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Historical Fiction : When Are You Now? (continued further still)		227	Catgwinn, Sunday 8:23pm
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Girlybooks : What Books by Women Are You Reading: November 2009		124	englishrose60, Tuesday 8:37am
999 Challenge : Janoorani's		139	janoorani24, November 30
75 Books Challenge for 2009 : Lorie's 2009 Book Reads, Part 3		144	Whisper1, November 28
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Book talk : A STUPID GAME TO PLAY......OLD ONE IS TOO LONG TOO!		321	hemlokgang, November 24
1010 Category Challenge : DL's theme by theme/youtube inspired 101010 Challenge		37	Jenson_AKA_DL, November 23
Historical Fiction : Message Board		250	Catgwinn, November 22
Book talk : Young Adult Historical Fiction		24	Chandra1, November 20
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Historical Fiction : with Fantasy or Sci-Fi Elements		76	cnposner, November 19
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What Are You Reading Now? : What Are You Reading the Week of September 19, 2009?		251	Arten60, November 7
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Book talk : A Silly Book Game - Part 11		298	SqueakyChu, September 24
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Paranormal 999 Challenge : Ceridwen83's 999 Challenge		53	Ceridwen83, September 18
What Are You Reading Now? : What Are You Reading the Week of September 5, 2009?		255	AnneH, September 15
Non-Fiction Readers : ...and to think that I saw it on LibraryThing		26	TheFlamingoReads, September 12
999 Challenge : Wendyrey's 999 chalenge		12	wendyrey, September 6
Book talk : A Silly Book Game Part 10		297	SqueakyChu, September 5
50-Something Library Thingers : What are You Reading in 2009?		178	megwaiteclayton, September 2
75 Books Challenge for 2009 : AlcottAcre's 2009 Reads, Take 8		330	alcottacre, September 1
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The Green Dragon : The Recommend a book-thread		127	jillmwo, August 15
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The Green Dragon : Fantasy/Sci-Fi/Horror - Word Association Thread - Part II		362	Emily1, August 7
75 Books Challenge for 2009 : AlcottAcre's 2009 Reads, Take 7		295	alcottacre, August 2
What Are You Reading Now? : Books Brought Home - July 2009		228	rolandperkins, August 1
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What Are You Reading Now? : Books Brought Home- June 2009		331	mckait, July 1
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Kindley Book Club : Books listed for free on Amaon's top 25!		3	AStarIsBorn, June 18
FantasyFans : Robin Hobb - The farseer Trilogy		19	Larou, June 8
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FantasyFans : recommend something that's not obvious to most fantasy fans		42	unorna, June 1
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What Are You Reading Now? : Books Brought Home, May 2009		241	nzurisana, May 30
Hogwarts Express : I HAVE read X, but HAVE NOT read Y (III)		249	elbakerone, May 26
50 Book Challenge : Jam's 50 books for '09		17	Jenson_AKA_DL, May 21
Audiobooks : I need a recommendation...		8	xorscape, May 17
75 Books Challenge for 2009 : My 75 books in 2009 challenge		107	suslyn, May 13
999 Challenge : AA1986		12	RidgewayGirl, May 12
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The Green Dragon : April Acquisitions!		148	saltmanz, May 4
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Book talk : hard cover or soft cover		26	inkdrinker, April 17
Girlybooks : What Books by Women are You Reading Now? March 2009		145	lindsacl, April 17
The Green Dragon : May I Ask for Advice? (i.e. HELP!)		54	jadebird, April 16
Hogwarts Express : For Espy		40	Ms_Bella, April 15
What Are You Reading Now? : What You Are Reading the Week of 21 February 2009		205	bookwormjules, April 12
BookCrossing Australia! : Group Reading Log: March 2009		79	pinkozcat, April 1
999 Challenge : : Jak's		14	jak1886, March 27
The Green Dragon : Grumpy grumbles & Happy dances for March '09		214	Shanra, March 26
Hogwarts Express : Game: I HAVE read X, but HAVE NOT read Y (continued)		267	MrAndrew, March 18
Read YA Lit : What are you reading in January 2008?		66	PearlsB4, March 18
75 Books Challenge for 2009 : Best Reads of the Month - February		37	angelmae101, March 15
Kindley Book Club : Kindle 2.0 is out		49	IronMike, March 13
18th-19th Century Britain : Georgian/Regency Alternate History		6	ReneeMarie, March 13
FantasyFans : Must reads in 2009		34	puddleshark, March 10
75 Books Challenge for 2009 : kcoleman's 75 books in 2009		8	cal8769, March 8
What Are You Reading Now? : Books that came home with you in February		267	crazy4reading, February 28
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Audiobooks : Who are the best readers?		64	TadAD, January 23
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... it with what looks like a story set in winter, Scarlet and the White Wolf which I know I'm getting for Christmas. His Majesty's Dragon which I had intended to take out from the library and was in my "Water Logged" post has been replaced by In Great Waters which I recently mooched and ...

Try the Temeraire series. The first is His Majesty's Dragon by Naomi Novik. There is dragon to dragon interaction in some of the later books.

... reading every book in the series. 3 1/2 Stars BOOK 109 In a Perfect World by Laura Kasischke 3 1/2 Stars BOOK 110 His Majesty's Dragon by Naomi Nokik I started this fantasy series after reading about it on Cheli's thread. It's great fun and I've already got the next two books in the ...

I am reading His Majesty's Dragon by Naomi Novik. It was given to me and is not really my taste. It's like a Patrick O'Brian novel, but with dragons. The story is interesting, but the language is very stilted. I'm sticking with it for now.

btw, I just heard that Peter Jackson is doing a His Majesty's Dragon movie. Looking forward to that!

45. Throne of Jade (sister rec) The sequel to His Majesty's Dragon (see Message 85 above) and the second in the series, it was fairly entertaining, but I had hoped for better plotting. My sister thought these first 2 books were the best, so I will probably not continue on with the series. ...

Hi Cheli, I've heard lots of good things about His Majesty's Dragon and now I'm adding it to my TBR pile, along with The Chardonnay Charade. I'm really into mysteries lately, and this one sounds really good. I read The Lightning Thief earlier this year on my 11 year old grandson's ...

... the secret is that the author didn't realize she was writing a trilogy at the time.) This series is like a cross between Temeraire and Dealing with Dragons. (Maybe I just say that because those are two of my favorite dragon series.)

... pretty well done). Well written with a plot that just races along. Mentioned above, Naomi Novik’s Temeraire series (His Majesty's Dragon), despite your reservations, is a cracking good read. I enjoyed them more than I had expected to. Lois McMaster Bujold’s Chalion series (The Curs ...

... by Jonathan Stroud is an excellent YA series, I would say targeted for mid to late teens but great none-the-less. Temeraire series starting with His Majesty's Dragon by Naomi Novik is a historical fiction taking place during Napoleonic Europe, only thing Dragons exist, and range ...

I'm reading His Majesty's Dragon. Having a hard time getting into it though.

... ances................3/9 Only You Rhett Butler's People 9. Audiobooks..............8/9 A Fatal Grace His Majesty's Dragon For October, I have planned: Beware False Profits Stamped Out Wreath of Deception Cooking Up Murder Petticoat Affair The Man who Loved Boo ...

... 3. The Kitchen God's Wife 4. A Mind to Murder 5. Unnatural Causes 6. The Serpent's Tale 7. A Fatal Grace 8. His Majesty's Dragon 9. The Alexandria Link

> 192 - Cheli - Your review of HIS MAJESTY'S DRAGON is so good. I am very interested after reading your review. Don't know when ...but, I am adding it, so that I will remember when looking for a new book. I think you hooked me at "marvelous moral tale ... " Don't find a whole lot of author's ...

#128 HIS MAJESTY'S DRAGON Author: Naomi Novik Read: Sept 25-26 Category: AudioBooks Pages: 356 Do you believe in dragons? This book is set at the time of the Napoleonic wars between Britain and Franc ...

#128 HIS MAJESTY'S DRAGON Author: Naomi Novik Read: Sept 25-26 Category: AudioBooks Pages: 356 Do you believe in dragons? This book is set at the time of the Napoleonic wars between Britain and Franc ...

#48 HIS MAJESTY'S DRAGON Author: Naomi Novik Read: Sept 25-26 Category: AudioBooks Pages: 356 Do you believe in dragons? This book is set at the time of the Napoleonic wars between Britain and France ...

I'mworking on His Majesty's Dragon by Naomi Novik.

Not mentioned yet, although not quite on the epic scale of the others mentioned, is Naomi Novik's Temeraire series which is currently on nr. 5, with book 6 forthcoming.

"How bloodthirsty you are." His Majesty's Dragon by Naomi Novik "Would you like to go and see what's happening at the lake?"

Whoops, too slow.

