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[Laura]

Jalilah - No I haven't but I will now. Thanks ;)

[Michelle]

Jalilah wrote: "Welcome everyone!
Laura, Magical Realism will always remain my #1 love.
I also love Haruki Murakami. Have you read Charles de Lint? He is old school Urban Fantasy, but many of his works are borde..."

He's amazing! In fact, he's the reason why I started reading UF to begin with. is one of my favorite books.

[Malia]

Hi everyone! I'm Malia, (Rhymes with Maria) and I thought this looked like a fun group. Especially when I saw you guys like Grimm. :) Plus, Urban Fantasy is one of my favorite genres.

Well I teach Ballroom Dancing, I love reading and writing and chocolate and I live in the Seattle area with my 4 wild and crazy ferrets.

[[deleted user]]

Hi, Malia! Love your name. :)
I myself thought this was a really awesome looking group before I joined, encouraged by the fact that this group also liked Once Upon A Time.

[Malia]

Thanks, Alinesan! Oh, and I'm a huge Once Upon a Time fan, too. :)

[A.C.]

Hi everyone.
I'm Alex from North Wales, where our weather gives us plenty of excuses to stay inside and read.
I love books with original ideas and unhindered imagination, so naturally I'm drawn to Urban Fantasy.

[Jalilah]

Welcome Malia Ann and A.C.!
Malia Ann,I am a dance teacher too!
A.C. I just read a great book that takes place in Wales Among Others by Jo Walton It really made me want to travel there!

[A.C.]

Jalilah wrote: "Welcome Malia Ann and A.C.!
Malia Ann,I am a dance teacher too!
A.C. I just read a great book that takes place in Wales Among Others by Jo Walton It really made me want to travel there!"

Hi Malia, I may just check that book out!

[A.R.]

Hi all - I'm Audrey and I have a Peter S. Beagle problem. In that I once stole a book of his from the library to send to my best friend because I was SURE she had to read it RIGHT THEN. Other than that, I'm a writer and an occasional bureaucrat that likes my dreaming life better than my awake one. Except for those d*mn claustrophobia dreams...

[Al]

Hello everyone.

I'm Al. Live in the US and have been reading science fiction, fantasy and fiction since I was young. Am an avid reader, and have been since first coming across Tolkien's "The Hobbit" in grade school. I've enjoyed series like the Dresden Files, Iron Druid Chronicles, the Hollows, Mercedes Thompson, Walker Papers, Jane Yellowrock, and October Daye.

Came here hoping for some suggestions for other good series.

Looking forward to suggestions/discussions.

Cheers!

[Sharon]

Welcome. Unfortunately, don't have a lot of suggestions as three of the ones I usually recommend you already mentioned. You might try Katherine Kerr's "Nola O'Grady" series, Kat Richardson's "Greywalker" series and Mercedes Lackey has three older books featuring Diana Tregarde. Tanya Huff you might like as well, I've read some of her Keeper's Chronicle books and the Victoria Nelson books, but The Enchantment Emporiumis by far my favorite of hers.

[Michelle]

Al wrote: "Hello everyone.

I'm Al. Live in the US and have been reading science fiction, fantasy and fiction since I was young. Am an avid reader, and have been since first coming across Tolkien's "The Hobbi..."

Have you tried the Night Huntress series? It's pretty good.

[Al]

Sharon wrote: "Welcome. Unfortunately, don't have a lot of suggestions as three of the ones I usually recommend you already mentioned. You might try Katherine Kerr's "Nola O'Grady" series, Kat Richardson's "Greyw..."

Thanks for the suggestions. I've read some of Mercedes works, but haven't gotten around to the particular series you've mentioned.
The other's I've read already and liked, so it would be safe to say I should like Diana Tregrade as well. Unfortunately, as I said I am an avid reader so I didn't want to post a laundry list in my introductory post.
I expect to find some good direction moving forward here, and maybe some hidden treasures as you have already pointed out. Although now that you mention it, it has been quite some time since I first read any of Tanya Huff's books so it might be time for a re-visit.

Cheers.

