Where to buy Sci-Fi books

Laura Morgan

Aug 25, 2011

Some science fiction literature explores such issues as the planet's future, humankind, life on other planets and alien species. Within these characteristics, almost all science fiction stories contain an underlying message or commentary about certain states of humanity or the planet and the fate of both. Read on to find out where to buy classic and new Sci-Fi and fantasy novels as well as books.

Sci-Fi books

The best science fiction plots are meant to stretch the mind for possibilities and to make the reader aware that alternatives to perceive reality may exist in the world. Science fiction plots also seek to explore the possibility of the existence of other worlds and life on other planets. Such plots may include: an outbreak of a fatal disease or virus, time travel, parallel or alternative universes, and the existence of other dimensions. There are also many science fiction novels by fantasy authors and SF masterworks that are canonical and non-canonical work related to Sci-Fi films and TV shows. For example, there are many great novels related to X-Files and Star Trek. You can also enjoy other fans online fiction, thanks to the forums on the previously mentioned shows' sites.

Where to shop

You can buy these books from most stores now. The biggest ranges can be found in shops like Waterstones, The Works, WHSmith and Fopp. These stores have their own specific genre departments dedicated to these books. You can also buy them in most supermarkets like Tesco, Asda and Sainsburys. When it gets nearer to certain times of the year, you can also buy them from most department stores too, like Marks and Spencer as well as Debenhams.

Online

You can buy these books from a variety of online outlets. The Book Depository has excellent deals on books and for a really cheap bargain, you can also buy second-hand from eBay, Amazon and Play.com. You can also find popular book lists and reviews on books in this genre on Amazon and Play.com. However, remember that the greatest books in the fantasy fiction genre are the ones which you personally enjoy. It doesn't matter what the novel reviews are like, if it doesn't engage you. So, consider what you have previously enjoyed before you buy too.

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