... and diplomats over his dragon, Temeraire who was discovered to be a Chinese Celestial dragon at the end of book one (His Majesty's Dragon). And the Chinese are rather peeved that Temeraire is being used as a weapon against the dastardly French. Almost immediately, Laurence and Temeraire ...

I am reading His Majesty's Dragon by Naomi Novik 1. I got this book from my youngest daughter, she is a big fan of fantasy books and insisted I would love this series. 2. Free 3. I decided to see if she was right and pulled it off my TBR shelves. 4. I had only had this book a ...

I haven't read His Majesty's Dragon but I have read Dragon Rider

... in the Corps would need to hear anything but that a creature's well-being was at risk to seek to amend the situation." His Majesty's Dragon by Naomi Novik "May we go and wash up?"

Impatiently awaiting Dragon Haven and hoping to hear news of another book in the Temeraire series by Naomi Novik.........Tongues of Serpents?

"Yes, although coffee would be better if you have it." His Majesty's Dragon by Naomi Novik "Would he care for something to eat?"

... 59th to Teelgee. Hope you have a great day. I will turning the same age next month. This week I am going to be reading His Majesty's Dragon by Naomi Novik. My daughter has insisted I read this one, at first I wasn't sure I would like it, but now after just two chapters I am so hooked into ...

... qualifies as true Historical Fiction, but it's during the Napoleonic War and I am flying around on the back of a dragon in His Majesty's Dragon by Naomi Novik. I was doubtful of this book that my daughter insisted I read, but so far I am loving it!

... was somewhat concerned, due no doubt to the anxiety of having a frequently hungry dragon in the middle of their port." His Majesty's Dragon by Naomi Novik "He gazed at the sheep in the field across the road. Can I eat those over there?"

... following an office relocation, in the tube there was elbow space but none on the overland which made it awkward. I started Temeraire at the beginning of this week and must say I am enjoying it and should have it finished by the end on the weekend. Then I must get to finish my re-reading of The ...

#158 Oryan685 The series that started with His Majesty's Dragon is titled Temeraire. When the first book was published it was intended to be a trilogy and was only published in mass market paperback. However, they were such a success that the author has expanded the series to five books ...

#137 I just finished listening to the audio of His Majesty's Dragon and it was surprisingly good! I didn't know it was a series, I will have to dig up more of them. #156 I liked The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo because it wasn't entirely predictable and he writes really well rounded ...

... genre in the same vein as Jonathan Strange that you might like. In these books dragons are used to fight in the wars. His Majesty's Dragon is the first one in the series. These are also on my list. But my list is long and my time is short ...

My last treat was Naomi Novak's His Majesty's Dragon. Really good. I'm working on The Man Who Knew Infinity by Robert Kanigel. It is a bit slow. Maybe more than a bit... :>

... I catch up. :-) I have been reading more light, fun books since I'm a bit mentally exhausted. 120 is a reread of His Majesty's Dragon by Naomi Novik, a lovely alternate history of the Napoleonic Wars with a dragon air force. I know it sounds strange, but the relationship between ...

I've just finished His Majesty's Dragon by Naomi Novik. It was excellent, I'm so glad I found such a great series to lose myself into. I can't wait to read the other books!

I've just finished His Majesty's Dragon by Naomi Novik. It was excellent, I'm so glad I found such a great series to lose myself into. I can't wait to read the other books!

... and historical commentary. The author made some excellent points. Besides reading Harris's book, I am also starting His Majesty's Dragon by Naomi Novik, and so far it's excellent.

33. His Majesty's Dragon (TBR List) Highly entertaining book, first in a series, about dragons as part of the Napoleonic Wars. A fun and well-written mix of Patrick O'Brian (but much faster paced!) and dragons.

I've heard good things about Naomi Novik but have never read anything by her. I think I'll start with His Majesty's Dragon. THanks for the recommendation!

Book #62 His Majesty's Dragon by Naomi Novik. I loved it. Everything about it. A fine, fine, piece of writing. Must find the next in the series RIGHT NOW!

... thanks for the additional recommendations on McKillip. I will look for those. I am not the person who recommended His Majesty's Dragon - I have not read anything by Naomi Novik yet.

... McKillip's are The Sorceress and the Cygnet and (most especially recommended) The Changeling Sea. I am reading His Majesty's Dragon. Isn't this a book you recommended?

His Majesty's Dragon by Naomi Novik (do I get double points for a double N-er? N & N???? No? Ah well, LOL!

... recommendation since you said you enjoyed historical fiction. It adds dragons to the the Napoleonic wars. The first book is His Majesty's Dragon. It's a very fast paced story and a quick read. Another historical fantasy in the same era that I loved is Jonathan Strange and Mr. Norrell. This ...

The Temeraire series by Naomi Novik

... - very good, but somewhat heavy going. Magician by Raymond E. Feist Since you enjoy Naval books, you might enjoy Temeraire (also known as His Majesty's Dragon) by Naomi Novik, as the main (human) character is a British naval captain and it takes place during the Napoleonic wars. ...

... around zero and what effects of them we still face today. Not only for science and math buffs! Rating 4/5 61. His Majesty's Dragon (Temeraire, Book 1) by Naomi Novik Rating 4.5/5 62. Coraline by Neil Gaiman (Audio) Rating 5/5 63. Stranded by Lori Foster ( ...

Temeraire (also known as His Majesty's Dragon)

Temeraire: His Majesty's Dragon by Naomi Novik

My daughter brought me three books that she assures me I will love - His Majesty's Dragon, Throne of Jade, and Black Powder War all by Naomi Novik. She also said there are at least two more books in the series.

Angels in America - Tony Kushner Temeraire - Naomi Novik Flapper: A Madcap Story of Sex, Style, Celebrity and the Women Who Made America Modern - Joshua Zeitz The Spell - Alan Hollinghurst Singled Out: How Two Million Women Survived Without Men After the First World War - Virginia Nic ...

... London and The Ties That Bound (ordered and shipped, but not arrived yet) Novels I've read thanks to here include the Temeraire books. However, blogging and book review blogs are doing more for the latter category than anything else these days.

... My favorite McCarry character, Paul Christopher is barely present in the book, but it was still a great read. #29 - His Majesty's Dragon by Naomi Novik. I'm embarrassed to admit how much I liked this book. It's completely improbable (dragons with aviator riders in the Age of Napoleo ...

... McCarry character, Paul Christopher is barely present in the book, but it was still a great read. 4 stars. #29 - His Majesty's Dragon by Naomi Novik. I'm embarrassed to admit how much I liked this book. It's completely improbable (dragons with aviator riders in the Age of Napoleo ...

A few other's that you may be interested in... His Majesty's Dragon by Naomi Novik Irresistible Forces by Brenda Jackson *touchstone not working Treasure Island by Robert Louis Weapons of Choice by John Birmingham Star Wars: Lost Tribe of the Sith #1: Precipic ...

... it was offered at 50% off from Barnes & Noble. Then I purchased the Joy of Cooking for a wedding shower gift, and His Majesty's Dragon and Throne of Jade for a fantasy fan who is graduating from High School. As I said earlier if I give them away as gifts that doesn't count as adding ...

... Did It, Kasey Michaels. 19. The Lambing Flat, Nerida Newton. 20. A Child's Book of True Crime, Chloe Hooper. 21. His Majesty's Dragon, Naomi Novik. 22. Anna Karenina, Leo Tolstoy. 23. Selected Stories and Poems, Edgar Allen Poe. 24. Will the Vampire People Please Leave the Lobb ...

... I've been able to fill in the waiting time by reading Melanie Rawn's Dragon Prince/Dragon Star series and the Temeraire books by Naomi Novik.

15. Margaret Leroy Alysson's shoes 16. Naomi Novik Temeraire 17. Jane Davis Half-truths and white lies Currently reading 18. Alex Bell The ninth circle

... the series from the beginning would have been disappointed without the "full" story. I'll have to keep an eye out for His Majesty's Dragon, sounds like a good one!

12. His Majesty's Dragon by Naomi Novik This was awesome. I was expecting dragons, a hero, and some romance involved, you know, rum-of-the-mill dragon books. I definitely wasn't expecting what I read. It was a bit like a mix between fantasy dragons and swashbuckling pirate novels. A bit Anne Mc ...

I finished Naomi Novik's His Majesty's Dragon and rated it four stars. It reminded me of Jonathan Strange & Mr. Norrell in that it was about Britain during the Napoleonic Wars, except with a magical element and it was written in a pseudo-historical style. I enjoyed the writing a lot. The battle ...

... Crowley's Four Freedoms, Neil Gaiman's The Graveyard Book, George RR Martin's A Feast for Crows, and Naomi Novik's His Majesty's Dragon. I'm currently reading Sarah Monette's The Mirador. After this I have only one book left before I have to resort to e-books (I don't really like ...