[Al]

Michelle wrote: "Al wrote: "Hello everyone.

I'm Al. Live in the US and have been reading science fiction, fantasy and fiction since I was young. Am an avid reader, and have been since first coming across Tolkien's..."

Yes, and I agree they were pretty good. Thanks for the suggestion though.


Cheers.

[Mark]

Hi everyone my name is mark, I have just discovered this group. I am member of another group on here.

Looking forward to seeing what other series I can start to read.

[[deleted user]]

Hey guys! I'm Cora and I love all things urban fantasy :) new to goodreads and can't wait to get involved. Enjoy fantasy, paranormal, mystery, fiction and romance. Seems pretty broad I know but I read with an open mind! Looking forward to joining some discussions and getting some recommendations :)

[Heather]

Hi all! I am Heather, mother of two middle schoolers and an English teacher. Love, love, love urban fantasy, paranormal, and YA!

[Michelle]

Heather wrote: "Hi all! I am Heather, mother of two middle schoolers and an English teacher. Love, love, love urban fantasy, paranormal, and YA!"

Welcome, everyone! Heather, it's nice to see another English teacher among us. :D

[Readhead]

Hi, my first urban fantasy was Neverwhere, I think. Since then I've been reading urban fantasy since Emma Bull, Will Shetterly, Terri Windling, and Charles de Lint were practically the only ones writing it. A few years ago when this sub-genre really took off, I grabbed many series to read...until they all started to look the same. Since then I've made an effort to sift through the drek to find the few winners among the glut.

It's frustrating for me to find good urban fantasy from lists, etc., when so many paranormal romance readers are labeling that urban fantasy as well. I come from the mythic fiction/fantasy side of urban fantasy, and while a bit of romance can add to a story, I am not interested in romance novels, paranormal or any other kind.

I'm going to infodump some of my favorite writers and series, many of which are unlikely to show up on the typical UF list. I apologize that I don't have the patience to link to every one, but I hope you'll explore some of these suggestions:

Nina Kiriki Hoffman;
Graham Joyce;
Christopher Moore;
Steven Brust's Agyar;
Charlie Huston's Joe Pitt series;
Sean Stewart's Galveston and Perfect Circle;
Kelley Armstrong's Women of the Otherworld series;
Zafon's Shadow of the Wind trilogy;
Season of the Witch by Natasha Mostert;
Robert Holdstock's Mythago series;
Trash Sex Magic by Jennifer Stevenson;
Odd Thomas books by Koontz;
John Connolly;
Kate Griffin's Madness of Angels series;
the Merrily Watkins series by Phil Rickman;
Kevin Hearne's Iron Druid Chronicles;
Martin Millar's The Good Fairies of New York and Lonely Werewolf Girl;
Patricia Briggs

[Tony]

Hello I am Tony from Columbus, Ohio. I am a writer, and have written a few books that were somewhat successful.

I am new to this genre and checking it out. I believe I want to write some fiction. I'm just watching and learning.

Thanks

[Jalilah]

Readhead wrote: "Hi, my first urban fantasy was Neverwhere, I think. Since then I've been reading urban fantasy since Emma Bull, Will Shetterly, Terri Windling, and Charles de Lint were practically the only ones wr..."

Welcome Readhead and Tony!

Readhead, We have similar tastes! Although I do appreciate some of the newer Urban fantasy series, I also prefer what I guess would be now considered the "Old School" Urban Fantasy; Neil Gaiman, Terri Windling, Charles de Lint, with De Lint being my favourite. There's more magic. And I only started reading it a few years ago. You might know about Endicott Mythic Fiction List already, but just in case
http://endicottstudio.typepad.com/jom...
I always go back to that list when looking for something good to read and have rarely been disappointed.

[Tony]

Thanks Jalilah!

[Elliott]

Hi,

I'm big on urban fantasy as a genre/setting, but I have to confess: I haven't read very many urban fantasy novels. (And yet I've dared to write in the genre. I know, I'm a heathen!) I enjoyed the hell out of "American Gods" by Neil Gaiman, though I really wished it had ended differently. Several of the Shadowrun novels (promoting the game setting) were a lot of fun, too, though obviously they're pretty light and they also involve futuristic themes & setting. I am totally down with the romantic & erotic themes so common to urban fantasy...

