Charles De Lint
Biography
Charles de Lint is a critically acclaimed author known for his extensive body of work in the fantasy genre. Born in the Netherlands and raised in Canada, de Lint has been writing and creating fantastical worlds since the 1980s. De Lint is perhaps best known for his Newford series, a collection of interconnected novels and short stories set in the fictional city of Newford. Through these tales, de Lint expertly weaves together elements of urban fantasy, folklore, and myth to create a vibrant and richly detailed world that captures the imagination of readers. Beyond the Newford series, de Lint has also written numerous standalone novels and short stories, showcasing his versatility and skill as a storyteller. His work has earned him a dedicated fan base and numerous awards, including the World Fantasy Award and the Aurora Award. With a career spanning over four decades, Charles de Lint continues to captivate readers with his unique blend of magic, mystery, and the mundane, establishing himself as a master of modern fantasy literature.
Standalone Novels
Individual novels by Charles De Lint not part of a series
- A Circle of Cats
- Angel of Darkness
- Brian Froud's Faerielands: The Wild Wood
- Dreaming Place
- Dreams Underfoot
- Dreams Underfoot: The Newford Collection
- Forests of the Heart
- From a Whisper to a Scream
- Greenmantle
- Greenmantle: A New Tale of Magic & Wonder
- Harp of the Grey Rose
- Into the Green
- Jack of Kinrowan
- Jack of Kinrowan : Jack the Giant-Killer and Drink Down the Moon
- Jack, the Giant Killer
- Memory and Dream
- Moonheart
- Moonlight and Vines
- Moonlight and Vines: A Newford Collection
- Mulengro
- Mulengro: A Romany Tale
- Riddle of the Wren
- Seven Wild Sisters
- Some Place to Be Flying
- Someplace To Be Flying
- Someplace to Be Flying
- Spirits in the Wires
- Spiritwalk
- Svaha
- Tapping the Dream Tree
- The Dreaming Place
- The Harp of the Grey Rose: The Legend of Cerin Songweaver
- The Hidden City
- The Ivory and the Horn
- The Ivory and the Horn: A Newford Collection
- The Little Country
- The Onion Girl
- The Riddle of the Wren
- The Valley of Thunder
- Trader
- Waifs and Strays
- Wolf Moon
- Yarrow
- Yarrow: An Autumn Tale
Classic Series
The series that started it all
- Jack of Kinrowan
- The Little Country
- Dreams Underfoot
Recent Series
Latest works by the author
- The Onion Girl
- Someplace to Be Flying
- The Wild Wood
Reading Order
Complete reading order for Charles de Lint's books
Frequently Asked Questions
What genre does Charles de Lint primarily write in?
Charles de Lint primarily writes in the fantasy genre, often blending elements of folklore, myth, and urban settings in his stories.
What is the Newford series about?
The Newford series by Charles de Lint is set in the fictional city of Newford, where magic and the mundane coexist. The stories often revolve around artists, musicians, and other creative individuals who encounter fantastical elements in their everyday lives.
How many books are in the Newford series?
As of now, the Newford series consists of over 30 books, including novels and short story collections.
Are Charles de Lint's books interconnected, or can they be read as standalone stories?
While many of Charles de Lint's books are interconnected and set in the same fictional world of Newford, they can generally be read as standalone stories without needing to have read the entire series.
What themes are common in Charles de Lint's writing?
Themes of friendship, creativity, community, and the blending of the mundane and the magical are common in Charles de Lint's writing. He often explores the power of art and storytelling in shaping reality and connecting people across boundaries.