... by Brandon Sanderson or the Inkheart series by Cornelia Funke which are pretty good. Oh! and there's the Temeraire series too by Naomi Novik, dragons in Napoleonic wars, the first one is His Majesty's Dragon. For mystery I recently listened to a series by Susan Hill ...

... der Fünf: Priester and Das Zeitalter der Fünf: Magier by Trudi Canavan Elbenzorn by Susanne Gerdom Drachenbrut, Drachenzorn and Drachenglanz by Naomi Novik Nijura by Jenny-Mai Nuyen and Tad Williams' Der Blumenkrieg And I also bought some English ...

You can download a free pdf copy of His Majesty's Dragon, I just did from this web site: www.suvudu.com/freelibrary. I found out about it on another LT thread.

... 3. The Kitchen God's Wife 4. A Mind to Murder 5. Unnatural Causes 6. The Serpent's Tale 7. A Fatal Grace 8. His Majesty's Dragon

... it doesn't seem to be to everyone's taste. Another recommendation for something different would be Naomi Novik's Temeraire series.

Temeraire

... Charles Wilson - Completed 11 Apr 09 - Earth Abides by George R. Stewart - Completed 25 Apr 09 - His Majesty's Dragon by Naomi Novik - Completed 18 Jun 09 7. Biography/Autobiography - Savage Beauty: The Life of Edna St. Vincent Millay by Nancy Milford ...

... Hornblower's earlier life. You might also enjoy Naomi Novik's Temeraire novels (the first novel is called His Majesty's Dragon in the USA). It is historical fantasy, set during the Napoleonic wars, and explores what would happen if intelligent dragons, harnassed by men, also ...

The Temeraire series by Naomi Novik. It starts with His Majesty's Dragon. Set in England during the Napoleonic wars, with dragons doing aerial fighting. There's no magic, just fighting dragons. My 13-year-old's favorite series. Also seconds to Harry Potter, Ranger's Apprentice by John Fla ...

... I go on a trip or take it with me somewhere. Most of my series are hardcovers. I do have softcovers though. I prefer the Temeraire series to be softcover.

... remember not having it. 2. What is your current read, your last read and the book you'll read next? Current: rereading His Majesty's Dragon, primarily (plus like 7 others that are progressing more slowly) Last: reread Ptolemy's Gate Next: I never plan the next read ahead. 3. What ...

... but Dustfinger is one of my favorite characters ever. Enjoy Inkdeath! ETA: Oh yeah! And I am currently rereading His Majesty's Dragon. I just put Wolf Brother on hold at the library to hopefully kick me out of this rereading phase. I'm going on 5 rereads in a row.

Good News: I just got His Majesty's Dragon from paperbackswap =D

... to complete several series so i can start reading them now but also starts a couple of new series for me. I need a copy of His Majesty's Dragon now. I remeber this being discussed as a group read here last year.

another four? damn! :( I might have to bite the bullet and read His Majesty's Dragon before the series is complete - as a rule I try to avoid getting tied up in series which aren't yet fully published. I've been distracted from reading by the evils of videogames this week (wookiebender in BookCrossing Australia! : Group Reading Log: March 2009 (Mar 26, 2009, 7:49pm)

... But I'm having to carry AK around with me on the bus in order to get through it in time, and it's bloody heavy. Finished His Majesty's Dragon and it was definitely an entertaining read. Turns out Naomi Novik is a LT author, so I did some cyberstalking last night. Didn't turn up anything ...

#83> I'm on the comfy read too, and picked up at the bookshop yesterday His Majesty's Dragon by Naomi Novik. It's the Napoleonic wars, with dragons. I've never read Hornblower, but it's reading a bit like how I feel that should read. Manly men in tight pants, and dragons. I'm in some sort of ...

... part of my attempt to clear the decks of bookrings etc is so I can do my annual-ish re-read of Harry Potter.) Picked up His Majesty's Dragon at Galaxy today (Hippo Birdie To Me), and started reading it on the bus on the way home. Mr TQD was snoring gently next to me (hence the need for ...

8. His Majesty's Dragon

I finished Fifty Famous Stories Retold today, and started His Majesty's Dragon.

My favourite Neil Gaiman book is American Gods. I also really like the Temeraire series, it's a bit of a leap from Gaiman to be honest but has adventure and humour, and for me had the same kind of magic to it as Stardust as did Inkheart. I'd also second the Pratchett recommendation.

... it's taking a long time to get to Wood's analysis of today's economic dilemma. I've been surprised by Naomi Noviks' His Majesty's Dragon. I downloaded the "sample" and figured it would be a throw-away, but it has captured my fancy so far. I've downloaded a ton of classics from ManyBoo ...

... Suvudu has a "first free book" of the month program. This month includes His Majesty's Dragon, Assassin's Apprentice, and Red Mars. Kindle users, download!

... and Silent in the Grave by Deanna Raybourn. Then there's all the free books! Assassin's Apprentice, Red Mars, His Majesty's Dragon Treasure Island and The World's Greatest Books volume 2. If you don't hear from me for a while, I'm reading.

... Mercedes Lackey's latest Valdemar book is also high on my wishlist, but I ordered myself to wait for the pb. And Temeraire 5 and Melusine 4! @Sarah #14: Mistborn is BETTER than Elantris! I can't wait for Mistborn 3 (pb).

... series so far and I really liked the chapters in Brisinger, which were told from Saphira's point of view. I have not read his Majesty's Dragon, but it is on my list of books to read. I have read The Invention of Hugo Cabret. I have also read the Capture. A lot of people I knew liked it so I ...

... for Initiate's Trial. February 2009 9. The Ninja by Eric Van Lustbader - Not impressed. Too disjointed. 10. Temeraire by Naomi Novik - Good but somewhat linear plot. 11. Throne of Jade by Naomi Novik - Good March 2009 12. Black Powder War by Naomi Novik - Allr ...

... you're in the story yourself. BOOKS WITH DRAGONS The Hobbit by J.R.R. Tolkien Eragon by Christopher Paolini His Majesty's Dragon by Naomi Novik, which is called Temeraire in the U.K. – the author is a member of Library Thing as well OTHER – highly recommended The Inve ...

Mine was definitely Temeraire, followed closely by Silent in the Sanctuary and Blink.

... just checked and it's in your library, along with a couple of other books I would've recommended: Shadow of Albion and His Majesty's Dragon. I've heard that A Civil Campaign by Lois McMaster Bujold is dedicated to Georgette Heyer (and to others). Didn't check to see if you have that ...

... slueth Quicksilver is an alternate 17th-18th Century socio-political look at events happening in Europe and America. His Majesty's Dragon is an alternate 19th Century Europe with Dragons

... main character, I do like the idea of there being more Faery Rebels though. It did suffer a bit from coming straight after Temeraire but was an enjoyable read, I'd recommend it with the caveat that it is very much a YA read and therefore sometimes doesn't have the same depth to it as an adult ...

I think I've fallen behind with this! This week I bought Spell Hunter, The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo and Temeraire which I fell so utterly in love with I had to immediately purchase The Throne of Jade.

In Temeraire with His Majesty's Dragon. I've seen so many good reviews of this series that I had to give it a try. I'm really glad I did, and I'm going to buy the next couple tomorrow.

Just finished Temeraire and it was fantastic, I loved every minute of it. I spent most of it grinning like an idiot, apart from the bit that made me cry.

... to take a while, as it's kind of being read in the background) and Blink, both of which I'm enjoying. I've just finished Temeraire which I absolutely loved; I may have to purchase The Jade Throne tomorrow. I think next up will be Spell Hunter.

Now reading Temeraire which I'm enjoying hugely

... now. I haven't read Dracula though, and am wondering whether that's going to be a problem. I've just started Temeraire which I bought yesterday having eyed up the series for a while on account of the fabulous covers. I'm only three chapters in but I love it, and I want a talking ...

... now. I haven't read Dracula though, and am wondering whether that's going to be a problem. I've just started Temeraire which I bought yesterday having eyed up the series for a while on account of the fabulous covers. I'm only three chapters in but I love it, and I want a talking ...

I have not read Temeraire, but I have read Dragon Prince (yep, you guessed it--dragons!).

I have not read Dorothy Parker: What Fresh Hell is This?, although I love DP. I have read Temeraire (His Majesty's Dragon) which has dragons in it, but it kinda sucked.

... touchstone to work). Weaveworld The Pirate's Daughter and I bought (bad me): The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo Temeraire

... Hill February Books (so far): 7. the Irish Devil by Diane Whiteside 8. The River Devil by Diane Whiteside 9. His Majesty's Dragonby Naomi Novik 10. The Southern Devil by Diane Whiteside

Happily; thank you, Polly. I have not read His Majesty's Dragon but I have read The White Dragon.

Would you add Naomi Novik and her Temeraire series to Fantasy and Flying Ships, since the Dragons is the third wing of the military service, and the soldiers fight from their backs in groups, not just one rider as in Pern. Or the 2 novels in David Webers Hell's Gate which also has Dragons ...

