Urban Fantasy discussion
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Hello Just joined the urban fantasy group,My fave authors are Charlaine Harris, Dean Koontz, Christine Feehan.
I am a mom of 9 year old son who is also a little book worm.
I love animals. Currently I have two cockateils,4 rats, 4 dwarf frogs, 25 chickens, 2 cats, one betta fish and a partridge in a pear tree just kiddingabout the partride lol.
I like to read about almost anything but vampire, shifters are my current favorite genre.
I am a New Yorker but not the city more like the horsey and moo cow part.
Hi I'm Shiloh. I'm new to Goodreads and very excited about this. I stumbled across a Charles DeLint book a few years back and got hooked. Next came Holly Black and now I couldn't really name everyone I've read. I love the blending of magic in the everyday world. Anyone remember the Borderland series? I always forget about thoose, read them when I was a kid. Yep Elves, fairies,nephlam that's my kind of company. As for the real world, I'll be 34 this month, I'm married and am blessed with a round little cat. Here's to feeding eachother's reading habits.
Hi, I just joined the group. My name is Karen, I live in south Florida, and reading is my biggest passion in life. I'll read anything and everything if it's a good story, but my absolute favorite genre is urban fantasy. I also love paranormal romance, fantasy, sci-fi, and horror.I'm thrilled to find this site and this group!
Hey everyone!I'm Julieanne, and live in Ireland! I love to read! I am married with four children and I think I drive everyone mad!
I have been very creative for most of my life, well not all 32 yrs, but a fair part of my life has been devoted to writing!
I love nothing more than a James Patterson book, I'm addicted to him! But I love anything by Richelle Mead, P.C and Kristen Cast, Charlaine Harris and Anthony Horowitz! In fact, give me a good book and I'll read it!
An old school friend told me about this website and I was so excited I had to come and see for myself! Thumbs up already!
Feel free to add me, I like making new friends, even virtual ones!
Hi Everyone!My pen is Alice V (not inspired by the Twilight series!) I write fantasy, horror, and erotica. Currently writing a bio on my love life too. I have a wide range of reading and writing interest that ranges from many different genres. Right now I'm reading Chrisitna Dodd's Scent of Darkness and I've put HP Lovecraft on hold along with City of Bones because they're in boxes right now (moving). Other than that, I look forward to spending some time in this group.
Hi~My name is Kenzie and I just joined Goodreads yesterday. I'm still learning the ropes. I have just recently found this genre. Previously I was into crime novels and mysteries plus the occasional silly chick-lit. My boyfriend has been trying to get me into fantasy but I just couldn't... Urban Fantasy is the perfect blend for me. I wanted to read Nightlife but I couldn't find it so I started Trick of Light. Anyway I can't wait to discuss books and I'm so happy to have found this site!
~Kenzie
Hi my name is Kate. I am 28 and I live in Northern Virginia. I am addicted to True Blood. I love Ilona Andrews Kate Daniels series. Also anything by Patricia Briggs and C.E Murphy.
Hey. I'm Melanie Jackson. I write and read urban fantasy, paranormal romance, horror and cozies. Right now I am strolling down memory lane with some Elizabeth Peters. It is almost time to start reading Halloween themed books. I love holiday mysteries especially. Each year I do Night In Lonesome October by Roger Zelazny and Rest Ye Merry by Charlotte MacLeod (at Christmas). All recommendations welcome-- just no blood and guts and Christmas.
Melanie wrote: "Hey. I'm Melanie Jackson. I write and read urban fantasy, paranormal romance, horror and cozies. Right now I am strolling down memory lane with some Elizabeth Peters. It is almost time to start rea..."Cool! I was thinking about putting together a sexy Halloween collection of death and destruction but haven't gotten that project off the ground yet.
