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Callahan's Lady (Lady Sally's #1)
Welcome to Lady Sally’s, the House that is a home—the internationally notorious bordello. At Lady Sally’s House, the customer doesn’t necessarily come first: even the staff are genuinely enjoying themselves.
Wife of time traveling bartender Mike Callahan, and employer of some of the most unusual and talented performing artists ever to work in the field of hedonic interface,...more
Wife of time traveling bartender Mike Callahan, and employer of some of the most unusual and talented performing artists ever to work in the field of hedonic interface,...more
Mass Market Paperback, 237 pages
Published
March 1st 1990
by Ace
(first published May 1989)
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I wish I knew how to find Lady Sally’s House. I think just an hour cuddled up to an artist in the Parlor followed by an I’m-sorry-you-have-to-go-but-here’s-something-to-remember-me-by kiss would not only carry me through a whole week but cut my psychiatrist’s bills by a hefty chunk. If other obligations didn’t have me restricted to the Parlor, I have my artist of choice picked out and a couple of Function Rooms I think might be worth trying…
But we’ve only got Spider Robinson’s word for it. It’s...more
But we’ve only got Spider Robinson’s word for it. It’s...more
Apr 04, 2012
Hobbes
rated it
4 of 5 stars
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review of another edition
Recommended to Hobbes by:
Devin Murphy
I like this book. It is set in the same world/time as the Callahan's Bar books, but in a different place. A brothel. The best brothel in New York. Narrated by one of the "artists" in the house after she is saved by the madam from her murderous pimp. The brothel is run by Callahan's wife and she has the same philosophy that he does. Creating a place where people from all walks of life can relax and enjoy each other's company. From a social, communal lounge areas, to private and very specific "ent...more
A lot of fun. This was about Lady Sally's Brothel, which sounds like a place all of us would love to visit, if not work. It's like a high-class whorehouse with plenty of style and plenty of cool people. So obviously, we go hang out at Lady Sally's to get our primal leanings in order, then we mosey on over to Callahan's for a quick drink or seven.
Just like in the spirit of the Callahan's books, this book is full of characters and their personal stories. It's actually quite enjoyable in a complete...more
Just like in the spirit of the Callahan's books, this book is full of characters and their personal stories. It's actually quite enjoyable in a complete...more
I don't know why, but I wasn't as impressed by this book as I was the first two. It seemed like Robinson was getting a little tired of the series when he wrote this book (and then later realized in future books that they were his "bread-and-butter"). I'd like to say that you should read the first two and then see if I'm right... but a book - even in a series - should stand on it's own.
This is one I've read only once and it was awhile ago, but opened up recently and remembered that I wasn't thril...more
This is one I've read only once and it was awhile ago, but opened up recently and remembered that I wasn't thril...more
These short stories, all tied together with a common place/cast, make you feel like maybe human beings aren't such cruel animals after all. Opening the first several Callahan books feels like a refreshing visit with old friends. You know them, and their quirks, and that if they're involved with a situation they will do whatever they can to make it better. These are good people. The in last couple of books the formula gets a little bit stale, but they are still enjoyable.
Okay, this blew me away. I think the stories are actually better than the Saloon ones. The characters are less otherwordly and there's much more development of scene and character over this connected series of episodes. Spider Robinson's writing is always wonderful, but he really did a great job here. The leading characters are strong. The huge cast of people are individuals. They deal with real problems that mean something (to me anyway). It's just good stuff.
This is an interesting book. It's not just fiction, it's not just fantasy and might be science fiction. Regardless, this set of related stories set in a "house of ill repute" somewhere in New York city is the right combination of suspenseful, funny, and engaging. Despite the adult theme of the primary story location, the story is told without being crass, vulgar, or or over the top.