Naomi Novik's dragon series based around the Napoleonic wars is excellent. The first book is called His Majesty's Dragon in the U.S., but Temeraire in the U.K. The Moorchild by Eloise McGraw is one of my favorites as well and centers around a changeling switched with a human girl ...

I've left Temeraire's Britain behind a while ago and am now gathering Dust on/in the Jacob's Ladder together with Perceval and Rien.

Fantasy 1) Temeraire by Naomi Novik 2) The Throne of Jade by Naomi Novik 3) The girl who heard dragons anne mccaffrey 4) The Black powder War Naomi Novik 16/3/9 5) Wicked: The Life and Times of the Wicked Witch of the West by Gregory Maguire 20/03/09 6) Sabriel Garth Nix 1/4/9 7 ...

... Search for Scientific Proof of Life After Death by Deborah Blum. Looks like fun. #45. WillSteed, lucky you getting Temeraire for a buck!! Woohoo! And I LOVE the title Bill, the Galactic Hero on the Planet of Robot Slaves. That's priceless. Made me grin :-D

I picked up Temeraire for $1 at the markets this morning, and Bill, the Galactic Hero on the Planet of Robot Slaves for $0.50, although I haven't checked yet whether it's a duplicate. I couldn't remember, but at that price it didn't matter. I can always donate it to a book sale.

... reading in January (not that it was hard, really -- two of them are graphic novels), but am only half-way (ish) through Temeraire and the betaing I promised to do. Only half-way through the month, though, so I'll finish these before the end of January too. Curious to see how many books I'll ...

I'm currently in Madeira with Temeraire.

Fantasy: 1. His Majesty's Dragon 2. Throne of Jade 3. Black Powder War 4. Empire of Ivory 5. Victory of Eagles 6. Twilight 7. New Moon 8. Eclipse 9. Breaking Dawn

... Dragon Keeper. With a bit of luck it should be available from the UK around July this year. I've really enjoyed the Temeraire series too and am reading Victory of Eagles at the moment.

... Dragons 1) Eragon By Christopher Paolini 2) Eldest By Christopher Paolini 3) Brisinger By Christopher Paolini 4) His Majesty's Dragon By Naomi Novik Ghosts 1) Haunted By Kelley Armstrong (completed 1/20) 2) What's a Ghoul to Do? by Victoria Laurie (Completed 1/19) 3) No Huma ...

... I think of Dragons I've enjoyed reading about these all come to mind: Pernese dragons & firelizzards, Naomi Novik's Temeraire & co, Jane Yolen's Pit Dragons (as mentioned by a few - i didnt realise these were popular at all!), The dragon in The Obsidian Trilogy by Mercedes Lackey ...

... or original setting you've ever come across in a fantasy novel? Why was it such for you? I've recently started reading His Majesty's Dragon by Naomi Novik which is set during the Napoleonic Wars, which is still Europe, but it's an era I've only ever seen one other writer combine with ...

... Magician's Nephew {X} 4. Empress: Godspeaker 5. The Digital Photograhy Book, Volume 2 by Scott Kelby {X} 6. His Majesty's Dragon 7. The Hedge Knight {X} 8. King Lear {X} 9. Never After {X}

140. His Majesty's Dragon by Naomi Novik (384) A British ship captures a damaged French vessel which is carrying a dragon's egg back to Napoleon. I like this book very much. Temeraire, the dragon, is a fantastic character, Laurence is nearly as interesting, and as much as I am not a ...

... to find Billie's Kiss which doesn't sound to be fantasy from the back, but I could be wrong. I'm also anxious to meet Temeraire later this month or at the beginning of next year.

... by author. The majority of my books could fit two genres equally well (Roma Sub Rosa in Historical or Mystery, the Temeraire books in Historical or Fantasy, the Dresden Files in Fantasy or Mystery....), so I'd have to do this whenever I shelved anything if I did.

I've finally been reading the Temeraire series by Naomi Novik and am waiting for the latest one to come in for me at the library. I don't buy hardbacks as a general rule, (especially since I have the rest of the series in paperback) so I'll read it from the library then buy it for myself ...

Okay, these are random stabs in the dark, as I haven't read either, but could it be: Naomi Novik's His Majesty's Dragon (The Napoleonic wars from England's point of view, with dragons) or Gordon R. Dickson's The Dragon and the George (Modern professor is zapped back to medieval ...

You might try Poison Study or His Majesty's Dragon for more political fantasy... Are you implying that YA books shouldn't be new and different? :)

... by H.P. Lovecraft 2. Journey to the West, Vol. 1- by Anthony C. Yu 3. Killing Floor- by Lee Child 4. His Majesty's Dragon- by Naomi Novik 5. Nightbook- William Kotzwinkle 6. Birdman: The Many Faces of Robert Stroud- by Jolene Babyak 7. STAR WARS The Mand ...

Not all of these are YA, but: Marcus Little Brother Cory Doctorow Captain Will Laurence Temeraire aka His Majesty's Dragon Naomi Novik Max The Book Thief Markus Zusak Duncan Wide Awake David Levithan TJ Whale Talk Chris Crutcher Ben Deadline Seth and Jim What ...

... them very rarely, being more occupied in looking back and forth to compare the degree of cloud cover upon the ground. His Majesty's Dragon by Naomi Novik

... Professor and the Madman) my three favorites for the quarter were: 1) The Amazing Adventures of Cavalier and Clay 2) His Majesty's Dragon 3) The Victorian Internet

... bought: The Professor and the Madman by Simon Winchester The Great Divorce by C.S. Lewis Fruits Basket Vol. 14 His Majesty's Dragon by Naomi Novik Throne of Jade by Naomi Novik and Black Powder War by Naomi Novik The first two were in a box of $3.99 books, and the three Teme ...

... passages drag the book down. I will finish up the series but am going to take a longer break this time. 39) His Majesty Dragon by Naomi Novik (print book) I really flew through this first book of the Temeraire series. It's a fairly straight-f ...

... ately 150. Shaman's Crossing by Robin Hobb - keeper 151. Thieves & Kings, vol. 1 by Mark Oakley - keeper 152. His Majesty's Dragon by Naomi Novik - keeper 153. Forest Mage by Robin Hobb - keeper, I guess 154. The Catcher in the Rye by J.D. Salinger - keeper 155. ...

... the dragons side with us? And...are they trainable with such things as human-sized harnasses, and so on. It's possible that Temeraire could become a useful training manual.

152. His Majesty's Dragon by Naomi Novik - keeper I hummed and hawed over whether or not to count this, as I mostly listened to it as an audio book. I've never counted audio books before, but I did review it and I do plan to reread the rest of the series now as well. (Assuming, of course, ...

... for Temeraire! I didn't enjoy Throne of Jade or Empire of Ivory quite as much, but I had a fantastic time with both His Majesty's Dragon and Black Powder War. I'm eagerly waiting or Victory of Eagles to come in for me at the library.

I have "cutest dragon ever" for my Temeraire books because I always have to look up how you spell his name, and because, well, he is. I also have "pretty boy", "witty banter", and "crazy good".

142 is His Majesty's Dragon by Naomi Novik, and it was really fun. The Napoleonic Wars with *dragons*. I really enjoyed it, and have ordered the next in the series from the library; it can't get here soon enough. 143 is Miss Pettigrew Lives For A Day by Winifred Watson. It was really ...

... who is somewhat obsessive in her affection for the Aubrey/Maturin series and couldn't even get through the first chapter of His Majesty's Dragon because she thought it was too derivative. It's clear that Novik is an O'Brian fan, and perhaps owes much to his detailed recreation of the era, but ...

... you love? Or are you more into plots and action? And how do these stack up in this series? Temeraire Series: His Majesty's Dragon Throne of Jade Black Powder War Empire of Ivory Victory of Eagles Naomi Novik also has a Story in: Fast Ships, Black Sails ---- ...

Check out the Temeraire series, starting with His Majesty's Dragon. Good dragons and Napoleon, too.

... up with them. The one I found today is on the back cover of Victory of Eagles in praise of the first book in the series, His Majesty's Dragon:

"Enthralling reading—it's like Jane Austen playing Dungeons & Dragons with Eragon's Christopher Paolini." —Time

... to read them on public transport tomorrow. Thank heaven's I'm a quick reader & they're easy reads. 112. (148) Temeraire - Kate Novak (327pp) Another fantasy (must have been a mood on my part). This was also very good. Set in the Napoleonic wars with the premise that dragons are ...

... manga/anime, so i've been mostly getting those. but that's just in the last week or so. DeathNote Vol.s 1 through 7 His Majesty's Dragon by Naomi Novik and the next three in that series. The Well of Ascension by Brandon Sanderson

I just am readingTemeraire, His Majesty's Dragon by Naomi Novik. My birthday is April 12.

