Fantasy Book Club discussion

Trever wrote: "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 mounta..."
*snicker*
Snow is a sore point with me as my sister keeps bugging me to go skiing. So I know EXACTLY how close I am to snow.

A stand-alone fantasy would be nice.

What about Urban? i remember someone mentioning that this group never reads any Urban Fantasy.

Mach wrote: "What Urban? i remember someone mentioning that this group never reads any Urban Fantasy."

Did someone mention Urban? It's not true that we never read urban fantasy. If you look at our bookshelf, we read War for the Oaks a while back. But this is not an urban fantasy group.

Trever wrote: "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 mounta..."

Being from Canada and about to enter winter, I eyed the "flag" link in your message... :)

November's Tigana is a stand-alone novel. Maybe we can combine debut/stand-alone for December...

I like the idea of winter as a theme. The start of summer seems like the perfect time to read a winter-y book!

Post Apocalyptic fantasy

Since December is wintery....how about a book that has some kind of tie in to Winter or snow or cold etc?

I would like to nominate Prequels.

I hope Post Apocalyptic does not win, because I know two different groups that did this theme, ended up doing the exact same book.

A book of the seasons!

I made the mistake of searching for "fantasy Christmas" on Amazon to look for books. After sifting through lots of half naked people I found a couple possibilities but no quality.

Steampunk with a paranormal twist!

Mundiemom5 wrote: "Steampunk with a paranormal twist!"

We did steampunk earlier this year.

I'd prefer to avoid holiday themes, just because if you're not Christian, then you may be stuck reading a book that's hard to slog through (especially if a character or two goes very religious about Christmas).

Winter/snow/cold theme I like, or some feeling of "ending and rebirth" which is often what the winter months are about, with the coming of spring.

Hugo award winner sounds good to me!

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?"

sorry I was away..it was The Night Circus
a great book

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"

It's summer here in Oz.

Really? I've never seen snow! What's it like? O.O ^.^

I'm for debut novels!

Being from Michigan, I will have enough snow in my life soon enough, and really don't care to read about it.
A debut novel sounds good though! I have read some very good things about The Night Circus!

Dystopian post-apocalyptic fantasy!

I'll go for the Post Apocalyptic fantasy. Not to be gloomy but it's fitting to the current economic apocalypse that's incoming and will take most by surprise.

Madalyn wrote: "Being from Michigan, I will have enough snow in my life soon enough, and really don't care to read about it.
A debut novel sounds good though! I have read some very good things about The Night Cir..."

Hey Madalyn....I'm also originally from Michigan (suburbs of Detroit) Michigan winters are pretty harsh because there is so much moisture in the air so I see your point.

I've also heard good things about the Night Circus.

We've started having snow here in the UK, everything comes to a stand still. The first time I struggled about in wellies and nearly froze my feet off. So last winter I bought proper snow boots by Sorel. Was lovely.

Michael wrote: "Madalyn wrote: "Being from Michigan, I will have enough snow in my life soon enough, and really don't care to read about it.
A debut novel sounds good though! I have read some very good things abo..."

I love living in Metro Detroit, I hate the winters. Well, most of it.

I'd like to (I didn't count, but) second the debut author nomination and throw in Epic or High Concept fantasy.

Janet wrote: "I'd like to (I didn't count, but) second the debut author nomination and throw in Epic or High Concept fantasy."

Yes!, that is probably what I was trying to say with "hard fantasy" high or epic fantasy.
Thanks

My votes for debut novels.

I second (or third? idk) Dystopia!

Christmas is a fun time. Let's be happy and read Comedy Fantasy.

I throw my vote at "First in a series" I'm always looking for new series to read.

I would vote to go with the winter theme as well. That is different and fun.

Craig 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"

I was thinking Christmas theme as well but could..."

Christopher Moore- The stupidest Angel. True, it's not Epic Fantasy but it's stil fantasy with a christmas theme. Just so we can say we found A book :P.

mm k, Winter themed books,(not voting, just listing cuz some1 asked if there are any)
Song of Ice and Fire for sure,
Tad Williams Memory sorrow and thorn,
Tannith Lee- Leowulf trilogy.
JV Jones- Sword of Shadows.
The Wolf of Winter-Paula Volsky.
Joan D. Vinge-The Snow Queen Cycle (it's set in Sci-fi setting but it seems to read as fantasy).
Barbara Hambley-Winterlands.
Catherine Fisher-snow walker trilogy.
Julia Gray-Ice Mage.
Michael Moorcock- The Ice Schooner
HArry Turtledove-Beyond the Gap
There are more but Im gonna stop here :P

Lilyan wrote: "mm k, Winter themed books,(not voting, just listing cuz some1 asked if there are any)
Song of Ice and Fire for sure,
Tad Williams Memory sorrow and thorn,
Tannith Lee- Leowulf trilogy.
JV Jo..."

Thanks for the list! I was wondering what people would come up with.

I've wanted to read Memory Sorry and Thorn since I head GRRM talk about it but i never did. I had no idea it was a winter themed book.

Craig wrote: "Lilyan wrote: "mm k, Winter themed books,(not voting, just listing cuz some1 asked if there are any)
Song of Ice and Fire for sure,
Tad Williams Memory sorrow and thorn,
Tannith Lee- Leowulf tril..."

Actually, it's a series of 3 and we read the first book last month.

Sandra aka Sleo wrote: "Craig wrote: "Lilyan wrote: "mm k, Winter themed books,(not voting, just listing cuz some1 asked if there are any)
Song of Ice and Fire for sure,
Tad Williams Memory sorrow and thorn,
Tannith Lee..."


Ah ok, I knew it was a series but I just joined the group a few days ago so I missed the group read. I'm sure I'll get around to reading it on my own.

Stand Alone Fantasy Novels

Sandra aka Sleo wrote: "Mach wrote: "What Urban? i remember someone mentioning that this group never reads any Urban Fantasy."

Did someone mention Urban? It's not true that we never read urban fantasy. If you look at o..."

I meant What about Urban fantasy?, writing error sorry. I nominate urban.

A. Lee Martinez

Dawn wrote: "I want to second comedy fantasy though other than Terry Pratchett I can't think of any books that fit the theme."

I love comedic fantasy! Other comedic fantasy authors: Christopher Moore, Robert Rankin, Robert Lynn Asprin, some of Roger Zelazny's work (such as Bring Me the Head of Prince Charming and its sequels), Tom Holt

Edit: I'll second second comedic fantasy.

I vote stand alone fantasy.

I would also like to see Stand Alone Fantasy Novels

Its also the time for the state fairs across the nation, oktoberfest, etc in Europe.

What if we did a carnival themed read? Carnival/Circus/Merrymaker ?

Dystopian, but not post vombie/virus wolrd wipe out type.

I second the nomination for a carnival/Oktoberfest theme--great idea and a little different from the usual!

I agree with Amy, I'm zombified enough with Halloween coming

I think stand alone fantasy novels are like the ROUSs, they don't really exist.