...but I hate vampires. Hate them. I despise them as anything but villains. All those "but he/she's a good vampire" characters? Yeah, I want them dead, too. :) So that makes it a little difficult to find novels I actually want to read in the urban fantasy genre.

I have sat on this group for a little while now, but haven't been an active participant yet. I hope to get around to changing that.

[Sharon]

Elliott wrote: "..but I hate vampires."

Welcome, and nice to meet another non-lover of vampires, though I will admit I can deal a bit better with vampires than zombies. I've met a couple of vampires I kind of like, sort of, but can't say that I have ever met a zombie that made me do anything but gag.

Sounds like we actually have quite a lot in common in our urban fantasy dislikes ... I'm not big on the romance and particularly the erotica that is so common either ... don't like vampires, can't stand zombies ... and I don't like a lot of the grim/bleak tone of much of it either.

Maybe this is why my urban fantasy list is particularly short.

[Robin]

Hello everyone! I just joined Goodreads today, and of course finding an urban fantasy group was one of my top priorities. :)

I'm Robin (that's a feminine Robin, not a masculine one) and I'm a Californian in exile in the Midwest. Ever since I was a little kid, I've loved stories that make it seem as though strange, magical things might someday happen to me. Still waiting to meet my first elf, but in the meantime I'm enjoying some very good reads!

Some of my favorite authors:
Charles de Lint
Tanya Huff
Jim Butcher
Seanan McGuire...

Well, like the Energizer Bunny, I could keep going and going, but I'm sure you get the idea. :)

[Jalilah]

Welcome Elliot and Robin!
Elliot, I don't mind a few vampires in a story but I prefer writers who include different kinds of supernatural- magical creatures like Fairies, shape-shifters and not only vampires.
Robin I love Charles De Lint's books! I like the fact that he creates many different kinds of characters based on myths like his Animal People. I loved the Selkies in Tanya Huff’s last book!

[Dana]

Hi, everyone! Like most everyone here, I've been reading fantasy and SF for ages. I live in Massachusetts.

I'm a big fan of Charlaine Harris, Patrick Rothfuss, Seanan McGuire, Naomi Novik, Christopher Moore--kind of all over the place. :)

Since I started off my professional life as an archaeologist, I like my UF/F with a little history or science in it. Any recommendations? Thanks!

[Michelle]

Dana wrote: "Hi, everyone! Like most everyone here, I've been reading fantasy and SF for ages. I live in Massachusetts.

I'm a big fan of Charlaine Harris, Patrick Rothfuss, Seanan McGuire, Naomi Novik, Chris..."

I really enjoyed . It's not real history, of course, but the UF is Victorian, plus there is a sci fi element to it.

Welcome everyone!

[Mark]

or

both very good,

[Dana]

Thanks for the recommendation, Michelle!

It's funny, as long as the social-historical details are pretty accurate, I don't mind writers playing with historical dates and events!

[Dana]

Mark wrote: " or

both very good,"

Thanks, Mark!

[Michelle]

Hello. I'm Michelle from Texas. Recently rediscovered my love of reading, and have read several genres - contemporary romance, PNR, historical romance, etc. (Yes, mostly all romance of some sort.) Discovered a new PNR series written by an indie author and just released last year. It's kind of a crossover, PNR and UF, imo. Long story short, I'm now her first reader and editor...and loving it! (I'll post info about the series in an appropriate thread.)

After finding, and loving, her series, I decided I should check out some other UF books and I found myself here. Anxious to read about recommendations from fellow group members.

[Lauren]

Hi everyone,
I'm Lauren and I'm pretty new to Urban Fantasy. Got into it recently when I discovered that audiobook could help me get over my first person pet peeve.

Some of the series that I've begun are: Kate Daniels, Chicagoland Vampires, The Hollows and Jane Yellowrock.

