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In this issue: alliances formed, swords broken, rockets launched—and a Baen bumpersticker contest!
   Books on Sale in Bookstores November 2012
The Vorkosigan Saga Marches On

When Captain Ivan Vorpatril, cousin to Imperial troubleshooter Miles Vorkosigan, encounters a damsel fleeing the violent overthrow of her home planet, it’s soon evident that Ivan’s carefree days are over. But behind Ivan’s façade of wry humor lies a cunning protector willing to make the ultimate sacrifice: his hard-won freedom from the politics of empire.

Get Captain Vorpatril's Alliance now



Heroine of Heart and Sword

Kyri is a highborn young woman whose life is shattered by the murder of her kin. Her quest: find a legendary weapon smith, take up the sword and armor of a new order, and bring justice to the evil and corruption that has darkened her native land. A breakout fantasy epic filled with strong world-building and wondrous adventure from the author of Grand Central Arena and coauthor with Eric Flint of the best-selling Boundary series.

Get Phoenix Rising now



Beer, Gray Tape, and American Rockets

A call for a full-scale American return to space from Dr. Travis S. Taylor, celebrated Baen author and ringleader of the Rocket City Rednecks, the hit reality science and engineering series from the National Geographic Channel. Now, in laidback style, Taylor delivers the goods on how America can get back to space exploration with a dose of gumption and a return to good old American science leadership.

Get A New American Space Plan now

November Contest

Baen Bumpersticker Mania!

The new “I Read Baen’d Books” bumperstickers are in, and they look amazing! To celebrate, we’re giving away signed books and prizes. Place your “I Read Baen’d Books” bumpersticker in the most interesting, intriguing, amazing, amusing, and not-more-than-PG-13 spot, and win!

Details here

Lois McMaster Bujold Month at Planet Baen

Planet Baen

Planet Baen celebrates the release of Captain Vorpatril’s Alliance, a new entry in the Vorkosigan Saga with special gifts, whacks, and a contest.

Plus, as always: play the game, get free ebooks!

Play Planet Baen here.

November Books

Captain Vorpatril's Alliance
Lois McMaster Bujold

When Captain Ivan Vorpatril, cousin to Imperial troubleshooter Miles Vorkosigan, encounters a damsel fleeing the violent overthrow of her home planet, it’s soon evident that Ivan’s carefree days are over. But behind Ivan’s façade of wry humor lies a cunning protector willing to make the ultimate sacrifice: his hard-won freedom from the politics of empire.

Phoenix Rising
Ryk Spoor

Kyri is a highborn young woman whose life is shattered by the murder of her kin. Her quest: find a legendary weapon smith, take up the sword and armor of a new order, and bring justice to the evil and corruption that has darkened her native land.

A New American Space Plan
Travis S. Taylor
Stephanie Osborn

Popular SF author and host of National Geographic’s Rocket City Rednecks calls for an American return to manned space travel using the grit, know-how, and can-do spirit that made America a leader in space in the first place.
Himmler's War
Robert Conroy

Hitler is gone and Himmler's in charge. Now the allies face a resurgent Germany and the growing likelihood that a German a-bomb is well on its way.
Carnelians
Catherine Asaro

Galactic emperors attempt to steer their realms away from generations of war without themselves being assassinated in the process.
First Command
A. Bertram Chandler

The second in a three-volume collection of the legendary John Grimes books. After moving on from the Terran Navy, wry and adventurous Grimes tries his hand at a private ship command, and finds he likes being his own man.
A Cosmic Christmas
Hank Davis

How do robots celebrate Christmas? What about vampires? Can Santa make it up to a space station or does vacuum not go very well with magic reindeer? Twelve very unusual Christmas tales from a star-spangled list of contributor including Larry Correia, Mark L. Van Name, Catherine Asaro, and Mercedes Lackey.
Baen Appearances

Lois McMaster Bujold November Book Tour

Come out and meet Lois McMaster Bujold, creator of the Miles Vorkosigan Saga, and get your copy of Captain Vorpatril’s Alliance signed by the author herself.


When Where
November 3
1 p.m. - 2 p.m.

Uncle Hugo
Minneapolis, MN

November 6
7 p.m.

Flights of Fantasy
Albany, NY

November 7
7 p.m.

Annie's Bookstop of Worcester
Worcester, MA

November 8
7 p.m.

Barnes & Noble
98 Middlesex Turnpike
Burlington, MA

November 9
7 p.m.

Odyssey
South Hadley, MA

November 10
11 a.m.

The Toadstool
Milford, NH

November 11
2 p.m.

The Harvard Coop
Cambridge, MA

November 13
7 p.m.

Book Review
Huntington, NY

November 15
7 p.m.

Singularity & Co.
Brooklyn, NY

November 16
7 p.m.

Chester County Books & Music
Westchester, PA

November 17
2 p.m.

Barnes & Noble
102 Park Avenue
Willow Grove, PA

November 18
1 p.m.

Book Trader of Hamilton
Mercerville, NJ



Other Baen Appearances
Author Appearance
David Drake
Mercedes Lackey
Jim Minz
Mark L. Van Name

November 1
World Fantasy Convention
Toronto, Canada

Michael Z. Williamson

November 1
SCI FI CON 2012
Club Eifel
Spangdahlem Air Base, Germany

Mark L. Van Name

November 19
NaNoWriMo event
Cameron Village Library
Raleigh, NC

Check here for full Baen author schedule



Don't forget to check out the latest Ebook releases here, and latest Baen.com free fiction from Wen Spencer, author of Elfhome, here as well as Back to the Moon author and NASA scientist Dr. Les Johnson on science fiction and changing scientific perception of the universe here.



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