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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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  • - The Throne of Glass Novellas
    by Sarah J. Maas
    £7.99

  • - An epic time-travelling love story, winner of the Hugo and Nebula Awards for Best Novella
    by Amal El-Mohtar
    £10.99

    This is How You Lose the Time War is an enthralling novel penned by the talented Max Gladstone. Published by Quercus Publishing in 2019, this book has captivated readers across the globe. The story is a unique blend of science fiction and romance, a genre that Gladstone has mastered beautifully. The narrative takes you on a journey through time, exploring the intricacies of love and war. As you delve into the pages of this book, you'll find yourself immersed in a world where time is not just a concept, but a battlefield. Published by Quercus Publishing, this novel is a testament to Gladstone's storytelling prowess. If you're a fan of thought-provoking literature, This is How You Lose the Time War is a must-read.

  • by Sarah J. Maas
    £8.99

  • by J. R. R. Tolkien
    £8.99 - 51.99

    Painstakingly restored from Tolkien's manuscripts and presented for the first time as a fully continuous and standalone story, the epic tale of The Children of Hurin will reunite fans of The Hobbit and The Lord of the Rings with Elves and Men, dragons and Dwarves, eagles and Orcs, and the rich landscape and characters unique to TolkieThere are tales of Middle-earth from times long before The Lord of the Rings, and the story told in this book is set in the great country that lay beyond the Grey Havens in the West: lands where Treebeard once walked, but which were drowned in the great cataclysm that ended the First Age of the World.In that remote time Morgoth, the first Dark Lord, dwelt in the vast fortress of Angband, the Hells of Iron, in the North; and the tragedy of Turin and his sister Nienor unfolded within the shadow of the fear of Angband and the war waged by Morgoth against the lands and secret cities of the Elves.Their brief and passionate lives were dominated by the elemental hatred that Morgoth bore them as the children of Hurin, the man who had dared to defy and to scorn him to his face. Against them he sent his most formidable servant, Glaurung, a powerful spirit in the form of a huge wingless dragon of fire. Into this story of brutal conquest and flight, of forest hiding-places and pursuit, of resistance with lessening hope, the Dark Lord and the Dragon enter in direly articulate form. Sardonic and mocking, Glaurung manipulated the fates of Turin and Nienor by lies of diabolic cunning and guile, and the curse of Morgoth was fulfilled.The earliest versions of this story by J.R.R. Tolkien go back to the end of the First World War and the years that followed; but long afterwards, when The Lord of the Rings was finished, he wrote it anew and greatly enlarged it in complexities of motive and character: it became the dominant story in his later work on Middle-earth. But he could not bring it to a final and finished form. In this book Christopher Tolkien has constructed, after long study of the manuscripts, a coherent narrative without any editorial invention.

  • by Michael Crichton
    £8.99

    On a remote jungle island, genetic engineers have created a dinosaur game park. An astonishing technique for recovering and cloning dinosaur DNA has been discovered. Now one of mankind's most thrilling fantasies has come true and the first dinosaurs that the Earth has seen in the time of man emerge. But there is a dark side to the fantasy.

  • - The Complete Fiction
    by H. P. Lovecraft
    £28.49

    In the 1920s and '30s, H P Lovecraft pioneered a new type of fiction that fused elements of supernatural horror with the concepts of visionary science fiction. Lovecraft's tales of cosmic horror revolutionised modern horror fiction. This title collects Lovecraft's fictions.

  • - The novels that inspired the bestselling games
    by Dmitry Glukhovsky
    £8.99

    The basis of three bestselling computer games Metro 2033 and Metro Last Light, and Metro: Exodus. After the nuclear holocaust a new fear is born - underground...

  • by Sarah J. Maas
    £7.99

    A hugely commercial, fabulously addictive fantastical romp - from an author with top-notch digital self-publishing pedigree and legions of fans awaiting publication

  • - Witcher 1 - Now a major Netflix show
    by Andrzej Sapkowski
    £7.99 - 18.99

    Geralt, the witcher of Rivia, is back - and this time he holds the fate of the whole land in his hands . . .

  • by Philip K. Dick
    £8.99

    Published to celebrate the life and work of Philip K. Dick, the bestselling author of BLADE RUNNER and MINORITY REPORT, on the twenty-fifth anniversary of his death

  • by J. K. Rowling
    £81.49

    Title: Harry Potter Adult Hardback Box Set, Author: J. K. Rowling, Publication Year: 2015-10-08, Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC, Language: eng

  • by J.R.R. Tolkien
    £8.99 - 51.99

  • by Ursula K. Le Guin
    £25.49

    Take a journey into the magical world of Earthsea with 'The Books of Earthsea: The Complete Illustrated Edition'. This captivating collection by the renowned author Ursula K. Le Guin, published in 2018, is a must-have for any fantasy enthusiast. The book is a compendium of tales, lore, and stunning illustrations that transport readers to the richly imagined archipelago of Earthsea. From the mind of one of the genre's trailblazers, each story is a testament to Le Guin's masterful storytelling and her profound understanding of human nature and society. The book, published by Orion Publishing Co, is a testament to Le Guin's legacy, making it an essential addition to any bookshelf. Immerse yourself in the enchanting world of Earthsea and experience the magic that has captivated readers for decades.

