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The Reading Room
Drop by, pull up a chair, kick back your feet, and mingle with your fellow literature addicts. This area is the main lounge for general discussions about books, authors, reading, and literature in general.
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Announcements on Books, Authors & Conventions
This is the place to post general news about authors, guest appearances, new releases, and the like. Posts are auto-linked to appear as announcements on the IBDoF Homepage. Thread creation limited to book database editors, moderators and administrators.
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Thu Jul 03, 2008 8:10 am the grim squeaker  |
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The Margins
This is the place for OT discussions of your favorite movies, TV shows, music, cultural trends and fads, or other non-literature-related topics.
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Tue Jul 08, 2008 2:50 pm spiphany  |
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The Appendix
A home for our "Off-Topic" Chats. Like to play games? Tell jokes? Shoot the breeze about nothing at all ? Here is the place where you can hang out with the IBDoF Peanut Gallery and have some fun.
Moderators Kvetch, laurie |
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Tue Jul 08, 2008 7:04 pm laurie  |
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The Tap Room
Topics include: Cooking (recipes, techniques & equipment); Beverages (appreciating & making your favorites); Food Philosophy, and various books, articles, blogs, and related discussions.
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Mon Jun 30, 2008 9:13 am the grim squeaker  |
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Ask The Oracle
This is the place if you are trying to remember the name of a book you read many years ago, or if you want to help someone else with the same problem.
Moderator Kvetch |
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Tue Jul 08, 2008 1:04 pm tollbaby  |
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Forum Feedback & Suggestions
Got a great idea, or perhaps some corrections/additions to our databases ? Tell us, and we'll respond promptly.
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| IBDoF Member Services |
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The Critic's Corner
Here you can post book reviews for the IBDoF. Share your thoughts with the world and tell us what you think of the latest book you've read.
[NOTE: to post a review, please click on a "Review this Book" link (from any detailed book view in the IBDoF database) - it will automatically generate a linked review discussion thread here in TCC.]
Moderators clong, Mr. Titanic |
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Tue Jul 08, 2008 5:38 pm StefanY  |
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Announcements by the Webmaster
News posted to this fora is auto-linked to the IBDoF Homepage. Thread creation limited to moderators & administrators.
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IBDoF Site & Database Discussion
Have some corrections or additions for our database and/or our contribution statistics ? Want to join our Data Editing team ? Let us know.
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| Internet Book List |
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IBList General Discussion
General discussion about the Internet Book List
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Fri Jun 06, 2008 12:35 pm Mary Russell  |
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IBList Suggestions
Suggestions on the Internet Book List
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Sun May 25, 2008 7:52 pm AllanJacques  |
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IBList Announcements
Announcements of various types.
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Thu Aug 23, 2007 9:25 pm tollbaby  |
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IBList Book of the Week
Each week the IBList homepage features a new "Book of the Week." This is the forum for IBList moderators to post comments about their book selections, and for you to join the discussion of current and past selections.
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IBList Bugs
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| Official Author Discussion Fora (Moderated) |
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Dr. Charles Pellegrino
A well known polymath whose published works range far and wide, including (but not limited to) Archaeology, Paleontology, Astronomy, Space Propulsion systems, and Science Fiction.
Official Website: http://www.charlespellegrino.com
Moderators desterata, Mr. Titanic, ed_the_engineer, Charlie P. |
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Mon Jul 07, 2008 3:42 pm Charlie P.  |
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David B. Coe
David B. Coe is the Crawford Award-winning fantasy author of The LonTobyn Chronicle and Winds of the Forelands.
Official Website: http://www.sff.net/people/DavidBCoe/
Moderators clong, DavidBCoe |
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Fri May 09, 2008 6:24 am kapil111  |
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Debra Doyle and James D. Macdonald
Husband and wife team James D. Macdonald and Debra Doyle are authors of the acclaimed Mageworlds series, as well as other fantasy, science fiction, horror, and humor books for children, teenagers and adults.
Official Website: http://www.sff.net/people/doylemacdonald/
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Mon Dec 25, 2006 7:16 am clong  |
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Elizabeth Bear
Elizabeth Bear is author of the Jenny Casey trilogy, and winner of the 2005 John W. Campbell Award for Best New Writer
Official website: http://www.elizabethbear.com
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Sun Dec 02, 2007 11:27 am Hobbyns  |
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Heather Gladney
The official discussion forum for Heather Gladney.
Official Website:
http://home.comcast.net/~hgladney/
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Sun Sep 16, 2007 5:45 pm hgladney  |
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Jack McDevitt
Science Fiction author Jack McDevitt's work has been on the final Nebula ballot eight of the last nine years.
Official Website: http://www.sfwa.org/members/McDevitt/
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Sat Dec 08, 2007 7:43 pm Hassan  |
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John Dalmas
John is the author of several series: the Regiment Series, the Farside Series, the Yngling Series, and the Higuchian Series.
Official Website:
http://www.sfwa.org/members/dalmas/
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Mon Mar 24, 2008 4:03 pm Rigger  |
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L. E. Modesitt
A place to discuss the rich and varied worlds of L.E. Modesitt, Jr. All are welcome!
Official Website:
http://www.travelinlibrarian.info/recluce/
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Sat Jul 05, 2008 2:08 pm lmodesitt  |
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Lois McMaster Bujold
Multiple Hugo and Nebula Award winning author Lois McMaster Bujold is creator of the Miles Vorkosigan universe and the world of Chalion.
Official website: www.dendarii.com
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Tue Jul 08, 2008 5:13 pm SPetty  |
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Sharon Lee and Steve Miller
Welcome to the Liaden Universe! Lee and Miller's unique brand of adventurous romantic space opera has won attention from both science fiction and romance readers worldwide.
