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Catherynne M. Valente

    May 5, 1979

    Catherynne M. Valente is celebrated for her distinctive voice and mesmerizing narratives, which frequently weave together myth, fairy tales, and folklore with contemporary themes. Her works are renowned for their lush imagery, poetic language, and profound explorations of identity, love, and loss. Valente masterfully crafts worlds that feel both alien and familiar, inviting readers on unforgettable journeys of imagination and emotion. Her singular presence in contemporary literature resonates with urgency and beauty.

    Catherynne M. Valente
    Palimpsest
    Diablo. Tales from the Horadric library
    Minecraft: The End
    The Orphan's Tales: In the Cities of Coin and Spice
    The Girl Who Raced Fairyland All the Way Home
    The Fairyland Boxed Set
    • 2025

      Space Oddity

      • 384 pages
      • 14 hours of reading

      The sequel to a beloved Space Opera continues the thrilling intergalactic contest, blending humor with imaginative storytelling. Readers can expect an engaging narrative filled with vibrant characters and unexpected twists as the competition unfolds across the galaxy. The author, Catherynne M. Valente, is known for her unique voice and creativity, promising another delightful adventure that captures the essence of the cosmos and the spirit of rivalry.

      Space Oddity
    • 2024

      Delve into an immersive short story anthology that complements The War Within, the inaugural expansion of World of Warcraft's World Soul Saga. Featuring an impressive lineup of bestselling and award-winning authors, this collection enriches the game's narrative, offering fans deeper insights into its characters and themes.

      World of Warcraft: The Voices Within (Short Story Collection)
    • 2022

      Direct from the Diablo development team and horror's preeminent minds comes Tales from the Horadric Library, a short story collection exploring the deepest, darkest corners of Sanctuary.

      Diablo. Tales from the Horadric library
    • 2021

      Set in a whimsical and enchanting realm, Catherynne M. Valente's Fairyland series captivates readers with its rich storytelling and imaginative landscapes. The narrative weaves together themes of adventure, self-discovery, and the power of imagination, appealing to both adults and children. Accompanied by stunning illustrations from Ana Juan, this series has garnered critical acclaim, being recognized as a standout in contemporary fantasy literature.

      The Fairyland Boxed Set
    • 2021

      Comfort Me with Apples

      • 112 pages
      • 4 hours of reading
      3.6(27463)Add rating

      "Comfort Me With Apples" by Catherynne M. Valente is a gripping thriller about Sophia, who believes she has the perfect husband and life. However, as she notices unsettling signs—his frequent absences, a locked basement, and evasive neighbors—she begins to question the reality of her seemingly flawless existence.

      Comfort Me with Apples
    • 2021

      The Past Is Red

      • 176 pages
      • 7 hours of reading
      4.1(4806)Add rating

      The future is blue. Endless blue... except for a few small places that float across the hot, drowned world left behind by long-gone fossil fuel-guzzlers. One of those patches is a magical place called Garbagetown.

      The Past Is Red
    • 2019
    • 2018

      The Refrigerator Monologues

      • 160 pages
      • 6 hours of reading

      From the New York Times bestselling author Catherynne Valente comes a ferocious riff on the women in superhero comics. The Refrigerator Monologues is a collection of linked stories from the points of view of the wives and girlfriends of superheroes, female heroes, and anyone who’s ever been “refrigerated”: comic book women who are killed, raped, brainwashed, driven mad, disabled, or had their powers taken so that a male superhero’s storyline will progress. In an entirely new and original superhero universe, Valente subversively explores these ideas and themes in the superhero genre, treating them with the same love, gravity, and humor as her fairy tales. After all, superheroes are our new fairy tales and these six women have their own stories to share.

      The Refrigerator Monologues
    • 2018

      Mass Effect (TM)

      • 336 pages
      • 12 hours of reading
      3.9(1165)Add rating

      An official tie-in to the hit video game Mass Effect: Andromeda by James Tiptree Jr. and Locus Award-winner Catherynne M. Valente.

      Mass Effect (TM)
    • 2017

      In the final installment of the Fairyland series, September is unexpectedly crowned Queen of Fairyland, sparking a Royal Race for the throne. Beloved characters join the chaos as September's parents search for her. The thrilling conclusion promises surprising answers for fans of the series.

      The Girl Who Raced Fairyland All the Way Home