Samanth Shannon, The Bone Season, who has read it? Next J K Rowling???

[sgc1999]

Has anyone read her 1st novel The Bone Season?
I thought it was very good. Great story telling at 21 years old. Has anyone else read it yet?
How collectable do you think she will get? My guess is Very, at least for a while.

lol, thread topic was supposed to be Samantha Shannon. Not sure how to change it. Moderators? :)

[ELazansky]

I haven't read it yet, but I did buy the Goldsboro Books limited first edition on a hunch. I'm hopeful that the series succeeds. I've heard mixed reviews, but I'm sure as she writes future books in the series, she will improve. It is next in line on my Kindle.

[Booknutt]

Been looking for a first. Think I waited too long. :/

[sgc1999]

a signed 1st sold on eBay today for about $60. they are jumping up though.

[cit74]

the best place to search is the Ebay uk site - the shipping will run you about $35-45 - but several have sold for as low as $50. but there are more 1st/2nd popping up - and some don't list the books very well.

[Joe315]

I have a copy of the Goldsboro Limited Edition as well but haven't read it yet. Looks interesting. It seems to be standing up to the hype.

[becca69]

I ordered a signed copy from Goldsboro but haven't received it yet. It's not the limited, just signed 1st.

[ELazansky]

Goldsboro is stretching the definition of "limited". They took 250 first printings, stamped "Exclusive Signed First Edition" in it, and numbered them. So they are no different from a 1st except that they gave it the stamp. I'm seeing this trend a lot lately. The new Gaiman novel as a similar stamp of 500 in it, but it is just a regular 1st printing.

[cit74]

Goldsboro is stretching the definition of "limited". They took 250 first printings, stamped "Exclusive Signed First Edition" in it, and numbered them. So they are no different from a 1st except that they gave it the stamp. I'm seeing this trend a lot lately. The new Gaiman novel as a similar stamp of 500 in it, but it is just a regular 1st printing.

Hey wait - there's an embossed stamp and a little flower too - don't forget the flower stamp...pretty sure that's only in the one with the limitation page.

[ELazansky]

Goldsboro is stretching the definition of "limited". They took 250 first printings, stamped "Exclusive Signed First Edition" in it, and numbered them. So they are no different from a 1st except that they gave it the stamp. I'm seeing this trend a lot lately. The new Gaiman novel as a similar stamp of 500 in it, but it is just a regular 1st printing.

Hey wait - there's an embossed stamp and a little flower too - don't forget the flower stamp...pretty sure that's only in the one with the limitation page.

True, but to me, for it to be a "limited edition", I think the book should be different from the trade edition. Sticking a limitation page in a trade 1st edition or stamping it with an embossed stamp does not make it a "limited edition" in my eyes. I'll collect them if I can, but they are nothing more than 1st editions with a twist.

[becca69]

Yeah, I don't really see the value in them other than an extra stamp. My copy cost less too.

I'm just concerned that it hasn't arrived yet. Does Goldsboro have any kind of guarantee?

[sgc1999]

here's a great interview.
http://samantha-shannon.blogspot.com/

[WeDealInLead]

I think she's being done a disservice by being compared to J.K. Rowling. I mean, that is one of the reasons she's selling so many books, but then she gets reviewers who expected a good, engaging story with competent writing and they get this poorly written, amateurish, over-hyped piece of doodoo. Comparison to Rowling sets the bar higher when it really shouldn't be.

[ELazansky]

Yeah, that's a tough comparison right out of the blocks. But, she did sign for a seven book deal, so everyone was expecting big things.

[Joe315]

I ordered a signed copy from Goldsboro but haven't received it yet. It's not the limited, just signed 1st.

If it hasn't arrived after 3 weeks I'd send them an email. They may not be able to provide you a replacement but they should give a refund.

