Space Opera Fans discussion

This thread is for nominations for READER category for November 2023.

READER books need to be
* currently in print in either hardback or paperback (or both). Requiring a special order from a store or website counts, but not if the book is only available used.
* currently available in multiple ebook formats, from multiple vendors
* Space Opera, which means a spaceship has to be involved in the story somewhere.
* If it is part of a series, it needs to be suitable to being read without having read other books in the series.
* Please no blatantly erotic books, as some of our members are not full adults yet.

RULES:
* you may nominate one book on this thread.
* you may second as many nominations as you like on this thread.
* it is okay to nominate the same book on more than one nomination thread, as long as it meets the criteria
* books we already have on our bookshelf will be disqualified if they were added less than two years ago
* If a book you nominate or second is selected, you are expected to post at least one comment about it on the thread about the book.
* On the 22nd I will draw a book randomly, with each second being one raffle ticket for the book. That is, a book with three seconds (so four of us want it) will get three chances in the pool.

It is likely helpful if you know something about a book that has been nominated if you mention it in this thread, whether it is for or against the book.

Nominating "Trading in Danger" by Elizabeth Moon. 1st in the Vatta's War series and might be a good contrast to our recent Solar Clipper series readings.

We discussed Trading in Danger by Elizabeth Moon in 2017, but that was more than two years ago so it’s fair game.

I’ll second it. My last reread of it was two years ago, so I’ll likely enjoy rereading it next month, particularly if I let myself skim the parts I don’t like.

I will, as always, nominate Skylark of Space, as it hasn't picked up a second on the other thread for October, at least not yet.

C. John wrote: "I will, as always, nominate Skylark of Space, as it hasn't picked up a second on the other thread for October, at least not yet."

I'll second The Skylark of Space, as it has been a loooong time since i read it !

Adrian, if you go over to the Limited Nominations thread and second it there, we will start reading Skylark close to immediately.

Teresa wrote: "Adrian, if you go over to the Limited Nominations thread and second it there, we will start reading Skylark close to immediately."

Second withdrawn !!

Nominations so far:
Trading in Danger by Elizabeth Moon. Nominated by Lawrence. Seconded by Teresa.

Nomination for Skylark of Space removed since it was picked on the Limited thread.

We have about a week for more nominations here.

Any Job Will Do by John Wilker. First in a series. Recommended by Nathan Lowell. Available from Amazon in Kindle (free), audio, and paperback.

Nominations are now closed. Our November pick is Trading in Danger by Elizabeth Moon.