Comments on: If You Like Lois McMaster Bujold hosted by Elizabeth http://dearauthor.com/need-a-rec/if-you-like-misc/if-you-like-lois-mcmaster-bujold/ Romance, Historical, Contemporary, Paranormal, Young Adult, Book reviews, industry news, and commentary from a reader's point of view Mon, 28 May 2012 02:42:28 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.2 By: Cordelia’s Honor (May Discussion) | Bossard Booklovers http://dearauthor.com/need-a-rec/if-you-like-misc/if-you-like-lois-mcmaster-bujold/#comment-379551 Cordelia’s Honor (May Discussion) | Bossard Booklovers Mon, 21 May 2012 09:16:10 +0000 http://dearauthor.com/wordpress/?p=7454#comment-379551 [...] If You Like Lois McMaster Bujold  (Dear Author) [...] [...] If You Like Lois McMaster Bujold  (Dear Author) [...]

]]> By: Abby http://dearauthor.com/need-a-rec/if-you-like-misc/if-you-like-lois-mcmaster-bujold/#comment-260672 Abby Wed, 17 Nov 2010 08:14:15 +0000 http://dearauthor.com/wordpress/?p=7454#comment-260672 @Angela, yes, I love the Warlord trilogy, although I liked her Star series better! @Angela, yes, I love the Warlord trilogy, although I liked her Star series better!

]]> By: Angela James http://dearauthor.com/need-a-rec/if-you-like-misc/if-you-like-lois-mcmaster-bujold/#comment-258861 Angela James Wed, 27 Oct 2010 23:10:51 +0000 http://dearauthor.com/wordpress/?p=7454#comment-258861 @Abby Have you ever tried the Warlord trilogy by Elizabeth Vaughan? She also wrote another fantasy series, the "Star" series. Both have quite a bit of romance, though the Warlord one moreso, I think. Here's the author's Amazon page: http://amzn.to/cSbdLp @Abby Have you ever tried the Warlord trilogy by Elizabeth Vaughan? She also wrote another fantasy series, the “Star” series. Both have quite a bit of romance, though the Warlord one moreso, I think. Here’s the author’s Amazon page: http://amzn.to/cSbdLp

]]> By: Abby http://dearauthor.com/need-a-rec/if-you-like-misc/if-you-like-lois-mcmaster-bujold/#comment-258825 Abby Wed, 27 Oct 2010 16:44:23 +0000 http://dearauthor.com/wordpress/?p=7454#comment-258825 @<a href="#comment-180000" rel="nofollow">votermom</a>: Catherine Asaro is awesome! And there are some parallels between her and LMB...There's a website all you guys might want to check out, fantasticfiction.com, it gives a complete list of an authors novels, any new books coming out, and any books the author recommends. It's pretty much awesome! @votermom: Catherine Asaro is awesome! And there are some parallels between her and LMB…There’s a website all you guys might want to check out, fantasticfiction.com, it gives a complete list of an authors novels, any new books coming out, and any books the author recommends. It’s pretty much awesome!

]]> By: Abby http://dearauthor.com/need-a-rec/if-you-like-misc/if-you-like-lois-mcmaster-bujold/#comment-258819 Abby Wed, 27 Oct 2010 16:08:42 +0000 http://dearauthor.com/wordpress/?p=7454#comment-258819 I ADORE Lois McMaster Bujold's The Sharing Knife series, but I tried her futuristic novels and I wasn't too interested in them. I might try them again later, but I would LOVE it if someone could recommend to me a series similar to The Sharing Knife that is equally well written and engaging, but maybe with a little more romance? I really did love the romance in The Sharing Knife series, but I like more, I find that it just makes everything a little more interesting ;) I ADORE Lois McMaster Bujold’s The Sharing Knife series, but I tried her futuristic novels and I wasn’t too interested in them. I might try them again later, but I would LOVE it if someone could recommend to me a series similar to The Sharing Knife that is equally well written and engaging, but maybe with a little more romance? I really did love the romance in The Sharing Knife series, but I like more, I find that it just makes everything a little more interesting ;)

]]> By: Top Ten List from Verona St. James | Dear Author http://dearauthor.com/need-a-rec/if-you-like-misc/if-you-like-lois-mcmaster-bujold/#comment-242801 Top Ten List from Verona St. James | Dear Author Sun, 06 Jun 2010 05:56:22 +0000 http://dearauthor.com/wordpress/?p=7454#comment-242801 [...] fact: She wrote the “If You Like Lois McMaster Bujold” article that was up on Dear Author last [...] [...] fact: She wrote the “If You Like Lois McMaster Bujold” article that was up on Dear Author last [...]

