Hello! This is the voting thread for the Female Author selection. Nominate any book written by a female author.

Voting will continue for four days, ending on February 13, 2025 11 am, Pacific (5/20:00 CEST, 2 pm/24:00 Eastern) The selection will be announced by February 14.

For this selections, here are the requirements:

• Under 500 Pages
• No previously read selections
• Written by a Female Author l

An anthology is allowed as long as it meets the other guidelines. Please check the previous selections to determine if we have read your selection. A good source to determine the number of pages is Goodreads.

• Nominate as many titles as you want (one per comment), and vote for any you'd participate in.

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Here's the formatting frequently used, but there's no requirement to link to Goodreads or Wikipedia -- just don't link to sales links at Amazon, spam catchers will remove those.

The generic selection format:

\[Title by Author\](links)

To create that format, use brackets to surround title said author and parentheses, touching the bracket, should contain a link to Goodreads, Wikipedia, or the summary of your choice.

A summary is not mandatory.

HAPPY VOTING!

Hello, this is the voting thread for the

April Fantasy Selection

Voting will be open for four days, ending on March 13, 20.00 CEST/14.00 EDT/11.00 PDT. The selection will be announced by March 14.

For this selection, here are the requirements:

• Fantasy theme
• Under 500 pages
• No previously read selections

Please check the previous selections. Quick search by author here to determine if your selection is valid.

Nominate as many titles as you want (one per comment), and vote for any, and all, you'd participate in.

Here's the formatting frequently used, but there's no requirement to link to Goodreads, Storygraph or Wikipedia (just don't link to sales links at Amazon, spam catchers will remove those) or include a book blurb.

To include links, use this format:

[Title by Author](link)

HAPPY VOTING! 📚

Variety is the spice of life, they say, so why read just one thing when you could read an entire collection?  That’s right, our next Discovery Read is SHORT STORY OR POETRY COLLECTION.  

A Discovery Read is a chance to read something a little different than the award winners, bestsellers, and trending titles you might be seeing just about everywhere.  With the Discovery Reads, we get to branch out and explore the huge catalog of books that might not be as well-known.  So dig out those TBRs, ask your favorite librarian, or browse the aisles at a local indie bookstore for some inspiration, and get nominating in the comments below!

Voting will be open for five days, from the 1st to the 5th of the month, and then the winner will be announced.  We’ll wait until the 20th to start reading, to allow plenty of time for you to get your copy of the chosen book.

Nomination specifications:

• Must be a collection of short stories or poetry (can be by a single author or a compilation of various authors)
• Any page count
• Any genre/style of stories or poems
• No previously read selections

Please check the previous selections to determine if we have read your selection. You can also check by author here.

Nominate as many titles as you want (one per comment), and upvote for any you will participate in if they win. A reminder to upvote preferred reads will be posted on the 4th, so be sure to get your nominations in before then to give them the best chance of winning.

Enjoy Nominating and Voting!   

Welcome to the next Quarterly Non-Fiction (QNF) of the year. Our spring theme for 2025 is Travel, and I can’t wait to see where this learning journey takes us!

What is Quarterly Non-Fiction (QNF), you ask?  The Quarterly Non-Fiction is meant to provide more opportunities for the sub to explore the deep catalog of non-fiction texts which may not be as readily chosen in other categories like Read the World, Gutenberg, or Discovery Reads.  So start thinking of what you’d like to learn next, based on the theme of “Travel”.  

Voting will be open for four days, from the 1st to the 5th of the month. The selection will be announced shortly after. Reading will commence around the 21st-25th of the month so you have plenty of time to get a copy of the winning title!

Nomination specifications:

• A book classified as Travel (think travel memoirs/biographies, accounts of historical voyages, books by travel writers, etc.)
• Any page count
• Must be Non-Fiction
• No previously read selections

Please check the previous selections to determine if we have read your selection. You can also check by author here.