Melanie wrote: "Hey. I'm Melanie Jackson. I write and read urban fantasy, paranormal romance, horror and cozies. Right now I am strolling down memory lane with some Elizabeth Peters. It is almost time to start rea..."You're very welcome, Melanie Jackson. I have many of your books. I noticed that you haven't joined the Goodreads Author program. You have an author page
Melanie Jacksonbut there's nothing in the profile except your website URL. Joining the Author Program will enable you to control the content of your author page. At the bottom of the page there's a hyperlink to let Goodreads know that you're here and they can help you get started in the Author program.
Desiree wrote: "Hi, Im Desiree. Im 25 years old and live in Washington state with my fiance, 2 cats and our 3 year old border collie, keeping us pretty active. I love living in the Northwest and will find any excu..."Hi Desiree. Have just joined this group and was reading through people's intros and was curious; can you remember what book it was that your friend at work got you to read that started your addiction? I am always interested to know what books change a person's attitude to a genre, or get them into one in the first place.
Thanks, Yvette :)
Hey, everyone! I'm Vanessa from New Jersey. No, I do not have the Jersey accent nor do I smell bad. I love to read, and that's all I'm going to say for now. =)
Re changing my attitude toward urban fantasy--There was once a time when I thought the only real fantasy was high fantasy that took place in a fantasy realm separate from our reality. They are usually modeled on Tolkien. I wasn't a fan of high fantasy, but I didn't think that urban fantasy was a viable alternative either. What changed my mind? It was a short story by Charles De Lint that I read in Fantasy and Science Fiction. I don't remember which one, but it was a Newford story. It was beautiful, meaningful, completely different from anything I ever read and definitely fantasy. There was magic on city streets and it was changing people's lives. That's what I still look for in urban fantasy. I don't find it very often.
For me, it was Charles de Lint's novel Memory and Dream (Newford, #5). I was working at a remaindered bookstore at the time and handsold all of the copies of that book and pushed my bosses to get more of his books, got them for myself from the libraries and used bookstores. I read all of de Lint's books and now many other authors. But as Shomeret says, few are as world-changing as he is. The magic in his books makes the characters (mostly) and we readers better people.
Hi My name is Cindy I live in sunny Florida. I am married with 3 kids who keep me very busy. My love of UF started when I went to the library and picked up a Laurell K. Hamilton book, ever since then I cant seem to stop. I look forward to reading new authors and meeting new people who share in my love of UF. I am currently reading Yasmine Galenorn's Otherworld series and I just purchased City of Bones, which I can not wait to read. I am looking forward to getting to know you all!!
Hi, my name is Yvette and I'm from Auckland, New Zealand. I did make a comment a few days ago but didnt actually introduce myself. I don't get much time to browse this site but the more I do, the more I love it. I am 37, have two boys aged 5 and 7, work from home and am currently reading The Wild Road. Started with Dean Koontz when I was a teenager and haven't stopped reading since. Can't wait to get some ideas for new books and meeting other bookworms :)
Yvette wrote: "Hi, my name is Yvette and I'm from Auckland, New Zealand. I did make a comment a few days ago but didnt actually introduce myself. I don't get much time to browse this site but the more I do, the..."I started off with Dean Koontz as well! A teacher lend me his book - not sure why he would suggest a 12 year old to read horror, but I'm eternally greateful :D
Shomeret wrote: "It was beautiful, meaningful, completely different from anything I ever read and definitely fantasy. There was magic on city streets and it was changing people's lives. That's what I still look for in urban fantasy. I don't find it very often"I just finished reading Vamped by David Sosnowski. It was a really different novel that was more about what the world might be like if vampires had turned everyone so that humans were extremely rare. It was really well written (almost like watching a movie as I read it his descriptions were so well done) and very witty; I'd recommend it if you're looking for something different!
Re Vamped-- Actually that's very similar to the scenario in D. D. Barant's alternate universe where humans are a very small minority. I liked the first book in the series, Dying Bites and I have the second book on my TBR.
