Outer Sight: The Best Science Fiction Books You’ve Never Heard of

These hidden gems are all great works of imagination set near and far that you need to add to your TBR ASAP. Continue reading at 'Book Riot'

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Which science fiction classic should be the next HBO box set?

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How Science Fiction Bestows Freedom on North Korean Writers

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Usborne wins children’s science book prize

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The National Book Awards announces 2013 fiction longlist

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Amazon's New Offer: Discounted Kindle Versions of Print Books You've Already Bought

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[ Wired | 2013-06-26 00:00:00 UTC ]
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