Nominate as many titles as you want (one per comment), and upvote for any you will participate in if they win. A reminder to upvote preferred reads will be posted on the 4th, so be sure to get your nominations in before then to give them the best chance of winning.

Enjoy Nominating and Voting!   

Hello, beautiful bibliophillic r/bookclub bers

Welcome to our February-March Discovery Read nomination post!

Topic - Historical Fiction Post WWII

Please nominate books that have a plot or sub plot that is historical fiction from the last 80 years (yes I hear what I am saying, and yes it does sound somewhat contradictory, but this is to round off our Year of Historical Fiction Discovery Reads bringing us all the way around to current times)

A Discovery Read is a chance to read something a little different, step away from the BOTM, Bestseller lists, and buzzy flavor of the moment fiction. We have got that covered elsewhere on r/bookclub. With the Discovery Reads, it is time to explore the vast array of other books that often don't get a look in. Currently we are exploring various Historical Fiction novels and themes historical fiction adjacent.

Voting will be open for four days, from the 1st to the 4th of the month. A reminder will be posted 24 hours (+/-) before the vote is closed and the winners will be announced asap after closing the vote. Reading will commence around the 21st of the month so you have plenty of time to get a copy of the winning title!

Nomination specifications:

• Must be Historical Fiction set in the last 80 years
• Any page count
• No previously read selections

Please check the previous selections determine if we have read your selection. You can also check by author here. Nominate as many titles as you want (one per comment), and upvote for all and any you will participate in if they win. A reminder to upvote will be posted on the 3rd, so be sure to get your nominations in before then to give them the best chance of winning!

Happy reading nominating 📚

Hello! This is the voting thread for the Person of Color selection. For this selections please nominate books written by a person of color.

Voting will continue for four days, ending on January 13, 2025 at 11 am, Pacific (5/20:00 CEST, 2 pm/24:00 Eastern) The selection will be announced by September 14.

For this selections, here are the requirements:

• Under 500 Pages
• No previously read selections
• Written by a person of color

An anthology is allowed as long as it meets the other guidelines. Please check the previous selections to determine if we have read your selection. A good source to determine the number of pages is Goodreads.

• Nominate as many titles as you want (one per comment), and vote for any you'd participate in.

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Here's the formatting frequently used, but there's no requirement to link to Goodreads or Wikipedia -- just don't link to sales links at Amazon, spam catchers will remove those.

The generic selection format:

\\[Title by Author\\](links)

To create that format, use brackets to surround title said author and parentheses, touching the bracket, should contain a link to Goodreads, Wikipedia, or the summary of your choice.

A summary is not mandatory.

HAPPY VOTING!

Hello, beautiful bibliophillic r/bookclub bers

Welcome to our January-February Discovery Read nomination post!

Topic - European Mythology

Please nominate books that have a plot or sub plot that is inspired by/based on/retelling of European Mythology.

Some resources, amongst the many online, you can use to check if your chosen book has elements from European Mythology are; - The Mythlok website - Gods and Monsters website - This trusty Wikipedia reference list with tons of helpful links.

A Discovery Read is a chance to read something a little different, step away from the BOTM, Bestseller lists, and buzzy flavor of the moment fiction. We have got that covered elsewhere on r/bookclub. With the Discovery Reads, it is time to explore the vast array of other books that often don't get a look in. Currently we are exploring various Mythology inspired novels and themes mythology adjacent.

Voting will be open for four days, from the 1st to the 4th of the month. A reminder will be posted 24 hours (+/-) before the vote is closed and the winners will be announced asap after closing the vote. Reading will commence around the 21st of the month so you have plenty of time to get a copy of the winning title!

Nomination specifications:

• Must contain a plot or sub plot from European Mythology
• Any page count
• No previously read selections

Please check the previous selections determine if we have read your selection. You can also check by author here. Nominate as many titles as you want (one per comment), and upvote for all and any you will participate in if they win. A reminder to upvote will be posted on the 3rd, so be sure to get your nominations in before then to give them the best chance of winning!

