The Fall and Rise of the House of the Wizard Malkuril, by Scott Lynch

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★★★★☆ A great tale of hubris and redemption

(SF Fantasy) When the wizard has a fatal accident, his house AI tries to run things in his absence. (12,659 words; Time: 42m)

The Smoke of Gold is Glory, by Scott Lynch

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(Fantasy Adventure) Tarkaster Crale, a young thief down on his luck, meets up with friends who want to assault the Anvil, the mountain where the last dragon hid its hoard—and from which it dares people to try to take it. (16,850 words; Time: 56m)

Rating: ★★★★★ A Great Tale, Well-Told