]]> By: Chenebe http://dearauthor.com/need-a-rec/if-you-like-misc/if-you-like-lois-mcmaster-bujold/#comment-239698 Chenebe Wed, 05 May 2010 08:57:03 +0000 http://dearauthor.com/wordpress/?p=7454#comment-239698 I just read Dorothy Sayer's 'Gaudy Night' (she was one of the four Bujold dedicated her book 'Civil Campaign' to) and right at the end if you get there is Lord Peter Wimsey's speech to Harriet Vane apologizing for proposing to her. If you loved 'Civil Campaign' like I do ... it is a REAL TREAT as you realise that Miles Vorkosigan does a Lord Peter Wimsey. :) I just read Dorothy Sayer’s ‘Gaudy Night’ (she was one of the four Bujold dedicated her book ‘Civil Campaign’ to) and right at the end if you get there is Lord Peter Wimsey’s speech to Harriet Vane apologizing for proposing to her. If you loved ‘Civil Campaign’ like I do … it is a REAL TREAT as you realise that Miles Vorkosigan does a Lord Peter Wimsey. :)

]]> By: Elizabeth/Moth/Verona http://dearauthor.com/need-a-rec/if-you-like-misc/if-you-like-lois-mcmaster-bujold/#comment-239570 Elizabeth/Moth/Verona Tue, 04 May 2010 06:49:23 +0000 http://dearauthor.com/wordpress/?p=7454#comment-239570 Author of the article here: In case anyone's interested I wrote an opinion piece for my blog about SF Romance (which mentions Bujold): http://moth-insertwittytitlehere.blogspot.com/2010/05/my-thoughts-on-science-fiction-romances.html Author of the article here: In case anyone’s interested I wrote an opinion piece for my blog about SF Romance (which mentions Bujold):

http://moth-insertwittytitlehere.blogspot.com/2010/05/my-thoughts-on-science-fiction-romances.html

]]> By: Barbara W http://dearauthor.com/need-a-rec/if-you-like-misc/if-you-like-lois-mcmaster-bujold/#comment-236219 Barbara W Fri, 26 Mar 2010 03:52:36 +0000 http://dearauthor.com/wordpress/?p=7454#comment-236219 I don't remember how I started reading LMB, but I love her books, and I agree with all of the people who made comments about how other writers don't really compare. I appreciate all of the recommendations, though, and I look forward to checking them out. Nobody mentioned the Lieutenant Leary series by David Drake if you enjoy military SF. The hero isn't as good a character as Miles, but he is still interesting as is the heroine, and Drake's writing is good, and his worldbuilding doesn't get in the way. Very readable. I don’t remember how I started reading LMB, but I love her books, and I agree with all of the people who made comments about how other writers don’t really compare. I appreciate all of the recommendations, though, and I look forward to checking them out.

Nobody mentioned the Lieutenant Leary series by David Drake if you enjoy military SF. The hero isn’t as good a character as Miles, but he is still interesting as is the heroine, and Drake’s writing is good, and his worldbuilding doesn’t get in the way. Very readable.

]]> By: Angie http://dearauthor.com/need-a-rec/if-you-like-misc/if-you-like-lois-mcmaster-bujold/#comment-218405 Angie Fri, 16 Oct 2009 15:28:37 +0000 http://dearauthor.com/wordpress/?p=7454#comment-218405 @<a href="#comment-179795" rel="nofollow">Debra Date</a>: I also highly recommend the Honor Harrington books by David Weber. Honor has a machiavellian turn of mind somewhat reminiscent of Cordelia/Miles when solving problems. David Weber's "The Apocalypse Troll" also contains a strong and awesome heroine. I also recommend the lyra books by Patricia C. Wrede if you can find em. I second the recommendations for Barbara Hambly, Wen Spencer, and Diane Duane. @Debra Date:

I also highly recommend the Honor Harrington books by David Weber.

Honor has a machiavellian turn of mind somewhat reminiscent of Cordelia/Miles when solving problems.