[sgc1999]

The Cuckoos calling vs The Bone season.
So I finished The Bone season earlier this week and am about half way through Cuckoos calling. So far its a no brainer on which one has been more exciting to read. Unless J K Rowling/Robert Gaibraith newest book has some insanely cool twist in the last half im going to place my bets on the bone season. A better read in every way. I do still have half of Cuckoos calling to read however so maybe I will change my mind. My guess is it will be to little to late just like casual Vacancy.
IMO

[Highbury]

She basically wrote a chunk of that book and built the framework of that story when she was in high school. She gets a good education and finishes the first book while at school. Personally, I think she has an exceptional amount of raw talent and yes marketing/PR run the world thats why the book industry right now is full of 50 shades disease and coauthored books (because the name sells now not the story). The Bone Season isn't what I typically jump for but I do believe there is talent, hope she can build on it.

[sgc1999]

She has definitely got it over on the Veronica Roth's, Suzanne Collins, E L James, and pretty much everything in this Genre.
I found the 1st book very engaging. Although this is an Adult book, I think she kept the language to a YA standard just because there is so much different vocabulary dealing with the either world that most people, including myself would not understand the language and bail on it. I'm sure she didn't want the first book to be over complicated thereby eliminating some of her possible readers. I think it was a nice balance and the glossary in the back of the book helps. I bet the future books in this series will be written even more maturely.
I look forward to reading a book on another subject matter in the future as well as her next installment in this world of Bone Seasons.
Im now 60% through the new JK Rowling and im still not impressed with the plot. The writing is very good, so descriptive you feel like you are there. But that only takes me so far. I want to anxious to find out what happens next. Cuckoos calling has been easy for me to put aside at night.
Anybody else reading The Bone Season yet?

[becca69]

I'm holding out that my copy will show up soon. I emailed and they said it shipped on the 3rd. Still, it seems like that's a long time but maybe it's in customs or something? I want to read it!

[becca69]

It just showed up, phew!

http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a235/becca3969/Book%20Collections/b9d2096f-a0b1-4e8b-bf32-0e6dd379aa49.jpg (http://s12.photobucket.com/user/becca3969/media/Book%20Collections/b9d2096f-a0b1-4e8b-bf32-0e6dd379aa49.jpg.html)

[Joe315]

Book 2, The Mime Order is now available at Goldsboro Books for those interested.

http://www.goldsborobooks.com/books/the-mime-order-samantha-shannon-signed-first-edition-4222.html

[Booknutt]

I got an advance copy of The Mime Order and I haven't even gotten around to reading the first one yet. Oops.

[ELazansky]

Book 2, The Mime Order is now available at Goldsboro Books for those interested.

http://www.goldsborobooks.com/books/the-mime-order-samantha-shannon-signed-first-edition-4222.html
I have a signed numbered edition of book 1. Deciding if I should go ahead and get book 2 and beyond. I haven't read the first time yet...

[Joe315]

I thought the first was very good. You could always cancel your preorder if you don't like it or just sell it.

[cit74]

I'll probably fall in line and order away

[becca69]

I ordered it yesterday.

[ELazansky]

I thought the first was very good. You could always cancel your preorder if you don't like it or just sell it.

I'm trying to figure out if I want to use the space on my bookshelves for a seven book series that may have no collectible value down the road. Other than the Goldsboro website, I have not heard anything about the series in the states. I doubt anyone is going to make a seven movie series like Harry Potter.

[becca69]

I thought the first was very good. You could always cancel your preorder if you don't like it or just sell it.

I'm trying to figure out if I want to use the space on my bookshelves for a seven book series that may have no collectible value down the road. Other than the Goldsboro website, I have not heard anything about the series in the states. I doubt anyone is going to make a seven movie series like Harry Potter.

I thought Disney had bought the rights to this series??

Actually, I see it's Fox.

[sharki69]

So, after a year - Is she the next JK Rowling ?

[WeDealInLead]

Reviews have not been kind to her and one point that constantly comes up is that being compared to Rowling was actually a disservice. Read a few reviews on Goodreads and you'll see what I mean. People got mad because they expected a competent, well-written story.

[sharki69]

Received my UK signed copy of The Mime Order from Waterstones

DJ is damaged with huge black (oil?) stains... WTH ???

http://i367.photobucket.com/albums/oo111/sharki69/F09B5D5D-1A93-4899-B026-BA7CC36D31B5.jpg (http://s367.photobucket.com/user/sharki69/media/F09B5D5D-1A93-4899-B026-BA7CC36D31B5.jpg.html)

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[Joe315]

Looking at the artwork online, it seems to be a part of the design not actual damage.

