Fantasy Aficionados discussion

We'll open up the July read to suggestions, and like always, will have a run-off poll and a final poll. Nominations will be open about a week, and polls around five days each, giving people a chance to get the winning book before the month starts.

This month, all fantasy is eligible, epic or urban. Probably, we should stick to titles we haven't read in the past year.

Oh--feel free to gently campaign or 'sell' your choice. I know people's reasons often sway me more than the book description.

I'd like to nominate Railsea by China Miéville. It's a book I've been anticipating for along time. A railway over the sea, what could be more awesome? It's listed as both fantasy and science fiction, but it's shelved as fantasy more. If it's too much scifi to be nominated I understand.

I nominate Scourge of the Betrayer by Jeff Salyards.

I'm going to nominate The Death of the Necromancer by Martha Wells. It seems interesting and possibly a bit dark - which suits my mood, currently.

± Colleen (of the Crawling Chaos) ± wrote: "I'm going to nominate The Death of the Necromancer by Martha Wells. It seems interesting and possibly a bit dark - which suits my mood, currently."

I will second Death of the Necromancer - brilliant book.

Unholy Ghosts by Stacia Kane

I'd like to nominate Blood Songby Anthony Ryan. This is an "indie author" but I've been impressed with the high sales ranking and large number of 5-star reviews. I've downloaded and started reading it on my own and so far I'm really enjoying it.

Michael wrote: "I'd like to nominate Blood Songby Anthony Ryan. This is an "indie author" but I've been impressed with the high sales ranking and large number of 5-star reviews. I've downloaded and started readin..."

Please note that that is only an ebook. We try to keep things available to as many readers as possible--we don't prohibit ebooks, but by their nature, it will limit participants even further.

Ah thanks for letting me know, to be honest I didn't even look at that, but will for future nominations.

± Colleen (of the Crawling Chaos) ± wrote: "I'm going to nominate The Death of the Necromancer by Martha Wells. It seems interesting and possibly a bit dark - which suits my mood, currently."


Just as an FYI - this book might have to be removed from consideration. I just checked amazon and while there are some reasonably priced used copies, new versions start at $55.

Also found some decently priced used copies on alibris.com and other used sites, but it seems to be OOP, in general, and I didn't see any e-copies.

I also wasn't able to find it in my library system.

So availability might be an issue.

Thanks for the update, Colleen.

± Colleen (of the Crawling Chaos) ± wrote: "± Colleen (of the Crawling Chaos) ± wrote: "I'm going to nominate The Death of the Necromancer by Martha Wells. It seems interesting and possibly a bit dark - which suits my mood, currently."


Ju..."

That is really disappointing news - the book is wonderful - how do fabulous titles like this one slip between the cracks? I've always felt it is one of Wells' best works.

I was greatly looking forward to seeing how you got on with this one, Colleen.

Janny - I did buy myself a used copy, so I still plan on reading it.

± Colleen (of the Crawling Chaos) ± wrote: "Janny - I did buy myself a used copy, so I still plan on reading it."

Let me know when you start - I may pull a re-read along with you.

Hey, my library has it, so I just ordered it.

The nominations for July will be closing tonight. Please get your nomination in soon.

If Death of the Necromancer is out, what about Song of the Beast by Carol Berg? It's a memorable stand alone I would not mind reading again.

I lucked out and just bought Song of the Beast at a paperback sale, because I've seen it recommended so often on GR. :)

How about The War of the Flowers? Its a standalone, and the group has not read or really discussed any Tad Williams, plus it on my tbr list for this month.

Kevin wrote: "How about The War of the Flowers? Its a standalone, and the group has not read or really discussed any Tad Williams, plus it on my tbr list for this month."

I've been meaning to read this one for a while, it would have my vote. I love Tad Williams...

Dawn wrote: "Kevin wrote: "How about The War of the Flowers? Its a standalone, and the group has not read or really discussed any Tad Williams, plus it on my tbr list for this month."

I've been meaning to read..."

Thanks!

Pleas vote for July's book of the month!

http://www.goodreads.com/poll/show/66...

The poll will be open until Friday.

BotM run off poll!

http://www.goodreads.com/poll/show/67...

Closes on the 12th.