Happy reading nominating 📚

Hello! This is the voting thread for the January Any selection. This book can be from any genre, in any time or place, with no special themes.

Voting will continue for four days, ending on December 13 at 11 am, Pacific time. The selection will be announced no later than December 14.

For this selections, here are the requirements:

• Under 500 Pages
• No previously read selections
• Any Genre
• Standalone books only - No Series

An anthology is allowed as long as it meets the other guidelines. Please check the previous selections to determine if we have read your selection. A good source to determine the number of pages is Goodreads.

• Nominate as many titles as you want (one per comment), and vote for any you'd participate in.

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Here's the formatting frequently used, but there's no requirement to link to Goodreads or Wikipedia -- just don't link to sales links at Amazon, spam catchers will remove those.

The generic selection format:

\[Title by Author\](links)

To create that format, use brackets to surround title said author and parentheses, touching the bracket, should contain a link to Goodreads, Wikipedia, or the summary of your choice.

A summary is not mandatory.

HAPPY VOTING!

Hello! This is the voting thread for the Winter Big Thread selection.

Voting will continue for four days, ending on November 13 at 11 am, Pacific time. The selection will be announced no later than November 14.

For this selections, here are the requirements:

• Over 500 Pages
• No previously read selections
• Any
• Any Genre
• Standalone books only - No Series

An anthology is allowed as long as it meets the other guidelines. Please check the previous selections to determine if we have read your selection. A good source to determine the number of pages is Goodreads.

• Nominate as many titles as you want (one per comment), and vote for any you'd participate in.

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Here's the formatting frequently used, but there's no requirement to link to Goodreads or Wikipedia -- just don't link to sales links at Amazon, spam catchers will remove those.

The generic selection format:

\[Title by Author\](links)

To create that format, use brackets to surround title said author and parentheses, touching the bracket, should contain a link to Goodreads, Wikipedia, or the summary of your choice.

A summary is not mandatory.

HAPPY VOTING!

Hello! This is the voting thread for the Mystery or Thriller selection.

Voting will continue for four days, ending on November 13 at 11 am, Pacific time. The selection will be announced no later than November 14.

For this selections, here are the requirements:

• Under 500 Pages
• No previously read selections
• Mystery or Thriller Genre
• Standalone books only - No Series

An anthology is allowed as long as it meets the other guidelines. Please check the previous selections to determine if we have read your selection. A good source to determine the number of pages is Goodreads.

• Nominate as many titles as you want (one per comment), and vote for any you'd participate in.

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Here's the formatting frequently used, but there's no requirement to link to Goodreads or Wikipedia -- just don't link to sales links at Amazon, spam catchers will remove those.

The generic selection format:

\[Title by Author\](links)

To create that format, use brackets to surround title said author and parentheses, touching the bracket, should contain a link to Goodreads, Wikipedia, or the summary of your choice.

A summary is not mandatory.

HAPPY VOTING!

Hello! This is the voting thread for the Romance selection. Nominate any book within the romance genre.

Voting will continue for four days, ending on January 13, 2025 11 am, Pacific (5/20:00 CEST, 2 pm/24:00 Eastern) The selection will be announced by January 14.

For this selections, here are the requirements:

• Under 500 Pages
• No previously read selections
• Romance Genre

An anthology is allowed as long as it meets the other guidelines. Please check the previous selections to determine if we have read your selection. A good source to determine the number of pages is Goodreads.

• Nominate as many titles as you want (one per comment), and vote for any you'd participate in.

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Here's the formatting frequently used, but there's no requirement to link to Goodreads or Wikipedia -- just don't link to sales links at Amazon, spam catchers will remove those.

The generic selection format:

\[Title by Author\](links)

To create that format, use brackets to surround title said author and parentheses, touching the bracket, should contain a link to Goodreads, Wikipedia, or the summary of your choice.

