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Old 09-11-2009, 02:39 PM   #31
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A few of my favorite authors-
* Hal Duncan- has 2 books out Vellum and Ink

* Roger Zelazny- The Chronicles of Amber (this is actually a 10 book series in a single volume) & numerous other books

* Umberto Eco- Name of the Rose

* Charles de Lint- The Onion Girl, Spiritwalk, and many many others

* Neal Stephenson- Snow Crash and Cyrptonomicon among others

* Terri Windling- edited an anthology series of books called Bordertown, Borderlands, Life on the Border, and The Essential Bordertown.

* Emma Bull- Finder, which is also in the Bordertown series

* Will Shetterly- Dogland and Elsewhere, which is another 1 from Bordertown

Also, if you can't find anything else to read, you can try The League of Reluctant Adults
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Old 09-11-2009, 02:41 PM   #32
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You and me both, Shel. She is right there at the top of my list--and often in the number one spot (right after I read something of hers.) Just a gem. An absolute gem. Did you know she put out a book on Egyptology? My library has it. I will look to see if I can find the title.

Oh--thought of another author that you might like. Virginia Lanier. MUST READ. Not too cozy. More towards straight mystery--much like I would classify Sandra West Prowell (another MUST READ, but she is out of print. Go forth and dig until you find them!!!!)

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Hi, on the urban fantasy front, if you specifically want to avoid significant romance elements, I made an Amazon list.

And, of course, mine's on it too. But lots of other great reads.

All the author proceeds of 24 Bones go to charity (in particular to help Zimbabweans).
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Um. Hal Duncan is not cozy...Charles de Lint...I do have one sitting here. My impression from buddies is not cozy either...

Emmma Bull could be cozy. I can't think of the title I read offhand, but it was okay. A sort of western cozy speculative fiction thing. Slow at the start, but picked up second half.

I assume you have read all of the Elizabeth Peters series (Vicky Bliss and Amelia Peabody)?????

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Old 09-11-2009, 08:33 PM   #35
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Phishstyx,

You have not offended at all. That was *my* gentle opinion on Hal and company, which is not to say your opinion is invalid (nor does it make your opinion offensive.) Was merely thinking of the books you listed and jotting down thoughts on them.

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Shel, you mentioned Galenorn. Have you tried her Chintz 'n China series? They're kind of paranormal cozys.

I'm pretty sure she was mentioned, but Charlaine Harris has two older series (Lily Bard and Aurora Teagarden) that are pretty good cozys.


Urban Fantasy wise. Jennifer Rardin (Jaz Parks) is good. Maybe go old school and grab Emma Bull's War for the Oaks. Maybe try Rachel Caine's Morganville Vampire series.
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More paranormal/urban fantasy:

*Devon Monk's "Allie Beckstrom" series (I just read the first two)
*C.E. Murphy (Negotiator trilogy or Walker Papers series)
*Michelle Sagara's "Chronicles of Elantra" series (love this - sort of a cross with high fantasy)
*Mark Del Franco's "Convergent World" series
*Kim Harrison's "Hollows" series
*Robin D. Owen's "Celta" series (this is a romance series, by the way, unlike the others)
*Carrie Vaughn's "Kitty Norville" series
*Rob Thurman's "Cal Leandros" series

Haven't read these (yet), but hear good things
*TA Pratt's "Marla Mason" series
*Kat Richardson's "Greywalker" series
*Jeri Smith-Ready's "Ciara Griffin" series
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You and me both, Shel. She is right there at the top of my list--and often in the number one spot (right after I read something of hers.) Just a gem. An absolute gem. Did you know she put out a book on Egyptology? My library has it. I will look to see if I can find the title.

Oh--thought of another author that you might like. Virginia Lanier. MUST READ. Not too cozy. More towards straight mystery--much like I would classify Sandra West Prowell (another MUST READ, but she is out of print. Go forth and dig until you find them!!!!)

We shall load you down under a heap of books until you cry mercy!!!!
My TBR list of books to find is growing. Yes, I've read and loved Virginia Lanier, also Virginia Rich. Sandra West Prowell is a new one on me.

