Space Opera Fans discussion
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Book and Author of the Month
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May 2023 READER Nominations
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Summary so far
The Skylark of Space by E.E. "Doc" Smith. Nominated by C. John. Awaiting seconds.
Network Effect by Martha Wells. Nominated by Nick. Awaiting seconds.
I note that Skylark of Space is in public domain now, so it is possible to find legal free ebook editions as well as the ones that charge and have a foreword added or something.
The Skylark of Space by E.E. "Doc" Smith. Nominated by C. John. Awaiting seconds.
Network Effect by Martha Wells. Nominated by Nick. Awaiting seconds.
I note that Skylark of Space is in public domain now, so it is possible to find legal free ebook editions as well as the ones that charge and have a foreword added or something.
Audrey wrote: "side question: is the April reader pick discussion thread up yet? I can't seem to find it."
Oops! Thanks for the reminder. It’s up now.
Oops! Thanks for the reminder. It’s up now.

Nominations will close tomorrow. Unless another book is seconded our pick will be Network Effect.
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Books mentioned in this topic
The Skylark of Space (other topics)Network Effect (other topics)
Authors mentioned in this topic
E.E. "Doc" Smith (other topics)Martha Wells (other topics)
READER books need to be
* currently in print in either hardback or paperback (or both). Requiring a special order from a store or website counts, but not if the book is only available used.
* currently available in multiple ebook formats, from multiple vendors
* Space Opera, which means a spaceship has to be involved in the story somewhere.
* If it is part of a series, it needs to be suitable to being read without having read other books in the series.
* Please no blatantly erotic books, as some of our members are not full adults yet.
RULES:
* you may nominate one book on this thread.
* you may second as many nominations as you like on this thread.
* it is okay to nominate the same book on more than one nomination thread, as long as it meets the criteria
* books we already have on our bookshelf will be disqualified if they were added less than two years ago
* If a book you nominate or second is selected, you are expected to post at least one comment about it on the thread about the book.
* On the 22nd I will draw a book randomly, with each second being one raffle ticket for the book. That is, a book with three seconds (so four of us want it) will get three chances in the pool.
It is likely helpful if you know something about a book that has been nominated if you mention it in this thread, whether it is for or against the book.