Damon’s Noise – Orbit Books Spring/Summer 2010 Catalog

Just got the Orbit Spring/Summer 2010 Catalog in the mail on Thursday and figured I would let everyone know what I am looking forward to out of the catalog.  Yes, you also get a little bit of my commentary, which is based on nothing more than a cover and a blurb (or summary) in the catalog.  I will also list what is coming out even if I do not comment on it.

Also, remember my tastes?  If not you can check out some reviews I have done, but I am a epic, sword and sorcery fantasy type of fellow, and that will be reflected in my picks.

April 2010

The Poison Throne by Celine Kiernan is something that I will be looking at, but at the end of the day I do not know if it will make my reading list.  It has been nominated by the Irish Book Awards for Children’s Book of the Year and Newcomer of the Year, so that gives it some credibility.  It will release in trade paperback April 2010 with the other two books to follow each month like they did with the Night Angel Trilogy.

The Gaslight Dogs by Karin Lowachee

The Magician’s Apprentice by Trudi Canavan

The Mage in Black by Jaye Wells

Changeless by Gail Carriger – I met Gail, and she is really nice; I have a signed copy of Soulless around here somewhere as well.  She also did a guest spot for us here.

May 2010

Stealing Fire  by Jo Graham – Everyone knows that I do not read any sort of fiction based on Earth history.  Sorry, Jo.

The Ambassador’s Misson by Trudi Canavan – I keep on reading the synopsis of Trudi’s books and wondering why I have not tried them yet, as they seem right up my alley.

The Edge of the World by Kevin J. Anderson – I want to say I had this on my to read list a while back with the trade paperback and then it got shuffled off somewhere or I lost it (which would not surprise me).  That or I tried it and did not like it, I just do not remember.

Feed by Mira Grant – Okay, I have to comment on the cover, it is just sick cool in the simplicity.  If this was you, Lauren, congrats on another good cover.  It is a zombie novel and is part of a trilogy.  I think it could make a splash.  I normally do not read these types of books, but I am willing to make an exception, I believe, for Mira.

Lord of the Changing Windows by Rachel Neumeier - someone needs to make sure I get an ARC of this book, I am just saying.  Looks to be something I would like, and Book 2, The Land of the Burning Sands, will be out in June 2010

June 2010

The Map of All Things by Kevin J. Anderson

Blonde Bombshell by Tom Holt – If I read science fiction, I would be all over this.  Have Orbit and Tom Holt found a way to make me switch hit?  Maybe; if this book comes my way, I won’t kick it off the nightstand.

The Prodigal Mage by Karen Miller – I have spent time talking with Karen; she is an awesome person.  Her work reminds me a bit of Robin Hobb.

Best Served Cold by Joe Abercrombie – Elena reviewed this.  I really should try this out, but the first time I picked up Abercrombie I could not do it.

July 2010

The Unit by Terry DeHart

The Reluctant Mage – by Karen Miller

Tracking the Tempest by Nicole Peeler – being marketed to the Charlaine Harris, Sookie Stackhouse and True Blood crowd.

Wizard Squared by K.E. Mills – Karen is one of those prolific writers.

The Eternal Prison by Jeff Somers – Jeff seems like a nice guy, but we already talked about me and Science Fiction.  I can watch it, not read it; someone give this guy a movie deal.  I have to give a shout out to another New Jersey writer, though.  The Terminal State is an August 2010 book.

August 2010

Stormlord Rising by Glenda Larke – I am sitting here wondering why I do not have a copy of Book 1, The Last Stormlord.  Orbit is describing this as Brent Weeks meets Dune; well, guess what?  Brent Weeks meets anyone(thing) means I need to read it.

The Bone Palace by Amanda Downum – I wanted to love these books, I really did.  I had the first book, The Drowning City, on my nightstand for a while.  I hate to say this about myself, but I think the reason I did not get into it was that I was too stupid to follow along with what was going on at the beginning of the book.  So guessed because Damon has some issues with concentration issues.  I thought the idea was workable.  Can I also say I thought the names were overly complicated for reading?  Damn, now I may have to go and try to read the first book again.

The Black Prism by Brent Weeks – It is no secret that Weeks is my favorite new author.  The Black Prism is “set in a a world where color is the basis of all magic, Gavin Guile is the current Prism- and one that happens to have many secrets.”  The world sounds interesting, I love Weeks’ style of writing, I cannot wait to get my hands on it, and I am wondering why he is not doing an East coast author tour!  Yes, the cover art looks like his other series, but that is okay with me, plus it is not even final cover art just yet.  Just means it is easier for people who like Weeks to know the book is from him.  I do not mind the similar cover at all, it is like seeing an Elmore cover and knowing it it probably a WoTC book.

Death Most Definite- Trent Jamieson – from Orbit:  “A fresh voice in urban fantasy, debut author Trent Jamieson pits one of Death’s employees against the forces of the underworld.”  Actually seems pretty interesting, and that is usually not something I would say about urban fantasy.  I can say for sure that my wife would also be very interested in reading this book.

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A lot coming out from Orbit that I am looking forward to, and I am certain you will see some guest spots and reviews from books and authors just mentioned.  Stay tuned.  Really, though, this is just an easy way for me to keep track of books coming out that I want to read. And let us be honest, if it makes it easier for me, I do it.