>172 bell7, yes the Temeraire books made it past my guard. My ex-wife pimped them to me hard, and since one thing we shared was book taste, well I couldn't just ignore that! Ended up really enjoying them. I doubt I would ever have made them part of my library but for receiving them from her. ...

... Glad to read your thoughts on Princess of Roumania. I'm looking forward to starting it this weekend. Have you read the Temeraire series? It's an alternate history set in the Napoleonic era -- no magic, though there are dragons.

... book club. Tolkien and C. S. Lewis are always good, though I suppose are more in the fantasy genre. The Temeraire series is fun historical fiction. There are dragons, but it's not fantasy -- no magic. Everybody needs to read Princess Bride. Book Thief is amazing, again ...

25.So You Want to be A Wizard by Diane Duane 26.Wraeththu by Storm Constantine 27. His Majesty's Dragon by Naomi Novik

... wildly different ideas about unicorns in each one. I don't like all the stories, but I just love about half of them. The Temeraire series by Naomi Novik is historical fiction plus dragons. The Hero and the Crown by Robin McKinley is about a princess who goes to kill dragons...

... hilarious whereabouts of undead Betsy by MaryJanice Davidson. Something completely different: I absolutely loved the Temeraire books of Naomi Novik for the way how she manages to wed dragons & Hornblower together to something absolutely believable. I was equally enthusiastic about Ph ...

... Bujold Seventh Son by Card The Rift War Saga starting with Magician: Apprentice by Feist Redwall by Jacques The Temeraire series by Novik

There's Naomi Novik's His Majesty's Dragon and its sequels, which take place during the Napoleonic Wars and use dragons in combat.

I think of the Temeraire series as military, though not sure how it compares with the rest of your picks.

Finished: His Majesty's Dragon Currently reading: Throne of Jade (Temeraire, Book 2) Books Finished Count: 7

Finished: Warcraft Archive Currently reading His Majesty's Dragon (Temeraire, Book 1) Books Finished Count: 6

... little magic, tho its the beginning of a Women of the Otherworld series and there is lots of magic in the later books. Temeraire or His Majestys Dragon (same book diff titles due to diff countries) is about dragons but there is no magic in them at all, completely down to earth in fact. ...

... Song, which is rather similiar to Watership Down, but you already mentioned Richard Adams. There is no magic in His Majesty's Dragon, but obviously, there are dragons, so that would break the no-races-that-don't-exist rule, unless by that you strictly meant the vampires, werewolves, ...

Hello all! I just finished His Majesty's Dragon and I am now reading the second book in the series Throne of Jade. I am really enjoying these books, some have described them as "Master and Commander" with Dragons and that is a fair assessment. The characters are ones you come to care ...

... 1/31/08 4. Jumper by Steven Gould - finished 02/07/08 5. Jumper Griffin's Story by Steven Gould - 02/11/08 6. His Majesty's Dragon by Naomi Novik - finished 02/13/08

vjohanna: Do you mean differently than we're already doing, for Duma Key, Peculiar, MO, and His Majesty's Dragon?

... as many others here, but I think I can manage fifty books this year. We'll see. Read so far this year: 1. His Majesty's Dragon by Naomi Novik Best described as "Master and Commander with fire-breathing dragons." (Note: I have not yet read Master and Commander, but ...

... in their shortlist of books, just that they don't need to restrict themselves to that. By all means, they should include His Majesty's Dragon if they think the book will appeal to those who like historical fantasy--but the list of similar books would have a lot more depth if they didn't just ...

... all match the book exactly in one way but not in others. So, for example, for Black Ships I'm guessing they suggested His Majesty's Dragon and similar historical fantasy books, regardless of time period, but didn't bother to throw in a non-fiction book about the ancient world or something ...

... files books, weird thing with that one is amazon has book 1 and 5-10 but not book 2 and 3 in the kindle format. :( His Majesty's Dragon looks good! I think I may get that.

Thanks, Bill! I'm looking forward to it. I'm currently spending most of my reading time with His Majesty's Dragon, but I've also got Peculiar, MO, Murder on the Leviathan, Slaughterhouse-Five, By Right of Conquest, Undertow, and Living Dead in Dallas in the queue.

... Time series Storm Constantine's Wraeththu trilogy Robin Hobb's Assassin and Fool trilogies Naomi Novik's Temeraire series Katherine Kurtz's Deryni trilogy Patricia A. McKillip's Riddlemaster trilogy

elbakerone, based on the stuff we share, I think you'd like His Majesty's Dragon by Naomi Novik and Sorcery and Cecelia by Patricia C. Wrede & Caroline Stevermer. Both are historical fiction crossed with fantasy, and both are quite a lot of fun. Also, all that Ray Bradbury and no Martian Ch ...

His Majesty's Dragon by Naomi Novik

... list, and don't see these so far (apologies if they're there and I missed them): Wildwood Dancing by Juliet Marillier His Majesty's Dragon and the rest of the Temeraire series (4 so far) by Naomi Novik Bella at Midnight by Diane Stanley Keturah and Lord Death by Martine Leavitt Dark ...

4. The Midwife's Apprentice by Karen Cushman 5. His Majesty's Dragon by Naomi Novik I really enjoy this series. It is about the Napoleonic Wars- but with one difference. Dragons. I love dragons and historical fiction and this is a wonderful mesh of the two. The dragons are developed ...

... of the following series are in various editions, they look kinda funny on the shelf but I guess that's ok haha! Narnia, Temeraire, Dark Reflections, Gentleman Bastard, Earthsea, Abhorsen, Bartimaeus, and Sevenwaters! Sometimes I think of rebuying books to make them match, but I ...

My SantaThing got me great books (Across the Nightingale Floor by Lian Hearn and His Majesty's Dragon by Naomi Novik) which I devoured already. In fact, I've already ordered the next books in both series.

I'm just echoing other people - I clearly don't many oriignal reading impulses but I also really enjoyed the Temeraire series, Mesluine + sequels, Swordspoint and it's companion, and The Lies of Locke Lamora although I'm petrified to read the next in case it loses direction and goes ...

... one was Red Seas Under Red Skies by Scott Lynch. Other reads lined up for January are: Books 2 and 3 of the Temeraire series by Naomi Novik, The Stone Light by Kai Meyer, and The Search for the Red Dragon by James A. Owen.

Best: Deathly Hallows (what PeaBee said) Honorable mentions: His Majesty's Dragon and series, The Eyre Affair and series, and Elantris and everything else by author. All LT/GD recommendations, by the way! Worst: Surrender by Sonya Hartnett -- had to read it for a class. I ...

I also agree with the Temeraire series. I got the first one from my SantaThing, and I loved it.

I agree with the recommendations for the Temeraire series; and Lies of Locke Lamora which I think is a refreshing bit of fantasy. The fantasy elements are kept in the background though, most of the time, and the story is really more of a heist-slash-action-slash-mystery. There is a YA ...

... I are currently laughing our way through Alcatraz versus the Evil Librarians by Brandon Sanderson. I recently bought His Majesty's Dragon by Naomi Novik, but haven't read it yet. Edited to include Sharon Lee -- didn't remember she was a LT author. Love the Liaden Universe ...

... I figured I'd give him a go after I found this in a thrift shop. He, too, has become one of my very favourite authors. His Majesty's Dragon by Naomi Novik. Another GD group read. I've gotten a big kick out of this whole series. Kushiel's Dart by Jacqueline Carey. Another ...

Okay, I could wait until January 1 to start this, but why wait? I just finished His Majesty's Dragon and I'm working on Across the Nightingale Floor, both from my Secret SantaThing. (note: finished HMD on 12/28)

... by Philip Mann yesterday. I really enjoyed it, very different to my usual fare :) I'm about 3 chapters in to His Majesty's Dragon by Naomi Novik & loving it, allready resenting any interuptions (especially work, lol)...

... by Lisa Carey (sad state of affairs where Tim's wife's novel isn't even in the "others" touchstone list), Elantris, His Majesty's Dragon, Lapsing into a Comma by Bill Walsh (who I didn't know was an LT author when I picked it up), and Looking for Alaska by John Green, of course. :) ...

I really enjoyed the first two, so I've got high hopes. In return, I loved both His Majesty's Dragon and the His Dark Materials series. :)

Books from Santa and others (so far...have a lot of family left): Across the Nightingale Floor by Lian Hearn His Majesty's Dragon by Naomi Novik A War of Gifts: An Ender Story by Orson Scott Card The Golden Compass, The Subtle Knife, and The Amber Spyglass by Philip P ...

I'm reading one of the books from my Secret SantaThing, His Majesty's Dragon by Naomi Novik. So far, I am really enjoying it.

I finished my wrapping, so I'm reading one of the books from my SantaThing, His Majesty's Dragon which I am really enjoying a lot.

>35 I haven't read (or heard of) the first one, but I *loved* His Majesty's Dragon.

