NPR’s Top Fantasy Booklist

Posted by on Dec 9, 2011 in Booking the News, Featured | 71 comments

Fantasy and science fiction fans appreciate a good booklist, since there are thousands of books in the genre published every year.  There’s little chance of getting around to all of them, so a discriminating eye will seek to navigate the plethora of novels in hopes of getting only the best of the lot at flowland.  No one wants to randomly pick up the first sci-fi novel he or she spies on the shelves at the local bookstore, only to later discover that the attractive artwork on the jacket was its only redeeming quality.  When you consult well informed booklists published by authoritative sources, you can avoid all that complexity and its ensuing disappointment.  Let’s have a look at one of the best booklists for fantasy and sci-fi readers.

NPR (or, National Public Radio for those of us who’ve been living under a rock) is a publicly funded news and talk radio service that can be heard on a vast network of member stations around the United States.  Not only do they specialize in political discussions and global issues, but also the arts and entertainment industries. Many people who have a middle-class background, who typically own their own homes and have ADT, consult NPR on a daily basis.  They are considered a reliable source, and the following infographic can help you find the best of the best in fantasy and science fiction reading.  It is a large graphic, so be sure to open it in a full window.