Victorian/Steampunk Literature - need suggestions, please!

[Sugar]

Okay, so a bit of background - I love Victoriana, devoured the Annotated Sherlock Holmes when I was in college (and it was one of two sets of books I've seriously considered "losing" from the library - for shame! - though I dutifully returned them every time), and still retain a fond affection for the era.  I've not read much in this vein until just recently, when I picked up the Infernal Devices trilogy, by Cassandra Clare, and the Gemma Doyle trilogy, by Libba Bray.  I'm enjoying both immensely, and they have rekindled in me a keen desire to read more books of a Victorian or steampunk flavour.  Please, suggest books to me!   Old or new, doesn't matter... the wider my list when I go book shopping on Tuesday, the better book shopping shall go.

Thanks in advance!

[NovelNerd]

The Time Machine. Always a favorite

I wouldn't call Sherlock Steampunkish. If you want I can try to dig through my books and jog my brain. I took a course on that era of literature, but I've got so many books in my head memory is failing.

[lovesbabysquirmy]

The Peshawar Lancers by S.M. Stirling

[HelloGoodbye]

I just got a pretty good short story anthology called "Steampunk!".  I can check on who the editor is for you.  I liked it quite a bit, although some of the stories were much stronger than others.  They were all at a minimum solidly decent, though.  It was a nice, quick read.

[Rachel-Eyes]

Have you ever read Perdido Street Station by China Mieville? I really enjoyed it. There are some sequels too, but I have not read them. I've heard the second book is the best.

[kaoskat]

If you are in to manga at all, I recommend The Cain Saga and Godchild. I actually picked up Infernal Devices because the guy on the cover made me think of Cain.

[StoryDreamer]

Gail Carringer

http://gailcarriger.com/books/parasol-protectorate-series

Also Secrets of the Clockwork Key

[Sugar]

  I thought I'd posted a reply from my tablet, but I guess it's lost in the ether somewhere...  Anyhoo...

Thank you for all the suggestions!  I'm super looking forward to hitting the bookstore (much as my wallet isn't... )...  I know much of what I've read up till now has been strictly Victoriana (excepting The Difference Engine, which rocked!), but I'm eager to dabble in what looks to be a very compelling and complementary fandom.

The Peshawar Lancers by S.M. Stirling

Definitely going to check this one out.  I've devoured all of Stirling's Change series, and I'm actually kind of embarrassed that I missed this one.

If you are in to manga at all, I recommend The Cain Saga and Godchild. I actually picked up Infernal Devices because the guy on the cover made me think of Cain.

Oooo... which guy, Jem or Will?  'Cause that'll be a deciding factor for me...   I do enjoy manga, but it's sometimes harder to track down around here.

[kaoskat]

LOL Jem actually, but it was his outfit more than anything. I think you'll love it. I know I do.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Earl_Cain

Cain and his little sister
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[melodys_angel]

I think gosick has a manga.  The anime was brilliant and I think it will be up your alley.

[Eviecorn]

I don't know.  I've read a lot of the classics from the Victorian era, but I don't know if that's what you're looking for.

[Loa]

I'd recommend Amber Benson's books -
http://www.amazon.com/Ghosts-Albion-Accursed-Christopher-Golden/dp/034547130X/ref=sr_1_9?ie=UTF8&qid=1384640111&sr=8-9&keywords=amber+benson

[Sugar]

I don't know.  I've read a lot of the classics from the Victorian era, but I don't know if that's what you're looking for.

Those too, actually!  I'm pretty much a rabid reader, and while I've read a few of the classics, I've nowhere near read 'em all...

[lovesbabysquirmy]

The original Oz series by Baum is pretty steampunk to be honest...