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Science Fiction & Fantasy Books

Books selected for readers looking for science fiction & fantasy books.

23 booksApril 2, 2026

Part of 500+ tracked lists·1 crossover shelf·62% reader overlap with Epic High Fantasy Books

1. Politically Incorrect Guide to Science Fiction and Fantasy
D. J. Butler
Fits this list for its focus on fantasy and fiction.
Shelf signal: SF & Fantasy Criticism
2. The Dark Tower
C. S. Lewis
Fits this list for its focus on fantasy and fiction.
Shelf signal: Fantasy Anthologies
3. What Makes This Book So Great
Jo Walton
Fits this list for its focus on fantasy and fiction.
Shelf signal: SF & Fantasy Criticism
4. Steampunk
Brian J. Robb, James Blaylock
Fits this list for its focus on fantasy and fiction.
Shelf signal: Steampunk Sci-Fi Comics
5. Castle of Days
Gene Wolfe
Fits this list for its focus on fantasy and fiction.
Shelf signal: Sci-Fi Short Stories
6. The Illustrated World of Tolkien
David Day
Included for strong middle alignment with this science fiction & fantasy list.
Shelf signal: SF & Fantasy Criticism
7. The Lord of the Rings Illustrated
J. R. R. Tolkien
Strong fit for this science fiction & fantasy list in the sf & fantasy criticism lane.
Shelf signal: SF & Fantasy Criticism
8. The Hobbit
J.R.R. Tolkien
Strong fit for this science fiction & fantasy list in the sf & fantasy criticism lane.
Shelf signal: SF & Fantasy Criticism
9. The Silmarillion
J.R.R. Tolkien, Christopher Tolkien
Strong fit for this science fiction & fantasy list in the sf & fantasy criticism lane.
Shelf signal: SF & Fantasy Criticism
10. The Jewel-hinged Jaw
Samuel R. Delany, Matthew Cheney
Fits this list for its focus on fiction and science.
Shelf signal: SF & Fantasy Criticism
11. Ring Legends of Tolkien Deluxe Edition
David Day
Included for strong mythology alignment with this science fiction & fantasy list.
Shelf signal: SF & Fantasy Criticism
12. Ursula K. Le Guin: the Hainish Novels and Stories
Ursula K. Le Guin, Brian Attebery
Fits this list for its focus on fiction and science.
Shelf signal: Fantasy Anthologies
13. The Road to Dune
Frank Herbert, Brian Herbert
Fits this list for its focus on fiction and science.
Shelf signal: SF & Fantasy Criticism
14. The World of Robert Jordan's the Wheel of Time
Robert Jordan, Teresa Patterson
Included for strong time alignment with this science fiction & fantasy list.
Shelf signal: SF & Fantasy Criticism
15. The Fellowship of the Ring
J.R.R. Tolkien
Strong fit for this science fiction & fantasy list in the sf & fantasy criticism lane.
Shelf signal: SF & Fantasy Criticism
16. The History of Middle-earth Boxed Set
Christopher Tolkien, J.R.R. Tolkien
Strong fit for this science fiction & fantasy list in the sf & fantasy criticism lane.
Shelf signal: SF & Fantasy Criticism
17. Stephen King's the Dark Tower Concordance
Robin Furth, Stephen King
Fits this list for its focus on fantasy.
Shelf signal: SF & Fantasy Criticism
18. The Wheel of Time Companion
Robert Jordan, Harriet McDougal
Included for strong series alignment with this science fiction & fantasy list.
Shelf signal: SF & Fantasy Criticism
19. Dungeons & Dragons Worlds & Realms
Adam Lee, Official Dungeons & Dragons Licensed
Included for strong gifts alignment with this science fiction & fantasy list.
Shelf signal: Sci-Fi & Fantasy Art
20. The Book of Wonder
Lord Dunsany
Included for strong short story alignment with this science fiction & fantasy list.
Shelf signal: Fantasy Anthologies
21. The Road to the Dark Tower
Bev Vincent
Included for strong dark alignment with this science fiction & fantasy list.
Shelf signal: SF & Fantasy Criticism
22. The Children of Húrin
J. R. R. Tolkien, Christopher Tolkien - editor
Strong fit for this science fiction & fantasy list in the sf & fantasy criticism lane.
Shelf signal: SF & Fantasy Criticism
23. The Wind's Twelve Quarters
Ursula K. Le Guin
Included for strong short story alignment with this science fiction & fantasy list.
Shelf signal: Fantasy Anthologies