Lois McMaster Bujold
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The Curse of Chalion (World of the Five Gods, #1)
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Shards of Honour (Vorkosigan Saga, #1)
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Barrayar (Vorkosigan Saga, #7)
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1991
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The Warrior's Apprentice (Vorkosigan Saga, #2)
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The Vor Game (Vorkosigan Saga, #6)
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Paladin of Souls (World of the Five Gods, #2)
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Mirror Dance (Vorkosigan Saga, #8)
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A Civil Campaign (Vorkosigan Saga, #12)
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Cetaganda (Vorkosigan Saga, #9)
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Falling Free (Vorkosigan Saga, #4)
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Continuing my Heyer reread binge. The endlessly kind Sir Gareth Ludlow is perhaps my 2nd or 3rd favorite Heyer hero after Freddie Standen of Cotillion. Which I may reread next, now I'm reminded. Love the easily available new e-editions Ta, L. ...more |
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“Reputation is what other people know about you. Honor is what you know about yourself.”
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“Some prices are just too high, no matter how much you may want the prize. The one thing you can't trade for your heart's desire is your heart.”
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Stephanie wrote: "I just reread Paladin of Souls as an adult (I read it in high school the first time!) and just wanted to thank you for the amazing story. Ista's character was so strong, and it was refreshing to re..."
Glad you enjoyed Ista!
If this is the first of the five gods tales you've read, The Curse of Chalion will read like a prequel, but also a stand-alone. Also standing alone is The Hallowed Hunt, which takes place some centuries earlier in another country with a very different cast of characters -- though still the same 5 gods.
Ta, L.
Glad you enjoyed Ista!
If this is the first of the five gods tales you've read, The Curse of Chalion will read like a prequel, but also a stand-alone. Also standing alone is The Hallowed Hunt, which takes place some centuries earlier in another country with a very different cast of characters -- though still the same 5 gods.
Ta, L.
I just reread Paladin of Souls as an adult (I read it in high school the first time!) and just wanted to thank you for the amazing story. Ista's character was so strong, and it was refreshing to read about a woman who's given up much of her young life finally getting a chance to go on her own adventure. I so admire the richness of your worldbuilding and the terrifying gods in this series. Easily one of the best fantasy books I've read. <3 Can't wait to continue the series!
Laura wrote: "I might be in the wrong place for this, but in stumbling across an interview from several years ago, Lois said the following of The Hallowed Hunt: "Now, The Hallowed Hunt had started out, in its or..."
I don't remember to check the profile very often (I mostly interact over on the blog or the Q&A column), but fortunately GR pings a new message. Thanks so much for the kind words on Horseriver! HH tends to be the red-headed stepchild (now there's an antique turn of phrase) of its book-siblings, so it's always nice to hear someone liked it.
Ta, L.
I don't remember to check the profile very often (I mostly interact over on the blog or the Q&A column), but fortunately GR pings a new message. Thanks so much for the kind words on Horseriver! HH tends to be the red-headed stepchild (now there's an antique turn of phrase) of its book-siblings, so it's always nice to hear someone liked it.
Ta, L.
I might be in the wrong place for this, but in stumbling across an interview from several years ago, Lois said the following of The Hallowed Hunt: "Now, The Hallowed Hunt had started out, in its original conception, to be mainly a romance. But the book was hijacked from the heroine by the antagonist and carted off in another direction altogether."
I can't help but picture Horseriver lifting a pen away, then crooking a finger and saying "follow me."
...still, unabashedly, my favorite 'villain' in just about anything I've read.
I can't help but picture Horseriver lifting a pen away, then crooking a finger and saying "follow me."
...still, unabashedly, my favorite 'villain' in just about anything I've read.
Thank you for Penric, who I consumed all too quickly. This swallow's sip from the World of the 5 Gods will keep me satisfied for...oh...another week. At most.
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One of your early and I believe rather unappreciated books is the first one I read. It was "Ethan of Athos". I bought it with every intention of hating it. I knew for sure it was either gay literature with a space ship or it was a book to show how impaired gay relationships were. Within 15 pages I no longer cared what he was or why. He was an interesting well developed and complex character with the same issues as everyone else. At the time I worked in social services in a neighborhood with a strong gay community. Your characters showed the same vast normality that I saw in our neighborhood. Is was soothing to have a nice tale about complex characters without the sexual orientation becoming the lynch pin of the story. It was also told at a time when gay friendly literature was not popular. My best comment that I could make is this was a good story well told and I would read another book by this lady. I have and have not regretted a single page.
