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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.
Subforum: IBDoF Reading Group
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Last post by Darb
Fri Jul 30, 2010 11:07 am
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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 data editors and forum staff.
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- 1290 Posts
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Last post by bearofnaturespirit
Thu May 06, 2010 7:51 pm
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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.
Moderator: laurie
Subforums: The Appendix, The Tap Room
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- 74090 Posts
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Last post by Darb
Wed Jul 28, 2010 10:27 pm
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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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- 1992 Posts
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Last post by clong
Fri Jul 30, 2010 6:15 pm
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Forum Feedback & Suggestions
Got a great idea, or perhaps are encountering problems? Tell us, and we'll respond promptly.
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- 2332 Posts
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Last post by Terry
Mon May 10, 2010 3:00 am
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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 create a properly linked book review thread here in TCC, please click on the "Review this Book" link from the applicable detailed book view in the IBDoF database - it will automatically generate a linked review here.
Moderators: clong, Mr. Titanic
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- 4388 Posts
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Last post by Omphalos
Thu Jul 22, 2010 1:00 am
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Announcements by the Webmaster
News posted to this fora is auto-linked to the IBDoF Homepage. Thread creation limited to forum staff.
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- 1009 Posts
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Last post by Darb
Sun Jun 13, 2010 8:24 am
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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.
Moderator: Darb
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- 2287 Posts
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Last post by Darb
Fri Jul 30, 2010 12:17 pm
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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: Mr. Titanic, ed_the_engineer, Charlie P.
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- 2600 Posts
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Last post by Darb
Thu Jul 29, 2010 10:15 pm
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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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- 184 Posts
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Last post by DavidBCoe
Fri Oct 23, 2009 11:32 am
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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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- 130 Posts
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Last post by linoaqui
Tue Apr 21, 2009 5:25 am
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Heather Gladney
The official discussion forum for Heather Gladney.
Official Website: http://home.comcast.net/~hgladney/
Moderator: clong
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- 551 Posts
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Last post by Mary Russell
Thu Jan 29, 2009 1:39 pm
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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://jackmcdevitt.com/default.aspx
Moderator: clong
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- 192 Posts
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Last post by StrangerTides
Tue Feb 09, 2010 10:49 am
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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/
Moderator: Kvetch
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Last post by willow
Thu Jul 31, 2008 2:40 am
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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/
Moderators: Ghost, lmodesitt
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- 10496 Posts
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Last post by Silver_Phoenix
Fri Jul 30, 2010 6:52 pm
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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
Moderator: Ghost
- 135 Topics
- 2409 Posts
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Last post by LMB
Fri Jul 30, 2010 11:05 am
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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/
Moderator: clong
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Last post by kmartin802
Sun Jul 20, 2008 12:42 pm
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Edgar Allan Poe
The founding father of eldritch horror.
Moderator: clong
- 75 Topics
- 291 Posts
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Last post by voralfred
Wed Jan 27, 2010 12:47 am
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Frank Herbert
Dune: "A beginning is a very delicate time. Know then that it is the year 10,191 ..."
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- 178 Posts
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Last post by Emily21
Thu Aug 20, 2009 11:42 pm
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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.
- 57 Topics
- 889 Posts
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Last post by celia19O5
Wed Jun 09, 2010 9:58 pm
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J.R.R. Tolkien
The Grand Master of Fantasy.
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- 762 Posts
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Last post by Darb
Thu Feb 25, 2010 9:21 am
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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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- 10846 Posts
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Last post by Misha12
Fri Jul 16, 2010 3:33 pm
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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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- 153 Posts
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Last post by Pink21
Thu Sep 03, 2009 4:19 am
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Robert Jordan
What introduction is needed for the creator of the "Wheel of Time", and the occasional chronicler of "Conan of Cimmeria" ?
Moderator: clong
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- 325 Posts
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Last post by Tim_the_Bald
Mon Mar 08, 2010 4:50 pm
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Stephen King
The World of the Dark Tower, and numerous other works.
- 32 Topics
- 292 Posts
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Last post by rip8fan1
Fri Nov 13, 2009 12:40 pm
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William Shakespeare
The grandmaster of the English language, and one of the greatest playwrights of all time.
Moderator: Mr. Titanic
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- 424 Posts
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Last post by voralfred
Fri Mar 26, 2010 5:09 am
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Winston Graham
The unofficial discussion board for "The Poldarks of Nampara".
Moderator: laurie
- 204 Topics
- 1303 Posts
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Last post by aurora
Mon Dec 07, 2009 5:00 pm
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The DOLDRUMS
This place is both crib and grave for Misc Genres and UADFs alike. New discussion fora are born here, and older fora hibernate here when activity levels diminish.
Subforums: Cordwainer Smith, David & Leigh Eddings, David Gemmell, Douglas Adams, H.P. Lovecraft, Isaac Asimov, Orson Scott Card, Philip Pullman, Robert E. Howard, Stephen R. Donaldson, Terry Goodkind, Terry Pratchett, Ursula K. LeGuin, {Genre} Dragonflight & Dragonlance, {Genre} Distributed Computing, {Genre} Westerns
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Last post by joe
Thu Jul 01, 2010 8:43 pm
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Comics: Graphic Fiction & Anime
This is the place for discussing Comic Books, Comic Strips, Fan Art, Manga, Cartoons and Anime.
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- 756 Posts
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Last post by Bookaroo
Sun Jun 27, 2010 6:59 pm
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Romance Books
This is the place for discussing books in the Romance genre.
Moderator: laurie
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- 243 Posts
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Last post by Darb
Wed Jul 21, 2010 12:02 am
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Star Trek & Star Wars
Discussion topics include Novels (by various authors), TV Shows, Movies, and Guest Appearances by cast members.
Moderator: StefanY
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- 479 Posts
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Last post by E Pericoloso Sporgersi
Fri Jul 16, 2010 1:27 am
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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.
Moderator: Kvetch
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- 405 Posts
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Last post by Kvetch
Tue Oct 07, 2008 12:08 am
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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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- 1135 Posts
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Last post by sweetharleygirl
Thu Mar 11, 2010 12:53 pm
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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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- 5273 Posts
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Last post by Algot Runeman
Wed May 05, 2010 11:58 am
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