GasLightFantasy

emz711

Wolfdark: A Gaslamp Fantasy | Isobel Robertson

I was unaware of "gaslight fantasy" but apparent I'm all in on it. #gaslightfantasy

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jenniferw88

Babel: Or the Necessity of Violence: An Arcane History of The Oxford Translators' Revolution | R. F. Kuang

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#52bookclub23 #booked23 #highfantasy #gaslightfantasy @Cinfhen @alisiakae @BarbaraTheBibliophage @Librarybelle @BarbaraBB @Deblovestoread @RaeLovesToRead @Bluebird @LeeRHarry @squirrelbrain @Cortg @MissHel @AshleyHoss820

KathyWheeler I read Yellowface and liked it, but, for reasons I can‘t explain, I‘m intimidated by Babel. 6mo

jenniferw88 @KathyWheeler understandable. I think a little knowledge of UK history during Victoria's early reign would be desirable, as certain references and events could go over one's head (especially if you live abroad). 6mo

KathyWheeler @jenniferw88 That actually helps — when I got my masters in English, my area was Victorian Lit. 6mo

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jenniferw88 @KathyWheeler 👍😀 to be fair to the author, it covers the last few years of William IV's reign and the beginning of Victoria's. 6mo

Librarybelle Hooray! 6mo

BarbaraBB I hadn‘t realized you hadn‘t read this one yet. It‘s good right? 6mo

jenniferw88 @BarbaraBB yes! 6mo

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Soubhiville

The Invisible Library | Genevieve Cogman

so-so

I chose this for #booked2023 #gaslightfantasy, since it was on my TBR shelf already. 🙂

I‘d say it also falls into urban fantasy, taking place in Londons (yes multiple) and having the typical UF cast (vampires/fay/werewolves/etc) and also somewhat steampunky.

For me, more so-so but almost low pick? Fun but won‘t stick with me at all.
#serieslove2023

Cinfhen, BarbaraTheBibliophage, Andrew65, alisiakae, TheSpineView

Cinfhen I bailed on this one - just wasn‘t my thing 13mo

Andrew65 Well done 👏👏👏 13mo

TheSpineView Great job 13mo

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Cinfhen

Babel: Or the Necessity of Violence: An Arcane History of The Oxford Translators' Revolution | R. F. Kuang

Pigs must be flying @julesG @TrishB because I‘m really enjoying this #GasLightFantasy story - really sharp but accessible
A love letter to linguistics, language, learning, cultures, identities and Oxford. I‘m only a little bit in so I‘m hoping my admiration doesn‘t begin to fizzle out. Audio narration is OUTSTANDING 🙌🏻🎧💟 #ToB23 shortlist

Cinfhen @Megabooks @BarbaraBB @squirrelbrain @Ruthiella @Chelsea.Poole @Hooked_on_books @Suet624 @sarahbarnes @Addison_Reads @Micheleinphilly @well-readneck @BKClubCare @Batsy @Aimeesue @merelybookish - hope I got the #ToB23Crew 1y

julesG The audio is great. Made me want to get the physical copy. I struggled with the last part(s) of the book. 1y

Cinfhen Uh oh @julesG maybe I‘ll continue to surprise myself!!! The physical copy is GORGEOUS but I don‘t think I would have liked this book in print. There‘s something about the narration that is SO soothing & lulling. I want to see what else the reader narrates. (edited) 1y

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IndoorDame I‘m glad to hear the audio is great! I‘ve been toying with using my next audible credit on this since my library hold is still 19 weeks away and I‘m feeling impatient 1y

Cinfhen I was lucky to be able to borrow @IndoorDame BUT I would have been VERY SATISFIED if I had used an Audible credit 1y

LeeRHarry I was needing a book for Gaslamp fantasy and I didn‘t even think of Babel, a book I definitely want to read, so thanks 😊 glad you‘re enjoying it! 1y

Cinfhen I have to give credit to @Megabooks for that prompt idea 💡 🙌🏻 @LeeRHarry 1y

MicheleinPhilly Oh I‘ll be VERY curious to see what you think of this. 1y

Cinfhen I‘m not sure if you‘ll like Babel @MicheleinPhilly but meanwhile I‘ve been sidetracked by this audio….phenomenal

