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     1966     113p    MMPB The fourth installment of the Hainish Cycle, this story is set on Werel, the third planet of the Gamma Draconis system. The planet has an orbital period of 60 Earth years, and is approaching its correspondingly long winter. The main characters belong to … Continue reading Planet of Exile →

Stories Ursula K. Le Guin     1976     240p     MMPB Orsinia . . . a land of medieval forests, stonewalled cities, and railways reaching into the mountains where the old gods dwell. A country where life is harsh, dreams are gentle, and people feel torn by powerful forces and fight to … Continue reading Orsinian Tales →

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     1991     208p     6 x 9 In one of her more non-linear works of fiction, Le Guin explores the dreams and sorrows of the inhabitants of Klatsand, Oregon, a beach town where ordinary people bring their dreams and sorrows for a weekend or the rest of … Continue reading Searoad →

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 →

Ursula K. Le Guin     1979     369p     6 x 9 Inspired by 19th century Russian literature, Malafrena is the story of a fictious central european nation in turmoil. From 1825 to 1830 Orsinia is ruled by the Austrian Empire. The hero is Itale Sorde, the son of the owner of … Continue reading Malafrena →

A Novel Ursula K. Le Guin     1971     192p     5 x 8 In a future world racked by violence and environmental catastrophes, George Orr wakes up one day to discover that his dreams have the ability to alter reality. He seeks help from Dr. William Haber, a psychiatrist who immediately … Continue reading The Lathe of Heaven →