Steampunk

jonward85
jonward85 Posts: 534 Member
in Chit-Chat
Any good Steampunk novel recommendations from fans of the genre out there?

Replies

  • quirkytizzy
    quirkytizzy Posts: 4,052 Member
    I would like to know this, too. I've read a lot of cyber-punk, steampunk would be fun!
  • Laces_0ut
    Laces_0ut Posts: 3,750 Member
    cant help you but a story of time travelers from some cyberpunk dystopia trip into the past steampunk era of their timeline could be interesting.
  • jonward85
    jonward85 Posts: 534 Member
    I mostly read science fiction. Just read the Codex Alera series by Jim Butcher, Nightside series and Secret Histories series by Simon Green. Big "Age of Misrule" fan, and pretty much anything Brandon Sanderson, Robet Jordan, Terry Goodkind..ect. Wanted to dive into steampunk and see if i enjoyed it as well.
  • LordOberon
    LordOberon Posts: 73 Member
    I would like to know this, too. I've read a lot of cyber-punk, steampunk would be fun!

    Seconded. I have read loads of fantasy and some sci-fi. But aside from Firefly comics, I haven't ready anything steampunk related that was very good. I do love alternative history types of novels and how the author thinks things would have different. I really adore the Temaraire novels (maybe not Tongue of Serpents).
  • TheEffort
    TheEffort Posts: 1,028 Member
    BUMP.

    8488541.png
  • TheGymGypsy
    TheGymGypsy Posts: 1,023 Member
    Neverwhere by Neil Gaiman :)
  • jonward85
    jonward85 Posts: 534 Member
    Neverwhere by Neil Gaiman :)


    It has really good reviews. I'll have to grab a digital copy...love my nook.

    Any other suggestions?
  • Alluminati
    Alluminati Posts: 6,208 Member
    China Mieville. I liked Perdido Street Station a lot.


    ETA: Pretty much anything by Neil Gaiman. American Gods is a favorite.
  • MsJulielicious
    MsJulielicious Posts: 708 Member
    bump
  • adlace
    adlace Posts: 375 Member
    Not sure exactly if it fits but Terry Brooks-- A Knight of the Word series is good.
  • stephc0711
    stephc0711 Posts: 1,022 Member
    Bumping for later review
  • jonward85
    jonward85 Posts: 534 Member
    I did a little searching and found a few listed below. Anyone read or heard of them? Any feedback would be enjoyed.

    The Constantine Affliction by T. Aaron Payton
    The Iron Wyrm Affair by Lilith Saintcrow
    God Save the Queen (Immortal Empire Series #1) – Kate Locke
    A Conspiracy of Alchemists (Chronicles of Light and Shadow #1) - Liesel Schwarz
    Phoenix Rising (Ministry of Peculiar Occurrence Series #1) – Pip Ballantine
    Dead Iron (Age of Steam Series #1) – Devon Monk
    Heart of Iron – Bec McMaster
    Cold Magic (Spiritwalker Trilogy #1) – Kate Elliott
  • Spyder_Queen
    Spyder_Queen Posts: 16
    The Parasol Protectorate Series by Gail Carriger. It's a fun steampunk/paranormal mix :).
  • MaggieSporleder
    MaggieSporleder Posts: 428 Member
    I did a little searching and found a few listed below. Anyone read or heard of them? Any feedback would be enjoyed.

    The Constantine Affliction by T. Aaron Payton
    The Iron Wyrm Affair by Lilith Saintcrow
    God Save the Queen (Immortal Empire Series #1) – Kate Locke
    A Conspiracy of Alchemists (Chronicles of Light and Shadow #1) - Liesel Schwarz
    Phoenix Rising (Ministry of Peculiar Occurrence Series #1) – Pip Ballantine
    Dead Iron (Age of Steam Series #1) – Devon Monk
    Heart of Iron – Bec McMaster
    Cold Magic (Spiritwalker Trilogy #1) – Kate Elliott

    The God Save the Queen series is great. :)
    I'd add Clockwork Angel, Clockwork Prince, and Clockwork Princess, by Cassandra Clare
  • ilove2boogie
    ilove2boogie Posts: 6 Member
    I hear The Difference Engine is a good place to start with Steampunk
    http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Difference_Engine
    It was the first thing I loaded onto my nook - seemed appropriate :)

