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Sci Fi stories have a unique place in the world of fiction. They contain all the imaginative elements that all fiction contains, and requires – but they have one element that none others have. And that one element elevates them, in some people’s minds, to a higher status of creativity – to the status of prediction, of prophecy, and of creative theoretical science itself. The best science fiction books do more than simply spin a yarn (although there are very many great story tellers in the sci fi book world) – they stretch, imaginatively, into scientific knowledge as it stands today and imagines where that knowledge may take us tomorrow. And then they make it human – and, therefore, ‘real’.
What will I find in a ‘Womens Fiction or Chic-Lit’ Book?
Women’s fiction is an umbrella term for women centered books that focus on women’s life experience that are marketed to female readers, and includes many mainstream novels or woman’s rights Books. It is distinct from Women’s writing, which refers to literature written by (rather than promoted to) women. There exists no comparable label in English for works of fiction that are marketed to males.
The Romance Writers of America organization defines women’s fiction as, “a commercial novel about a woman on the brink of life change and personal growth. Her journey details emotional reflection and action that transforms her and her relationships with others, and includes a hopeful/upbeat ending with regard to her romantic relationship.”
Source: Wikipedia > Women’s Fiction
Back in 1953, in what was still the early days of the Science Fiction genre, the great sci fi author Isaac Asimov defined it as “that branch of literature which is concerned with the impact of scientific advance upon human beings”. It is a branch of literature which has grown exponentially, hand-in-hand with the growth of human advances in science and technology and, by the 1970s its purpose, as evidenced in the new style of writing that had developed, had matured into one which wasn’t only concerned with science, but with consequences of scientific and technological advancement. Sci fi author Pamela Sargent then defined it as “the literature of ideas.”
But even that definition doesn’t go far enough. ‘Ideas’ and ‘consequences of ideas’ are now, almost too-limited a way of looking at what science fiction has become. Not only do authors project the advancement of science into the future and calculate the consequences – they assess, in advance, the moral consequences of these advances. They seek to pre-empt the kind of philosophical, moral and ethical issues that might ensue, and consider how to react. Or how our philosophical reasoning might also advance, along with technologies. As such, the best science fiction books are works of the philosophy of technology, and ethics. As new scientists, studying at university, have their work and theories swayed by the latest sci fi novel they read – so, philosophers may find themselves re-reading the self-same novels to obtain a head-start on the new frontiers of philosophy.
But not all science fiction is heavy with tech and theses on the human condition! There is something for everyone in this wide and deep genre of ideas. For pure action and adventure enthusiasts, thriller aficionados, and those wishing to, simply, be entertained – there are books and authors a plenty to go around. And you can start by looking in our list of books below…
The Chic Lit classic Book: Bridget Jones’s Diary by Helen Fielding
Women’s Fiction Bestseller The Joy Luck Club by Amy Tan
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The Plan
Silver Medal Winner at the 2020 International Readers Favorite Awards Bead shop owner Amelia Frothingham has been keeping a secret from everyone she knows.She pretends to be the ultimate care-free bohemian chick, but the truth is, she's the world's biggest control...
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Outside the Limelight
Named a Best Book of 2017 by Kirkus ReviewsRising ballet star Dena Lindgren's dream career is knocked off its axis when a puzzling onstage fall results in a crushing diagnosis: a brain tumor. Complications from the extraction surgery kick off a long and difficult...
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A Pure Heart
"Hassib, herself an Egyptian immigrant living in West Virginia, articulates the full-bodied chorus of Egypt's voices." --The New York Times Book Review"Exquisite. . . . Anchoring the story is a pair of Cairo-born sisters whose fates spin in radically different...
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No Man’s Island
A magical and emotionally powerful novel from the Sunday Times bestselling author Susan Sallis, perfect for fans of Maeve Binchy, Fiona Valpy and Rosamunde Pilcher.READERS ARE LOVING NO MAN'S ISLAND, THE SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER! "This is my first Susan Sallis book and...
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Adventurous Proposal
'Brilliantly written, fun and witty!' - Rae ReadsAfter a string of bad dates, Florence Gray is so over online dating. So much so, that if she has to survive another guy standing her up she might just do something crazy ... like accept the first proposal she gets. So...
