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Book on the Beach

21 Fun Science Fiction and Fantasy Beach Reads

Try these sci-fi and fantasy books while you enjoy some sun at the pool or the beach.

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8 Robert Jackson Bennett Novels to Binge Before A Trade of Blood

These sci-fi and fantasy novels will give...

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The Best Standalone Fantasy Books

These magical fantasy reads prove sometimes less is more.

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Power Fantasy Books for Fans of Will Wight’s Cradle Series

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Whimsical Standalone Fantasy Books to Add Magic to Your Life

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Monsters and Minecraft: Our Favorite Max Brooks Books

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Fantasy Book Recs Based on Your Favorite Anime

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Science Fiction and Fantasy Books You Can Read for $5 or Less

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Free Sci-Fi and Fantasy Books to Read in July 2026

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Nautical Fantasy to Read By the Pool This Summer

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