Hi. My name is Sarah and I live in Austin, TX. In the past, I've read all different genres but I recently discovered urban fantasy and have since been reading it non stop. I'm currently in law school so I have trouble reading as much as I would like but I love reading reviews and getting recommendations from other book lovers.
Hey Cindy! Welcome. Where in Florida are you? I just moved to Winter Park, near Orlando. Again, welcome.
-Vanessa
Cindy wrote: "Hi My name is Cindy I live in sunny Florida. I am married with 3 kids who keep me very busy. My love of UF started when I went to the library and picked up a Laurell K. Hamilton book, ever since th..."
Hi! My name is Carol, I recently joined goodreads and am just learning how to manoeuver around the site. I am a big fan of UF/PNR. Some of my favorite authors include Patricia Briggs, Charlaine Harris, Kelly Armstrong, JR Ward ans Stacia Kane, just to name a few. Always looking for the next great book.
Hi! My name is Nick, and I've been on Goodreads for a while, but just got around to joining the Urban Fantasy group. I work for Pasadena Public Library, and in my misspent youth was editor of a fantasy magazine. I perform as a storyteller, and so I've spent much of my life reading folklore and folktales. I've been reading a lot of urban fantasy this summer, which spurred me to join this group. The booklists and challenges looked really interesting.I just read Nightlife by Rob Thurman, and recently read Moon Called by Patricia Briggs and A Local Habitation by Seanan McGuire.
Hi! My name is Chelsea, new account but not new to Goodreads. I live in Kingston, ON, and go to university, so basically I'm reading everyday whether for fun, or out of a textbook (sometimes reading my textbooks are fun!). I've always been a fan of Fantasy/urban fantasy. I love the aspects of it, the way the author warps the world around us or creates an entirely new one. I was really big into Holly Lisle, and urban fairytales, but the last few years (since Van Helsing basically) I've been big into werewolves/vampires/ghosts, etc.
I read everything put in front of me, whether it's brochures, ingredient lists, advertisements. Words fascinate me, especially the root forms, so you can find me reading the dictionary or practicing Latin!
I'm really big into the Vampire Diaries, and recently got into the Strange Angels series. If the lead character isn't written strongly, or ends up being a type of Bella, then I tend to put it down.
Chelsea wrote: "Hi! My name is Chelsea, new account but not new to Goodreads. I live in Kingston, ON, and go to university, so basically I'm reading everyday whether for fun, or out of a textbook (sometimes readi..."What?
Bella's tough. Bella standing up for herself and the people she cared about against very powerful people (especially her boy friend), was the overarcing theme of the series.
Hello all, Ilike reading the threads to find new books to read and too see what others are reading.
HI all. I had thought that I did introduce myself but appparently not. My name is Susan and I'm from the Foothills in North Carolina. I am 50, married to the same man for 30 years now. My only child died in an auto accident 5 years ago so there is just me and my hubby. I like Charlaine Harris, used to like Laurell K. Hamilton and adore all sorts of unnataural creatures though I will admit to perhaps liking old fashioned horror better than UF. I have not joined in any group activities so far but have recently begun reading a lot more so I thought I'd jump in here.
Hi there. I'm a reader and writer of all different types of things, but a lot of what I like seems to fall into this genre. I love the Dresden Files, enjoyed the first few Anita Blake books, really like Kim Harrison's stuff, and also love more traditional fantasy like Mercedes Lackey's Valdemar Series, David Eddings' The Belgariad and stuff like that. I have three books published, two collections of poetry and one novel The Chosen, which I'm not sure if it should be deemed Urban Fantasy. It takes place in modern settings, with characters living in our world. But the main characters are Adam and Lucypher. Yeah, those guys. It's far (FFFFAAAAAAARRRRRR) from a religious book, I suppose Urban Fantasy using religious iconic characters is probably the best way to categorize it.
Anyway, that's who I am. I live in Charlotte, NC, so if anybody is around here, lemme know.
