I'm not sure that the 16th century counts in Steampunk, but I've always been fond of Melissa Scott/Lisa Barnett's Point of Hopes (and its sequels).
I keep seeing The Anubis Gates on various Steampunk lists -- and I did love this book a lot -- but it's another one I'm not sure really qualifies. It's more a magic/time travel from the present day to Victorian Europe than actual Steampunk, imho.
I don't suppose your bookclub accepts fanfic? If so, I'd rec this. It's steampunk, can be read as original fic, is novel-length, and is amazingly well written.
I think we will have a fanfic month one day for sure! We've been going 5 years so we will get there. In the meantime I will definitely be checking this one out. Thanks so much. <3
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23/10/13 00:50 (UTC)... I need to go check my bookshelves. I *know* I've liked more than that one book...
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24/10/13 17:50 (UTC)I keep seeing The Anubis Gates on various Steampunk lists -- and I did love this book a lot -- but it's another one I'm not sure really qualifies. It's more a magic/time travel from the present day to Victorian Europe than actual Steampunk, imho.
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