... mine already. I got the first book of two different series which I've never read. (Across the Nightingale Floor and His Majesty's Dragon) They both look great. I'm very excited. I LOVE getting new books, and I love getting books from people that they really enjoyed. This was both of ...

My Christmas shopping this year has been very Green Dragon-influenced: I've bought the first three Temeraire books, The Eyre Affair, and Elantris as Christmas presents (for non-LTers, or I wouldn't mention it here). :-)

... by Mitch Cullin 44. Dead Man Rising by Lilith Saintcrow 45. An Hour to Kill by Karin Yapalater 46. His Majesty's Dragon by Naomi Novik 47. The Wooden Sea by Jonathan Carroll 48. The Angel of Darkness by Caleb Carr 49. Sorcerers of Majipoor by Rob ...

... wrote a series starting with A College of Magics is very good too, in a Victorian age world. Naomi Novaks Temeraire series has dragons fighting in the napoleonic wars, a lot of people like them. I've tagged at least some of my books historical fantasy, so a tag search should ...

... Stephen King's Lisey's Story, Simon Vance: Patrick O'Brian's Jack Aubrey series and Naomi Novick's Temeraire series

I had a 20% off everything voucher for borders, so I bought: Naomi Novik's His Magesty's Dragon, Throne of Jade & Black Powder War; Anne McCaffrey's On Dragon Wings which is Dragon'sdawn, Dragon's Eye & Moreta in one volume; The Dragon Companion by Carole Wilkinson ...

... the public library I have plans to include them in my personal library as well. I'll add in my recommendation for the Temeraire novels as well; they are excellent fun. So are T.A. Barron's novels. For things that haven't already been mentioned, I'd like to put in a ...

32: Sure! :) As for Patrick O'Brian read-alikes... Try His Majesty's Dragon by Naomi Novik or Midshipwizard Halcyon Blithe by James M. Ward.

I was a big fan of Jane Yolen's Pit Dragon Trilogy. It starts with Dragon's Blood. I also really like the Temeraire series by Naomi Novik (at least so far). and for your more typical Arthurian stuff, I've enjoyed The Lost Years of Merlin by T.A. Barron

... done by Australian ballot, meaning that the vote order matters. Thus Rainbow's End won this year despite the fact that His Majesty's Dragon and Glasshouse were better novels; at least in my opinion. And I generally like Vinge.

#361 -- That's been on my TBR list for a while; I need to bump it up to the front of the list. Right now I'm reading His Majesty's Dragon -- I'm about halfway through, and so far I love it!

... that. I'd like to see these people again, maybe when they're adults and dealing with more mundane concerns. 10/20 110) His Majesty's Dragon by Naomi Novik. OK, I'm slow, that's all. This is another one that was recommended by various people and I was rejecting it; I found it in a book ...

... but she's worth repeating. She writes about the Napoleonic wars, only with dragons thrown into the mix. The first book is His Majesty's Dragon. Brandon Sanderson writes epic fantasy with innovative magical systems. He's got three adult titles out so far: Elantris, a stand-alone, and ...

... Stars by Antoine de Saint-Exupery A gift of wings by Richard Bach Fiction: Illusions by Richard Bach His Majesty's Dragon by Naomi Novik From the Earth to the Moon by Jules Verne

Hubby, oldest and I just finished reading His Majesty's Dragon by LT's Naomi Novik. Great book, the dragons seemed a lot like scaly cats. Kerian, we read Stardust two weeks ago after my husband and I saw the movie. We love both, but they are significantly different. My daughter read the book ...

... an Century Rain by Alastair Reynolds Subject: Kitchen Confidential by Anthony Bourdain (son is a chef) Temeraire: His Majesty's Dragon by Naomi Novik (favourite combination: history and dragons) The Railway Man by Eric Lomax (uncle survived Changi) Decoupage by ...

Oh goodness, His Majesty's Dragon is well seconded by me as well! It's been described as Pern meets Patrick O'Brian (and the writing is much better than any of the Pern books in my opinion).

... Inside Job, which I adored from beginning to end! You confuse me, talented writer with logorrhea! Now starting his Majesty's Dragon by Naomi Novik at long last. It's been on my shelf a year or more. I liked the idea well enough, but find myself far more thrilled with the ...

... up Stiff: the Curious Lives of Human Cadavers (really good book and an excellent reader) over a week ago, then did His Majesty's Dragon by Naomi Novik (fun historical fantasy - think a dragon aerial corps in the time of Napoleon). Am now working on Caroline Graham's The Killi ...

33) Throne of Jade by Naomi Novik (reread) Sequel to His Majesty's Dragon, Laurence and Temeraire are confronted by China, angry that their prize Celestial dragon should be ridden to war and by a common soldier no less. To have a chance of staying with Temeraire, Laurence must travel ...

Temeraire: His Majesty's Dragon by Naomi Novik Pan by Knut Hamsun Beowulf's Children by Jerry Pournelle The Little Mermaid by Freya Littledale Icarus by Russell Andrews

for #38 and #42 Have either of you tried Naomi Novik's His Majesty's Dragon? (also titled Temeraire in the UK I think). It's an excellent Napoleonic War/Regency fantasy :D.

... Westerfeld (505) 89. *Peeps by Scott Westerfeld (312) 90. *The Last Days by Scott Westerfeld (304) 91. *His Majesty's Dragon by Naomi Novik (353) 92. *The Throne of Jade by Naomi Novik (398) 93. Alanna: The First Adventure by Tamora Pierce (231) 94. A Lit ...

... Of The Forest by David Guterson These Is My Words by Nancy E. Turner My Brother's Keeper by Ben Bova His Majesty's Dragon by Naomi Novik

Temeraire: His Majesty's Dragon by Naomi Novik Lords of Discipline by Pat Conroy The Middle Kingdom by David Wingrove Lord of the Flies by Harold Bloom Kings Row by Henry Bellamann

... time. I'm reading Throne of Jade by Naomi Novik. It's been a while since the group read, so I hope I remember His Majesty's Dragon.

... from one site or another. For some reason I have Sun of Suns by Karl Schroeder on the list. I read it instead of His Majesty's Dragon. Was Sun of Suns even eligible this year? It was pretty damn good. Off to find HMD because it's the only one I haven't read. Right now it's a toss- ...

I just requested His Majesty's Dragon from my library earlier this afternoon. Primarily because I read a review that described it as a cross between Patrick O'Brian's Aubery-Maturin books and Anne McCaffrey's Pern books. (The first of those "parents" was the one that caught my attention. ...

... new materil to justify a new nomination. This is one of the best books I have read in the last decade. Number 2 is His Majesty's dragon. Probalby the lightest of the nominations but a very good read. With the second place goes a vote for Naomi Nokik in the Campbell new writers ...

... the Hugo, I think Vinge is old news. We know him, we love him, there's more exciting stuff on the roster this year. - His Majesty's Dragon: Ahh, the token female and the token fantasy all rolled into one. A very good book. Super fun read and deserving of recognition. Read it, have fun ...

So I'm always a month or two behind the group reads, but I just finished His Majesty's Dragon and I really liked it. Something about the characters and the way they're written got me much more involved emotionally than I usually get in a book. I smiled and laughed, I talked at the book at several ...

I finally got a copy of His Majesty's Dragon by Naomi Novik today.

... in reading the 'Chronological Tolkien' which ought to take me through the summer & into fall. Have made a stab at starting His Majesty's Dragonas well. Next on deck is Sourcery.

... 100 pages into Black Powder War by Novik and I'm about to give up. All it is about is travel and war. Yawner. At least His Majesty's Dragon had interesting characterization and you learned about the dragons.

... I don't, I'll wait for one I do want to read. I would like to read this one, but I am a huge procrastinator, so, like with His Majesty's Dragon, I may read it a long time after you all. Hope you don't mind late chimer-inners. :)

I finished His Majesty's Dragon, lots of fun. Now I am reading Feet of Clay, by Terry Pratchett. Still plugging along in my non-fiction reading as well.

Ok, not really a discussion inducing post here - but I wanted to say that I really enjoyed Temeraire, more than I thought I would, and - like our Clam - I look forward to reading the next two in the future.

MrsLee, I didn't think Throne of Jade was as good as His Majesty's Dragon, but I still enjoyed it. I found Black Powder War excellent.

... I think. Tigana, American Gods, A Christmas Carol, Over Sea, Under Stone, The Dark is Rising, Elantris and His Majesty's Dragon. I think we should keep this book a one thread discussion, as I've noticed that many people tend to skip the first threads and wait until we're ...

... Tribole and Elyse Resch More like "homework" reading for my eating disorder; however, it had some good stuff. 104. His Majesty's Dragon 105. Throne of Jade by Naomi Novik The first is another favorite for this year; however, I was NOT impressed with the second book as I found the ...

