Tag Archives: Guy Gavriel Kay

Aurora Award Finalists

Posted on May 17, 2011 by Nick Matthews

The finalists for the Prix Aurora Awards has now been announced. While I’ve only read two of the nominated works for Best English Novel so far, (Under Heaven, by Guy Gavriel Kay, and Watch, by Robert J. Sawyer), I’ve read … Continue reading →

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Book Review: Tigana by Guy Gavriel Kay

Posted on May 11, 2011 by Nick Matthews

Guy Gavriel Kay’s novel Tigana was first published back in 1990, although I first read it in 1999. It has remained one of my favourite novels. I have a signed first edition hardcover, in addition to my paperback reading edition. … Continue reading →

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I Grew Up on Trashy Fantasy Novels

Posted on February 24, 2011 by Nick Matthews

While I often write about science fiction, I actually grew up on trashy fantasy novels. Well, maybe not quite trashy. Certainly formulaic. More than one Dragonlance novel imparted a subtle grace to my bookshelves as I grew up. Seemingly the … Continue reading →

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Under Heaven

Posted on August 30, 2010 by Nick Matthews

Disclaimer: I received an advance review copy of this book from Penguin Canada My first experience reading the work of Guy Gavriel Kay was a borrowed copy of the Fionavar Tapestry. My copy of the book has since wandered off … Continue reading →

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