John wrote: "Hi there. I'm a reader and writer of all different types of things, but a lot of what I like seems to fall into this genre. I love the Dresden Files, enjoyed the first few Anita Blake books, really..."John, I live straight up I-77 almost at the VA border near Mount Airy. Howdy, neighbor.
Hi everyone. My name is Shiree'. I am a 28 year old stay at home mom. I have been married to my wonderful husband for 5 years now. I am a fan of PNR and UF. I would have to say my favorites would have to be the Hollow series by Kim Harrison and anything from Laurell K Hamilton also The Fever series by Karen Moning. I am fairly new to Goodreads but I am starting to do the challenges which I am loving. So again hello to everyone and happy reading.
To introduce yourself, please tell us a little about yourself. This can be what kinds of books you like, what you are currently reading, your favorite genres, whatever you want... :) Okay, Hi, I'm Misty. I'm 23, soon to turn 24, and I live in Alabama. I have two dogs, a full time job, love anime and outdoor recreation, and am currently trying very hard to find a class that can teach me seamstress skills.
Currently reading Neverwhere by Neil Gaiman. Just started, actually. Got into it because of an online comic called 'Girls Next Door' that is mainly a Labyrinth/Phantom of the Opera crossover with vast amounts of references to other works. Read Good Omens because of it as well.
The books on my shelves? I only recently became familiar with the term 'Urban Fantasy', which I think is best appropriate. I mean, I have Mortal Instrument series, Twilight series, Maximum Ride series, Artemis Fowl series, Sunshine, Darkest Powers series, Harry Potter 1-5...
Then I have classics like Phantom of the Opera, Pride and Prejudice, The Counte of Monte Cristo, Lord of the Flies, Adventure of Huckleberry Finn, etc. With a sprinkling of books such as Battle Royal and Wicked thrown in for good measure. Yeah, sorry, started drawing a blank on the books of my shelves.
I don't stick to a particular genre, just wander around until a book catches my attention or I hear about one that come highly recommended.
Hi, I just joined today. My name's Miranda Phaal and my favorite genre is urban fantasy (especially vampires and angels) :) But I also like mystery, sci-fi, poetry and short stories and some other stuff. I'm also a writer. Mostly short stories (though I tried my hand at poetry a few years ago) but I'm working on a novel now too. I'm only 14 (living in San Francisco) so I haven't read that many books in this genre yet (my urban fantasy obsession is a fairly recent development and I don't have a whole lot of time to read between school, sports, friends, etc) but I'm really excited to be a part of this group.Favorite UF books: Matthew Swift series - Kate Griffin
Currently reading: Felix Castor series - Mike Carey
Miranda wrote: "Hi, I just joined today. My name's Miranda Phaal and my favorite genre is urban fantasy (especially vampires and angels) :) But I also like mystery, sci-fi, poetry and short stories and some other ..."What sparked your interest in the genre, Miranda?
Becca wrote: "Miranda wrote: "Hi, I just joined today. My name's Miranda Phaal and my favorite genre is urban fantasy (especially vampires and angels) :) But I also like mystery, sci-fi, poetry and short stories..."Well I've always liked the typical urban fantasy trademarks (at least since I can remember), I just didn't realize that those kinds of books had their own category until fairly recently. I think I first heard the term when I was reading reviews of A Madness of Angels - Kate Griffin.
G'Day all :-) My name is Heidy, I'm 24 and from sunny Queensland, Australia. I came across Goodreads site at the beginning of Oct 2010 and am loving it so far.I'm a big fan of urban fantasy, especially the fairie kind. I also love ghost stories, paranormal ficton & epic fantasy, though I don't like it when authors get too over technical or over explain everything, e.g. I loved Traci Harding's Ancient Future Trilogy but her Mystique Trilogy was fun in the beginning but by the third book it had become overcomplicated and had lost my interest entirely.