Looking forward to reading and discussing with you all.

[Jalilah]

Dana wrote: "Hi, everyone! Like most everyone here, I've been reading fantasy and SF for ages. I live in Massachusetts.

I'm a big fan of Charlaine Harris, Patrick Rothfuss, Seanan McGuire, Naomi Novik, Chris..."

Welcome Lauren, Michelle and Dana! Dana I have not read him myself yet but Guy Gavriel Kay writes historical fantasy. I've heard very good things about his works.I want to read them too.

[James]

Hey All! Well nothing mysterious about me - my name is James. I live in a small town about an hour outside of Vancouver Canada.

I have been a book junkie since...well birth! Not kidding. Grandpa owned a book store, talk about winning the literary lovers lottery. I love all types of books. My first obsession was the entire Black Stallion series by Walter Farley. What young girl doesn't go gaga for horses. Gramps followed that up with the Anne of Green Gables series. Throw in some Shel Silverston for my poetry education and I was hooked.

The I met the Clan of the Cave Bear books by Jean M Auel. It was torture waiting almost a decade between them but I endured by wearing out my paperbacks and then buying hardcovers.

Later it was Regency Romances. Particularly Christina Skye, Stephanie Laurens, Julie Garwood, and Johanna Lindsey - just to name a few.

Fantasy had my attention for a long time with authors like Piers Anthony and Tolkien. They led to the genius of Rowling and the unexpected world of Paolini.

Then I went through a Dan Brown Phase...still think hes brilliantly controversial.

Now it is all things paranormal! Of course it can mostly be blamed on Twilight (yes I am an addict). However, my obsession extends to Kim Harrison, Charlaine Harris (before True Blood came out), Laurell K Hamilton and Anne Rice.

Although to be fair, I loved Anne Rice long before I met Edward Cullen or Eric Northman. Mostly it was the Mayfair Witches that had me addicted to shivering under my covers but unable to put the book down.

I am a book pack rat and refuse to get rid of a book unless it disappoints me to the point of not being able to finish it. My hubby is terrified of us moving because we will need a truck just for my library.

Looking forward to many new recommendations for new obsessions!

[Bev]

Hi there ! My name is Bev. I am a mom of 2 grown kids. Thank goodness they are out of the house now lmao . I love reading URBAN FANTASY . I always loved books that had witches,wizards,ghosts,demons etc. I try to read at least a book a day ... Hubbie says What book you are on now ? rtflmao ... Well take care . Have a great day !

[Judy]

Hi everyone. My name is Judy, and I live in Florida. There is something great about living down here in the land of the sunshine, because very rarely is any part of this state used in a Paranormal or Urban Fantasy. *grin* No vamps, too much sun. No really old historical cities with centuries of culture and mystery. It is perfect place to read about things that go bump in the night!

I am a very voracious reader and have been reading since my grandfather taught me at age 4. My main interests are Urban Fantasy, SciFi, Fantasy, Paranormal, Contemporary Romance, and Cozy Mysteries. But my absolute favorites are the authors that mix up their genres and create something unique.

Hopefully, I will find others here with similar tastes in books, where I can find new authors and great reads.

[Joe]

Hello to all!

Can't recall if I ever introduced myself in this group or a similar one, but here I am.

My name is Joe and I'm from Perth, Western Australia. Long time reader and writer of urban fantasy and, really, fantasy of all genres. I enjoy me some Young Adult fiction, too, but will read almost anything if it comes with a strong enough recommendation. Recently just read 'John Dies at the End', and I heartily recommend it to all.

Just as an aside, anyone have a good universally-accepted definition of just what constitutes UF? I had quite the heated discussion the other day which ended in a myriad of conflicting opinions.

Eh, anyway, looking forward to joining the discussions here.

Cheers,

Joe

[Michelle]

Joe wrote: "Just as an aside, anyone have a good universally-accepted definition of just what constitutes UF? I had quite the heated discussion the other day which ended in a myriad of conflicting opinions."

Joe, you might want to check out our discussion on Is it horror, or is it UF discussion. You might be able to answer your question there.