Erik wrote: "WoW, I’m book friend’s with Ms. Bujold. How cool is that?
I don’t want to abuse it, but if you’ll indulge me I’d like to say a little something about your author history with my family.
A few de..."
I'm so glad my books have served you all so well! (Analgesic fiction is unfairly underrated, in my opinion.)
A striking number of people seem to read my books in family pods -- I suppose it's because reading generally runs in some families, but in any case, it's cool.
bests, Lois.
I don’t want to abuse it, but if you’ll indulge me I’d like to say a little something about your author history with my family.
A few de..."
I'm so glad my books have served you all so well! (Analgesic fiction is unfairly underrated, in my opinion.)
A striking number of people seem to read my books in family pods -- I suppose it's because reading generally runs in some families, but in any case, it's cool.
bests, Lois.
WoW, I’m book friend’s with Ms. Bujold. How cool is that?
I don’t want to abuse it, but if you’ll indulge me I’d like to say a little something about your author history with my family.
A few decades ago my mom, Jeanne, started reading your books avidly. As in multiple times. We have the whole catalog, many of them water damaged from reading in the tub. I picked them up to read because I wanted to be able to relate conversationally to my mom (even though we were already very close) and i got hooked.
My sister also picked them up and also my now ex-wife. In the early 90’s i read “Shards of Honor” to my two kids who were about 7 & 9 at the time. My mom used the same strategy with me when i was very young by reading the first John Carter book to me and then leaving me to devour the rest of the Burroughs catalog on my own. My son went on to read all of your books multiple times.
My daughter is still working her way through, but sweetly enough, after reading “Shards” to her, I would find her crying. She wouldn’t tell me why she was crying and only stated that, “You wouldn’t understand.” Later she finally confessed that it was because she knew she’d “never meet a man like Aral…”
The past decade has been difficult for my mom: Hip replacements, cancer, stroke, concussion, dialysis… it’s been difficult. She used to read about 2-3 books a week, and it’s not exaggeration to say that she’s read all of your books a dozen times each. After the last concussion and brain surgery she pretty much gave up reading. She just couldn’t concentrate. She picked up a somewhat slender autobiography by Eleanor Roosevelt and it took her 6 months to slog through it. That was depressing to watch. I knew she needed a page-turner and i figured your books to be the obvious-best medicine so I made sure “Cordelia’s Honor” was next to her chair while she finished up Eleanor. How sweet it is to now see her reading your books at the amazing pace of 1-2 a week. She’s midway through “Mirror Dance” after finishing up “Ethan of Athos.” And now I’m hooked in again, too. It’s very much like visiting old friends.
So yeah, if you didn’t already know it, to us you’re a true gift from the Goddess. From the whole of my heart, thank you! It feels so good to say that to you so I want to say it again: ThankYouThankYouThankYou, Lois. Please know that you are totally appreciated and loved.
With awe and gratitude,
Erik
I don’t want to abuse it, but if you’ll indulge me I’d like to say a little something about your author history with my family.
A few decades ago my mom, Jeanne, started reading your books avidly. As in multiple times. We have the whole catalog, many of them water damaged from reading in the tub. I picked them up to read because I wanted to be able to relate conversationally to my mom (even though we were already very close) and i got hooked.
My sister also picked them up and also my now ex-wife. In the early 90’s i read “Shards of Honor” to my two kids who were about 7 & 9 at the time. My mom used the same strategy with me when i was very young by reading the first John Carter book to me and then leaving me to devour the rest of the Burroughs catalog on my own. My son went on to read all of your books multiple times.
