| ||
Random quote: No live organism can continue for long to exist sanely under conditions of absolute reality; even larks and katydids are supposed, by some, to dream. --Shirley Jackson (The Haunting of Hill House) - (Added by: lisagarrity) |
Requests for WoGF - part deux [Frozen] Jump to page : 1 2 3 4 5 Now viewing page 2 [25 messages per page] | View previous thread :: View next thread |
General Discussion -> Roll-Your-Own Reading Challenge | Message format |
minervasowl |
| ||
Member Posts: 24 Location: New Hampshire | I'm new to WWE (the abbreviation still makes me think of wrestling), so I am not sure what the best protocol is. I sent a couple of e-mails requesting title additions, but it might be easier to do it in the forum. Please add War for the Oaks by Emma Bull and Tea from an Empty Cup and Dervish is Digital by Pat Cadigan. To add to the Maggie Stievater (sp?) request, please add Lament and Ballad. Thank you!! Even though I am starting late, I am excited about this reading challenge. | ||
controuble |
| ||
Veteran Posts: 182 Location: Rockford, IL | I seem to remember you like series, so why isn't Michelle Sagara/Michelle West in the database yet? I know at least two other people asked for her. She has several series out - Under Michelle Sagara are the Cast booksand a new series that begins with Silence. Under Michelle West are the Sun Sword, Hunt Brothers, and House War books. Another missing is Rachel Caine - she has several series out as well - Weather Wardens, Morganville Vampires, and the newest, Revivalist. | ||
minervasowl |
| ||
Member Posts: 24 Location: New Hampshire | My hunch would be that these authors, while popular, do not have books which have been nominated for any of the awards this site currently covers. | ||
controuble |
| ||
Veteran Posts: 182 Location: Rockford, IL | This WoGF isn't supposed to be award driven - we were asked to give suggestions and they have put up several of mine with some headdesking over a few even. | ||
Administrator |
| ||
Admin Posts: 4005 Location: Dallas, Texas | minervasowl - 2013-05-18 4:33 PM I'm new to WWE (the abbreviation still makes me think of wrestling), so I am not sure what the best protocol is. I sent a couple of e-mails requesting title additions, but it might be easier to do it in the forum. Please add War for the Oaks by Emma Bull and Tea from an Empty Cup and Dervish is Digital by Pat Cadigan. To add to the Maggie Stievater (sp?) request, please add Lament and Ballad. Thank you!! Even though I am starting late, I am excited about this reading challenge. Try using WWEnd instead. (We say "Dub-Dub End" That will get you around the wrestling Sending requests via email is fine but it's probably better to post your requests here so I don't miss them in the flood of emails I get everyday. I've got your books on the list. I'm glad you're joining in the challenge late as it is. We made it 12 books so it would be relatively easy to catch up for late starters. And, before I forget my manners, welcome to Worlds Without End! I hope you enjoy the site and the community. If you have any questions please ask. If I don't answer right away somebody around here will jump in! | ||
Administrator |
| ||
Admin Posts: 4005 Location: Dallas, Texas | controuble - 2013-05-19 7:13 PM I seem to remember you like series, so why isn't Michelle Sagara/Michelle West in the database yet? I know at least two other people asked for her. She has several series out - Under Michelle Sagara are the Cast booksand a new series that begins with Silence. Under Michelle West are the Sun Sword, Hunt Brothers, and House War books. Another missing is Rachel Caine - she has several series out as well - Weather Wardens, Morganville Vampires, and the newest, Revivalist. I do like series, to read and to input, as they're easier to look up the info all at once. But my liking has nothing to do with the fact that we're missing lots of series on the site. It's all a matter of time as I've stated before. They're on the list but the list is huge and there are many things on the site that vie for my attention and increasingly limited time. We're doing the best we can so please be patient. On the upside, we've got a couple hundred books that should go in this week with many new authors included. These new books will flesh out quite a few incomplete series. | ||
Administrator |
| ||
Admin Posts: 4005 Location: Dallas, Texas | minervasowl - 2013-05-19 8:07 PM My hunch would be that these authors, while popular, do not have books which have been nominated for any of the awards this site currently covers. controuble - 2013-05-19 8:10 PM This WoGF isn't supposed to be award driven - we were asked to give suggestions and they have put up several of mine with some headdesking over a few even. minervasowl is right that they're not in ALREADY because they are not nominated or listed for the awards or lists we cover. That is the primary basis for inclusion on the site. Just to be clear, with very few exceptions, we don't pick the books that go on the site. They come from fandom at large (awards and lists) and fandom right here (your requests). And you are correct, controuble, they do not have to be nominated to be added for the WoGF. The headdesking has been minor except in our frustration over not being able to get these in faster | ||
