I've nearly stopped reading science fiction too because it's so hard to find good women writers; most male science fiction writers have dreadful female characters. I can't spend a lot of time at used book stores, which is where I find the best selections, because I usually fit in trips to book stores between errands, or have the kids in tow, who spend the entire time asking to go to the kids' section. (Same with libraries.) Even good male writers are, as you say, hard to find. I would spend years trying to find Richard Matheson books that were out of print.
I liked "Castledown" by Joyce Gregorian very much but could never find the first of the series. I'm really hesitant to order online too, I do enjoy the chase, but might be forced to go online. Simon Hawke is slight but amusing. Linda Evans' "Far Edge of Darkness" is pretty good, with lots of historical information.
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Date: 2006-10-02 05:06 pm (UTC)I liked "Castledown" by Joyce Gregorian very much but could never find the first of the series. I'm really hesitant to order online too, I do enjoy the chase, but might be forced to go online. Simon Hawke is slight but amusing. Linda Evans' "Far Edge of Darkness" is pretty good, with lots of historical information.