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Gail Carriger
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My dear Gentle Reader, what follows is a relying of my adventures in far away Dearborn, Michigan. Steampunk shenanigans and the excursions of the Author Beast in far off climes will follow. You have been warned.
For some reason know only to the strange and fickle gods of flying (who have suspiciously similar capricious overtones to those of traffic and parking) it is remarkably difficult to get... read more »
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Soulless (Parasol Protectorate, #1)
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Changeless (Parasol Protectorate, #2)
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Blameless (Parasol Protectorate, #3)
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Heartless (The Parasol Protectorate, #4)
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Timeless (Parasol Protectorate, #5)
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2012
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Soulless: The Manga, Vol. 1
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The Parasol Protectorate: Soulless, Blameless, and Changeless
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Marine Biology
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My Sister's Song
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Etiquette & Espionage (The Finishing School, #1)
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The Parasol Protectorate Manga
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by Gail Carriger (Goodreads Author)
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The Parasol Protectorate Abroad
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Review pertains to an uncorrected galley given me to blurb by the editor. A delightful Gaslight Fantasy romp set slightly later in time than The Parasol Protectorate series and in, as you may have gathered, the heathen Americas. It features parochial...more |
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“I suspect it may be like the difference between a drinker and an alcoholic; the one merely reads books, the other needs books to make it through the day.”
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― Gail Carriger
“How ghastly for her, people actually thinking, with their brains, and right next door. Oh, the travesty of it all.”
― Gail Carriger, Soulless
― Gail Carriger, Soulless
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“Cats were not, in her experience, an animal with much soul. Prosaic, practical little creatures as a general rule. It would suit her very well to be thought catlike.”
― Gail Carriger, Soulless
― Gail Carriger, Soulless
“Madame Lefoux accepted a cup of tea and sat on another little settee, next to the relocated calico cat. The cat clearly believed Madame Lefoux was there to provide chin scratches. Madame Lefoux provided.”
― Gail Carriger, Changeless
― Gail Carriger, Changeless
“My dearest girl,' said the vampire finally, examining Lord Maccon with an exhausted but appreciative eye, 'such a banquet. Never been one to favor werewolves myself, but he is very well equipped, now, is he not?'
Miss Tarabotti gave him an arch look. 'My goodies,' she warned.
Humans,' chuckled the vampire, 'so possessive.”
― Gail Carriger, Soulless
Miss Tarabotti gave him an arch look. 'My goodies,' she warned.
Humans,' chuckled the vampire, 'so possessive.”
― Gail Carriger, Soulless
“Alexia figured, delightedly, that this meant he did, in fact, tend to traipse around his private apartments in the altogether. Marriage was becoming more and more of an attractive prospect.”
― Gail Carriger, Soulless
― Gail Carriger, Soulless
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Thank you for accepting my friend invite. I enjoyed your Alexia books very much. Looking forward to more!!!
Hello Gail,Thank you for accepting my friend request and for igniting my interest in steampunk novels. "Soulless" was my introduction to the genre and I thoroughly enjoyed it! I can't wait to see what the Maccon clan is up to in "Timeless."
Hope you're having a lovely day!
~Eve
Thank you so much for adding me as a friend, Gail. It is real honor and a pleasure that you added me on here.
Thank you so much for accepting my request :) I just want you to know how much I adore the Parasol Protectorate series. Soulless has definitely become one of my all time favorite books since reading it, and am now in the midst of re-reading it and starting Changeless soon. Can't wait to read more!
Greetings Gail and thank you for the add! I'm having a wonderful time just devouring your series. On to book four this morning!Enjoy your day.
-Justina
Pleasure is all mine!Kristin wrote: "Thank for adding me as a friend. I am a big fan of your books - they are perfect on a rainy day with a mug of tea. Can't wait for the next series and hope you have a book signing in Fort Collins, C..."
Thank for adding me as a friend. I am a big fan of your books - they are perfect on a rainy day with a mug of tea. Can't wait for the next series and hope you have a book signing in Fort Collins, CO sometime soon.
