Forum:General Question

I am enjoying the comic immensely. I have a question, though. Unless I am mistaken, GG falls into the genre of "Steam Punk". Though I am a lifelong reader, I had never read anything of that genre before I happened opon GG following a link Scott Bieser's Quantum Vibe Comic. My question is, can someone here reccommend a novel or series of novels or even an author to read to introduce me to and help ground me in the genre?

I will thank you both in advance and when (if?) someone replies.

Old Codger (I really AM one ;) )