My daughter is still working her way through, but sweetly enough, after reading “Shards” to her, I would find her crying. She wouldn’t tell me why she was crying and only stated that, “You wouldn’t understand.” Later she finally confessed that it was because she knew she’d “never meet a man like Aral…”
The past decade has been difficult for my mom: Hip replacements, cancer, stroke, concussion, dialysis… it’s been difficult. She used to read about 2-3 books a week, and it’s not exaggeration to say that she’s read all of your books a dozen times each. After the last concussion and brain surgery she pretty much gave up reading. She just couldn’t concentrate. She picked up a somewhat slender autobiography by Eleanor Roosevelt and it took her 6 months to slog through it. That was depressing to watch. I knew she needed a page-turner and i figured your books to be the obvious-best medicine so I made sure “Cordelia’s Honor” was next to her chair while she finished up Eleanor. How sweet it is to now see her reading your books at the amazing pace of 1-2 a week. She’s midway through “Mirror Dance” after finishing up “Ethan of Athos.” And now I’m hooked in again, too. It’s very much like visiting old friends.
So yeah, if you didn’t already know it, to us you’re a true gift from the Goddess. From the whole of my heart, thank you! It feels so good to say that to you so I want to say it again: ThankYouThankYouThankYou, Lois. Please know that you are totally appreciated and loved.
With awe and gratitude,
Erik
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"Humans will be kept between life and death in the first suspended animation trials"
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Thank you so much for accepting my friendship request! It's amazing when you're in touch with your favourite writer!
Maybe I sound like a fanboy here, but hey: I knew for a long time that I want to be a writer, but when I read your Vorkosigan Saga, I knew I wanted to write science-fiction.
Thanks for your literature, Mrs. Bujold! And for your signature (I managed to get my hands in one of those 'Captain Vorpatril's Alliance' limited editions).
Maybe I sound like a fanboy here, but hey: I knew for a long time that I want to be a writer, but when I read your Vorkosigan Saga, I knew I wanted to write science-fiction.
Thanks for your literature, Mrs. Bujold! And for your signature (I managed to get my hands in one of those 'Captain Vorpatril's Alliance' limited editions).
Would love it if you could write some more "Little Admiral"/Admiral Naismith stories - thanks for creating such a great character and fascinating universe!
Soo wrote: "Oops! Spelling error. It's called Kabuki, Vol. 1: Circle of Blood by David Mack. It's one of the few US comics that I had the pleasure to be introduced to by a friend who collects them. The art is ..."
Ghost Hound I hadn't heard of -- will follow up.
I've liked Otogi Zoshi, Mushi-shi, Paprika (my favorite ever), all the others by Satoshi Kon, all of Miyazaki of course, the Gokusen, Mirage of Blaze, and Junjo Romantica and its hilarious sequel that takes place at a manga publishing company that I can't remember the name of offhand, but enjoyed vastly for the genre-crossing publishing jokes. In general I prefer to skip all giant fighting robots, most sword or gun bloodfests, and horror. Nonetheless I greatly liked Goblin Cat and its sequels, but I have been unable to obtain them on US DVD so far.
Ta, L.
Ghost Hound I hadn't heard of -- will follow up.
I've liked Otogi Zoshi, Mushi-shi, Paprika (my favorite ever), all the others by Satoshi Kon, all of Miyazaki of course, the Gokusen, Mirage of Blaze, and Junjo Romantica and its hilarious sequel that takes place at a manga publishing company that I can't remember the name of offhand, but enjoyed vastly for the genre-crossing publishing jokes. In general I prefer to skip all giant fighting robots, most sword or gun bloodfests, and horror. Nonetheless I greatly liked Goblin Cat and its sequels, but I have been unable to obtain them on US DVD so far.
Ta, L.
Oops! Spelling error. It's called Kabuki, Vol. 1: Circle of Blood by David Mack. It's one of the few US comics that I had the pleasure to be introduced to by a friend who collects them. The art is beautiful and the story has layers. You may enjoy the series.
I haven't read all of the Sandman series but my favorite standalone from that is The Sandman: The Dream Hunters. A nice mix of beautiful art and old folk tale.
What's your favorite Anime? I haven't watched any in a while but I really liked Full Metal Alchemist, Bleach, Trinity Blood, Saiyuki, Ghost Hound & Fruit Basket.
I haven't read all of the Sandman series but my favorite standalone from that is The Sandman: The Dream Hunters. A nice mix of beautiful art and old folk tale.
What's your favorite Anime? I haven't watched any in a while but I really liked Full Metal Alchemist, Bleach, Trinity Blood, Saiyuki, Ghost Hound & Fruit Basket.
