Books

This list of books are ONLY the books that have been ranked on the lists that are aggregated on this site. This is not a comprehensive list of all books by this author.

1. 1. Palimpsest

   

   The book is a richly woven tale that follows four strangers who find themselves linked by a dream-city named Palimpsest, which they can only access through their sleep. Each of them is marked by a map of the city on their skin, a living remnant of their nocturnal visits. To return to the city, they must engage in intimate acts with other strangers bearing the map. As they navigate their lives in the waking world and the enigmatic streets of Palimpsest, they are drawn deeper into the city's mysteries and must confront their own desires and heartaches, while the fate of this otherworldly place becomes increasingly intertwined with their personal transformations.

   The 10390th Greatest Book of All Time

2. 2. In the Night Garden

   

   "In the Night Garden" is a fantasy novel that follows the journey of a young girl named September, who is whisked away to the magical world of Fairyland. There, she meets a cast of eccentric characters, including a wyvern, a marid, and a changeling boy, as she embarks on a quest to retrieve a magical sword and save Fairyland from the evil Marquess. Along the way, September learns valuable lessons about friendship, bravery, and the power of storytelling. With its whimsical prose and imaginative world-building, "In the Night Garden" is a delightful read for both children and adults alike.

   The 10638th Greatest Book of All Time

3. 3. In the Cities of Coin and Spice

   

   "In the Cities of Coin and Spice" is a fantasy novel that follows the adventures of a young girl named September as she travels through various magical cities. Along the way, she meets a variety of fascinating characters and faces numerous challenges, including a war between two powerful queens and a journey to the underworld. Through it all, September learns important lessons about love, loss, and the power of imagination. Valente's vivid prose and imaginative world-building make this a must-read for fans of fantasy and fairy tales.

   The 10645th Greatest Book of All Time

4. 4. The Girl Who Circumnavigated Fairyland In A Ship Of Her Own Making

   

   This enchanting novel follows the adventures of a young girl named September, who is spirited away from her mundane life in Omaha to the magical realm of Fairyland. There, she embarks on a quest that sees her navigating a world filled with strange and whimsical creatures, including witches, wyverns, and marids. Her mission is to retrieve a talisman from the fearsome Marquess, a journey that will test her courage, wisdom, and heart. Along the way, she must navigate the complexities of friendship, loyalty, and sacrifice, all while captaining a living ship made of her own dreams and determination. This story is a rich tapestry of fantasy and fairy tale, weaving together themes of growing up, the power of imagination, and the importance of finding one's own path.

   The 10999th Greatest Book of All Time
5. 5. Radiance

   

   "Radiance" is a genre-blending novel that weaves together a tapestry of mystery and speculative fiction, set in an alternate universe where the golden age of Hollywood intersects with space exploration. The story revolves around Severin Unck, a documentary filmmaker and the daughter of a movie mogul, who disappears while investigating the strange happenings on the distant planet of Venus. Her vanishing act leads to a labyrinthine journey through a solar system alive with silent film stars, space whales, and other bizarre wonders, as characters attempt to piece together the puzzle of her disappearance through films, scripts, and interviews. The narrative explores themes of storytelling, the nature of reality, and the impact of cinema, all while challenging the traditional structure of a novel with its unique, non-linear approach.

   The 11074th Greatest Book of All Time