Poll

To go with our Sci Fi Bender poll, some Fantasy benders!

First we have The Just City. Jo Walton is an incredibly talented author who writes very compelling stories. Not only am I dying to read it, this book was selected because I accidentally deleted Sarah's entire challenge thread, and told her we'd put a book of her choosing in the polls. Whether you vote for a great book or in solidarity with Sarah, this is an excellent option.

Next is Lovecraft Country which is supposed to honor a lot of the Lovecraftian tradition but really tackle a lot of the racism.

The Migration looks great and is on the Locus reading list for this year.

How Rory Thorne Destroyed the Multiverse is our "fun" option this month! Also eligible for awards for this year, it's "ya" but not the purple prose-y sort.

And Crota! I have really been wanting to read this. A combo of thriller and Cherokee legend, I'm hoping folks will be in for exploring less-heard-of stories in a fast-paced narrative.

And, a pre-emptive reminder that we haven't read all of these, so while they *look* like benders, we'll have to discuss them to find out whether the group agrees!

My vote will obviously be on Just City, not only because it's Sarah's pick, but because I really want to read it. I've only read two things by Walton, and really enjoyed both. I've put off reading Thessaly too long!

(If you missed The Great Deletion of 2020, it starts here.)

Hoo! How unusually good looking line-up: all pleasant enough covers 👍 *hoh*

Oh, so excited, I've been meaning to read The Just City and love philosophy in my SF. Rory sounds super fun, as well. :-)

Why do you remind them of my shame, Anna! I DIDN'T MEAN IT! Or I did, but I missed the part where something else had happened first. I am ashamed.

And yes haha! The covers this time didn't need apologies.

I’m so excited for this! I think The Just City would not only make an excellent discussion book, but it’s just a unique story anyway.

For my fellow Terra Ignota lovers, Walton consulted with Ada Palmer to be sure she got the philosophy right.

Uhoh, I just wanted to say I go with Sarah's choice, until I read her post. I hope it's only consultation and Jo Walton's prose is a lot less pretentious than Ada Palmer's.

Among Others was one of the most endearing, approachable books I've read in quite some time, so have hope!

Allison wrote: "Why do you remind them of my shame, Anna! I DIDN'T MEAN IT! Or I did, but I missed the part where something else had happened first. I am ashamed."

Not yours, OURS!

Gabi wrote: "Uhoh, I just wanted to say I go with Sarah's choice, until I read her post. I hope it's only consultation and Jo Walton's prose is a lot less pretentious than Ada Palmer's."

Walton doesn't write at all like Palmer :)

That is an adorable and good pun, Anna

Allison wrote: "That is an adorable and good pun, Anna"

And I think they look like they've been up to no good. Bear mischief managed.

Anna wrote: "Gabi wrote: "Uhoh, I just wanted to say I go with Sarah's choice, until I read her post. I hope it's only consultation and Jo Walton's prose is a lot less pretentious than Ada Palmer's."

Walton do..."

I can confirm it is not written at all in Palmer’s style.

"It wasn't us."
"Whatever it was."
"We're too young."
"We can BEARly move, we're so little."
"And it's well past our hibernation time."
"Yes, *yawn* good winter to you."
"Yes. Sleep well. Sorry again Sarah. For whatever that other person did."

:D

LOL. I really wish you guys would stop beating yourselves up. It’s fine. Stuff happens. I’m really happy to have The Just City in the poll. It was a fair trade.

Yay, let's move on to poll business then! :)

Crota is on sale in the US Kindle store for $3.90 right now.

I’ve read The Migration and loved it. I’d say it is suitably bendy. Marshall writes beautifully and it’s quite thought provoking.

I *really* want to read Crota because I'm interested in all sorts of indigenous peoples and stories centered around folk tales and mythology!

Both The Just City and Migration are on my tbr list too, though, so I'd be happy with one of those winning :P

*votes like a Belgian*

hahaha YESSSS!

Dawn wrote: "I *really* want to read Crota because I'm interested in all sorts of indigenous peoples and stories centered around folk tales and mythology!

Both The Just City and Migration are on my tbr list to..."

I'd be open for BRs!

That would be great! We can sort it once the poll result is in ^_^

Dawn wrote: "That would be great! We can sort it once the poll result is in ^_^"

Yes, let's!

I don't know if you all voted for The Just City out of pity for me- but I just wanted to add a thank you to any one who did. I do think it's an excellent discussion book and am really looking forward to it.

Sarah wrote: "I don't know if you all voted for The Just City out of pity for me- but I just wanted to add a thank you to any one who did. I do think it's an excellent discussion book and am really looking forwa..."

Not pity, solidarity! <3 (and I never read Jo Walton and have to rectify that)