1. 256
   Master and Commander by Patrick O'Brian (lorax)

   lorax: The Napoleonic Wars, just with no dragons. Better-written than Hornblower and with much stronger characterization.

2. 122
   Dragonflight by Anne McCaffrey (justjukka)

   justjukka: Both Novik and McCaffrey take great care in developing the worlds for their respective series. If you like one, you may very well like the other.

3. 92
   Mr. Midshipman Hornblower by C. S. Forester (DWWilkin)

   DWWilkin: If you like the time period, no better way to start then with the first popular series about Age of Sail

4. 71
   Leviathan by Scott Westerfeld (PghDragonMan, Caramellunacy)

   Caramellunacy: Both are alternate history/fantasy novels with a distinct nautical flair. His Majesty's Dragon is set during the Napoleonic Wars - just with dragons (obviously) as a sort of Air Navy - complete with crew. Leviathan is set during an alternate WWI between the Darwinists (who have living ships & weapons) and the Clankers (who use machines).… (more)

5. 40
   The Dragon and the George by Gordon R. Dickson (infiniteletters)
6. 73
   Jonathan Strange & Mr. Norrell by Susanna Clarke (ErlendSkjelten)

   ErlendSkjelten: Much heavier fare than Temeraire, but all the more enjoyable for it. The Napoleonic wars, with magicians instead of dragons.

7. 40
   Airborn by Kenneth Oppel (elbakerone)

   elbakerone: Another interesting and well written historical fantasy.

8. 30
   Dragonhaven by Robin McKinley (infiniteletters)
9. 31
   Eon: Dragoneye Reborn by Alison Goodman (notemily)

   notemily: DRAGONS!

10. 42
    A Natural History of Dragons by Marie Brennan (TomWaitsTables)
11. 10
    Cast in Shadow by Michelle Sagara (leahsimone)
12. 10
    Midshipwizard Halcyon Blithe by James M. Ward (amysisson)

    amysisson: In this case, the dragon *is* the ship, and the main character is younger and less experienced, but otherwise they have a similar feel....

13. 10
    Opening Atlantis by Harry Turtledove (PghDragonMan)
14. 10
    Lord of the Changing Winds by Rachel Neumeier (noneofthis)
15. 00
    Elephant Company: The Inspiring Story of an Unlikely Hero and the Animals Who Helped Him Save Lives in World War II by Vicki Croke (2wonderY)

    2wonderY: This is a real life story of a man whose all encompassing relationship with elephants, one in particular, echo that between Laurence and Temeraire.

16. 22
    Sorcery and Cecelia, or, The Enchanted Chocolate Pot by Patricia C. Wrede (carlyrose)

    carlyrose: A bit lighter and for perhaps a younger audience, but also an alternate history dealing with the Napoleonic Wars.

17. 00
    The Dragon and the Thief by Gillian Bradshaw (TomWaitsTables)
18. 00
    The Ruins of Gorlan by John Flanagan (JessiAdams)

    JessiAdams: Both are light, fast paced adventure stories with smart characters and witty dialogue.

19. 01
    Dragon Companion by Don Callander (infiniteletters)
20. 12
    The Fire Rose by Mercedes Lackey (FFortuna)

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