratchett
    £11.99

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    by Andrzej Sapkowski
    £8.99

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    by Samantha Shannon
    £9.49 - 14.99

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    by Mo Xiang
    £14.99

    Heaven Official's Blessing: Tian Guan Ci Fu (Novel) Vol. 7 is an enthralling work by the renowned author Mo Xiang. This captivating novel, belonging to an undefined genre, was published on 12th September 2023. The story is a mesmerizing blend of mystery, drama, and romance, all wrapped up in a unique narrative style that keeps readers on the edge of their seats. It's a testament to Mo Xiang's storytelling prowess and his ability to create a world that is both fantastical and deeply human. The book is published by Penguin LCC US, a publisher known for its diverse range of high-quality books. This novel is a testament to their commitment to providing readers with unique and engaging stories. If you're looking for a book that will take you on a rollercoaster of emotions, Heaven Official's Blessing: Tian Guan Ci Fu (Novel) Vol. 7 is a must-read.

  • by A. P Beswick
    £13.49

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    by Andrzej Sapkowski
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  • by Val E. Lane
    £16.49

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    by Rachel Gillig
    £9.49

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    by Raven Kennedy
    £9.49

    THE BRAND NEW BOOK IN THE TIKTOK FANTASY SENSATION THAT'S SOLD OVER HALF A MILLION COPIES, PERFECT FOR FANS OF SARAH J. MAAS AND JENNIFER L. ARMENTROUT____'It scares me - what I did that night. Because I don't know my own power... But that's been the problem all along, hasn't it?'My life has been shaped and controlled by the greed of others, but that ends now.I have burned down the court of King Midas and from those flames, I will rise and wield my own power.The problem is, when you turn against a King - everyone turns against you.But with Slade by my side we will fight the monarchs that come for us.And if we need to become the villains, then so be it.Because as long as I live in this world, I won't be used again.I must be strong. I must be undefeatable. I will shine like the sun - and blind our enemies . . .___'Sexy and touching all at the same time . . . and that plot twist, OMG' 5***** Reader Review'Read this series NOW! I felt like I was in the story watching and holding my breath the entire time' 5***** Reader Review'A spectacularly written, engaging, imaginative retelling of the ancient myth of King Midas' 5***** Reader Review'I literally devoured this book in one sitting' 5***** Reader Review

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    by Kentaro Miura
    £33.99

    "Griffith's new Band of the Hawk assume their unholy forms to battle the monstrous Kushan emperor and his horde of demons, leaving the terrified Midland citizenry to wonder if their rescuers are another horrific curse. Meanwhile, Guts and his companions seek refuge on a small island that is not the safe haven they'd hoped forit's a sinister place watched over by an ancient, vengeful god whose power is about to be unleashed!"--

  • by Jennifer L Armentrout
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    by Scarlett St. Clair
    £8.99

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    by Adrian Tchaikovsky
    £9.49

    &b>A thrilling far-future space adventure from this Arthur C. Clarke award-winning author. If you loved &i>Children of Time&/i>, this will be the perfect next read.&/b>

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    - Book 3 (Star Wars Thrawn trilogy)
    by Timothy Zahn
    £9.49

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    - Book 2 (Star Wars Thrawn trilogy)
    by Timothy Zahn
    £9.49

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    by Freya Marske
    £8.49 - 13.49

    A Marvellous Light is a delightful historical romp, perfect for fans of Jonathan Strange & Mr Norrell and The Invisible Library. In a magical Edwardian England, two magicians must unravel a mysterious contract that could have the direst of consequences for Britain.

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    by Neal Stephenson
    £8.99

    The #1 New York Times bestselling author returns with a visionary technothriller about climate change

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    by Nisioisin
    £70.99

    From the popular MONOGATARI Series by NisiOisiN comes the final season of the novels in a beautiful new box set. VOFAN, who has created beautiful cover artwork since the beginning of the series, has created exclusive new artwork just for this project. This box set will feature the new artwork and complete the MONOGATARI box set collection. Plus a beautiful art card included as a bonus item, which showcases the box set artwork.

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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