Arrrghhh! (not a pirate sound, a dismay sound) You people will turn me into a fantasy fiend yet. I am just now reading His Majesty's Dragon and loving it, so I will probably have to try this one too. To Ride Hell's Chasm sounds interesting to me, but I will be gone next week too. I'll find it ...

Am reading His Majesty's Dragon, good to hear your thoughts on the sequels Morphidae, because I am loving this book, but I do not like to be depressed, so maybe I'll skip them. I have too many other books that need to be read to be going out and buying sad/depressing books. Unless they are ...

Read The Jade Throne by Naomi Novik. Didn't like it as much as His Majesty's Dragon and found it a bit frustrating and depressing. So I read Brave New World and got REALLY depressed. So I watched a sappy Disney Movie - Ice Princess.

Even though I took two books with me on holidays His Majesty's Dragon and Birdsong, both of which I read and enjoyed tremendously, other books mysteriously seemed to find their way into my luggage! While visiting in Ottawa I found hardcover editions of The Bartimaeus Trilogy on sale ($6.00 ...

... Unwritten history: Life Amongst the Modocs, which turned out to be very good and very sad at the same time. Next up: His Majesty's Dragon

I finished His Majesty's Dragon by Naomi Novik yesterday and just ADORED it. It's probably my favorite book so far this year. I'm about 50 pages into The Kite Runner by Khaled Hosseini. It's alright. If it were less well written, I'd probably skip the rest from boredom.

... ago. So I started again at the beginning and have to say that I'm finding it easier this time. Unfortunately my copy of His Majesty's Dragon has finally turned up from Amazon so I'd better crack on with that as I'm already way to late for the discussion but I'm still feeling positive for DZ. ...

... have! My hubby ran out of reading material on our vacation, so made an emergency trip to Barnes and Noble. For me he bought His Majesty's Dragon and The Fifth Elephant. I wasn't going to read the Dragon one, but if I'm going to delve into other fantasy books, I'd rather do it with you all than ...

We found a used bookstore in Sebastopol, I browsed the fantasy section, of which there were many, looking for His Majesty's Dragon, but it wasn't there. I'm hesitant to dive into other fantasy for some reason. So I ended up in the mystery section, of which they had a lot of my favorite GA authors. ...

I gave up on my local library and bought His Majesty's Dragon yesterday. This is why I don't use the library, it takes forever for a book I want to come in, I then have to remember to return it, which I don't then have to pay the fine, and I don't have the fun of adding the book to my catalogue, ...

... been tough to read much these past few weeks, but I hope to get in some serious reading now that school is finished! 44. His Majesty's Dragon by Naomi Novik (356 pages)

... books to read over the summer. I had to rush out on my lunch break and buy Throne of Jade by Naomi Novik. His Majesty's Dragon completely disrupted my reading list, as I'm fairly sure I'll have to buy Black Powder War too. And of course, having purchased these books, I'll ...

... her to take a larger role, and she didn't do so until the very end of the book. Currently, I'm working my way through His Majesty's Dragon. I'm enjoying it very much, but I'm finding it to be a quiet book. I like it, but it's not blowing me out of the water. I've also begun Notes From ...

A reminder for those who use the 'Green Dragon' tag to add it to HMD. I also added 'GD Group Read' to both Elantris and Temeraire/His Majesties Dragon.

I finished In an Instant yesterday, and I am thoroughly enjoying His majesty's Dragon now. :o)

... ronic 92. House of Dreams by Pauline Gedge - keeper 93. The Thirty-Nine Steps by John Buchan - electronic 94. His Majesty's Dragon by Naomi Novik - library; personal copy later purchased 95. Throne of Jade by Naomi Novik - keeper 96. Notes From the Underground by Fyo ...

... 36. Elantris - Brandon Sanderson 37. The Wild Irish - Robin Maxwell 38. London - Edward Rutherfurd 39. Temeraire - Naomi Novik 40. The Time Traveler's Wife - Audrey Niffenegger May 41. Helen of Troy - Margaret George 42. The Serpent Bride - Sara Doug ...

I vote for half His Majesty's Dragon (first or second half, doesn't matter to me) and half The Te of Piglet (maybe the middle half). Any other suggestions?

Or should we just have a single His Majesty's Dragon discussion thread? What do you think? It's not too long. (384 pages) Oh yeah, the vote for this book was overwhelming.

How long until the poles are closed? I already ordered His Majesty's Dragon since it looked to be the winner, and I'll likely read it either way. I actually got a Hardcover edition that has the first 3 books in the series in one, so hopefully it's worth the read.

... Okay, first I would head over to the fantasy section and snatch up a copy of Mistborn in hardcover. I'd also buy the Temeraire series by Naomi Novik. Then I'd buy another set of The Lord of the Rings. Right now I have 3 versions. Two 3-in-1 (one leatherbound and one paperback). I ...

I think I mentioned in the other thread, but my vote is for either His Majesty's Dragon or The Time Traveler's Wife. I'd read Contact if I could get a copy by the time the discussion starts, not too unlikely, but I don't think I'd like it very much since I'm not a fan of science fiction, so I ...

... a mile high... but if the auhor would please us with her participation in the discussion I would join in on His Majesty's Dragon.

It matters not to me. I've read TTW, but I'd be happy to reread it. His Majesty's Dragon sounds interesting too, and I'm always up for buying another book!

my voting would go in this order: 1. Temeraire/His Majesty's Dragon plus Naomi Novik is an LT Author, anyone fancy trying to get her in on the discussion if this book wins the vote? 2. The Time Traveler's Wife 2. Contact I haven't read any of them, but I'm interested in all ...

Be of good cheer, Kerian. His Majesty's Dragon was our second choice last time, I think. wasn't it? So, maybe we'll get to do the Niffenegger book next. :o) You should join anyway.

His Majesty's Dragon (aka Temeraire) by Naomi Novik Contact by Carl Sagan The Time Traveler's Wife by Audrey Niffenegger I'm not voting yet, because I've already read two of them. (I don't mind rereading.)

... want to read it because they don't like the other books by him. I would love to read a book I don't know yet, therefore His Majesty's Dragon would be my favorite choice. I can also read Good Omens again for myself. Well, I will do that anyway. Like Busifer I've read it megamultiple times :-)

I've just read both His Majesty's Dragon and The Time Traveler's Wife, so I'd be happy to participate in a discussion of either. I had a look to see if I could get Children of Hurin sometime soon from a library around here, no luck, so I'll be out for that for sure.

#37, I just finished reading His Majesty's Dragon, it's got kind of slow pacing as this one is largely world-building and presenting the deepening relationship between the two main characters. But there is some plot. I did want to go out and buy the rest when I was done, but the book didn't ...

#36, I just discovered that His Majesty's Dragon is part of an ongoing Umptillionology or something. That also gives me pause about reading it. Can anyone here vouch for it as a stand alone? I'm really leery of multivolume extravaganzae..........

I have not participated in a group read yet, but I would be up for His Majesty's Dragon as well, it looks interesting. I will also wait for Children of Hurin in paperback.

I would be willing to do His Majesty's Dragon or Children of Hurin (though because it's unavailable in PB will reduce those willing a lot) I have a copy of Good Omen' sitting on my shelf near the top of my TBR so that one would definately get my vote.

... require a big commitment from me, and I can't between working full time and school part time. However, I am reading His Majesty's Dragon right now, and I LOVE it. Not in the same way I loved Elantris, but still a really good book. Equally, I've already read The Time Traveler's Wife ...

I'm in for Children of Hurin - (what is it with the touchstone for this?), or The Time Traveler's Wife or His Majesty's Dragon. I'm reading Children right now and listening to Dragon on my iPod. I really enjoyed our discussions about Elantris so it'll be great to do another book together.

... after a while, but the wounds are still fresh for me. :) OK, so that's a bit dramatic. But I might have a look at His Majesty's Dragon, though. Seems to me like our finalists thus far are (meaning books that more than one person seems to be interested in): Children of Hurin His M ...

... stuff, I should go finish Unfinished Tales. I'm putting a vote in for the Temeraire series... I already have a copy of His Majesty's Dragon sitting on top of my TBR pile.

I'm happy to group read Children of Hurin, though if something else comes up, then I'll be happy with that too (Temeraire is my choice to throw into the hat)... and that, ladies and gentlemen, is how to sit on the fence ;-)

16 Rowling, J.K. - Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone (Book 1) 17 Novik, Naomi - Black Powder War (Temeraire, Book 3) 18 Palahniuk, Chuck - Fight Club 19 Pinker, Steven - The Blank Slate: The Modern Denial of Human Nature

... - Bruce Catton 12 Never Call Retreat (The Centennial History of the Civil War, Volume 3) - Bruce Catton 13 Throne of Jade (Temeraire, Book 2) - Naomi Novik 14 His Majesty's Dragon (Temeraire, Book 1) - Naomi Novik

... my current situation is a bit unlikely. So if we do this soon, I probably won't be able to participate. I did just read Temeraire though, and I liked it a lot. I recommend that for all those who are wavering between whether or not to read it. =)

Maybe Temeraire/His Majesty's Dragon could be the next group read? Just a thought...