David Weber’s “The Apocalypse Troll” also contains a strong and awesome heroine.

I also recommend the lyra books by Patricia C. Wrede if you can find em.

I second the recommendations for Barbara Hambly, Wen Spencer, and Diane Duane.

]]> By: Chenebe http://dearauthor.com/need-a-rec/if-you-like-misc/if-you-like-lois-mcmaster-bujold/#comment-207983 Chenebe Thu, 09 Jul 2009 02:27:09 +0000 http://dearauthor.com/wordpress/?p=7454#comment-207983 She's a genius! *sigh* She’s a genius! *sigh*

]]> By: Moth http://dearauthor.com/need-a-rec/if-you-like-misc/if-you-like-lois-mcmaster-bujold/#comment-207979 Moth Thu, 09 Jul 2009 01:54:31 +0000 http://dearauthor.com/wordpress/?p=7454#comment-207979 Interesting interview with Bujold, focused on one of my favorites: Paladin of Souls. http://womenwriters.net/june09/paladin_interview.html <blockquote>The old model of “maid, matron, crone” for women's lives was based on a much shorter average life-span. Modern technology, over the past 150 years, has literally doubled the life expectancy of women in industrial societies (from 40 to 45 years to 80 to 90 years). With lower birth rates, “matron” takes less of a bite than ever out of the prime years, and the debilitation of old age is pushed off for decades. This gives instead a life structure of “maid, matron, 20-or-30-year-blank, crone.” There are no historical social models for that second-maturity period.</blockquote> She is a very smart lady. :) Interesting interview with Bujold, focused on one of my favorites: Paladin of Souls.

http://womenwriters.net/june09/paladin_interview.html

The old model of “maid, matron, crone” for women's lives was based on a much shorter average life-span. Modern technology, over the past 150 years, has literally doubled the life expectancy of women in industrial societies (from 40 to 45 years to 80 to 90 years). With lower birth rates, “matron” takes less of a bite than ever out of the prime years, and the debilitation of old age is pushed off for decades. This gives instead a life structure of “maid, matron, 20-or-30-year-blank, crone.” There are no historical social models for that second-maturity period.

She is a very smart lady. :)

]]> By: Chenebe http://dearauthor.com/need-a-rec/if-you-like-misc/if-you-like-lois-mcmaster-bujold/#comment-201745 Chenebe Mon, 18 May 2009 06:27:25 +0000 http://dearauthor.com/wordpress/?p=7454#comment-201745 'A Brother's Price' by Wen Spencer was very enjoyable. Fun, well thought out societal dynamics if men were rare and valuable. Nice character interactions, I especially liked it when Jerin rapped the princess' fingers when she wanted to dip it in the maple syrup! I also tried 'Elantris' which was recommended here, but found it not as easy to get into. The feisty, intelligent princess is an appealing character, but the evangelical priest just bored me. ‘A Brother’s Price’ by Wen Spencer was very enjoyable. Fun, well thought out societal dynamics if men were rare and valuable. Nice character interactions, I especially liked it when Jerin rapped the princess’ fingers when she wanted to dip it in the maple syrup!

I also tried ‘Elantris’ which was recommended here, but found it not as easy to get into. The feisty, intelligent princess is an appealing character, but the evangelical priest just bored me.

]]> By: Frances http://dearauthor.com/need-a-rec/if-you-like-misc/if-you-like-lois-mcmaster-bujold/#comment-200306 Frances Mon, 04 May 2009 11:38:12 +0000 http://dearauthor.com/wordpress/?p=7454#comment-200306 Chenebe, Well done! I haven't read all of them, but I agree with your assessment on those that I have read. Helps me to know the others to go after. Thanks. Chenebe, Well done! I haven’t read all of them, but I agree with your assessment on those that I have read. Helps me to know the others to go after. Thanks.

