The most important science fiction books of the last 15 years - Polygon
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The greatest scifi stories are often the ones that leave an impact. From The Hunger Games to The Windup Girl to NK Jemisin’s work and The Martian, this list explores the best sci-fi books of the last 15 years in an effort to add to the canon of science fiction’s greatest of all time list.
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A Memory Called Empire (Teixcalaan, 1): 9781250186430: Martine, Arkady: Books
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50 Best Fantasy Books of All Time - Fantasy Books Series
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Children's Books that Teach Geometry - Lucky Little Learners
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Best science fiction and fantasy of the year - The Washington Post
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27 Incredibly Popular Hard Science Fiction Books - The Fantasy Review
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The most important science fiction books of the last 15 years - Polygon
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15 Favorite Sci-Fi Reads Parents Picked for Their Kids
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15 best new science fiction & fantasy books to read this summer - Polygon
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The best fantasy and sci-fi books of 2022 - Polygon