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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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Mon Jun 29, 2009 6:56 am Darb  |
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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.
Moderators KiltanneN, laurie, ChoChiyo |
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Sat Jun 27, 2009 4:03 pm gpackin  |
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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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Fri Jul 03, 2009 7:57 pm rip8fan1  |
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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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Thu Jul 02, 2009 5:41 pm hiram  |
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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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Sat Jul 04, 2009 1:31 am E Pericoloso Sporgersi  |
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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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Sun May 31, 2009 2:29 pm Omphalos  |
| 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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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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Thu Jul 02, 2009 10:07 pm Darb  |
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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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Sat Jun 27, 2009 5:23 pm Darb  |
| Internet Book List |
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IBList General Discussion
General discussion about the Internet Book List
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Fri Jul 03, 2009 12:17 am JohnAFair  |
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IBList Suggestions
Suggestions on the Internet Book List
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Sun Mar 29, 2009 4:04 pm tollbaby  |
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IBList Announcements
Announcements of various types.
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Sun Dec 07, 2008 11:52 am wolfspirit  |
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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.
Moderators S.Jeffery, clong, tollbaby |
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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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Thu Jul 02, 2009 10:27 pm JW Nugent  |
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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/
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Sun Jun 14, 2009 11:31 pm kapil111  |
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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
Moderators clong, Elizabeth Bear |
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Tue Apr 21, 2009 5:25 am linoaqui  |
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Heather Gladney
The official discussion forum for Heather Gladney.
Official Website:
http://home.comcast.net/~hgladney/
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Thu Jan 29, 2009 1:39 pm Mary Russell  |
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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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Mon Feb 02, 2009 9:32 pm Tyler Blind  |
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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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Thu Jul 31, 2008 2:40 am willow  |
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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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Thu Jul 02, 2009 10:18 am CodeBlower  |
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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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Fri Jul 03, 2009 9:22 am JKCade  |
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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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Edgar Allan Poe
The founding father of eldritch horror.
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Wed Apr 22, 2009 8:35 am Ghost  |
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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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Mon May 25, 2009 7:16 pm teejay17  |
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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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Fri Apr 24, 2009 3:15 pm Casey  |
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J.R.R. Tolkien
The Grand Master of Fantasy.
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Thu Apr 30, 2009 2:55 pm Casey  |
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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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Mon Jun 15, 2009 6:39 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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Mon Apr 27, 2009 2:17 pm 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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Wed May 06, 2009 11:01 am umsolopagas  |
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Stephen King
The World of the Dark Tower, and numerous other works.
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Fri Jan 23, 2009 12:02 pm rip8fan1  |
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Terry Pratchett
Discworld or "On The Back of a Turtle", and various other works.
Moderator Kvetch |
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Fri Apr 24, 2009 4:54 pm Casey  |
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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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Sat Mar 28, 2009 12:57 am ChoChiyo  |
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Winston Graham
The unofficial discussion board for "The Poldarks of Nampara".
Moderator laurie |
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Tue Jun 09, 2009 4:29 pm Sarah  |
| 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.)
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Wed Jul 01, 2009 12:27 pm The_Khan  |
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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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Sun Mar 29, 2009 8:39 pm ;;Perspicacious Hunter;;  |
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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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Sun Mar 29, 2009 4:45 pm Skulduggery Hunter  |
| 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 Oct 07, 2008 12:08 am Kvetch  |
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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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Wed Mar 25, 2009 10:52 am clong  |
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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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Thu Jul 02, 2009 5:49 pm hiram  |
| 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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Fri Dec 26, 2008 2:34 am Rigger  |
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H.P. Lovecraft
The grandmaster of Eldritch Horror. Shudder all who enter here.
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Thu Jun 04, 2009 4:42 am KeE  |
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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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Thu Jan 29, 2009 11:50 pm Mythbhavd  |