]]> By: Chenebe http://dearauthor.com/need-a-rec/if-you-like-misc/if-you-like-lois-mcmaster-bujold/#comment-200295 Chenebe Mon, 04 May 2009 06:15:19 +0000 http://dearauthor.com/wordpress/?p=7454#comment-200295 I'm working my way through some of the recommendations here, none too methodically, but thought I would weigh in with my experience so far: Twelve Houses series by Sharon Shinn: Yes, if you liked Bujold's fantasy. No, if you prefer the Vorkosigan universe. The Honor Harrington books: No, sorry. It's got a similar light touch to the Vorkosigan universe but it lack heart. The Liaden universe: I liked it even less than the Honour Harrington books. Space opera for sure, but the heart of the story is very forgettable. Strangely, reminded me of Anne McCaffery's book Killashandra. Jaran by Kate Elliot: I found it hard to get into. Maybe it's the aliens. The writing was clear enough, but everything just felt a little contrived. Doesn't have the sparkle I love in Bujold's writing. Maybe I should try the Crown of Swords series. Sherwood Smith: Fun if you enjoyed Civil Campaign, as the Crown Duel series is a homage to Austen too I think. I'm trying to read Heyer and Sayers, but have not found the magical connection everyone talks about? Granted, Wimsey is pretty funny. I do like a hero in control of his environment. But I sold my copy of Cottillon after I read it, the hero and heroine just annoyed me. The two recommendations that I REALLY enjoyed: The Amelia Peabody books, and Old Man's War by John Scalzi. They really have HUMOUR, which I realise is what I prize most in Bujold's writing, which I also why I vastly prefer her sci-fi work (considered low sci-fi I think, although I think she redifined space opera) to her fantasy works (high fantasy takes itself soooo seriously). Anyway, will continue working through the list, and post further responses. Just wanted to say thanks to everyone who made recommendations. It's been really fun working through it. I’m working my way through some of the recommendations here, none too methodically, but thought I would weigh in with my experience so far:

Twelve Houses series by Sharon Shinn: Yes, if you liked Bujold’s fantasy. No, if you prefer the Vorkosigan universe.

The Honor Harrington books: No, sorry. It’s got a similar light touch to the Vorkosigan universe but it lack heart.

The Liaden universe: I liked it even less than the Honour Harrington books. Space opera for sure, but the heart of the story is very forgettable. Strangely, reminded me of Anne McCaffery’s book Killashandra.

Jaran by Kate Elliot: I found it hard to get into. Maybe it’s the aliens. The writing was clear enough, but everything just felt a little contrived. Doesn’t have the sparkle I love in Bujold’s writing. Maybe I should try the Crown of Swords series.

Sherwood Smith: Fun if you enjoyed Civil Campaign, as the Crown Duel series is a homage to Austen too I think.

I’m trying to read Heyer and Sayers, but have not found the magical connection everyone talks about? Granted, Wimsey is pretty funny. I do like a hero in control of his environment. But I sold my copy of Cottillon after I read it, the hero and heroine just annoyed me.

The two recommendations that I REALLY enjoyed: The Amelia Peabody books, and Old Man’s War by John Scalzi. They really have HUMOUR, which I realise is what I prize most in Bujold’s writing, which I also why I vastly prefer her sci-fi work (considered low sci-fi I think, although I think she redifined space opera) to her fantasy works (high fantasy takes itself soooo seriously).

Anyway, will continue working through the list, and post further responses. Just wanted to say thanks to everyone who made recommendations. It’s been really fun working through it.

]]> By: Ulrike http://dearauthor.com/need-a-rec/if-you-like-misc/if-you-like-lois-mcmaster-bujold/#comment-186636 Ulrike Fri, 09 Jan 2009 07:02:49 +0000 http://dearauthor.com/wordpress/?p=7454#comment-186636 The heroine of Hallowed Hunt is Ijada (not Ijara). I'm not usually very good with names, but I happen to be reading it right now. The heroine of Hallowed Hunt is Ijada (not Ijara). I’m not usually very good with names, but I happen to be reading it right now.

]]> By: Lisa Paitz Spindler, Danger Gal»Blog Archive » Danger Gal Friday: Lt. Jodenny Scott http://dearauthor.com/need-a-rec/if-you-like-misc/if-you-like-lois-mcmaster-bujold/#comment-185675 Lisa Paitz Spindler, Danger Gal»Blog Archive » Danger Gal Friday: Lt. Jodenny Scott Fri, 02 Jan 2009 21:06:13 +0000 http://dearauthor.com/wordpress/?p=7454#comment-185675 [...] all the while discovering an ancient alien device and trying not to fall in love. I agree with Heather Massey’s assessment of this novel as “a terrific mix of accessible military SF, romance, and mystery.” In [...] [...] all the while discovering an ancient alien device and trying not to fall in love. I agree with Heather Massey’s assessment of this novel as “a terrific mix of accessible military SF, romance, and mystery.” In [...]