[sharki69]

Looking at the artwork online, it seems to be a part of the design not actual damage.

Joe - You may be right. I looked again closely and it could be the cover design. If that's the case - the design not looking so good....

[Topo77]

Hi, if someone is interested Goldsboro Books is selling signed 1st UK edition of The Mime Order.

http://www.goldsborobooks.com/books/the-mime-order-samantha-shannon-signed-first-edition-4310.html

[Joe315]

Looking at the artwork online, it seems to be a part of the design not actual damage.

Joe - You may be right. I looked again closely and it could be the cover design. If that's the case - the design not looking so good....

I think the Bone Season has the same look, it just didn't translate well to a red cover.

[becca69]

Signing tonight in PA. Anyone going?

[sharki69]

Signing tonight in PA. Anyone going?

I'm going tomorrow to Nashville signing :)

[Lurker]

Anybody have the ARC? The one I picked up has this section 109 sticker on it (resale law under the US Code). I'm trying to decide whether to remove it...

http://i885.photobucket.com/albums/ac54/ICONfan/MimeOrderARC_zps837ca7e3.jpg

[carlosdetweiller]

Anybody have the ARC? The one I picked up has this section 109 sticker on it (resale law under the US Code). I'm trying to decide whether to remove it...


I would take it off. I had that same sticker on two different proofs from seller "gmedia" on ABE that I got very recently. I don't know the meaning of the sticker but I don't think it is specific to any particular proof or title.

[becca69]

Very low key signing tonight. She was with Sarah J. Maas so there was lots of "girl talk" between the two, including "hot guys & sexy times". I was cracking up but my husband couldn't take it. LOL.

I ended up standing at the table for quite a while waiting for Sarah to sign, so I got to chat with Samantha. She ended up doodling in my books while I waited. I'll post pics tomorrow. They are quite funny.

[sharki69]

Very low key signing tonight. She was with Sarah J. Maas so there was lots of "girl talk" between the two, including "hot guys & sexy times". I was cracking up but my husband couldn't take it. LOL.

I ended up standing at the table for quite a while waiting for Sarah to sign, so I got to chat with Samantha. She ended up doodling in my books while I waited. I'll post pics tomorrow. They are quite funny.

Becca - did she signed other books than the Mime Order ? I'm planning to bring my proof to the signing tomorrow

[sharki69]

Anybody have the ARC? The one I picked up has this section 109 sticker on it (resale law under the US Code). I'm trying to decide whether to remove it...


I would take it off. I had that same sticker on two different proofs from seller "gmedia" on ABE that I got very recently. I don't know the meaning of the sticker but I don't think it is specific to any particular proof or title.

Mine came without the sticker, but with the letter :)

http://i367.photobucket.com/albums/oo111/sharki69/0A87108E-6666-4A69-8E6B-290A51799953.jpg (http://s367.photobucket.com/user/sharki69/media/0A87108E-6666-4A69-8E6B-290A51799953.jpg.html)

http://i367.photobucket.com/albums/oo111/sharki69/5FD28091-DDC8-4245-8B14-B8571D4FABCA.jpg (http://s367.photobucket.com/user/sharki69/media/5FD28091-DDC8-4245-8B14-B8571D4FABCA.jpg.html)

[Lurker]

I would take it off. I had that same sticker on two different proofs from seller "gmedia" on ABE that I got very recently. I don't know the meaning of the sticker but I don't think it is specific to any particular proof or title.

Wow. Of all the gin joints at ABE we bought at the same. Sticker removed, altho I don't know why they felt a need to put one on.



Mine came without the sticker, but with the letter :)


Trade you my sticker for your letter!

[carlosdetweiller]

I would take it off. I had that same sticker on two different proofs from seller "gmedia" on ABE that I got very recently. I don't know the meaning of the sticker but I don't think it is specific to any particular proof or title.

