The 50 best science fiction and fantasy books of the past decade : NPR
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Earlier in the summer, we asked you to vote for your favorite science fiction and fantasy reads of the past decade — so here are 50 fabulous reads, curated by our expert judges and you, the readers.
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The 50 best science fiction and fantasy books of the past decade : NPR
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Best Sci Fi Books of All Time: Top 50 of 2022 and All Time
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Too Like the Lightning: Book One of Terra Ignota (Terra Ignota, 1
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The 25 Best Books of 2023 - Men's Journal
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The Heaven & Earth Grocery Store (2023 B&N Book of the Year) by
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Don't Fear the Reaper (B&N Exclusive Edition) by Stephen Graham