Tag Archives: Del Rey

The Galaxy Game by Karen Lord

Posted on January 7, 2015 by Stefan (Far Beyond Reality)

The Galaxy Game is Barbadian author Karen Lord’s third novel, following the critically acclaimed and award-winning Redemption in Indigo, and last year’s well-received The Best of All Possible Worlds. From the publisher: On the verge of adulthood, Rafi attends the … Continue reading →

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Giveaway winners! (The Republic of Thieves giveaway)

Posted on October 14, 2013 by Stefan (Far Beyond Reality)

The winners for last week’s giveaway are… Effie S. of San Francisco, CA Danny W. of Edmonton, AB Nakia P. of Arlington, TX Congratulations to all three winners! Your copies of The Lies of Locke Lamora by Scott Lynch are … Continue reading →

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Memoirs of a Con Man: Being a Review of The Republic of Thieves (sort of)

Posted on October 11, 2013 by Stefan (Far Beyond Reality)

I’m extremely grateful that my editors at Tor.com agreed to go with my slightly batty idea for this “review” of what’s probably one of the most anticipated fantasy releases of the last few years, and definitely a book where a … Continue reading →

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Giveaway! Win one of three copies of The Lies of Locke Lamora by Scott Lynch!

Posted on October 8, 2013 by Stefan (Far Beyond Reality)

Note: this giveaway is now closed. Thanks to everyone who participated! You may or may not be aware that a little book called The Republic of Thieves is finally out today. It’s the third book in the Gentleman Bastard series, … Continue reading →

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The Darwin Elevator (Dire Earth #1) by Jason M. Hough

Posted on July 26, 2013 by Stefan (Far Beyond Reality)

Karin Kross just posted an excellent piece on Tor.com about “dumb” action movies, nominally a review of Pacific Rim (which I haven’t seen) but with broader application to anything we tend to label as “dumb”: Respectfully, I would like to … Continue reading →

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The Best of All Possible Worlds by Karen Lord

Posted on February 5, 2013 by Stefan (Far Beyond Reality)

The Best of All Possible Worlds is Karen Lord’s second published novel, after her 2010 award-winning debut Redemption in Indigo. I haven’t had the chance to read that first novel yet, but it’s definitely on my list after reading her … Continue reading →

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Giveaway winners: Whispers Under Ground + Peter Grant series!

Posted on August 27, 2012 by Stefan (Far Beyond Reality)

The winners of last week’s giveaway of Ben Aaronovitch’s Peter Grant novels (my review) are: First prize: copies of all three Peter Grant novels (Midnight Riot, Moon Over Soho, Whispers Under Ground) by Ben Aaronovitch: Elizabeth H. of Spring Hill, … Continue reading →

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Giveaway! Midnight Riot, Moon over Soho, and Whispers Under Ground By Ben Aaronovitch

Posted on August 17, 2012 by Stefan (Far Beyond Reality)

Thanks to Del Rey, I have another great giveaway for my readers in the US and Canada. The first prize winner will receive one complete set of Ben Aaronovitch’s three Peter Grant novels: Midnight Riot, Moon over Soho and Whispers … Continue reading →

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Whispers Under Ground by Ben Aaronovitch

Posted on August 13, 2012 by Stefan (Far Beyond Reality)

The 2012 Olympic Games in London just came to a close, and sadly, most of us didn’t get to go. So, why not take this opportunity to read some fantasy set in present day London? It’s almost as good as … Continue reading →

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