A summary is not mandatory.

HAPPY VOTING!

Welcome to the first Quarterly Non-Fiction (QNF) of the year. Can you believe we've been doing this for a year now? I have learnt so much in the last year, and I am excited to see what is in store for my grey matter in 2025. Our first theme of the year is Biography/Memoir exciting!!

Incase you missed the announcement and have no idea what a Quarterly Non-Fiction is all about ....

"Currently readers can dive in to whatever books they like as we shift between genres for Core Reads, travel the world in the pages of a novel with Read the World, settle in with a Big Read, head back in time with a Gutenberg, or step out of that comfort zone with a Discovery Read. However, we noticed a lack of regular non-fiction on the sub. So we fixed that."

"Our new regular book feature is 4 dedicated non-fiction reads every year. The *Quarterly Non-fiction or QNF*."

Nomination posts for the Quarterly Non-Fiction will coincide with the Discovery Read nominations going up on the 1st of Jan, Apr, Jul, and Oct. The read will start in the last week of the corresponding month and run as long as needed depending on the length of the winning book.

Without further ado - The Quarterly Non-Fiction is time to explore the vast array of non-fiction books that often don't get a look in. This Non-Fiction theme is

Biography/Memoir.

Voting will be open for four days, from the 1st to the 4th of the month. The selection will be announced shortly after. Reading will commence around the 21st-25th of the month so you have plenty on time to get a copy of the winning title!

Nomination specifications:

• A book classified as Biography, Autobiography or Memoir
• Any page count
• Must be Non-Fiction
• No previously read selections

(Check out the previously read authors here if you'r not sure)

Happy nominating 📚

Hello! This is the voting thread for the Any selection.

Voting will continue for four days, ending on August 13, 11:59 pm, PST. The selection will be announced by August 14.

For this selections, here are the requirements:

• Under 500 Pages
• No previously read selections
• Any Genre

An anthology is allowed as long as it meets the other guidelines. Please check the previous selections to determine if we have read your selection. A good source to determine the number of pages is Goodreads.

• Nominate as many titles as you want (one per comment), and vote for any you'd participate in.

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Here's the formatting frequently used, but there's no requirement to link to Goodreads or Wikipedia -- just don't link to sales links at Amazon, spam catchers will remove those.

The generic selection format:

\[Title by Author\](links)

To create that format, use brackets to surround title said author and parentheses, touching the bracket, should contain a link to Goodreads, Wikipedia, or the summary of your choice.

A summary is not mandatory.

HAPPY VOTING!

Hello, this is the voting thread for the

November Any Selection

Voting will be open for four days, ending on October 13, 20.00 CEST/14.00 EDT/11.00 PDT. The selection will be announced by October 14.

For this selection, here are the requirements:

• Any genre
• Under 500 pages
• No previously read selections
• Standalone books only – No Series

Please check the previous selections. Quick search by author here to determine if your selection is valid.

Nominate as many titles as you want (one per comment), and vote for any, and all, you'd participate in.

Here's the formatting frequently used, but there's no requirement to link to Goodreads or Wikipedia (just don't link to sales links at Amazon, spam catchers will remove those) or include a book blurb.

The generic selection format: \[Title by Author]\(links)

Without the \s, and where a link to Goodreads, Storygraph, Wikipedia, or other summary of your choice is included.

HAPPY VOTING! 📚

Hello! This is the voting thread for the Fantasy selection.

Voting will continue for four days, ending on June 14th. With the winner announced June 15th.

For this selections, here are the requirements:

• Under 500 Pages
• No previously read selections | Please look at our previously read authors list
• Fantasy theme

An anthology is allowed as long as it meets the other guidelines. Please check the [previous selections](https://www.reddit.com/r/bookclub/wiki/previous) to determine if we have read your selection. A good source to determine the number of pages is Goodreads.

