Single volume fantasy and sci-fi novels

Explore the best single-volume fantasy and sci-fi novels in our curated list. Discover epic standalone books that deliver complete adventures without series commitments.

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Doomsday Book

by Connie Willis

Connie Willis draws upon her understanding of the universalities of human nature to explore the ageless issues of evil, suffering, and the indomitable will of …
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The Mists of Avalon

by Marion Zimmer Bradley

The magical saga of the women behind King Arthur's throne. “A monumental reimagining of the Arthurian legends . . . reading it is a deeply …
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The Last Unicorn

by Peter S. Beagle

INCLUDES A NEW INTRODUCTION BY PATRICK ROTHFUSS Experience one of the most enduring classics of the twentieth century and the book that The Atlantic has …
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The Princess Bride

by William Goldman

Presents the timeless love story between a farm boy named Westley and the beautiful Princess Buttercup
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Stardust

by Neil Gaiman

Young Tristran Thorn will do anything to win the cold heart of beautiful Victoria—even fetch her the star they watch fall from the night sky. …
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The Silver Metal Lover

by Tanith Lee

Tanith Lee is one of the most thought-provoking and imaginative authors of our time. In this unforgettably poignant novel, Lee has created a classic tale—a …
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Jonathan Strange and Mr Norrell

by Susanna Clarke

In nineteenth-century England, all is going well for reclusive Mr Norell, who has regained some of the power of England's magicians from the past, until …
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Passage

by Connie Willis

Science fiction-roman.
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Inventing memory

 

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The Time Traveler's Wife

by Audrey Niffenegger

A Magical love story that is as sad as it is joyous.
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To Say Nothing of the Dog

by Connie Willis

“Willis effortlessly juggles comedy of manners, chaos theory and a wide range of literary allusions [with a] near flawlessness of plot, character and prose.”—Publishers Weekly …
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Spindle's End

by Robin McKinley

In the tradition of Beauty and Rose Daughter, Newbery Award-winning author Robin McKinley "lends a fresh perspective to a classic fairy tale, developing the story …
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The Black Swan

by Mercedes Lackey

A twisted sorcerer has made prisoners of beautiful women, transforming them into swans, but his daughter, also a great magician, will find the courage to …
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Biting the Sun

 

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Heart of Gold

by Sharon Shinn

A national bestselling author. A story that has captured readers' hearts. Sharon Shinn's gripping tale of a planet divided by class, power, and emotion-and the …
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Wrapt in Crystal

 

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Summers at Castle Auburn

by Sharon Shinn

A woman blessed, or cursed, with a talent for witchcraft returns to Castle Auburn where she spent her childhood in joy-only to find an aura …
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Gods Behaving Badly

 

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The War of the Flowers

by Tad Williams

Fantasy-roman.
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The Host

 

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