A selection of science fiction novels

Locations are everything. They transport us to far-flung worlds and dystopian futures, and provide the backdrop to intergalactic battles and rampaging monsters. Our most obsessed-about stories would be nothing without them. Meticulously researched and compiled by self-proclaimed superfans and tra...

Canada is more than its hulking-mountain, craggy-coast good looks: it also cooks extraordinary meals, rocks cool culture and unfurls wild, moose-spotting road trips. This guide provides planning features and top itineraries to give you the freedom to create your ideal trip.

Stroll through the buzzing artistic centre of Palermo, admire ancient Greek sites at Selinunte and Valle dei Templi, hike the lower slopes of Mount Etna, or explore the spectacular Aeolian Islands. From Top 10 beaches to Top 10 things to do for free - discover the best of Sicily with this easy-to...

Lonely Planet Best Day Walks New Zealand is your passport to 60 easy escapes into nature. Stretch your legs away from the city by picking a walk that works for you, from just a couple of hours to a full day, from easy to hard. Wind your way around volcanoes, feast your eyes on dramatic vistas, an...

Lonely Planet's local travel experts reveal all you need to know to plan the trip of a lifetime to Ireland. Discover popular and off the beaten track experiences from tapping your toes to trad music in Dublin's world-famous Temple Bar to hiking the trails that traverse the spine of the Wicklow M...

Embark on over 50 of the world's most life-affirming journeys and nurture your path to self-discovery. Packed with beautiful photography and inspiring first-person insights - from hiking Japan's sacred Shikoku pilgrimage to following the Civil Rights Trail in the US. This is the perfect book for ...

This comprehensive guide is your passport to Singapore. It provides travel information including cultural attractions, dining, nightlife, shopping and lodging.

From lap pools to ocean pools, rockpools to hot springs, Places we swim covers the breadth of Australia, bringing you the 60 best places to swim, dive, jump, paddle and float around the country. You'll discover what makes each swimming spot unique, learn the best time to go, gain some useful loca...

A good book is like a good wine: it ages well and you want to keep it close at hand. The Jumbo Shrimp Guide to Italian Wine is the missing link to understanding the complexity of Italian wine without the headache. It is ideal for wine lovers as a reference tool, for novices who want an introducti...

Lonely Planet Best of Japan is your passport to the most relevant, up-to-date advice on what to see and skip, and what hidden discoveries await you. See traditional geisha in Kyoto, hike up Mt Fuji, or shop around the clock in Tokyo; all with your trusted travel companion. Discover the best of Ja...