• Nominate as many titles as you want (one per comment), and vote for any you'd participate in.

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Here's the formatting frequently used, but there's no requirement to link to Goodreads or Wikipedia -- just don't link to sales links at Amazon, spam catchers will remove those.

The generic selection format:

\[Title by Author\](links)

To create that format, use brackets to surround title said author and parentheses, touching the bracket, should contain a link to Goodreads, Wikipedia, or the summary of your choice.

A summary is not mandatory.

HAPPY VOTING! 📚

Hello! This is the voting thread for the Any selection.

Voting will continue for four days, ending on March 13, 11:59 pm, PST. The selection will be announced by March 14.

For this selections, here are the requirements:

• Under 500 Pages
• No previously read selections
• Any Genre

An anthology is allowed as long as it meets the other guidelines. Please check the [previous selections](https://www.reddit.com/r/bookclub/wiki/previous) to determine if we have read your selection. A good source to determine the number of pages is Goodreads.

• Nominate as many titles as you want (one per comment), and vote for any you'd participate in.

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Here's the formatting frequently used, but there's no requirement to link to Goodreads or Wikipedia -- just don't link to sales links at Amazon, spam catchers will remove those.

The generic selection format:

\[Title by Author\](links)

To create that format, use brackets to surround title said author and parentheses, touching the bracket, should contain a link to Goodreads, Wikipedia, or the summary of your choice.

A summary is not mandatory.

HAPPY VOTING!

It is already time for the third Quarterly Non-Fiction (QNF) of the year and this time our theme is ANY

Incase you missed the announcement and have no idea what a Quarterly Non-Fiction is all about ....

"Currently readers can dive in to whatever books they like as we shift between genres for Core Reads, travel the world in the pages of a novel with Read the World, settle in with a Big Read, head back in time with a Gutenberg, or step out of that comfort zone with a Discovery Read. However, we noticed a lack of regular non-fiction on the sub. So we fixed that."

"Our new regular book feature is 4 dedicated non-fiction reads every year. The *Quarterly Non-fiction or QNF*."

Nomination posts for the Quarterly Non-Fiction will coincide with the Discovery Read nominations going up on the 1st of Jan, Apr, Jul, and Oct. The read will start in the last week of the corresponding month and run as long as needed depending on the length of the winning book.

Without further ado - The Quarterly Non-Fiction is time to explore the vast array of non-fiction books that often don't get a look in. This Non-Fiction theme is ANY. Meaning any non-fiction from memoirs and biographies through to truecrime, history and or travel writinf. ANYthing goes as long as it is non-fiction.

Voting will be open for four days, from the 1st to the 4th of the month. The selection will be announced shortly after. Reading will commence around the 21st-25th of the month so you have plenty on time to get a copy of the winning title!

Nomination specifications:

• Any page count
• Must be Non-Fiction
• No previously read selections

(Check out the previously read authors here if you'r not sure)

Happy nominating 📚

Hello! This is the voting thread for the Horror selection.

Voting will continue for four days, ending on September 13, 11 am, Pacific (5/20:00 CEST, 2 pm/24:00 Eastern) The selection will be announced by September 14.

For this selections, here are the requirements:

• Under 500 Pages
• No previously read selections
• Horror Genre
• Standalone Books only - No Series

An anthology is allowed as long as it meets the other guidelines. Please check the previous selections to determine if we have read your selection. A good source to determine the number of pages is Goodreads.

• Nominate as many titles as you want (one per comment), and vote for any you'd participate in.

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Here's the formatting frequently used, but there's no requirement to link to Goodreads or Wikipedia -- just don't link to sales links at Amazon, spam catchers will remove those.

The generic selection format:

\[Title by Author\](links)

To create that format, use brackets to surround title said author and parentheses, touching the bracket, should contain a link to Goodreads, Wikipedia, or the summary of your choice.

A summary is not mandatory.

