Five of the best science fiction and fantasy books of 2023
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From the ocean bed to the stars and the multiverse, five novels to transport you
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The 50 best science fiction and fantasy books of the past decade : NPR
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Fantasy books, Books
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The Top New Sci-Fi Books of the Past Three Years - Goodreads News & Interviews
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Gotta get back in time: The current explosion of time travel novels goes beyond sci-fi and fantasy
Emily Tesh (@emilytesh.bsky.social) — Bluesky
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The Best Fantasy Books You Can't Put Down
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The 10 best science fiction and fantasy novels of 2023 - The Washington Post
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Science fiction books, Books
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Best science fiction and fantasy of 2023 so far, as chosen by editors
Emily Tesh (@emilytesh.bsky.social) — Bluesky
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