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Circle of Quilters
The ninth book in Jennifer Chiaverini's bestselling series—when two of Elm Creek Quilts’ founding members decide to leave the fold, who can possibly take their place in the circle of quilters?When Elm Creek Quilts announces openings for two new teachers, quilters...
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Shem Creek
“The strong pull of friendship, the leisurely pace of a tiny, waterfront Southern town, and the steady buildup of romance help buoy Frank’s well-drawn, memorable characters” (Publishers Weekly) in this New York Times bestseller.Meet Linda Breland, single parent of two...
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Motherwhelmed
‘Hilarious. Makes me feel like I’m not the only one.’ Cherry HealeyFunny and courageous fiction for fans of Dawn O’Porter and Gill Sims.‘Had me rolling about laughing…I read this in one sitting it was that good’ ChellsandbooksRebecca is 42, has a beautiful child and a...
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Looking For Laura
Sally Driver knew her marriage to Paul wasn't perfect. He'd wedded her only because he'd gotten her pregnant, and he had always been about doing the right thing. Or so Sally thought, until he died and she found a stash of steamy love letters from someone named Laura...
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Wednesday Walks & Wags
An Amazon Best of the Month Selection A heartwarming story of friendship, second chances—and cute pet companions—perfect for book clubs and fans of Sherryl Woods, Robyn Carr, and Fern Michaels! In the rapidly blooming courtyard beneath Bridget Moore’s new...
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Easily Amused
Karen McQuestion deftly blends romance and comedy in this delightful romp where love is discovered in the most unexpected of places.When twenty-nine-year-old Lola Watson unexpectedly inherits a rambling house in the suburbs, she thinks her life just couldn't be more...
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Ten Dates
Statistically, if you kiss a lot of frogs there's bound to be at least one that's not a complete toad, isn't there?When Joanie’s engagement becomes more stalemate than soulmate, her best friends stage an intervention sure to make even the most hardened, serial daters...
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Bear Necessity
A heartwarming, poignant, and charming debut novel for fans of Nick Hornby and The Rosie Project, about a father and son overcoming their grief in surprisingly inventive ways.Danny’s life is falling apart. He’s become a single father to eleven-year-old Will—who hasn’t...
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The Charm Bracelet
The USA Today bestseller from the author of SOMETHING FROM TIFFANY'S, A GIFT TO REMEMBER and more, a heart-warming romance set in New York.'Blissfully escapist...with a hint of mystery' MARIE CLAIRE'Quite simply, a wonderful book' HELLO MAGAZINE'Popular Irish author...
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Better Date than Never (Books 1-6)
** USA TODAY Bestseller **This book bundle includes six contemporary romance novellas from the bestselling series, Better Date than Never. Dating is so much easier when you have good friends to lean on. . .(Love at First Date, Book 1)Ellen may not believe in storybook...
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The Wedding Bluff
"The perfect read to curl up with in the sunshine." The Sun's Fabulous MagazineFriends, we are gathered here today to pull off the wedding bluff of a lifetime...When Emma’s boyfriend Daniel pops the question with a ring the size of a small country, she realizes just...
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The Lending Library
For fans of Jane Green and Loretta Nyhan, a heartwarming debut novel about a daydreamer who gives her town, and herself, an amazing gift: a lending library in her sunroom while confronting an even higher stakes, life-changing, decision.When the Chatsworth library...
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Chances Are
Chances are, you never know what story might be in the very next chapter . . .When recently divorced Allie Barrett receives a letter notifying her that she’s inherited her deceased uncle’s home and fishing charter business in Oregon, she quickly decides the coastal...
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Best Foot Forward
Liberty ‘Libby’ Lawrence has had her boyfriend stolen.Mr Partington, her boss and hotel manager, has had money stolen.Is it just sour grapes that causes Libby to link the two?Fashion-lover Libby Lawrence enjoys working at The Chalfont Hotel, but doesn’t enjoy seeing...
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The Late Bloomers’ Club
“A downright delightful read. . . [with] everything you want from a small town summer read: sweetness, charm, and a side of romance.” –HelloGigglesA delightful novel about two headstrong sisters, a small town's efforts to do right by the community, and the power of a...