Wow. Of all the gin joints at ABE we bought at the same. Sticker removed, altho I don't know why they felt a need to put one on.


gmedia listed a lot of proofs on ABE recently and I have seen that sticker on the books that I and others acquired from her. I wonder if she is putting them on all of the proofs she sells to cover herself legally somehow?

[ELazansky]

Anyone interested in the Signed/Numbered edition of The Bone Season from Goldsboro Books? I bought it but never read it and don't need it on my shelf. I have number 94/250 available for sale. PM me if interested.

[becca69]

Signing pics from last night. Samantha will sign anything you bring.

http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a235/becca3969/Book%20signings/SarahMaasampSamathaShannon.jpg (http://s12.photobucket.com/user/becca3969/media/Book%20signings/SarahMaasampSamathaShannon.jpg.html)

http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a235/becca3969/Book%20signings/SarahMassampRebecca.jpg (http://s12.photobucket.com/user/becca3969/media/Book%20signings/SarahMassampRebecca.jpg.html)

I picked up Sarah's books because she was hysterical plus I'm a sucker for cool cover art! I'll give them a try.
http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a235/becca3969/Book%20signings/IMG_2536.jpg (http://s12.photobucket.com/user/becca3969/media/Book%20signings/IMG_2536.jpg.html)

http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a235/becca3969/Book%20signings/IMG_2541.jpg (http://s12.photobucket.com/user/becca3969/media/Book%20signings/IMG_2541.jpg.html)

http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a235/becca3969/Book%20signings/IMG_2540.jpg (http://s12.photobucket.com/user/becca3969/media/Book%20signings/IMG_2540.jpg.html)

http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a235/becca3969/Book%20signings/IMG_2537.jpg (http://s12.photobucket.com/user/becca3969/media/Book%20signings/IMG_2537.jpg.html)

Because Outlander!
http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a235/becca3969/Book%20signings/IMG_2538.jpg (http://s12.photobucket.com/user/becca3969/media/Book%20signings/IMG_2538.jpg.html)

http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a235/becca3969/Book%20signings/IMG_2539.jpg (http://s12.photobucket.com/user/becca3969/media/Book%20signings/IMG_2539.jpg.html)

I have a pic with Samatha but I look like a troll (she's 5'11") and it won't be posted :P

[Room 217 Caretaker]

Wow! I think Samantha Shannon will be a force to reckon with.

"A Troll"...I love it.

Mulleins

[sharki69]

Wow - looks great ! I'm getting ready for tonight.

Thanks for sharing Becca

[sharki69]

Came back from the event - it was great. Samantha talked and read from the new book. Then Q&A - she is so funny - long answers to short questions. You can tell she is young and not used to talk in front of big crowd (and she said that...). Had the chance to chat with her while she was signing my books (got few mime order and some books I brought with me). I told her about our SK group and that she has some SK collectors fans... She loved it.

Finally I took a photo with her - Becca was correct !!!

The bone season 1st
http://i367.photobucket.com/albums/oo111/sharki69/8E7AA569-D1BD-486C-AD1F-4D28B39177D9.jpg (http://s367.photobucket.com/user/sharki69/media/8E7AA569-D1BD-486C-AD1F-4D28B39177D9.jpg.html)

The bone season ARC with Paige doodle
http://i367.photobucket.com/albums/oo111/sharki69/6BD12DF1-D6B3-4502-859A-D4E7F37212A4.jpg (http://s367.photobucket.com/user/sharki69/media/6BD12DF1-D6B3-4502-859A-D4E7F37212A4.jpg.html)

The mime order
http://i367.photobucket.com/albums/oo111/sharki69/A9047C32-B0D8-4846-A792-6B47F6CDD757.jpg (http://s367.photobucket.com/user/sharki69/media/A9047C32-B0D8-4846-A792-6B47F6CDD757.jpg.html)

The mime order ARC signed and doodled
http://i367.photobucket.com/albums/oo111/sharki69/451FAAC2-17DE-44AF-A490-991B37B47FF2.jpg (http://s367.photobucket.com/user/sharki69/media/451FAAC2-17DE-44AF-A490-991B37B47FF2.jpg.html)

With Samantha :)
http://i367.photobucket.com/albums/oo111/sharki69/6DA8B296-4225-44E5-8FCF-C745E5823217.jpg (http://s367.photobucket.com/user/sharki69/media/6DA8B296-4225-44E5-8FCF-C745E5823217.jpg.html)

[Room 217 Caretaker]

Great Stuff! Thank you for sharing.

