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I was trying to decide whether to nominate The Eyre Affair or The Big Over Easy, and then I found a couple of other books that also looks interesting, so I'll think about it for a little bit.They are all mysteries though. Nothing to do with 1930.
Is the 1930 theme channeling the noir/gangster vibe, or is it indicating pre-approx-1923-public-domain books?
Seabury Quinn qualifies from both Mystery and Fantasy. It's hard to find in stores... Some stories are from early 20's to 40's.
How about At the Mountains of Madness It's from the 1930s and, although not technically a mystery, there is a mystery involved.
Hey, does it have to have been written in the 1930s or does it have to take place in the 1930s? Either? Both?
Wow. This is a challenge. And we haven't even arrived at the reading it point. :DI found Hoodwink - unfortunately not available. At least in the states.
Does Hard Magic qualify?
The Call of Cthulhu was written in the 30s and does have quite a lot of mystery with respect to the cult of Cthulhu.
The Sorcerer's House by Gene Wolfe. Neil Gaiman reviewed it quite favorably.
Claudia wrote: "hey,look at this one:http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/77..."
Reposted for Claudia:
The Diviners
and for Brian:
The Sorcerer's House
Bryan wrote: "Hey, does it have to have been written in the 1930s or does it have to take place in the 1930s? Either? Both?"Since both polls were pretty even, I thought we'd let people suggest either/both and see what nominations show up. Ultimately, I'm just hoping for a book a lot of people want to read :)
Aelliana wrote: "I was trying to decide whether to nominate The Eyre Affair or The Big Over Easy, and then I found a couple of other books that also looks interesting, so I'll think about it for a little bit."Oh, good ideas. I've read them both... Thursday seems to be hit or miss for some people, but
The Big Over Easy should be popular. Just post when you are sure.
Mysteries written in the about the 1930s, but not fantastical would include the Lord Peter Wimsey series, Poirot and Miss Marple. All three started in the 1920s and continued through the 1930s and were set in the present.
^ All interesting and enjoyable, Emy, but I think we have to have a bit more of a nod to "fantasy" of the "Fantasy Aficionados." ;)
Agreed, which is why I haven't nominated any ;) I think I may read the next Lord Peter book anyway. Good excuse :D
Emy wrote: "Agreed, which is why I haven't nominated any ;) I think I may read the next Lord Peter book anyway. Good excuse :D"
That's such a fun set of stories. I love all the Golden Age detective series.
Uh, more on track: this is slightly before 1930, but it's in the public domain, and I think it's one of the earliest occult detectives: Carnacki, The Ghost Finder. I've never read it but wanted to. I know it's not 1930's, but it's close, and since it's a little earlier, it's in the public domain, so everyone can access it via Project Gutenberg. It's also a short story collection, but I think most of the early occult detective stories were in this format. I don't know if that's OK, or if it must be a novel. Come to think of it, I'm also not sure it counts as fantasy...I have no idea where the line between fantasy and paranormal/horror is drawn. So it may not be a valid nomination.
Heather wrote: "The Call of Cthulhu was written in the 30s and does have quite a lot of mystery with respect to the cult of Cthulhu."Excellent nomination!!
Maxine wrote: "How about At the Mountains of Madness It's from the 1930s and, although not technically a mystery, there is a mystery involved."Great choice. I read that once, have vague memories that urge me to read it again.
Or if not, 'The Narrative of Arthur Gordon Pym', a short novel by Poe. Put in with other tales in most editions: The Narrative of Arthur Gordon Pym of Nantucket & Related Tales. The fact is I get these stories muddled up, the Lovecraft and the Poe, I think they're similar.
Um, I suggest the Poe because I had the idea it was 'pre-1930s'. I'm easy.
Lovecraft is always worth a read...if you're up to it, LOL.
I'll second Carnacki The Ghost Finder. Hodgson is a very bizarre writer. I've read The Boats of the Glen Carrig and half of The Night Land.At The Mountains of Madness is another I'd love to read.
Kind of alternate world noir and could be set in an alternate '30s world. I haven't read a lot of Garret, I keep meaning to.
So...i get 1/2 bonus points?? :-D
I'm cool with you getting 100% but I'm not the one in charge of bonus points....
Any debates on nominations? Otherwise, we've got over ten books--I'll keep this thread open Sunday for any last minute suggestions and post the poll Monday.
Carol wrote: "Any debates on nominations? Otherwise, we've got over ten books--I'll keep this thread open Sunday for any last minute suggestions and post the poll Monday."
Only can I have multiple votes please because there seem to be loads I want to read being suggested ;)
I hear that, Emy! I'm wondering if we should end up reading the top two. There's some very interesting suggestions here, and a couple that have been on my TBR list.
For lack of finding anything better, I suppose I will actually nominate Hard Magic. Just in case it wasn't.
Yeah my only problem this month is there are a couple I'd like to vote for.
You could attach The Call of Cthulhu (Heather's nomination) to practically any of them as an extra--it's a (quite short) short story.
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