Stephanie wrote: "Your book (Soulless) has been staring me in the face every day at work (I work at the local Book Shop) and every day I've said, "okay... *this* is my next book". But like any good bookseller, I'm e..."Thank you, thank you. I'm delighted you enjoyed it so much!
Your book (Soulless) has been staring me in the face every day at work (I work at the local Book Shop) and every day I've said, "okay... *this* is my next book". But like any good bookseller, I'm easily distracted by all the "shiny" things in my store. Well, the time has come... I bought Soulless and haven't been able to put it down. So I stocked up for the weekend and bought Changeless, Blameless, and Heartless. Bring on the rainy weekend!By the way, you are AMAZING. And so is Alexia. I adore her.
Keep up the INCREDIBLE work, and I will most definitely keep reading!
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Thanks so much for adding me! I love your books and am addicted to your blog. I look forward to meeting you at a book signing one day. :-)
So I'm a little behind on the times (I graduated college this year, so it was too busy for fun reading :( boo), I just finished Changeless, but I absolutely loved it! I can't wait to see what happens next! :)
April wrote: "GailJust finished Heartless, AWESOME! Wonderfully done! Can't wait to see what comes next!"
thank you!
you're #1 on goodread's Listopia list of Best Steampunk novels! 2 in the top 10 and all three in the top 20!Well done & well deserved.
Melyssa wrote: "I just recieved my parasol from lace-parasol.com in the mail today! So, so happy with it! Thanks for recommending them! :D Oh, and do you think you'll be making an apperance in or about Salt La..."
I'm so glad! Currently no plans to visit Salt Lake, I'm afraid. Although I may be in Reno for WorldCOn, which is "almost" the right neck of the woods.
I just recieved my parasol from lace-parasol.com in the mail today! So, so happy with it! Thanks for recommending them! :D Oh, and do you think you'll be making an apperance in or about Salt Lake City anytime soon? We would love you to come!
Currently reading Blameless. I will listen to the audio of Souless when I finish the book. Which means next week sometime. Very entertaining so far!
April wrote: "GailI really enjoyed meeting you at the book signing in Redmond. I am looking forward to Heartless!
Thanks for the reading and the answers to the many questions.
Take Care!"
Nice to meet you in person.
GailI really enjoyed meeting you at the book signing in Redmond. I am looking forward to Heartless!
Thanks for the reading and the answers to the many questions.
Take Care!
Gail wrote: "April wrote: "GailI read Souless on a recommendation from other Goodreads friends and loved it! I am almost done with Changeless and find it even more wonderful, many witty moments that had me gi..."
Gail,
I am looking forward to meeting you at the Book signing in Redmond, Wa. Thanks for wonderful stories!
April wrote: "GailI read Souless on a recommendation from other Goodreads friends and loved it! I am almost done with Changeless and find it even more wonderful, many witty moments that had me giggling!
Loo..."
My pleasure April. Delighted you enjoyed the book and that it made you giggle.
GailI read Souless on a recommendation from other Goodreads friends and loved it! I am almost done with Changeless and find it even more wonderful, many witty moments that had me giggling!
Looking forward to Blameless!
Thanks for your enjoyable books!
Have to add, I just finished Changeless and OH the cliffhanger!! I could not believe it!!! I am starting Blameless right away. I hope this is resolved, I love these two Together! Wonderful story.
Bry wrote: "Just finished Changeless and am now dying to read Blameless! Can't wait to attend your signing in Houston this weekend!"Thanks, I look forward to meeting you there. I think it's going to be fun!
Stacie wrote: "Another great book, Madame Author! Writing Steampunk paranormal is proving to be interesting. Now I have to figure out how to create a Steampunk outfit. Maybe parasols and Scotties will be invol..."Thank you so much!
Just finished Changeless and am now dying to read Blameless! Can't wait to attend your signing in Houston this weekend!
Another great book, Madame Author! Writing Steampunk paranormal is proving to be interesting. Now I have to figure out how to create a Steampunk outfit. Maybe parasols and Scotties will be involved. I am eagerly awaiting September! Congrats on the New York Times Bestseller list.
