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Set on the desert planet Arrakis, Dune follows Paul Atreides as he rises from betrayed heir to the enigmatic Muad'Dib, guarding the precious spice melange that fuels galactic politics and extends life.

In The Name of the Wind, a young orphan named Kvothe tells the tale of his rise from street player to legendary wizard, recounting adventures, love, and loss in a richly imagined world.

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In a future where corporations weaponize genetic engineering, Paolo Bacigalupi’s *The Windup Girl* explores the ethical and societal consequences of bioterrorism and gene hacking.

Inspector Tyador Borlú journeys from Besźel to Ul Qoma to investigate the murder of a woman, navigating two distinct cities that both share one physical space yet have separate identities.

In the grim, alchemical city of New Crobuzon, scientist Isaac Underwood faces a half-bird, half-human Garuda and a ravenous caterpillar that threatens the entire metropolis.

Arthur, guardian of an infant heir, must unite a fractured Britain and repel Saxon invasions while navigating political intrigue and a doomed romance.

Jamie Fraser and Claire Crosswhite navigate the turbulent 1772 American Revolution, while time‑traveling threatens their past and future. Struggles in North Carolina’s backcountry and looming independence drive this pivotal Outlander adventure.

In 19th‑century England, two rival magicians—Gilbert Norrell and Jonathan Strange—bring forgotten magic back to life amid the Napoleonic Wars, exploring English identity and the North‑South cultural divide.

In the Dark Ages, Merlin watches over young Arthur Pendragon while haunted by visions of the hidden sword Caliburn. After Uther Pendragon’s death, Arthur must claim the sword to become Britain’s true High King.

A fresh, compelling take on the beloved classic tale of Snow White and the seven dwarfs, set in Renaissance Italy.

In 1771, Jamie Fraser faces an approaching war when his wife, the time‑traveller Claire, warns him of a looming revolution—a prophecy that could save or doom their lives.

An unnamed servant of death finds himself in modern-day New York, a ghost and a demon, seeking revenge on a young girl who was murdered, and time travel into the past to avenge the murder before it occurred.

Clara vanishes at her twelfth birthday party, suspicion of kidnapping leads the trio from London to a trap set by a witch.

An American frigate and her supporting schooner enter a shoal-filled bay off Northumberland, England, in the late 18th century during the American Revolution, encountering a mysterious stranger who may be a special pilot for their upcoming mission to the rocky cliffs.

A queen's heart torn between love and duty, leading to a dark choice in history's most powerful court.

In a biting, modern retelling of the Trojan War, Barry Unsworth turns ancient myth into satire, showing how political ambition and personal desire collide as Agamemnon’s daughter is sacrificed to appease the gods.

When the Soviet Union invades its tiny neighbor Finland in November 1939, Marko volunteers to help the war effort. Even though his leg was weakened by polio, he can ski well, and he becomes a messenger on the front line, skiing in white camouflage through the forests at night. The dark forest is terrifying, and so are the odds against the Finns: the Russians have 4 times as many soldiers and 30 times as many planes. They have 3000 tanks, while the Finns have 30. But a tank is no help in the snowy forest--a boy on skis is. And the Russians don't know winter the way the Finns do, or what tough guerrilla warriors the Finns are. Marko teams up with another messenger, Karl. Gradually Marko learns that Karl's whole family was killed by the Russians. And Karl has a secret--he's really Kaari, a girl who joined up to get revenge for her family's deaths.From the Hardcover edition.

Two unlikely friends—a Jewish golem and a fiery jinn—navigate 19th‑century New York, confronting destiny and the limits of their powers.