I've finished Temeraire and liked it, if it seemed a bit without plot, but I've heard that it's a lot of set up for the next books in the trilogy, so I'm looking forward to reading those sometime in the near future. Currently I'm just starting The Time Traveler's Wife by Audrey Niffenegger, ...

... for the recommendations - I've read Anne Bishop's Black Jewels trilogy and really liked it. Are they connected? 39. Temeraire - Naomi Novik Liked it, but found it a bit simple and the plot lacking. I will keep reading though.

... I'd take a bit of a break from fantasy, so I'm reading Cherry, a biography of Apsley Cherry-Garrard. But I just got His Majesty's Dragon on audible, so started listening to that last night. It's excellent - I definitely want to get the books now. And despite my resolution to not get ...

... wishlist. He's definitely one of my favorite authors. #292 - I know, I have the British version, but I've known it as His Majesty's Dragon so I just wanted to make clear exactly what I was reading. I think I made it more confused instead! =) I don't have the rest of the series yet. I've ...

#290 The British version is just called Temeraire, and it's one that I'd like to be reading, but I want to get through Children of Hurin first, which I'm just about to start this evening.

... it and its sequel. Probably not up to The Lions of al-Rassan, but amazing nonetheless. I'm excited to start reading Temeraire (aka His Majesty's Dragon, I think the British version has a different name) after I finish London today, which I have loved. The books and movies thread ...

... them I can always buy new editions and re-donate these. I got: The Time Traveler's Wife - Audrey Niffenegger Temeraire - Naomi Novik Inkspell - Cornelia Funke The Soprano Sorceress - L.E. Modesitt Jr. I can see myself reading the first two next despite what I ...

I'd heard a while back the PJ had the rights to the Temeraire books (or so I believed), I think he'd be a very good choice, but then I think he'd be a very good choice to direct the phone book ;-)

#7 I heard that His Majesty's Dragon was like Jane Austen playing Dungeons & Dragons as Horatio Hornblower. I'm not sure I quite agree, but it sure made me pick it up! I really liked it. It's the first in the series, so a lot of it is set-up, but it's good set-up focused on presenting the ...

... could Heath Ledger be Satan? ... Then again, who could be Satan? I'll have to think on this. I really have to read His Majesty's Dragon. Generally I'm not a huge fan of movies made from books, because they turn out differently than how I'd expect and they tend to ruin my own ...

... Carman's Land of Elyon series, and would love to see that come to the big screen. I'm also very eager to see His Majesty's Dragon. I'm glad that Peter Jackson will be at the helm, since he did such a brilliant job in capturing the essence of the LOTR books. I have to say I was ...

... Traveller's Wife -Stardust -The Golden Compass -Atlas Shrugged -The Amulet of Samarkand -The Watchmen -His Majesty's Dragon While Hollywood can often take a good book and turn it into a horrible movie (i.e. Eragon, the Fountainhead...) sometimes, with the right ...

... to books where the characters have some connection to other "creatures", whether they are animal or alien.Naomi Novik's Temeraire series has been interesting with it's Napoleonic setting. Other favourite authors are Robin Hobb and Kate Forsyth.

I started and finished Beyond the Valley of Thorns yesterday. I'm currently reading Temeraire as well as Jane Eyre. I'm enjoying both immensely.

... readers. Of particular interest to me are books concerning dragons; I'm just finishing up Eldest and will be starting on His Majesty's Dragon after that. I'm open to both adult and YA recs. Thanks so much in advance!

... was great. That's all science fiction. For fantasy, I've lately loved Naomi Novik's Temeraire series beginning with His Majesty's Dragon; The Naomi Kritzer series beginning with Freedom's Gate; Ellen Kushner's work -- most recently, The Privilege of the Sword which was GREAT; ...

Brandon, If I were voting (and I won't be) and I voted for His Majesty's Dragon, I might figure that I should vote for someone else for the Campbell Award. So maybe you should campaign for HMD to win. :-) Good luck to both of you.

... easy to read, and trying to convince the publishing idiots they are idiots. That seems pretty award worthy to me. Temeraire is military naval fantasy with dragons as ships/planes I think, with what someone was saying on an oz list the other day. A hornblower sort of riff or something?

Has anyone mentioned that Naomi Novik's His Majesty's Dragon is on the Hugo ballot in the best novel category, and that she and Brandon Sanderson are both up for the John W. Campbell award? Congratulations to both! Anyone spot any other LT authors?

... if dragons were real. They're a very good series of books and she's just been nominated for a Hugo for the first one, Temeraire.

... End remains in the running. The full list of novels is Eifelheim by Michael F. Flynn, His Majesty's Dragon aka Temeraire by Naomi Novik, Glasshouse by Charles Stross, Rainbows End by Vernor Vinge and Blindsight by Peter Watts. Edited to correct touchstones.

His Majesty's Dragon by Naomi Novik (384 pages) Take two parts Patrick O'Brien and one part Anne McCaffery and you get Naomi Novik's wonderful Temeraire series. It's set in the Napoleanic era of a world where dragons are real and play a key role in mankind's arsenal. Will Laurence, a ...

... kinds of books, from fantasy to hard science. However, it does bug me when dragons are set as the villains. On that note, His Majesty's Dragon and its sequels are very good.

#4 Thanks, Simon. I couldn't see a cover (there's one I can't make out) with plain Temeraire as title, so I was puzzled. The books sound interesting. Guess this has added another to my wishlist. :-)

... 13 books, 4616 pages 17. This Alien Shore; C. S. Friedman (565p) 18. Reign in Hell; William Diehl (465p) 19. His Majesty's Dragon; Naomi Novik (356p) 20. Across The Wall; Garth Nix (415p) 21. The Ragwitch; Garth Nix (312p) 22. George's Marvellous Medicine; Ro ...

... Regency England in general does seem fun though, even though adding dragons could only make it better... so world of Temeraire it is!

... no personal attachment to the book's content. I and many others--judging from the 5 star ratings here on LT--quite enjoyed Temeraire and on that basis I believe it will have lasting artistic value to quite a few people, which makes it a good collectible investment in my mind.

... story with lots of potential for world-building. Based upon reading HMD, I bought two copies of the UK first/first of Temeraire which I got signed a few weeks ago at the World Science Fiction Convention. When the Peter Jackson news came out, I found a UK bookseller who either hadn't heard ...

In the hope of bringing some life to this group: Well, I've already posted about Temeraire by Naomi Novik a couple of other places on LT, but I'm going to talk about the book here, too, because I believe it's a winner both as a book to read and as an investment. The UK true first/first of ...

... when compared to many others, which is a big plus in my mind. I also have to give the old thumbs up to Naomi Novik's Temeraire trilogy (starting with His Majesty's Dragon here in the USA). For those of you who haven't heard yet, Peter Jackson (Lord of the Rings, etc.) just optioned all ...

... Jackson (of Lord of the Rings movies fame) has just purchased the options for all three of Naomi Novik's books in the Temeraire series (see Message 6). The price of the book is already going up on the news, so get it while you still can (it's a good read, too!). See http://www.aintitcool. ...

... one would be well-rewarded if one were to purchase a fine/fine first printing, first edition UK hardcover copy of Temeraire, and then hold it for about 10 years, plus or minus a few. The book is also known as His Majesty's Dragon in the USA, but it's only in paperback over here (if ...

I finished His Majesty's Dragon the other day (see my review), now I'm working on Sword of the Border.

For those that like dragons, I just finished the first book in a trilogy called His Majesty's Dragon by Naomi Novik. It's very good. I think fans of Jonathan Strange and Mr. Norrell would enjoy it too. Here's a brief premise: Captain Will Laurence is a promising young officer in His Magje ...

Clamairy, I've read His Majesty's Dragon and enjoyed it very much. I borrowed it from the library, so it's not listed in my library here.

Yup. We make a lot of chit chat here. :o) Has anyone read Naomi Novik's books? I bought His Majesty's Dragon, Throne of Jade and Black Powder War for my daughter recently, and she hasn't read them yet. I'm curious to know if they are any good.

... Detzer's "Dissonance" and Simon Dunstan's Fort Eben Emael (see my reviews) and I'm now working on Naomi Novik's His Majesty's Dragon.

... if you like the Napoleonic wars and don't mind a fantasy take on them, you might like Jonathan Strange & Mr. Norrell, and Temeraire books. My favorite period is also the Georgian and Regency eras in British history, though I am expanding slightly into other eras. I don't much care for ...

... if you like the Napoleonic wars and don't mind a fantasy take on them, you might like Jonathan Strange & Mr. Norrell, and Temeraire books. My favorite period is also the Georgian and Regency eras in British history, though I am expanding slightly into other eras. I don't much care for ...

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