Can you recommend some short steampunk novels?

Sure. 'The Difference Engine' by William Gibson and Bruce Sterling is a great one. It's set in an alternate Victorian era where steam - powered computers exist. Another is 'Steampunk Holmes' which reimagines Sherlock Holmes in a steampunk world.

Sure. 'Fullmetal Alchemist' is a great one. It has a steampunk - like world with alchemy which gives a very unique feel. The characters are well - developed and the story is full of adventure and mystery.

Sure. 'Snow Crash' by Neal Stephenson has elements that can be considered steampunk. It has a complex and fascinating future world with some steampunk - ish tech. Another is 'The Time Machine' by H.G. Wells, which is an early work that influenced the steampunk genre. It's about time travel in a Victorian - like setting. 'Wildwood' by Colin Meloy also has steampunk - like features, like strange machines in a forest setting.

Another classic is 'Leviathan' by Scott Westerfeld. It features a world of genetically - engineered animals and steam - powered machines in a World War I - like setting. There are airships and all sorts of interesting steampunk elements that make it a really engaging read.

The novel 'Darker than Black - Gemini of the Meteor' has steampunk elements in its world - building. The story is set in a world where Contractors exist, and there are various steam - powered and advanced - looking devices. It has a great mix of action, mystery, and a unique aesthetic that is characteristic of steampunk.

Sure. 'The Difference Engine' by William Gibson and Bruce Sterling is a great one. It combines the steampunk elements with a detective - like exploration of an alternate Victorian England.

Sure. 'The Iron Duke' by Meljean Brook is a great steampunk novel. It has a mix of action, adventure, and a bit of romance set in a world full of steampunk technology. Another one is 'Dreadnought' by April Daniels. It focuses on a transgender girl who becomes a superhero in a steampunk - inspired world. 'The Alchemy of Stone' by Ekaterina Sedia is also worth reading. It tells a story about a clockwork girl in a steampunk city.

One good steampunk novel is 'The Difference Engine' by William Gibson and Bruce Sterling. It's set in an alternate 19th - century Britain where steam - powered computers exist. Another is 'Leviathan' by Scott Westerfeld. It has a really interesting world with bio - engineered beasts and steam - powered machinery in a World War I - like setting. And 'Perdido Street Station' by China Miéville is also great. It features a dark and complex city filled with strange creatures and steampunk - inspired technology.

Sure. 'The Anubis Gates' by Tim Powers is a great one. It combines time travel with steampunk elements, full of adventure in a Victorian - like setting.

Sure. 'The Difference Engine' by William Gibson and Bruce Sterling is a great one. It's set in an alternative Victorian England where steam - powered computers exist.