Deathless by Catherynne M. Valente – review
When I first heard about Deathless, I was very excited to read it, mainly because, while I enjoy reading and studying folklore and fairy tales on my own time, I am not very familiar with any of the stories from Russian or Slavic cultures. I knew that it was going to be a story entirely new [...]
2009 Book Tournament Winner!
The final round of BSC’s fourth annual Book Tournament (best of 2009) came down to Michael J. Sullivan’s Avempartha and Catherynne Valente’s Palimpsest. It was everything a year-end best of contest should be: democratically selected, round-by-round from 64 of the most-discussed titles of the year; weighted in favor of informed voters who can argue why their choice [...]
Book Review – Palimpsest
Between dreaming and waking, beyond the end of the world and every space in between, lies the city of Palimpsest. There is only one way to get there. Those who achieve it are marked by a section of the city’s map, tattooed onto their skin after a single orgasmic night. It is a city of wonder, of color, and most importantly . . .
News – Palimpsest by Catherynne M. Valente book trailer and Orphans Podcast
A couple of Catherynne M. Valente news item I had to dig up (with some Matt D. help ). People need to holler at me, I mean damn, I love CatV projects! Get at me people.
First, a trailer from her forthcoming book Palimpsest:
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The book is scheduled for next month.
Secondly, Catherynne is podcasting her book, Orphan’s Tales (check out my review) and you can listen to that here.
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Book Review – Orphan’s Tales: In the Night Garden
Author: Catherynne M. Valente Cover Artist: Jon Foster Publisher: Bantam Binding: Paperback Publication Date: 2006 In the first installment of Catherynne M Vaente’s In the Night Garden, the first part in duology entitled The Orphan’s Tales, the ingredients are all present and the conditions are met. Clichés abound at every corner, every three steps a [...]
On the Spot at BSC – Catherynne M. Valente interview
I’m getting back to some form of a regular contribution schedule here at BSCreview.com and with the guest of this edition of On the Spot, I’m returning in style. One of my favorite writers in fiction, I was introduced to her work through my very own BSC experience. The very first On the Spot guest [...]
Contest – win The Orphan’s Tales signed by Catherynne M. Valente
Guess who’s back! I’m very pleased to announce another contest at FBS – this one for a signed copy of Catherynne M. Valente’s latest The Orphan’s Tales: In the Night Garden. A tale of revenge, magic and family. Valente’s publisher compares this book to Arabian Nights, and that comparison is hardly hyperbole. An exotic and [...]