minervasowl |
| ||
Member Posts: 24 Location: New Hampshire | Hmmm ... if the WoGF reading challenge isn't award driven, then that's a horse of a different color! ~starts scribbling list based on teetering "to read" stacks~ I'll try not to get carried away lest I induce ... headdesking. ~attempts to mentally conjugate the verb "to headdesk"~ I have mixed feelings about series. If I get really caught up in one, then I read all of the books and have to wait for the next installment. In the meantime, I go read other things and by the time I come back to the series, there are usually several more books, and if the writer is truly prolific, I never get caught up. Now I am usually content to just read the first one or two because there is so much cool stuff out there to read that I don't want to spend too much time in one world and with one set of characters. I should go look for a series thread/forum and see what other people think. | ||
metalorchid |
| ||
New User Posts: 4 | I apologize if this might have already been addressed, but I was wondering if "The Replacement" by Brenna Yovanoff could be added? There is one book of hers already listed and I currently have it flagged as I'm curious in her as an author I picked randomly and never had heard of. The Replacement is available with my local library to be borrowed on the Kindle, whereas the other book is a bit less accessible. | ||
Administrator |
| ||
Admin Posts: 4005 Location: Dallas, Texas | metalorchid - 2013-05-21 2:32 PM I apologize if this might have already been addressed, but I was wondering if "The Replacement" by Brenna Yovanoff could be added? There is one book of hers already listed and I currently have it flagged as I'm curious in her as an author I picked randomly and never had heard of. The Replacement is available with my local library to be borrowed on the Kindle, whereas the other book is a bit less accessible. It's added to the list now and welcome to WWEnd. I've not tried borrowing from the library on Kindle. That's really cool! | ||
carlajpatterson |
| ||
Member Posts: 38 Location: Richmond, California | The local libraries here (SF Bay Area) mostly make books available for OverDrive Media Console (just as an addendum to what you guys are discussing). It allows you to borrow ebooks and audiobooks for use in various apps. | ||
bstittle |
| ||
Member Posts: 11 | Hi! Would you please add Kristal Stittle and her book Survival Instinct to your list of women authors? The book is about a zombie apocalypse set in Ontario, Canada. Thanks very much! | ||
bstittle |
| ||
Member Posts: 11 | I just tried adding my request but I may have screwed it up. Would you please add Kristal Stittle and her book Survival Instinct to your list? Thank you! Oops - this is a duplicate. So sorry - my bad!! Edited by bstittle 2013-05-21 9:58 PM | ||
metalorchid |
| ||
New User Posts: 4 | Administrator - 2013-05-21 4:57 PM It's added to the list now and welcome to WWEnd. I've not tried borrowing from the library on Kindle. That's really cool! Thank you so much! | ||
MontanaSky |
| ||
Member Posts: 9 | I can't remember if this has already been requested, but just in case...Digital Divide by K.B. Spangler | ||
Administrator |
| ||
Admin Posts: 4005 Location: Dallas, Texas | MontanaSky - 2013-05-22 8:37 AM I can't remember if this has already been requested, but just in case...Digital Divide by K.B. Spangler I don't have the list in front of me (I'm at work) but I'll try to get it posted here tonight so everyone can see what's on it. | ||
katjevanloon |
| ||
Member Posts: 5 | Could we maybe add the Naamah trilogy by Jacqueline Carey? It's the third part of the Kushiel Saga. I believe the order is Naamah's Kiss, Naamah's Curse, and Naamah's Blessing. Thank you! | ||
katjevanloon |
| ||
Member Posts: 5 | katjevanloon - 2013-05-25 1:01 AM Could we maybe add the Naamah trilogy by Jacqueline Carey? It's the third part of the Kushiel Saga. I believe the order is Naamah's Kiss, Naamah's Curse, and Naamah's Blessing. Thank you! Of course, I missed the bit in the challenge details that specifies we must choose authors we haven't read before. ::sheepish look:: I was choosing authors based on books that I own but haven't read yet. I happen to have the first two Naamah books sitting on my "to be read" shelf, but of course I've already read the first 6 books in the saga (because my head explodes if I read a series out of order). Off to start White Queen.... | ||
Administrator |
| ||
Admin Posts: 4005 Location: Dallas, Texas | Here is that list I promised. These are all the authors/books that have been requested but we have not had time to add. We're working on it. It is in no kind of order since I grouped title by author and moved things around so much over the last few months.
