I am met with blank looks whenever I am asked what my favorite genre is and I respond "Steampunk". This doesn't surprise me as Steampunk is a fairly new subgenre.  It is usually set in an  Victorian alternate history setting and can be thought of as a story that explores what the past would look like if the future had happened sooner.  It includes fiction with science fiction, fantasy or horror themes. 

Leviathan and Behemoth, by Scott Westerfeld, are great choices for those of you who are interested in jumping in and exploring this fantastic genre.  Set in an alternate WWI, these books take you away to a mesmerizing world of walkers, beasties, battles, and intrigue.  Why not check them out today?

This is a great choice for steam punk fans and ANYONE who is looking for a thrilling and surprising read.  The action is divided between two settings.
 Outside is a future world that uses computers to keep everyone living by the “Protocol”, basically a 17th century existence.  Inside is a prison, Incarceron, which no one ever enters or leaves.  It is vast and
peopled with numerous gangs. Claudia whose father is the Warden of Incarceron, and Quinn, a prisoner, each find a crystal that allows them to communicate.  As they get to know each other they realize that both Inside and Outside are not what they seem. The last quarter of this book was so surprising and original that I wanted to read it again, and again, and again…

Whether you are interested in Victorian London, love Steam Punk, or are just looking for an interesting read – Past World could be the book for you! 
Set in the future, London has been turned into an historical theme park called  “Past World”.    Visitors to the theme park, or “Gawkers” as the cast residents call them, pay big money to feel transported back in time. They get to experience the clothing, smells, and tastes of a past era, but are also subject to the all the laws and perils of Victorian London!