]]> By: Kathleen Hanrahan http://dearauthor.com/need-a-rec/if-you-like-misc/if-you-like-lois-mcmaster-bujold/#comment-183881 Kathleen Hanrahan Tue, 16 Dec 2008 06:36:57 +0000 http://dearauthor.com/wordpress/?p=7454#comment-183881 @<a href="#comment-179827" rel="nofollow">Abigail</a>: Although Harper Collins isn't as generous about the books they publish (Chalion and Sharing Knife) as Baen is, those books are available as e-Books from Fictionwise in a couple of formats, from Amazon in the Kindle format , and from Sony in the Sony Reader format . And usually the pricing isn't too far off paperback prices. @Abigail: Although Harper Collins isn’t as generous about the books they publish (Chalion and Sharing Knife) as Baen is, those books are available as e-Books from Fictionwise in a couple of formats, from Amazon in the Kindle format , and from Sony in the Sony Reader format . And usually the pricing isn’t too far off paperback prices.

]]> By: GrowlyCub http://dearauthor.com/need-a-rec/if-you-like-misc/if-you-like-lois-mcmaster-bujold/#comment-183467 GrowlyCub Fri, 12 Dec 2008 16:57:52 +0000 http://dearauthor.com/wordpress/?p=7454#comment-183467 I think Kelly must be an acquired taste, because I thought <em>The Wedding Journey</em> was one of the most boring books with a couple I couldn't have cared less about I've ever read and I was told after the fact by long-time fans that it's not the best Kelly title to start with. I've since tried one or two more and never made it past the first few pages. Just seems to be a case of reader/writer incompatibility. It would have never occurred to me that it has anything in common with Dag and Fawn except for being road books. Different strokes and all that. :) Btw, can I brag and mention that I got the <em>Horizon</em> ARC via the Harper Collins First Look program? :) Yummy! I think Kelly must be an acquired taste, because I thought The Wedding Journey was one of the most boring books with a couple I couldn’t have cared less about I’ve ever read and I was told after the fact by long-time fans that it’s not the best Kelly title to start with. I’ve since tried one or two more and never made it past the first few pages. Just seems to be a case of reader/writer incompatibility.

It would have never occurred to me that it has anything in common with Dag and Fawn except for being road books.

Different strokes and all that. :) Btw, can I brag and mention that I got the Horizon ARC via the Harper Collins First Look program? :) Yummy!

]]> By: Liz L http://dearauthor.com/need-a-rec/if-you-like-misc/if-you-like-lois-mcmaster-bujold/#comment-183466 Liz L Fri, 12 Dec 2008 16:50:42 +0000 http://dearauthor.com/wordpress/?p=7454#comment-183466 Hi Chris- I'll plug away again for Carla Kelly as being the epitome of what I'd call good romance. If you liked the relationship between Dag and Fawn I think you'd appreciate Kelly's couples as well. Kelly wrote quite a few Regency Romances set in and around the Penninsular Wars, and many of her road romances feature two people struggling through tough times together and growing closer as they see the best (and the worst) the other has to offer. I'll put in an extra special plug for "The Wedding Journey" as being a fantastic road romance a la Dag and Fawn. The hero is a shy Scottish surgeon who turns out to be a fantastic leader, and the heroine is a sturdy survivor of years following the drum with her no-good parents. The slow growth of a romance between the two is absolutely fantastic. This is also one of the easier Carla Kelly books to find, as it's still in print. Hi Chris-

I’ll plug away again for Carla Kelly as being the epitome of what I’d call good romance. If you liked the relationship between Dag and Fawn I think you’d appreciate Kelly’s couples as well. Kelly wrote quite a few Regency Romances set in and around the Penninsular Wars, and many of her road romances feature two people struggling through tough times together and growing closer as they see the best (and the worst) the other has to offer.

I’ll put in an extra special plug for “The Wedding Journey” as being a fantastic road romance a la Dag and Fawn. The hero is a shy Scottish surgeon who turns out to be a fantastic leader, and the heroine is a sturdy survivor of years following the drum with her no-good parents. The slow growth of a romance between the two is absolutely fantastic. This is also one of the easier Carla Kelly books to find, as it’s still in print.

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