If anyone out there has a first UK signed The Bone Season for sale...please PM me.

Mulleins

[becca69]

Came back from the event - it was great. Samantha talked and read from the new book. Then Q&A - she is so funny - long answers to short questions. You can tell she is young and not used to talk in front of big crowd (and she said that...). Had the chance to chat with her while she was signing my books (got few mime order and some books I brought with me). I told her about our SK group and that she has some SK collectors fans... She loved it.

Finally I took a photo with her - Becca was correct !!!

Very cool. I told her about her thread here too. I see you got two Paige doodles. Did you specifically ask for them?

[sharki69]

Came back from the event - it was great. Samantha talked and read from the new book. Then Q&A - she is so funny - long answers to short questions. You can tell she is young and not used to talk in front of big crowd (and she said that...). Had the chance to chat with her while she was signing my books (got few mime order and some books I brought with me). I told her about our SK group and that she has some SK collectors fans... She loved it.

Finally I took a photo with her - Becca was correct !!!

Very cool. I told her about her thread here too. I see you got two Paige doodles. Did you specifically ask for them?

Yes. I asked her to date all the books and doodle the ARC's

I liked her date stamp - 10th February 2015 :)

[ELazansky]

Great Stuff! Thank you for sharing.

If anyone out there has a first UK signed The Bone Season for sale...please PM me.

Mulleins

Ralph,

I've got a signed/numbered UK first edition up for sale on eBay - http://www.ebay.com/itm/131427001420?ssPageName=STRK:MESELX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1586.l2649

As long as their are no bids, I can cancel the auction and we can work something out if your interested.

Eric

[Room 217 Caretaker]

Great Stuff! Thank you for sharing.

If anyone out there has a first UK signed The Bone Season for sale...please PM me.

Mulleins

Ralph,

I've got a signed/numbered UK first edition up for sale on eBay - http://www.ebay.com/itm/131427001420?ssPageName=STRK:MESELX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1586.l2649

As long as their are no bids, I can cancel the auction and we can work something out if your interested.

Eric

PM sent :thumbsup:

[Joe315]

Great Stuff! Thank you for sharing.

If anyone out there has a first UK signed The Bone Season for sale...please PM me.

Mulleins


Ralph,

I've got a signed/numbered UK first edition up for sale on eBay - http://www.ebay.com/itm/131427001420?ssPageName=STRK:MESELX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1586.l2649

As long as their are no bids, I can cancel the auction and we can work something out if your interested.

Eric

That's a great price considering what they were selling for after publication day.

[Lurker]

http://i885.photobucket.com/albums/ac54/ICONfan/MimeOrder87_zps9d39433a.jpg

[sgc1999]

I have not read the mime order yet but im looking forward to it. Loved the 1st book!

[Joe315]

Anyone else pick up one of these? Bloomsbury gave these out to anyone who preordered The Mime Order. The author is checking to see if they have any left.

http://i1153.photobucket.com/albums/p505/rodman109110/image.jpg1_zpsbzpvxcwg.jpg
http://i1153.photobucket.com/albums/p505/rodman109110/image.jpg2_zpslfwje7j0.jpg

[becca69]

Anyone else pick up one of these? Bloomsbury gave these out to anyone who preordered The Mime Order. The author is checking to see if they have any left.

http://i1153.photobucket.com/albums/p505/rodman109110/image.jpg1_zpsbzpvxcwg.jpg
http://i1153.photobucket.com/albums/p505/rodman109110/image.jpg2_zpslfwje7j0.jpg

I saw those posted on Samantha's FB or Twitter but she didn't say how to get them. I didn't pre-order since I was going to an event. Let me know if they have any left and how to get one.

[Joe315]

There was an email for Bloomsbury that you sent a receipt to and they mailed it out to you.

If you're on Twitter follow her and she will be posting about it. Either way I will post here.