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Home Free
The Sisterhood faces a brand-new day—and even greater battles. Twentieth in the fan-favorite series from the #1 New York Times bestselling author. United by a desire to overcome their personal misfortunes, seven very different women formed an indelible bond and vowed...
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Mollie McQueen (Books 1 – 3)
The first three books in the much-loved Mollie McQueen series by Lacey London are now available in this exclusive box set! Heart-warming, addictive and incredibly moreish. Join Mollie as she deals with marital stumbling blocks, pregnancy scares, midlife crises and...
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Bird in Hand
From the #1 New York Times bestselling author of Orphan Train and The Exiles comes a novel about the choices we make, how they shape our lives, and how they can change them forever.Four people, two marriages, one lifelong friendship: Everything is about to change.It...
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City of Girls
AN INSTANT NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER!From the # 1 New York Times bestselling author of Eat Pray Love and The Signature of All Things, a delicious novel of glamour, sex, and adventure, about a young woman discovering that you don't have to be a good girl to be a good...
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Bird in Hand
From the #1 New York Times bestselling author of Orphan Train and The Exiles comes a novel about the choices we make, how they shape our lives, and how they can change them forever.Four people, two marriages, one lifelong friendship: Everything is about to change.It...
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A Map of the World
Pen /Hemingway Award-winning novelist Jane Hamilton follows up her first success, The Book Of Ruth, with this spectacularly haunting drama about a rural American family and a disastrous event that forever changes their lives.
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Go On, Girl
Big Little Lies meets Class Mom! Executive, wife, and mother of an outgoing first-grader, Sydney Clayton crushes her day-to-day obligations at work but flounders in the cutthroat world of parental politics.She manages to avoid the local drama until she’s faced with an...
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The Imperfects
HIGHLY RECOMMENDED BY GOOD MORNING AMERICA · PARADE · OK! MAGAZINE · ELLE CANADA · CHRISTIAN SCIENCE MONITOR · PUBLISHERS WEEKLY“A page-turning family saga, this book will entertain readers of all generations.” —Good Morning America“Compassionate, thoughtful, and...
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The House on Firefly Beach
“The perfect escapist summer read… I completely devoured this book in just one sitting… I adored this book from start to finish. It has been the perfect escape.” Book Love, ?????Nothing beats falling in love under the sun, with the sand beneath your feet. This...
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When Comes The Joy
More than anything, Jennifer wants to be happy. But when she’s embarrassed to step out her door, is happiness even possible?At 27, Jennifer’s out of work, her mom just died, and despite stellar qualifications, every job interview ends in rejection.Haunted by the...
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The Last Charm
'A gorgeously romantic love story full of heart and poignancy that lasts long after the beautifully uplifting ending' Alex Brown, bestselling author of A Postcard from ItalyA moving and heartwarming love story perfect for fans of Me Before You and One Day in...
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A French Affair
*Brand new from the bestselling author of Villa of Sun and Secrets*What will be will be...Belinda Marshall’s idyllic teenage life in Brittany, France, fell apart when her parents dramatically separated and her mother took her back to England.Fast forward thirty-five...
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Whether I’ll Live or Die
*** ? Finalist in the 2013 Next Generation Indie Book Awards - Relationship Category ? ****** ? Finalist in the 2013 Readers Favorite Awards - Fiction - Realistic catergory ? ***? Five Star ? Review from Readers Favorite “It sounded so simple in theory; ready......
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Saving CeeCee Honeycutt
Read Beth Hoffman's blogs and other content on the Penguin Community.Steel Magnolias meets The Help in this Southern debut novel sparkling with humor, heart, and feminine wisdom Twelve-year-old CeeCee Honeycutt is in trouble. For years, she has been the caretaker of...
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Return to Cornwall
The sequel novel to the best-selling UK series A WEDDING IN CORNWALL brings new surprises, romance, humor, and wedding bells, to readers who fell in love with the first stories.Busy mother of two Julianne Rose has extended her talents beyond the manor house, opening...
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Sweet Tea B&B
Two sisters…… who have no idea the other exists.Kate never quite felt like she fit in, but she never let it stop her from pursuing her dreams. When her life takes a turn she never expects, she finds herself facing the choice of a lifetime.Mia is a true Southern belle....
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