Ursula K. Le Guin     1968     320p     MMPB In this first novel in the Earthsea cycle we hear how Ged was the greatest sorcerer in Earthsea, but in his youth he was the reckless Sparrowhawk. In his hunger for power and knowledge, he tampered with long-held secrets and loosed a terrible … Continue reading A Wizard of Earthsea →

Ursula K. Le Guin     1971     192p     MMPB When young Tenar is chosen as high priestess to the ancient and nameless Powers of the Earth, in this second book in the Earthsea cycle, everything is taken away — home, family, possessions, even her name. For she is now Arha, the … Continue reading The Tombs of Atuan →

Ursula K. Le Guin     1990     226p     MMPB In this fourth novel in the Earthsea series, we rejoin the young priestess Tenar and powerful wizard Ged. Years before, they had helped each other at a time of darkness and danger. Together, they shared an adventure like no other. Tenar has … Continue reading Tehanu →

Ursula K. Le Guin     2001     416p     6 x 9 The tales of this book explore and extend the world established by the Earthsea novels–yet each stands on its own. It contains the novella ‘The Finder,’ and the short stories ‘The Bones of the Earth,’ ‘Darkrose and Diamond,’ ‘On the … Continue reading Tales From Earthsea →

Ursula K. Le Guin     2001     288p     5 x 8 In this final book of the Earthsea Cycle, Le Guin combines her magical fantasy with a profoundly human, earthly, humble touch.The sorcerer Alder fears sleep. The dead are pulling him to them at night. Through him they may free themselves … Continue reading The Other Wind →

Italo Calvino     1972     165p     5 x 8 Imaginary conversations between Marco Polo and his host, the Chinese ruler Kublai Khan, conjure up cities of magical times. Translated by William Weaver. Invisible Cities in Spanish $4-10 Other works involving italo calvino, fiction

Annals of the Western Shore Ursula K. Le Guin    2007    512p    6 x 9 In this third installment, Young Gav can remember the page of a book after seeing it once, and, inexplicably, he sometimes “remembers” things that are going to happen in the future. As a loyal slave, he must keep … Continue reading Powers →

Annals of the Western Shore Ursula K. Le Guin    2006    360p    6 x 9 In this second installment, Ansul was once a peaceful town filled with libraries, schools, and temples. But that was long ago, and the conquerors of this coastal city consider reading and writing to be acts punishable by death. … Continue reading Voices →

Annals of the Western Shore Ursula K. Le Guin    2004    304p     6 x 9 Scattered among poor, desolate farms, the clans of the Uplands possess gifts. Wondrous gifts: the ability–with a glance, a gesture, a word–to summon animals, bring forth fire, move the land. Fearsome gifts: They can twist a limb, … Continue reading Gifts →

Ursula K. Le Guin 1973 MMPB In this third installment of the Earthsea Cycle (originally written as the last in the trilogy), darkness threatens to overtake Earthsea. As the world and its wizards are losing their magic, Ged — powerful Archmage, wizard, and dragonlord — embarks on a sailing journey with highborn young prince, Arren. … Continue reading The Farthest Shore →