I don't read many US comics -- except xkcd -- or only occasionally. I've read Gaiman's _Sandman_, sampled _Girl Genius_, and caught glimpses of other things along the way, enough to be aware of the flowering of the medium that has escaped the superhero straightjacket. I have dipped more into manga, most frequently in conjunction with some anime that had caught my attention. (Since I read all day for work, resting my eyes with a DVD makes a nice evening break, when I'm in the mood and have time.)
Some years back, the Minneapolis College of Art and Design hosted a wonderful exhibit of original manga art going from the 50s forward to the present, showing the development of the form in the last half century. Seeing the original pieces was a real eye-opener.
I don't know Kubuki -- what is it, him, or her?
Ta, L.
Some years back, the Minneapolis College of Art and Design hosted a wonderful exhibit of original manga art going from the 50s forward to the present, showing the development of the form in the last half century. Seeing the original pieces was a real eye-opener.
I don't know Kubuki -- what is it, him, or her?
Ta, L.
What kind of comics do you read? I admit that I haven't been exposed to as many American comics as I've explored Asian Manga. Drawing style is a key point for me. If I don't like the art, I usually can't make myself read the story. Have you read Kubuki?
Lois wrote: "Sweetie wrote: "Lois, Thank you for accepting my friendship, I am huge fan. I listen to the audio books, Grover Gardner is just perfect. He brings Miles and Company to life."
Amusingly, I just r..."
I look forward to the interview. I'd like to say that although I am totally in love with Miles (I am in my 60's), I also like "The Sharing Knife" and "Curse of Chalion".
Amusingly, I just r..."
I look forward to the interview. I'd like to say that although I am totally in love with Miles (I am in my 60's), I also like "The Sharing Knife" and "Curse of Chalion".
Sweetie wrote: "Lois, Thank you for accepting my friendship, I am huge fan. I listen to the audio books, Grover Gardner is just perfect. He brings Miles and Company to life."
Amusingly, I just recorded a short interview with Grover for Blackstone/Downpour this afternoon -- I'll put the link on my blog when it goes live.
I generally prefer written interviews, as I alas talk in first draft, but with luck it will sound more coherent to others than it did to me.
Glad you are enjoying the books!
Ta, L.
Amusingly, I just recorded a short interview with Grover for Blackstone/Downpour this afternoon -- I'll put the link on my blog when it goes live.
I generally prefer written interviews, as I alas talk in first draft, but with luck it will sound more coherent to others than it did to me.
Glad you are enjoying the books!
Ta, L.
Lois, Thank you for accepting my friendship, I am huge fan. I listen to the audio books, Grover Gardner is just perfect. He brings Miles and Company to life.
Timothy wrote: "I have a questione on your vorkosigan series what kind of sci fi series is it? Military, space opera
The reason I am asking is that it now aviable on the nook color/tablet and plan to start readin..."
Hi Timothy --
The series includes more than one genre. Almost a different one for every book in it, if not quite.
I suspect you will have the best luck starting with _The Warrior's Apprentice_. After that, you can decide whether to keep on or circle back to _Shards of Honor_. Somewhere around here on my intro page is a short article titled "The Chef Recommends" on suggested reading orders, of which there are a number of no-fault possibilities.
Good luck!
bests, Lois
The reason I am asking is that it now aviable on the nook color/tablet and plan to start readin..."
Hi Timothy --
The series includes more than one genre. Almost a different one for every book in it, if not quite.
I suspect you will have the best luck starting with _The Warrior's Apprentice_. After that, you can decide whether to keep on or circle back to _Shards of Honor_. Somewhere around here on my intro page is a short article titled "The Chef Recommends" on suggested reading orders, of which there are a number of no-fault possibilities.
Good luck!
bests, Lois
I have a questione on your vorkosigan series what kind of sci fi series is it? Military, space opera
The reason I am asking is that it now aviable on the nook color/tablet and plan to start reading it soon. Either I am exited on finding a new sci fi series.
The reason I am asking is that it now aviable on the nook color/tablet and plan to start reading it soon. Either I am exited on finding a new sci fi series.
woo-hoo! I am officially a friend of Herself :) Thank you, Lois (if you actually login and read these things LOL)
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