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Hi, on the urban fantasy front, if you specifically want to avoid significant romance elements, I made an Amazon list.

And, of course, mine's on it too. But lots of other great reads.

All the author proceeds of 24 Bones go to charity (in particular to help Zimbabweans).
Thanks Michael. I *just* ran across a review of 24 Bones yesterday and thought it sounded intriguing. Plus, I'll enjoy a peek at your list, you've nailed it - urban fantasy without too much romance or sex.

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Don't you dare! I don't read "just" cozies, I read anything that catches my eye, and some of those look good!

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Shel, you mentioned Galenorn. Have you tried her Chintz 'n China series? They're kind of paranormal cozys.

I'm pretty sure she was mentioned, but Charlaine Harris has two older series (Lily Bard and Aurora Teagarden) that are pretty good cozys.


Urban Fantasy wise. Jennifer Rardin (Jaz Parks) is good. Maybe go old school and grab Emma Bull's War for the Oaks. Maybe try Rachel Caine's Morganville Vampire series.
Haven't heard of Jaz Parks/Jennifer Rardin, the rest I have read and love. I bought the Chintz n' China series the second they became available in ebook. I also like the Sisters of the Moon series, and her books written under the pen name "India Ink".

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More paranormal/urban fantasy:

*Devon Monk's "Allie Beckstrom" series (I just read the first two)
*C.E. Murphy (Negotiator trilogy or Walker Papers series)
*Michelle Sagara's "Chronicles of Elantra" series (love this - sort of a cross with high fantasy)
*Mark Del Franco's "Convergent World" series
*Kim Harrison's "Hollows" series
*Robin D. Owen's "Celta" series (this is a romance series, by the way, unlike the others)
*Carrie Vaughn's "Kitty Norville" series
*Rob Thurman's "Cal Leandros" series

Haven't read these (yet), but hear good things
*TA Pratt's "Marla Mason" series
*Kat Richardson's "Greywalker" series
*Jeri Smith-Ready's "Ciara Griffin" series
I have all three of those last ones lined up, now, and also Carrie Vaughn. I'm reading Kim Harrison's "Fistful of Charms" at the moment, with intent to work my way through the rest of the series. I also have C.E. Murphy on my "buy when I can" list. Thanks everyone!
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You might also want try the Ophelia and Abby series by Shirley Damsgaard if you haven't already. (you probably already have)
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Yep, read them all and loved them, also Madelyn Alt.
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Yep, read them all and loved them, also Madelyn Alt.
I'm sure you've read most of what I can think of.


Tanya Huff's Blood books and Keeper books?
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More paranormal/urban fantasy:
*Michelle Sagara's "Chronicles of Elantra" series (love this - sort of a cross with high fantasy)
I assume you know that there was a recent addition to this series?
http://www.amazon.com/Silence-Chroni...2856387&sr=8-1

And to your list I would add the Mercedes Thompson series by Patricia Briggs
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Patricia Briggs has some wonderful fiction in addition to her newer series. One of my all-time favorite books is her "When Demons Walk." THE PERFECT BOOK. It has everything and is done so well. "Steal the Dragon" is also good. Most of her stuff is top-notch and highly recommended.

Mercedes Lackey --Diana Tregarth series--another series worth getting. Ellon Guon co-wrote another series with her--excellent. VERY EXCELLENT. Get them all.

And just to name another obscure author to really get you going, Elizabeth Cosin. Out-of-print BUT. SERIOUSLY. GOOD. These are more like Virginia Lanier in terms of mystery--not really cozy. But page-turners.

Buried. We will bury you under a TBR pile!!!
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For Jaspar Fforde fans his new book, Shades of Grey is due out Dec. 29, 2009. I enjoy books particularly mysteries from around the world

Istanbul Turkey, Mehmet Murat Somer (protagonist is a transgendered night club owner I believe there are two out and one at the end of the month

Istanbul Turkey, Jenny White, Kamil Pasha series, set in the 15th cent

Laos, Colin Cotterill, protagonist Dr. Siri Paiboun, coroner

Thailand, John Burdett

I have books set from around the world and different time periods India, England, Japan, Ireland, etc
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