What is steampunk you ask? Steampunk is a type of science fiction and fantasy that are set in an era where steam power is still used and rebellion is a central theme. They are focused on an alternate history. It is by nature retro. If you have read The Golden Compass by Philip Pullman, then you are familiar with steampunk. H G Wells wrote a lot of steampunk. So did Jules Verne. I have heard steampunk described as goth goes sepia. And yes, there is a fashion element to steampunk - lots of gears, corsets and goggles (oh my!).
Leviathan by Scott Westerfeld is a great re-imagining of World War I. In this war, 2 societies have emerged: the Clankers and the Darwinists. The Clankers use technology to fight their war while the Darwinists use animals. Since Westerfeld does everything awesome (You have read the Uglies, right?) - this was an awesome read.
Other steampunk reads include Neverwhere by Neil Gaiman, Howl's Moving Castle by Diana Wynne Jones, The Grand Tour by Patricia C Wrede, and Airborn by Kenneth Oppel.
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