Every Thursday, I’ll be posting the current Reader Recommends, along with the topic for the next edition. Choose up to five books or series you would recommend based on the topic or genre. If you haven’t read the topic, you can post books you are interested in reading based on the topic. I will usually post 1-2 books I’m interested in reading in the future in that genre/topic. You’ll find next week’s topic at the bottom of this post.Add your post to the Link-up at the bottom of each Reader Recommends post to see other bloggers’ suggestions, and make some new friends! Be sure to comment on my post if this is your first time so I can be sure to stop by your blog! Have a suggestion for a topic? Email me at jessicap1027@gmail.com!
This week’s topic: Steampunk
Victorian Clothing, dirigibles, steam powered everything, gears, goggles, automatons…you know the drill. What Steampunk books should every reader have on their shelves?
Soulless by Gail Carriger
Hilarious, romantic, charming…it’s one of the most entertaining books I’ve read in the past year. I really adored Soulless, and the steampunk elements are just such a fun addition to the paranormal conflict.
The Falconer by Elizabeth May
Far less light than Soulless, though still an entertaining read. The heroine of The Falconer is motivated by revenge; this is cultivated by a dangerous and mysterious fae who teachers her to fight. Lots of cool steampunk elements here as well, though a little overshadowed by the fae storyline.
Clockwork Angel by Cassandra Clare
I read this before I even knew what steampunk was. If you like The Mortal Instruments, chances are you’ll like The Infernal Devices. Our heroine, Tessa, spends a good amount of time being chased by automatons. So there’s that.
Masque of the Red Death by Bethany Griffin
This is based on a work by Edgar Allen Poe, so it’s a rather dark tale. Mysterious and romantic. I haven’t heard good things about the sequel, but I really enjoyed this one.
Steampunk Books I want to read:
Something Strange and Deadly by Susan Dennard
It’s sitting on my shelf, begging to be read. I’ve heard amazing things about this series.
Dearly, Departed by Lia Habel
This one was suggested to me on the “Zombies” edition of Reader Recommends, and now it’s sitting on my shelf as well, keeping Something Strange and Deadly company.
What are your favorite Steampunk books?
Next Week’s Topic: John Green
-He’ll make you laugh, and then he’ll turn around and rip your heart out and slash it into a million pieces. What books do you recommend after John Green annihilates your soul?
I’ve not really read any steam punk books, but I’ve heard fabulous things about Soulless! I also really want to read Molesea, a steam punk adaptation of Moby Dick, complete with giant moles!
Beth x
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I LOVE SOULLESS. It was charming and whimsical and hilarious and romantic and I loved it so much lol. So much fun. And I haven’t heard of Molesea, but it sounds awesome!! Definitely going on the TBR Pile!
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I really want to read more steampunk books! I read the Infernal Devices trilogy and LOVED IT. I read the first book in Gail Carriger’s YA Finishing School series but I didn’t enjoy it. May give her other series a go, though!
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I’ve heard a lot of people say they like the Parasol Protectorate (of which Soulless is the first), but they didn’t like her YA series as much…so I guess I recommend trying Soulless, especially if you like Steampunk!!
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You got some really good ones there! Clockwork Angel is on my list too.
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Thanks! Clockwork Angel is so good!!!
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