Feb 09, 2011
Maniai
rated it
4 of 5 stars
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review of another edition
Shelves:
1st-person-pov,
werebeagles-and-puns
Oh, the Callahan's 'verse. How I've missed you. There's such a distinct voice to these books, while I can't personally imagine a person not liking it, it's entirely possible that it's an acquired taste. It's also entirely possible that one should read the other volumes of the Callahan's Chronicles before this one, just to get a better feel for that voice. Of course, judging by some other reviews, maybe that's where the lack of freshness might come from; on its own, Callahan's Lady is plenty fun...more
Stories from a fantasy bordello. Interesting, and I was sad when the book ended, I felt it was just getting started! I think the book came recommended as erotic fiction, but it didn't turn me on or anything. Still, a fun read.
Who'd've thought a tale set in a brothel would make me laugh so hard? Of course, this is a Spider Robinson book so I guess I shouldn't've doubted him. An enjoyable blend of sex and sci-fi with loads of memorable charcters and situations and of course, puns.
Disappointing...at least in the second half. The vibe I got from this book was that Robinson was getting tired of Lady Sally's House, so he wrapped things up and tossed it all into the post to be published. The main character develops into the truest sense of a Harry Stu in the latter half of the book, and the supposed 'plot' for that half is so incredibly far-fetched that even my rather sturdy "Trellis Of Disbelief Suspension" came tumbling down like tongue depressors and dental floss under an...more
A slightly sci-fi book about a young, very open minded prostitute working in the best bordello in New York. Not for everyone, but it's very readable.
Classic Spider Robinson -- the same values and humor as with the Callahan's Cross-Time Saloon series... but more sex. And, additionally, romance!
Re-read the whole series 7/2012. All are feel-good light reading. Series goes gradually downhill, but all are enjoyable.
As usual, Robinson puts out another wonderful book about Callahan and Lady Sally. Not to be missed.
Anything that happens in a time travel's saloon, stay's in a time traveler's saloon.
Different feel but thoroughly enjoyable!
May 10, 2009
DaughterDaDa
rated it
1 of 5 stars
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review of another edition
Shelves:
science-fiction
Not for children. This is one of the author's earlier books. Too raunchy and violent for me. Not recommended.
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Oct 14, 2010
TheIron Paw
rated it
2 of 5 stars
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review of another edition
Shelves:
science-fiction,
just-for-fun
This is actually a collection of short stories with a common setting and characters. I hadn't realized this before reading, and since I'm not a short story fan, I was disappointed. It does provide some very intriguing scenarios that are not well developed (which is why I'm generally averse to short stories). Each story is built on plot and is well devised and written however. I woulod recommend this to those who like sci-fi/fantasy (I'm not sure where this falls with its were-beagle) short stori...more
Great!
An adjunct to the "Callahan's Saloon" books, this comedy classic focuses on Mike Callahan's wife Lady Sally, who runs the best little whorehouse in New York. It's clear from the beginning that this place is at an odd wrinkle in the universe -- both the clients and the customers have a lot of self-respect and a lot of fun. And there may be more to the Lady than meets the eye ... or other appendages ...
Spider Robinson’s book is a lusty, fun-filled romp that is only marginally science fiction since really only the beginning and end have any resemblance thereof. But the book is full of people who are proud to have “carped us some diem.” First-person narrative is one of Robinson’s strengths and his characters jump off the page. I can’t recommend this book enough!
In the same vein as Callahan's Place, this is a collection of short stories set in a brothel run by Callahan's wife, Sally. Some poignant, some funny, the stories' recurring characters grow as the book progresses.
Another reread that I love. Great characters; great plots. I wish Lady Sally's really did exist. It sounds like such a fun place to hang out in (in the Parlor, mind).
The Callahan series, while punctuated with the occasional bon mot, is mostly a scifi inside joke and send up.
I loved all of the Callahan books that I've read. Full of puns.
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Spider Robinson is an American-born Canadian Hugo and Nebula award winning science fiction author. He was born in the USA, but chose to live in Canada, and gained citizenship in his adopted country in 2002.
Robinson's writing career began in 1972 with a sale to "Analog Science Fiction" magazine of a story entitled, "The Guy With The Eyes". His writing proved popular, and his first novel saw print...more
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Robinson's writing career began in 1972 with a sale to "Analog Science Fiction" magazine of a story entitled, "The Guy With The Eyes". His writing proved popular, and his first novel saw print...more
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