Look forward to further discussions in this forum :-)
Hi everyone. My name is Caleb and I am an Urban Fantasy junkie. I'm 27 and single living in Seattle. I started reading for the hell of it about 3 years ago and am now well over a quarter of the way to the Million Page Club. I'm always on the lookout for new authors/series and figured I'd see what others had read and recommended.
Hello everybody! My name is Peggy. I am almost 27. As everybody else here I love fantasy fiction! I am a relatively new fan of urban fantasy but I’m a quick learner ;) ! I particularly like Cassandra Clare, Terry Pratchett, J.K. Rowling, Stephanie Mayer just to name a few! I also like fanfiction and I am an aspiring author! I am very happy to have found this group of people to share opinions on common interests!
Butterfly Joi wrote: I look forward to talking with you all about urban fantasy. Maybe someone could give me an idea of what it is exactly or recommend a book?"Here is the description of Urban Fantasy from the main page/description:
Urban fantasy is a subset of contemporary fantasy, consisting of magical novels and stories set in contemporary, real-world, urban settings--as opposed to 'traditional' fantasy set in wholly imaginary landscapes. The urban fantasy protagonist faces extraordinary circumstances as plots unfold in either open (where magic or paranormal events are commonly accepted to exist) or closed (where magical powers or creatures are concealed) worlds. A romantic subplot may or may not exist within the context of the story.
My name is Vicci and I just love urban fantasy, paranormal and a bit of mystery. I enjoy listening to most of my books in audio format and supplement them with e-books as a whole. I am always looking to find new authors and thought that this group would be a great one to join. While I don't always join in on discussions, I do like to read what others think about certain books and authors. I currently contribute review content for www.nightowlreviews.com and nocturne romance reads.
Hi everyone! I'm Lily, 25, from Portugal *waves*I've been reading fantasy books most of my life, and recently stumbled upon urban fantasy (courtesy of Briggs' Mercy Thompson series!), and fell completely in love with the genre. I'm always looking for good recs :)
Nice to know you all!
My name is Jessica, I'm from Connecticut. I just joined this group last week and this is my very first post!
I read anything and everything and have been a reading nut for years, but my obsession is Urban Fantasy and PNR.
My husband calls me a machine because I read too much lol
Just wanted to join this group to discuss some UF books and to get some recommendations on other books that I'm missing out on!
Just so you know Jessica, you can NEVER read too much. ;)
That's exactly what I tell him Becca!
LOL. He obviously doesn't read enough. ;)
Well hi! :)I've been on Goodreads for a while and used it a lot at first, but then I got distracted by writing...then editing...then writing some more (all for work -- not fun, unfortunately) ... and *almost forgot the site existed. :/
But I've finished about the tenth revision of my first full-length UF and I wanted to come back here and see what's going on in the genre and what people are looking for.
Plus I just get addicted to social networking and this is a better site than most to become addicted to =D
-eden*
Welcome to the wonderful world that is Goodreads Gillian!
Hi everybody! My name is Ola (that's short for Aleksandra) and I live in Warsaw, Poland. I’m 24 and I’m married. I really enjoy reading urban fantasy books, especially by Charlaine Harris (yes, I'm a True Blood fan!). I’m not an expert on urban fantasy (still discovering what I might like), but so far I know that I like Patricia Briggs, Jim Butcher and Laurell K. Hamilton.I hope that I'll find some interesting book recommendations here :)
Lily wrote: "Hi everyone! I'm Lily, 25, from Portugal *waves*I've been reading fantasy books most of my life, and recently stumbled upon urban fantasy (courtesy of Briggs' Mercy Thompson series!), and fell ..."
The Mercy Thompson are my favorite UF novels! :D Enjoy!
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I did a quick search on inkmesh.com and all of these are available digitally between $6 and $9."
I keep meaning to get an e-reader of some sort. It never even occured to me to check for digital versions of these. That's a really good idea tho. :)