Science Fiction & Fantasy

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Editors’ Picks: Science Fiction & Fantasy

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A dystopian classic…
Atwood’s dystopian classic isn’t just an argument for women’s rights, but more generally a brilliant commentary on the effects of dehumanization, of putting law above love, and of the dangers of picking sides and uncritically sticking with them in the first place.
A silence in three parts…
Rothfuss’s masterpiece has taken the fantasy world by storm with its lyrical prose, the seeming boundlessness of the world, and the endearing faults and follies, compassion and cunning of the legendary Kvothe.
Dark & otherworldly…
Not just for the fantasy lover, realists will also relate to this dark & otherworldly criticism of American idolatry & deeply emotional tale of love lost.
Life, the universe & 42...
Stephen Fry’s narration is the perfect complement to this cultural touchstone, bringing to searing life this quintessentially irreverent, absurd & hilarious scifi novel.
Daring alternate history...
If you've never read Philip K. Dick, start here. A daring alternative history and a powerful novel of ideas told with hallucinatory clarity, this is PKD at his strangest and his best.
Fun reimagining…
A fun & profound reimagining of the Napoleonic Wars with talking dragons you’ll wish could be your trusty companions. Award-winning narrator Simon Vance brings the lovable voices of the dragons to life.
A whimsical romp…
This kooky, whimsical romp through time & space provides comedy in chaos, insights into interconnectedness & ghosts galore.
Wild cyberpunk tale...
It's hard to overstate how much Gibson's wild cyberpunk tale of rogue hackers, super-intelligent AIs, and shadowy corporations has influenced the way we think about technology and its role in our society.
Remarkably imaginative...
You may have already seen the film, but this lighthearted start to Tolkien's remarkably imaginative classic is always worth a read, if for the laughs from Frodo & his gang of hobbits alone.

Dave P., Scribd Editor

From the Editors

King’s magnum opus…

This first book in Stephen King’s magnum opus, The Dark Tower series has so much going on. Some fantasy, a little sci-fi, and a lot of Western. A fun read and essential read to prepare for the movie and TV series adaptations.

World Fantasy Award Winners

These books have won the most magical and one of the most prestigious awards for speculative fiction.

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Genre Benders

For the lover of literary fiction that mixes sci-fi elements in a moody noir-ish setting and the connoisseur of apocalyptic fairy tales, this collection is for you.

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Epic Firsts

Each of these books is an introduction into a sweeping, fully realized fantasy world. We're relying on them to tide us over between seasons of Game of Thrones.