Catrina wrote: "My goodness, Ms. Carriger, I honestly thought I would swoon when I read the end of Changeless! I loved the book but do not do well with cliffhangers... When does Blameless come out again? All kidd..."Thank you. Yeah, sorry about that cliffhanger, needs must (as Alexia might say). Blameless is due out in September, so on the bright side you don't have a whole year to wait.
My goodness, Ms. Carriger, I honestly thought I would swoon when I read the end of Changeless! I loved the book but do not do well with cliffhangers... When does Blameless come out again? All kidding aside, I just wanted to say I love your books! They are the first books that have made me actually laugh out loud, and though I get some strange looks, I couldn't enjoy them more! Keep up the good work!
Alice wrote: "Just finished Changeless and I couldn't be more enthralled. I cannot wait for Blameless to come out. In the meanwhile I will just have to recommend you to all my friends who read!"Thank you! I hope you find Blameless equally engrossing.
Just finished Changeless and I couldn't be more enthralled. I cannot wait for Blameless to come out. In the meanwhile I will just have to recommend you to all my friends!
Bry wrote: "Just started Changless today and am loving it so far! Can't wait to hear your talk and get my books signed when you come to Houston!"I shall do my very best to entertain!
Issam wrote: "Went to 2 bookstores yesterday, neither of them had "Changeless"! I'm so sad, it looks like Canada's shipment got delayed! They're supposed to give me a call once it comes in. I'm really looking fo..."I hope it comes in soon for you!
Went to 2 bookstores yesterday, neither of them had "Changeless"! I'm so sad, it looks like Canada's shipment got delayed! They're supposed to give me a call once it comes in. I'm really looking forward to it!
Just started Changless today and am loving it so far! Can't wait to hear your talk and get my books signed when you come to Houston!
Ali (Dox) wrote: "I found Soulless when I actually for once read the Goodreads monthly news letter and it was featured. Since then I have successfully read it at least three times, recommended it to ..."Thanks Ali for saying such nice things. All I want if for my book to make people laugh so if it has done that for you, I've succeeded! Hooray!
I found Soulless when I actually for once read the Goodreads monthly news letter and it was featured. Since then I have successfully read it at least three times, recommended it to a customer at work who then bought it, and got two friends to buy it, one of who is planning on getting it for a friend for her birthday. I absolutely love it and have requested Changeless at work so I make sure I get it the day it comes out. I just wanted to say thank you for writing such a wonderful book that makes me laugh even when that would not seem possible.
That is sweet!Marisa wrote: "Gail-
Just had to say that I've found that crossing into the new year seems (in my mind) to somehow mean that I am infinitely closer to reading Changeless than I was on, say, December 30th. Can't..."
Gail-Just had to say that I've found that crossing into the new year seems (in my mind) to somehow mean that I am infinitely closer to reading Changeless than I was on, say, December 30th. Can't wait!
-Marisa
Hi Stacie, thanks for the note! I'm glad you liked the book. I listened to the first Amelia Peabody of audio tape when it came out. I think I was about 10 years old. I enjoyed it, but I'm not a big mystery fan so I never listened to or read any of the others. Speaking of reference works both the Amelia author and I use similar source materiel: Amelia B. Edwards A Thousand Miles up the Nile, I highly recommend it if you are writing in this time period. I hope Nanowrimo went well for you. And do let me know if you have any other good reference books, I'm always on the look out.All the best,
Gail
Stacie wrote: "Hey there! I am posting to say I just finished your book and it was great! I picked it up in November because it sounded like something along the lines of what I was writing for Nanowrimo this year..."
Hey there! I am posting to say I just finished your book and it was great! I picked it up in November because it sounded like something along the lines of what I was writing for Nanowrimo this year. I am borrowing some of you reference list to add to my Victorian library for reference. A great read, I can't wait for the next one. PS: Have you ever read the Amelia Peabody books? They are a great stories in Victorian Egypt.
Thanks again for the ideas toward some other research books!
My pleasure Alycia. I'm so glad you enjoyed the book, hope the next ones meet expectations.Alycia wrote: "Thank you so much for accepting my friend request, Gail! I have really enjoyed reading "Soulless" and am suffering from withdrawal already, but I cannot wait to remedy this by reading "Changeless" ..."
