A Song for Lya

This novella, A Song for Lya, is the story of two telepaths investigating religious suicides on an ancient world. This story, I have to admit, gave me chills up my spine for several days. I could not stop thinking about it in the shower, in the elevator, on the bus. It was absolutely fantastic and haunting, and as always with Martin, struck a cord at the center of the human condition.

Narrated by Eric Idle
Charlie and Mr. Willy Wonka, the unforgettable heroes of "Charlie and the Chocolate Factory," return for a second magical adventure. We last glimpsed them inside the Glass Elevator, soaring through the Chocolate Factory. Now, as in all the best sequels, the action moves into a new orbit (quite literally!) as the Great Glass Elevator zooms into Space with Mr. Wonka, Charlie and the entire Bucket family inside. A crazy adventure ensues in which our travellers encounter Vermicious Knids, the President of the United States and some miracle reverse-ageing pills.