Ten Steps to Nanette

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MicheleinPhilly I don‘t know that I will either but I‘m always curious to hear what non-fantasy readers like me think of it. I adored Nanette! Enjoy! 1y

merelybookish I feel resistant to this one...maybe you'll convert me @Cinfhen 😄 1y

Cinfhen I‘ll let you know @merelybookish hoping it stays engaging 🤞🏼I sort of put it on the side burner as I picked up a new Libby hold 1y

BarbaraBB I am about a third in now and still enjoying it too. Who would have thought?! It reads a bit YA even! 1y

Cinfhen You‘re reading Babel too @BarbaraBB ?!? It does feel a bit YA but it‘s really engaging 1y

BarbaraBB I listen to it on audio. @RidgewayGirl recommended that and it really works for me. But it will take a while because I only listen to audiobooks when driving or walking. 1y

Ruthiella It‘s great when a book surprises one like that! 1y

Cinfhen Narration is SO GOOD @BarbaraBB and definitely so true @Ruthiella expectations works both ways! 1y

squirrelbrain Ooh it‘s good that it works for #gaslampfantasy. I‘m actually quite looking forward to it, even though @julesG and @TrishB thought I might not like it either. 1y

Cinfhen I do think you‘re gonna like this @squirrelbrain GO AUDIO if you can. I‘m listening via #scribd 1y

TrishB @squirrelbrain @Cinfhen I‘m liking the pigs flying 😉 1y

squirrelbrain I can get it on Scribd audio Cindy, but I‘m also getting a digital library copy this coming weekend. I just don‘t get that much time to listen to audio and it‘s SO long! 1y

Megabooks You can do it! The plot is really propulsive and doesn‘t feel as long as it is. 1y

Cinfhen It is long @squirrelbrain but like @Megabooks said - it moves quickly & @BarbaraBB mentioned it feels YA and it‘s true but that‘s not bugging me either @TrishB I feel like Alice, I must have taken some mushroom tea 🍄🫖 1y

Well-ReadNeck Just picked this up today on Kindle Daily Deal. Going to read as soon as I finish

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Cinfhen Ohhhhh!!! That‘s a GREAT price @Well-ReadNeck !!!!! I ended up loving Babel 😃 1y

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Megabooks

Plainsong | Kent Haruf

I am quite happy with how things ended up with my #bookspin and #doublespin.

Plainsong, which I have owned since 2015 🫣, is on @Emilymdxn ‘s #ALSpine list, and I started it this morning before the draw. Only a couple of chapters in, but I‘m really enjoying it!

Seven Steeples is a bargain book find that just happened to be on the #toblonglist, so I‘m excited to read it too!

Cinfhen, TheAromaofBooks

jlhammar Plainsong is wonderful. Hope you enjoy! I‘m looking forward to Seven Steeples. Planning to get to it in March. 1y

Cinfhen I LOVED plainsong and the entire series 1y

Soubhiville I‘m another Plainsong fan. I love everything I‘ve read by that author. 1y

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TheAromaofBooks Woohoo!!! 1y

Jess Looking forward to seeing what you think of Seven Steeples. I had it in my hand the other day, put it back but am still thinking about picking it up. 1y

Emilymdxn I really hope you love it!! Just letting you know, I‘m super excited to read tomorrow & tomorrow & tomorrow but I have a big masters deadline on the 9th so I‘ll be starting it when that‘s handed in 🥳 1y

Megabooks @Emilymdxn yes! I‘ve found 4 from your list I hope to read this month. I‘m about to finish Head Full of Ghosts on audio (great gothic tale!), Will and Testament on audio, then Plainsong and The Bell Jar in print. Please don‘t feel you have to read that many from my list! Good luck meeting you deadline! Grad school can be tough and time consuming for sure. I hope you enjoy Tomorrow x3 as much as I did! 👍🏻 1y

Megabooks @jlhammar @Soubhiville I‘m really enjoying plainsong! Fantastic characters! 1y

Megabooks @Jess I‘ll tag you in my review if you want. I‘m excited for it! 1y

Megabooks @Cinfhen would it work for #PartOfaTrilogy? And also, I think Babel would work for #GaslampFantasy because it‘s set in Victorian times?? What you you think #Booked2023 organizer?? I‘m really enjoying Plainsong. 👍🏻💜 1y

Cinfhen Yessssss!!! Wonderful choice for trilogy and I think Babel would work for #GasLightFantasy 🙌🏻❣️brilliant thinking 😘 1y

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