It is currently Fri Apr 20, 2018 11:36 pm
-
-
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.
Moderator: clong
Subforum: IBDoF Reading Group
- 1265 Topics
- 22101 Posts
-
Last post by Ghost
Mon Apr 09, 2018 2:16 pm
-
-
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.
- 265 Topics
- 1331 Posts
-
Last post by kate
Tue Mar 24, 2015 3:31 pm
-
-
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.
Subforums: The Appendix, The Tap Room
- 875 Topics
- 80947 Posts
-
Last post by E Pericoloso Sporgersi
Fri Apr 20, 2018 9:45 am
-
-
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
- 571 Topics
- 2243 Posts
-
Last post by voralfred
Mon Apr 09, 2018 1:25 am
-
-
Forum Feedback & Suggestions
Got a great idea, or perhaps are encountering problems? Tell us, and we'll respond promptly.
- 192 Topics
- 2367 Posts
-
Last post by voralfred
Fri Nov 23, 2012 8:31 am
-
-
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
- 1772 Topics
- 4630 Posts
-
Last post by Omphalos
Tue Mar 21, 2017 6:39 pm
-
-
Announcements by the Webmaster
News posted to this fora is auto-linked to the IBDoF Homepage. Thread creation limited to forum staff.
- 121 Topics
- 1034 Posts
-
Last post by voralfred
Wed Apr 13, 2016 12:24 pm
-
-
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
- 157 Topics
- 2324 Posts
-
Last post by CodeBlower
Sun Jan 31, 2016 10:37 pm
-
-
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, Charlie P., ed_the_engineer
- 169 Topics
- 2749 Posts
-
Last post by Tennie
Wed Dec 02, 2015 9:38 pm
-
-
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
- 16 Topics
- 184 Posts
-
Last post by DavidBCoe
Fri Oct 23, 2009 11:32 am
-
-
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
- 25 Topics
- 131 Posts
-
Last post by justin_ruch1180
Thu Mar 31, 2011 11:51 pm
-
-
Heather Gladney
The official discussion forum for Heather Gladney.
Official Website: http://home.comcast.net/~hgladney/
Moderator: clong
- 17 Topics
- 552 Posts
-
Last post by sl33py
Wed Oct 19, 2011 2:39 am
-
-
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
- 16 Topics
- 213 Posts
-
Last post by Jack McDevitt
Sun Dec 18, 2011 3:16 pm
-
-
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
- 11 Topics
- 39 Posts
-
Last post by willow
Thu Jul 31, 2008 2:40 am
-
-
L. E. Modesitt
A place to discuss the rich and varied worlds of L.E. Modesitt, Jr. All are welcome!
Official Website: here. Official Fan site: here
Moderators: Ghost, lmodesitt
- 857 Topics
- 12078 Posts
-
Last post by Lucent
Mon Apr 09, 2018 7:00 pm
-
-
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
- 203 Topics
- 4439 Posts
-
Last post by voralfred
Mon Apr 16, 2018 10:18 pm
-
-
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
- 3 Topics
- 8 Posts
-
Last post by Curanto
Sun Jul 31, 2011 12:19 pm
-
-
Edgar Allan Poe
The founding father of eldritch horror.
Moderator: clong
- 76 Topics
- 292 Posts
-
Last post by RonPrice
Sun Jan 15, 2012 10:04 pm
-
-
Frank Herbert
Dune: "A beginning is a very delicate time. Know then that it is the year 10,191 ..."
- 13 Topics
- 182 Posts
-
Last post by Omphalos
Tue Dec 17, 2013 6:18 pm
-
-
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.
- 61 Topics
- 902 Posts
-
Last post by clong
Fri Mar 23, 2018 6:47 am
-
-
J.R.R. Tolkien
The Grand Master of Fantasy.
- 38 Topics
- 772 Posts
-
Last post by umsolopagas
Mon Aug 06, 2012 1:09 pm
-
-
Jane Lindskold
Jane's Wolf Den. The place to talk about her books and the worlds she has created.
- 101 Topics
- 10856 Posts
-
Last post by moonwolf021
Sun Nov 21, 2010 11:43 am
-
-
Robert A. Heinlein
Of long lives, long loves and obscure references, Pantheistic Multi-Person Solipsism, and more - by the Grandmaster of Science Fiction.
- 21 Topics
- 153 Posts
-
Last post by tmaring
Tue Feb 04, 2014 11:05 pm
-
-
Robert Jordan
What introduction is needed for the creator of the "Wheel of Time", and the occasional chronicler of "Conan of Cimmeria" ?
Moderator: clong
- 27 Topics
- 332 Posts
-
Last post by clong
Wed Feb 05, 2014 7:03 am
-
-
Stephen King
The World of the Dark Tower, and numerous other works.
- 32 Topics
- 292 Posts
-
Last post by rip8fan1
Fri Nov 13, 2009 12:40 pm
-
-
William Shakespeare
The grandmaster of the English language, and one of the greatest playwrights of all time.
Moderator: Mr. Titanic
- 49 Topics
- 426 Posts
-
Last post by clong
Thu Sep 08, 2016 1:35 pm
-
-
Winston Graham
The unofficial discussion board for "The Poldarks of Nampara".
Moderator: laurie
- 205 Topics
- 1311 Posts
-
Last post by Jim50
Thu Oct 17, 2013 1:52 am
-
-
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
- 216 Topics
- 2145 Posts
-
Last post by Kahrey
Wed Jun 08, 2016 1:24 am
-
-
Comics: Graphic Fiction & Anime
This is the place for discussing Comic Books, Comic Strips, Fan Art, Manga, Cartoons and Anime.
- 117 Topics
- 764 Posts
-
Last post by clong
Mon Jun 09, 2014 8:22 am
-
-
Romance Books
This is the place for discussing books in the Romance genre.
Moderator: laurie
- 25 Topics
- 248 Posts
-
Last post by clong
Tue Feb 12, 2013 8:59 am
-
-
Star Trek & Star Wars
Discussion topics include Novels (by various authors), TV Shows, Movies, and Guest Appearances by cast members.
Moderator: StefanY
- 59 Topics
- 496 Posts
-
Last post by clong
Thu Dec 05, 2013 1:34 pm
-
-
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
- 37 Topics
- 405 Posts
-
Last post by E Pericoloso Sporgersi
Mon Sep 26, 2011 7:37 pm
-
-
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
- 53 Topics
- 1151 Posts
-
Last post by voralfred
Mon Jan 23, 2012 3:29 am
-
-
The Quill & Fountain
Discussions about writing, peer reviews, word games, and writing contests (re: "volleyball") for amateurs.
Moderator: Ghost
- 154 Topics
- 5419 Posts
-
Last post by Ghost
Thu Mar 01, 2018 12:07 pm
Who is online
In total there are 9 users online :: 2 registered, 0 hidden and 7 guests (based on users active over the past 5 minutes)
Most users ever online was 260 on Mon Apr 29, 2013 12:37 am
Registered users: Google [Bot], Majestic-12 [Bot]
Legend: Administrators, IBDoF Data Editors, IBDoF Development
Birthdays
Congratulations to: MidasKnight (49)
Statistics
Total posts 208462 • Total topics 10883 • Total members 3938 • Our newest member ianjamesauthor