Official website: http://www.korval.com/
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| Unofficial Author Discussion Fora |
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Dragonflight & Dragonlance
Welcome to The Dragon's Den. This is the place to discuss Anne McCaffrey's Pern (home of "The Chronicles of Pern" series), and Margaret Weiss & Tracy Hickman "Dragonlance" chronicles.
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Sat Jun 14, 2008 2:30 pm PolarisDiB  |
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Edgar Allan Poe
The founding father of eldritch horror.
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Fri Apr 04, 2008 8:59 am voralfred  |
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Frank Herbert
Dune - Arrakis - Spice. The spine tingles at the thought.
He also produced several other worlds of unique appearance.
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Fri Jun 20, 2008 1:30 am Dr_Toxicophilous  |
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J.K. Rowling
Muggle discussions about Harry Potter and Hogwart's School of Witchcraft and Wizardry. Pottermania has definately created a renewed interest in reading for recreation.
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Thu Jun 19, 2008 10:20 am the grim squeaker  |
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J.R.R. Tolkien
The Grand Master of Fantasy.
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Wed Feb 13, 2008 8:48 am felonius  |
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Jane Lindskold
Jane's Wolf Den. The place to talk about her books and the worlds she has created.
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Tue Jul 08, 2008 2:19 pm moonwolf021  |
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Robert A. Heinlein
Of long lives, long loves and obscure references, Pantheistic Multi-Person Solipsism, and more - by the Grandmaster of Science Fiction.
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Sun Feb 17, 2008 7:07 am KeE  |
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Robert Jordan
What introduction is needed for the creator of the "Wheel of Time" & the occasional Chronicler of "Conan of Cimmeria" ?
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Mon Jun 02, 2008 3:41 am KiltanneN  |
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Stephen King
The World of the Dark Tower, and numerous other works.
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Sun May 04, 2008 5:05 pm Serenity  |
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Terry Pratchett
Discworld or "On The Back of a Turtle", and various other works.
Moderator Kvetch |
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Thu Jul 03, 2008 5:49 am the grim squeaker  |
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William Shakespeare
The grandmaster of the English language, and one of the greatest playwrights of all time.
Moderators ChoChiyo, Mr. Titanic |
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Wed Jul 02, 2008 5:44 pm Mary Russell  |
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Winston Graham
The unofficial discussion board for "The Poldarks of Nampara".
Moderator laurie |
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Mon Jun 23, 2008 5:49 am alidcourt  |
| Miscellaneous Genres |
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Comics: Graphic Fiction & Anime
This is the place for discussing Comic Books (DC, Marvel, Independants and Japanese Manga), Comic Strips (both newsprint and internet), Fan Artwork, Cartoons, Disney Movies, and Anime (Inuyasha, Dragonball, Aeon Flux, Adult Swim, etc.)
Moderator Hunter B |
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Tue Jul 08, 2008 6:03 am the grim squeaker  |
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Distributed Computing
For discussing distributed computing projects, and computers in general.
Moderator UncleBeard |
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Thu Jul 03, 2008 9:36 am tollbaby  |
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Romance Books
We have been asked to provide a discussion area for romance novels by
reddate.com
Moderator laurie |
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Sat Feb 02, 2008 4:58 pm tollbaby  |
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Star Trek & Star Wars
Discussion topics include Novels (by various authors), TV Shows, Movies, and Guest Appearances by cast members.
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Thu Dec 13, 2007 1:40 pm Brad  |
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Westerns
From Zane Grey and Louis L'Amour to a talented new generation of authors, the Western has demonstrated an ability to capture the imaginations of readers. So saddle up, get rid of that hitch in your getalong, and come talk about them
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Moderator severance |
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Wed Jun 25, 2008 3:56 am the grim squeaker  |
| The Amateur's Alcove |
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L. E. Modesitt -> RPG
For the development and discussion of the Role Playing Game only.
WARNING: This forum may contain 'spoilers' without warning.
Moderators Olmy Ap Sennon, Kvetch |
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Tue Nov 13, 2007 8:29 pm skull  |
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Poetry, Lyrics & Ancient Classics
For discussing poets & poetry, music lyrics (musical poetry), ancient classical literature. Discussion on ancient mythology and folklore are also welcome.
Moderator Kvetch |
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Mon Jun 23, 2008 7:47 am the grim squeaker  |
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The Quill & Fountain
Discussions about writing, peer reviews, word games, and writing contests (re: "volleyball") for amateurs.
Moderator Ghost |
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| The Doldrums |
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David & Leigh Eddings
The world of Belgarion, of Sparhawk and the Pandion Knights, and all other things Eddings.
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Sun Feb 24, 2008 8:44 am Silver_Phoenix  |
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H.P. Lovecraft
The grandmaster of Eldritch Horror. Shudder all who enter here.
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Wed Jun 11, 2008 11:10 pm Echus Cthulhu Mythos  |
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Orson Scott Card
Hive and Hegemon IS the world of Ender's Game. Also - Tales of Alvin Maker and many other places.
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Mon Jul 23, 2007 10:51 pm Nathan2006  |
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Stephen Donaldson
Discussions about "The Land", Thomas Covenant The Unbeliever, Giants, White Gold, and Extravagent Vows. Topics also include The Gap, Mordants Need, and all other works by Mr. Donaldson.
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Mon Dec 04, 2006 9:53 am Nighteyes  |
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Terry Goodkind
The Wizards Rules. The Sword of Truth. The world of Richard Rahl and Kahlan the Mother Confessor.
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