    Read The Witches of Chiswick by Robert Rankin years ago and that was fun (if you like slightly more comic-sci-fi). Starts in a miserable 23rd century and ends up in a funky 19th, with cameos from lots of famous characters...
  • chad_phillips1123
    chad_phillips1123 Posts: 229 Member
    bump
  • ilove2boogie
    ilove2boogie Posts: 6 Member
    8 months of lurking and I'm finally drawn into posting by sci-fi. Hehe.
  • TheBaileyHunter
    TheBaileyHunter Posts: 641 Member
    Put a call out to my horror/dystopian/spec fic crowd, but in the mean time, here's a link to one publisher...

    can't say if they are any good, but if you're open to new authors it can't hurt - I suspect if their titles are available on Amazon there should be some reviews to help you in that area.

    Titles: http://www.tachyonpublications.com/books.html

    Where to buy: http://www.tachyonpublications.com/bookstores.html
  • Trechechus
    Trechechus Posts: 2,819 Member
    KE Mills' "Rogue Agent" series. Not exactly steam punk, but fantasy with a strong steam punk vibe. Plus, REALLY GOOD character development.
  • TheFunBun
    TheFunBun Posts: 793 Member
    Stephen Hunt has a series that is exquisitely steampunk.

    Also, "Half made world" is probably one of the better books ever. It's steampunk/western.
  • ShadeyC
    ShadeyC Posts: 315 Member
    China Mieville. I liked Perdido Street Station a lot.


    ETA: Pretty much anything by Neil Gaiman. American Gods is a favorite.

    THIS! American Gods is one of my favourite books ever.
  • ShadeyC
    ShadeyC Posts: 315 Member
    8 months of lurking and I'm finally drawn into posting by sci-fi. Hehe.

    Best. Reason. Ever.
  • Alluminati
    Alluminati Posts: 6,208 Member
    China Mieville. I liked Perdido Street Station a lot.


    ETA: Pretty much anything by Neil Gaiman. American Gods is a favorite.

    THIS! American Gods is one of my favourite books ever.

    Did you hear that HBO is doing the series for tv?? Very excited if this happens.
  • TheBaileyHunter
    TheBaileyHunter Posts: 641 Member
    So this is what I've been told:

    Odd Men Out. www.oddmenoutnovel.com for more details and available from Dog Star imprint of Raw Dog Screaming Press (http://DogStarBooks.org)

    Also recommended was : Cherie Priest - Boneshaker
  • kckBxer396
    kckBxer396 Posts: 460 Member
    *bump
  • jonward85
    jonward85 Posts: 534 Member
    So i started "Phoenix Rising" last night and im like two chapters in and i friggin love it. I'm gonna start grabbing some left and right if they are all like this :). OH by the way B&N added a steampunk section to their fiction book area.

    Their Books tab has a "Science Fiction/Fantasy" icon. Once you click that on the left hand side under special collections is a "Steampunk" link....or for those lazy folks the link is below:

    http://www.barnesandnoble.com/s/?aud_code=tra&dref=51,803,8473&format=physical&sort=SA&store=BOOK&view=grid
  • Alluminati
    Alluminati Posts: 6,208 Member
    So i started "Phoenix Rising" last night and im like two chapters in and i friggin love it. I'm gonna start grabbing some left and right if they are all like this :). OH by the way B&N added a steampunk section to their fiction book area.

    Their Books tab has a "Science Fiction/Fantasy" icon. Once you click that on the left hand side under special collections is a "Steampunk" link....or for those lazy folks the link is below:

    http://www.barnesandnoble.com/s/?aud_code=tra&dref=51,803,8473&format=physical&sort=SA&store=BOOK&view=grid

    I will check this one out, thanks for the recommend.

    Do you have a Goodreads account? I use mine big time to get reviews and recommendations. They do have a steampunk category too.
  • jonward85
    jonward85 Posts: 534 Member
    I don't havea goodreads account. Their site does funky things while loading if im at work. I'll have to check it out when i get home to see if it works better there.
  • Alluminati
    Alluminati Posts: 6,208 Member
    I don't havea goodreads account. Their site does funky things while loading if im at work. I'll have to check it out when i get home to see if it works better there.

    They might need to update their site because lately I've been having the same issue. I think it's because a lot more people are on it nowadays. But yeah, if you can get on, that place is invaluable.

Categories