I've been obsessed with steampunk lately - I blame Gail Carriger entirely. The clothing, the writing... it's all fantastic!
So my goal is to read SIX steampunk novels in this upcoming year. I think I can manage that. Maybe. We'll see.
01. Clockwork Angel by Cassandra Clare [own, read]
02. Sapphique by Catherine Fisher [own, read]
03. Heartless by Gail Carriger [own, read]
04. ---
05. The Hunchback Assignments by Arthur Slade [own, read]
06. Barnaby Grimes: Curse of the Night Wolf [own, read, chose not to review]
Thanks for the reading list! I have a blossoming interest in steampunk, too. I've got an idea for a novel ... but I'm a little scared to jump feet first into this genre without reading a lot of it first!
ReplyDeleteI didn't even know what steampunk meant until I looked it up when I was reading Clockwork Angel. ha ha NOW I know and I can see why you are liking it.
ReplyDeleteIn one of those weird coincidences that sometimes happens, just a little while after seeing your post, I found out about a monthly Steampunk event that takes place in Philadelphia -- happening tonight!! Unfortunately, I couldn't go tonight, but I am SO putting it on the calendar for next month. People dressed up in Neo-Victorian wear -- I've got to see it!
ReplyDeleteWOO. I'm doing this challenge too. I don't have a set number of books or a set book list yet but I have written one review so far! http://www.sarahreck.com/blog/?p=276 -- if you're interested. :)
ReplyDeleteThis is a great idea! I'm doing Steampunkery in November and have a number of books to read that are Steampunk. I'm very excited!
ReplyDeleteLiked Clockwork Angel.
ReplyDeleteReally want to read Sapphique.
I absolutely loved the first 3/4 of The Somnambulist.
ReplyDeletePersonally, I'd recommend you swap it out for BONESHAKER by Cherie Priest -- a far superior book. Or LEVIATHAN by Scott Westerfeld. Great steampunk books from start to finish.
-- Tom
Um, I'm not sure Neverwhere counts as Steampunk. I do believe that is Urban Fantasy. I can't think of any steampunk elements in it. You should read it anyway! I'm with Tom (above) if you haven't read Boneshaker, you have not read Steampunk.
ReplyDeleteI may have to jump on this bandwagon. :) I loved Soulless and Leviathan and really need to get my hands on some more soon.
ReplyDeleteI loved Clockwork Angel, but have never really looked into any other steampunk novels. I create steampunk jewelry, and am getting a tad addicted to the whole genre. :)
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