Robin McKinley | ||
minervasowl |
| ||
Member Posts: 24 Location: New Hampshire | Thank you for the list and update. So many books and authors I haven't heard of, and several I have been meaning or wanting to read for ages. | ||
Administrator |
| ||
Admin Posts: 4005 Location: Dallas, Texas | minervasowl - 2013-05-26 3:31 PM Thank you for the list and update. So many books and authors I haven't heard of, and several I have been meaning or wanting to read for ages. You are most welcome. Of course we're not going to make this any easier for you The problem with the list is that, even as long as it is, it does not cover a fraction of what/who we're missing. Case in point: Here are some new books we just added from 13 new women authors that are not even on that list. Orbit sent us their data so we're putting in all the books we didn't already have for them. How awesome is that? We have a bunch more to add tonight too. Happy reading!
| ||
Administrator |
| ||
Admin Posts: 4005 Location: Dallas, Texas | And some more:
| ||
minervasowl |
| ||
Member Posts: 24 Location: New Hampshire | Tempest!! Yay!! I was going to request that you add that series. And Gail Z. Martin and Lilith Saintcrow. All good. I overdosed on Jaz Parks a while ago, so I am all set with her, but so many fun choices. No wonder the printed word is my favorite addiction. | ||
MontanaSky |
| ||
Member Posts: 9 | Many thanks for the Spiritwalker trilogy by Kate Elliott. Could you also add her Crossroads trilogy? Spirit Gate; Shadow Gate; and Traitors' Gate? | ||
HRO |
| ||
Uber User Posts: 265 Location: Neither here...nor there | I am unable to locate author Sara Douglass using the search feature. Is she hiding around here somewhere, or can she be added to the database? Also, I submitted an email regarding these titles but will mention them here as well: War for the Oaks by Emma Bull Alphabet of Thorn by Patricia McKillip Six Moon Dance by Sheri Tepper THANKS! | ||
Jump to page : 1 2 3 4 5 Now viewing page 2 [25 messages per page] |
Search this forum Printer friendly version E-mail a link to this thread |
Books
BOOK AWARDS
Hugo Award
Nebula Award
BSFA Award
Mythopoeic Award
Locus SF Award
Locus Fantasy Award
Locus FN Award
Locus YA Award
Locus Horror Award
August Derleth Award
Robert Holdstock Award
Campbell Award
World Fantasy Award
Prometheus Award
Aurora Award
PKD Award
Clarke Award
Stoker Award
Otherwise Award
Aurealis SF Award
Aurealis Fantasy Award
Aurealis Horror Award
Andre Norton Award
Shirley Jackson Award
Red Tentacle Award
Golden Tentacle Award
Legend Award
Morningstar Award
Nommo Award
BOOK LISTS
Classics of SF
SF Mistressworks
Guardian: The Best SF/F
NPR: Top 100 SF/F
Pringle Best 100 SF
Pringle Modern Fantasy
SF: 101 Best 1985-2010
Fantasy 100
ISFDB Top 100
Horror 100
Nightmare Magazine 100
HWA Reading List
Locus Best SF
200 Significant SF Books by Women
David Brin's YA List
Baen Military SF List
Defining SF Books:
50s | 60s | 70s | 80s | 90s
SF by Women Writers
A Crash Course in the History of Black Science Fiction
Authors
Top Authors
All Authors
All Women Authors
Author Videos
AUTHOR AWARDS
Damon Knight Memorial
World Horror Convention
WFA Life Achievement
Cordwainer Smith Rediscovery
AUTHOR LISTS
Starmont Reader's Guide
Publishers
Top Publishers
All Publishers
PUBLISHER LISTS
Ace Doubles Series:
D | F | G | H | M | #
Conversation Pieces
Classic Library of SF
Critical Explorations in SF&F
EP Masterpieces of SF
Fantasy Masterworks
SF Masterworks
Laser Books
Liverpool SF Texts and Studies
Author's Choice Monthly
Pulphouse Short Stories
Winston SF
Resources
Podcasts
BookTubers
Magazines
Conventions
eBooks
Bookstores
SF/F/H Sub-Genres
Websites
Clubs & Groups
WWEnd
BookTrackr™
The Responsible Parties
WWEnd Patrons
Support WWEnd
Advertise on WWEnd
FAQ
Contact Us
My World
Sign Up now and enjoy the enhanced features only available to members.
Blog
2024 British Fantasy Awards Winners
2024 British Fantasy Awards Shortlists Announced
2023 Nommo Awards Winners
2024 World Fantasy Award Finalists
2024 Aurora Award Winner
Forums
Home | © 2024 Tres Barbas, LLC. All rights reserved.
(Delete all cookies set by this site) | |