  • by Sarah J. Maas
    £101.49

  • by Neil Gaiman
    £7.99 - 13.49

    When a girl ventures through a hidden door she finds a secret world with shocking similarities to her own.

  • - Red Rising Series 1
    by Pierce Brown
    £9.49

    NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER NAMED ONE OF THE BEST BOOKS OF THE YEAR BY ENTERTAINMENT WEEKLY, BUZZFEED, GOODREADS AND SHELF AWARENESSPierce Brown's heart-pounding debut is the first book in a spectacular series that combines the drama of Game of Thrones with the epic scope of Star Wars. **********'Pierce Brown's empire-crushing debut is a sprawling vision . . . Ender, Katniss, and now Darrow' - Scott Sigler, New York Times bestselling author of Pandemic'[A] top-notch debut novel . . . Red Rising ascends above a crowded dystopian field' - USA Today**********Darrow is a Helldiver. A pioneer of Mars.Born to slave beneath the earth so that one day, future generations might live above it.He is a Red - humankind's lowest caste. But he has something the Golds - the ruthless ruling class - will never understand.He has a wife he worships, a family who give him strength. He has love.And when they take that from him, all that remains is revenge . . .

  • - The Fifth Dune Novel
    by Frank Herbert
    £8.99

    The epic that began with the Hugo and Nebula Award-winning classic DUNE continues ...

  • by George R. R. Martin
    £7.99 - 28.49

    Beautiful leather-bound slipcase editions of George R.R. Martin's landmark epic A Song of Ice and Fire, the inspiration for the world's most-watched television series, Game of Thrones.

  • - (Discworld Novel 1)
    by Terry Pratchett
    £8.99 - 9.49

    On a world supported on the back of a giant turtle (sex unknown), a gleeful, explosive, wickedly eccentric expedition sets out. There's an avaricious buy inept wizard, a naive tourist whose luggage moves on hundreds of dear little legs, dragons who only exist ifyou believe in them, and of course THE EDGE of the planet...

  • by Isaac Asimov
    £8.99

    WINNER OF THE HUGO AWARD FOR BEST ALL-TIME SERIES The Foundation series is Isaac Asimov's iconic masterpiece. Unfolding against the backdrop of a crumbling Galactic Empire, the story of Hari Seldon's two Foundations is a lasting testament to an extraordinary imagination, one whose unprecedented scale shaped science fiction as we know it today.

  • by Joe Abercrombie
    £9.49 - 18.99

  • by Chugong
    £12.99

    Ever since he woke up in the hospital, Jinwoo’s been thrown into a world of cryptic messages, daily quests, and strange dungeons overflowing with creatures he’s never even heard of. As he tests out his new abilities, it starts to sink in that he is no longer the Weakest Hunter of All Mankind. Maybe he can finally attain what he’s always wanted—enough power to protect himself—but a run-in with an unexpected foe forces Jinwoo to consider just how far he’s willing to go to obtain it!

  • - The Stormlight Archive Book Two
    by Brandon Sanderson
    £14.99

    The epic fantasy series The Stormlight Archive, by international bestseller Brandon Sanderson, continues in this beautiful and timeless hardback edition! This is the first half of the second epic novel: Words of Radiance.

  • by Christopher Paolini
    £10.99

    A masterful epic science fiction novel from New York Times bestselling author Christopher Paolini.

  • - Witcher 4 - Now a major Netflix show
    by Andrzej Sapkowski
    £8.99 - 16.99

    Geralt the Witcher returns, along with both his friends and enemies, in another installment of the best-selling series. A must-read for fans of the novels and games alike.

  • by Kerri Maniscalco
    £8.99

    Two sisters. One brutal murder. A quest for vengeance that will unleash Hell itself. A new blockbuster series from the #1 New York Times bestselling author of Stalking Jack the Ripper.

  • by Douglas Adams
    £35.49

    Discover the phenomenal 'The Complete Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy Boxset' by the brilliant Douglas Adams. Published on the 3rd of September, 2020, this boxset is a must-have for any sci-fi enthusiasts or literature lovers. The book falls under the genre of comedic science fiction, a genre that Adams has mastered like no other. The book takes you on a thrilling journey across the galaxy, filled with humor, wit, and profound insights about life. The story's unpredictable twists and turns will keep you hooked from beginning to end. Published by Pan Macmillan, one of the most respected publishers in the industry, the quality of the book is guaranteed. So, grab your copy of 'The Complete Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy Boxset' today and embark on an unforgettable journey across the universe.

  • by Ted Chiang
    £9.49 - 10.49

    From an award-winning science fiction writer (whose short story 'The Story of Your Life' was the basis for the Academy Award-nominated movie Arrival), the long-awaited second collection of stunningly original, humane, and already celebrated short stories.

  • - A Novel of the Witcher - Now a major Netflix show
    by Andrzej Sapkowski
    £8.99 - 16.99

    The Witcher returns! A brand new novel set in the early days of The Witcher saga - the inspiration behind the bestselling series of games!

  • by Sarah J. Maas
    £8.99

    "The long path to the throne has only just begun for Aelin Galathynius. Loyalties have been broken and bought, friends have been lost and gained, and those who possess magic find themselves at odds with those who don't. As the kingdoms of Erilea fracture around her, enemies must become allies if Aelin is to keep those she loves from falling to the dark forces poised to claim her world"--

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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