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Nominations for themes for December read
Having just read Mark Lawrence, I would like to see some more Debut novels from new Fantasy writers. Let's see if we can find a new Lawrence, or Martin.
I'll nominate: First In A Series.
Post Apocalyptic fantasy seems like an interesting choice.
Seth wrote: "Having just read Mark Lawrence, I would like to see some more Debut novels from new Fantasy writers. Let's see if we can find a new Lawrence, or Martin."
I second that...I've just read the most amazing debut book...couldn't even believe it's the author's first
Which book did you just read that was so awesome debut book?
I second that...I've just read the most amazing debut book...couldn't even believe it's the author's first ..."Don't leave us hanging like that, Jasmine! What's the name of this amazing debut book?
Books with winter settings, or centered around a winter theme, since it's winter :D. Is such a vote even legit? OR! Christmas theme
Raquel wrote: "Post Apocalyptic fantasy seems like an interesting choice."I second the Post Apocalyptic fantasy choice
I agree with Lilyan, If I may. Something fitting with the season.
I second Winter, or, if that isnt possible, post-apocalyptic.
I like the idea of debut novels as well.
Just to be contrary: dystopian fantasyAlthough I just read a couple of very good ones. (NOT named Mockingbird)
I like the idea of a winter theme but can only think of one book that would work!
Lilyan wrote: "Books with winter settings, or centered around a winter theme, since it's winter :D. Is such a vote even legit? OR! Christmas theme"I was thinking Christmas theme as well but couldn't find any good books for it :(. Winter theme is a wonderful idea
Seth wrote: "Having just read Mark Lawrence, I would like to see some more Debut novels from new Fantasy writers. Let's see if we can find a new Lawrence, or Martin."
Woops - misread & thought we were nominating books. Time to edit :) OK - I second or third Debuts!
I am in the mood for some Post Apocalyptic fantasy. I'll second it.
Dawn wrote: "I don't know if it's really a theme but I'd like something funny. I've been reading alot of deep dark fantasy and I'd like something lighter and brighter."Well any of the themes include lighter and brighter books, except perhaps apocalyptic. So that wouldn't be a theme, I don't think.
Winter theme is fine, if there are any books that fill that description. Can anyone think of any?
Lilyan wrote: "Books with winter settings, or centered around a winter theme, since it's winter :D. Is such a vote even legit? OR! Christmas theme"Winter theme - I vote for that !!!
Detelina wrote: "Lilyan wrote: "Books with winter settings, or centered around a winter theme, since it's winter :D. Is such a vote even legit? OR! Christmas theme"Winter theme - I vote for that !!!"
And do you have any books in mind for that theme? Because I can't think of any.
Marcin wrote: "I'd love a Hugo winner."Second.
SPAM AND SELF PROMOTION IS NOT APPROPRIATE HERE. I just deleted that kind of post.
I nominate a Winter story as well!
Sandra aka Sleo wrote: "Dawn wrote: "I don't know if it's really a theme but I'd like something funny. I've been reading alot of deep dark fantasy and I'd like something lighter and brighter."Well any of the themes incl..."
Midwinter by Matthew Sturges or Winter Warriors by David Gemmell for a Winter time of life pun.
:)
A Song of Ice and Fire and Hogfather are wintery too.
I'm throwin' my hat in for Post Apocalyptic Fantasy.
Jesslyn wrote: "Just to be contrary: dystopian fantasyAlthough I just read a couple of very good ones. (NOT named Mockingbird)"
I think Post Apocalyptic covers dystopian.
Just to remind you all, we're NOT VOTING HERE. Just NOMINATING. If you want to SECOND a nomination, that's fine. But there are no votes being counted. That will be done in the POLL, to be set up later.
Tish wrote: "I second that...I've just read the most amazing debut book...couldn't even believe it's the author's first ..."Don't leave us hanging like that, Jasmine! What's the name of this amazing debut book?"
I too am intrigued :)
And I'm finding the winter theme rather amusing considering the part of the world where I live is heading towards summer, but...the vast majority of Christmas carols talk about snow, so I don't have a problem with reading about snow while walking around in shorts and a t-shirt complaining it's hot *grin*
How about something like "Hard fantasy," I tend to like hard Sci Fi, but is there some designation similar to that? If not I also like the idea of "First in a series."Thanks, this is my first post here.
Sandra aka Sleo wrote: "Just to remind you all, we're NOT VOTING HERE. Just NOMINATING. If you want to SECOND a nomination, that's fine. But there are no votes being counted. That will be done in the POLL, to be set u..."You asked if anyone can think or Wintery books, would you like us to message you with ideas instead?
Liz wrote: "Sandra aka Sleo wrote: "Just to remind you all, we're NOT VOTING HERE. Just NOMINATING. If you want to SECOND a nomination, that's fine. But there are no votes being counted. That will be done ..."No, not at all. That post was directed at people who said 'I vote for _____' and the like. I asked if any could think of books appropriate to a winter theme because I couldn't think of any.
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I agree with the Winter or seasonal theme.
We do not get snow in California, so a wintery theme sounds pretty cool. Get it, pretty cool. I just finished Red Seas Under Red Skies. The ending was quite a let down so how bout a winter theme without the darkeness usually associated with that.
looks like Cold Magic by Kate Elliot would also work for Winter theme (as would, of course, Pullman's Lyra books).
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Sandra aka Sleo wrote: "Jesslyn wrote: "Just to be contrary: dystopian fantasyAlthough I just read a couple of very good ones. (NOT named Mockingbird)"
I think Post Apocalyptic covers dystopian."
Maybe I'm splitting hairs, but I thought dystopian was just anti-utopia, whether post-, pre- or non- apocalyptic.
Jesslyn wrote: "Sandra aka Sleo wrote: "Jesslyn wrote: "Just to be contrary: dystopian fantasyAlthough I just read a couple of very good ones. (NOT named Mockingbird)"
I think Post Apocalyptic covers dystopian..."
Well, perhaps it will get a second.
Trever wrote: "We do not get snow in California, ..."We DO get snow in California. That is one of our bragging rights as a state. We can go from beach to sunny desert to mountain snows within a single day's drive.
Just sayin'
Jesslyn wrote: "Trever wrote: "We do not get snow in California, ..."We DO get snow in California. That is one of our bragging rights as a state. We can go from beach to sunny desert to mountain snows within a ..."
Okay, to clarify. I do not get snow at my house in California. However, if we adopt a winter theme book, I will read some of it within glancing distance of the distant snow covered mountains while relaxing next to my pool.
I like the stand alone theme. Would be nice to get to know some good autthors who know how to get straight to the point ;-)
We get snow in Florida as well! Well, flurries, every five or so years. :)
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