Welcome to the group! :D

[Ashley Marie]

Welcome, everyone!

[Jalilah]

Joe wrote: "Hello to all!

Can't recall if I ever introduced myself in this group or a similar one, but here I am.

My name is Joe and I'm from Perth, Western Australia. Long time reader and writer of urban fa..."

Welcome everyone new!
Joe, we have had a few discussions in this group regarding the defininition of Urban Fantasy, I am just not sure now where they are. Basically what everyone agrees upon is it is a broad term that changed over time to first being fantasy, usually hidden at first, taking place in our world in an Urban setting. Written in the 80s Charles de Lint's.
. Or Emma Bull's would be examples of this. Since then Urban fantasy has been associated with darker, thriller like works for example like the Dresden Files and authors like De Lint have distanced themselves from the term calling what they do " Mythic Fiction"

[Davina]

Hello everyone,
My name is Davina im from Devon, England. I read lots of fantasy books all different sorts but really getting in to urban fantasy would love some book recommendations especially ones in kindle format, favourite authors would have to be Mercedes Lackey, Seanan McGuire and David Gemmel. Thanks D

[Michelle]

Davina wrote: "Hello everyone,
My name is Davina im from Devon, England. I read lots of fantasy books all different sorts but really getting in to urban fantasy would love some book recommendations especially o..."

Hi Davina. Welcome to the group!! If you are looking for recommendations, please feel free to start a new thread in the 'recommendations' board. There are *a lot* of avid UF readers here who would love to give you some suggestions!

[Ashley Marie]

Hi Davina! Welcome!

[Dean]

Hey guys...My name is Dean and I'm a bookaholic. I'm a Goodreads Author and always keen to meet other readers and writers around the globe. Great to meet you all!

[Larisa]

Hi, everyone. I just joined today. I'm Larisa Walk, a dietitian and lactation consultant by day and a historical and paranormal fiction writer by night.

Although I write in English, Russian is my first language, since I was born and raised in Russia. My heritage does tend to pop up in my fiction: I absolutely love inserting the denizens of the Russian fairyland into my stories. So, my fiction is populated with creatures such as domovoi (house goblin), rusalki (water spirits), vodyanoi (water demon), etc.

I read paranormal fiction (the latest favorite is The Devil Stood Up by Christine Dougherty and of course Dean Koontz), historical, WW2, fantasy, horror. I do like when the setting is the modern day world with a good dose of the supernatural. I am looking forward to your suggestions for reading in these areas. Thanks and reading blessings to you all! :)

[Summer]

Hey everyone!
I'm currently reading The Scent of Shadows by Vicki Pettersson.
I really enjoy strong leading females and magic. I'm getting sort of vampire and werwolfed out. LOL
Glad to be here.

[Gilda]

Hello! My name is Gilda Smith and I am from the Philippines but married an american here in sunny florida :) I have been a member of goodreads for a while now. I teach Math online and I used to be a teacher too in my home country. We have no kids. Books have always been one of my passion and I only got to indulge in this passion when I got here in Florida. I am thankful that my husband shares this passion with me. I love fantasy books, sci fi, spiritual books and travel essays. I do not have an e-reader and there are ebooks that I would have loved to read if only I have an e-reader. Looking forward to sharing the books I have read with you!!

[Summer]

Gilda,
Glad to meet you.

Gilda wrote: "Hello! My name is Gilda Smith and I am from the Philippines but married an american here in sunny florida :) I have been a member of goodreads for a while now. I teach Math online and I used to be ..."

[Jamie]

Hello everyone! I joined this group recently and am trying to do less lurking and be more social so I thought I'd introduce myself. My name is Jamie and I live with my husband and a couple of dogs and cats. I love reading and talking about books. Urban fantasy and paranormal romance are my favorite genres. Some of my favorite authors are Ilona Andrews, Jeaniene Frost, Karen Marie Moning (love the Fever series), and Allison Pang. I'm glad to find other people here who have the same reading interests as I do!

Hello Gilda! Welcome! I also live in sunny Florida.