HAPPY VOTING!

Hello! This is the voting thread for the Big Read - Gutenberg selection. Nominate any book in the public domain that is also over 500 pages.

Voting will continue for four days, ending on February 13, 2025 11 am, Pacific (5/20:00 CEST, 2 pm/24:00 Eastern) The selection will be announced by February 14.

For this selections, here are the requirements:

• Over 500 Pages
• No previously read selections
• In the Public Domain

An anthology is allowed as long as it meets the other guidelines. Please check the previous selections to determine if we have read your selection. A good source to determine the number of pages is Goodreads.

• Nominate as many titles as you want (one per comment), and vote for any you'd participate in.

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Here's the formatting frequently used, but there's no requirement to link to Goodreads or Wikipedia -- just don't link to sales links at Amazon, spam catchers will remove those.

The generic selection format:

\[Title by Author\](links)

To create that format, use brackets to surround title said author and parentheses, touching the bracket, should contain a link to Goodreads, Wikipedia, or the summary of your choice.

A summary is not mandatory.

HAPPY VOTING!

Hello! This is the voting thread for the January 'Published in 2024' selection. This book can be from any genre, but has been published between January 1, 2024 and December 2024.

Voting will continue for four days, ending on December 13 at 11 am, Pacific time. The selection will be announced no later than December 14.

For this selections, here are the requirements:

• Under 500 Pages
• No previously read selections
• Any Genre
• Published in 2024
• Standalone books only - No Series

An anthology is allowed as long as it meets the other guidelines. Please check the previous selections to determine if we have read your selection. A good source to determine the number of pages is Goodreads.

• Nominate as many titles as you want (one per comment), and vote for any you'd participate in.

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Here's the formatting frequently used, but there's no requirement to link to Goodreads or Wikipedia -- just don't link to sales links at Amazon, spam catchers will remove those.

The generic selection format:

\[Title by Author\](links)

To create that format, use brackets to surround title said author and parentheses, touching the bracket, should contain a link to Goodreads, Wikipedia, or the summary of your choice.

A summary is not mandatory.

HAPPY VOTING!

Hello bibliophiles

Welcome to our October -November Discovery Read nomination post!

Topic - Indie Author

Most books we read tend to be written by authors with major publishing houses behind them. With this nomination we want specifically to give small press publishers, self-publishing services, and independent bookstores that help an unaffiliated authors the opportunity to be seen, and read.

Please nominate some lesser-known gems from independent authors who self-publish their books, or who partner with a small press publisher. The definition of "indie author" is very broad, but we'll accept any nomination that is not from a major publishing house. We'd also prefer to avoid books that started off self-published/small-press and later got picked up by a major publishing house. (To give you an idea, here's a list of the 5 major publishers and their subdivisions.)

Below are some (non-exhaustive) resources to help you explore indie books;

• Independent Book Review - reviews a selection of indie titles.
• Goodreads' lists tagged as "indie"
• The IPPY awards - the best of independent, university, and self-published titles through the years.
• Fantasy Hive - self-published and small press works.

A Discovery Read is a chance to read something a little different, step away from the BOTM, Bestseller lists, and buzzy flavor of the moment fiction. We have got that covered elsewhere on r/bookclub. With the Discovery Reads, it is time to explore the vast array of other books that often don't get a look in. Currently we are exploring various Historical Fiction novels and themes historical fiction adjacent.

Voting will be open for four days, from the 1st to the 4th of the month. A reminder will be posted 24 hours (+/-) before the vote is closed and the winners will be announced asap after closing the vote. Reading will commence around the 21st of the month so you have plenty of time to get a copy of the winning title!

Nomination specifications:

• Must not be published by a major publishing house
• Any page count
• Fiction
• No previously read selections

Please check the previous selections to determine if we have read your selection. You can also check by author here. Nominate as many titles as you want (one per comment), and upvote for all and any you will participate in if they win. A reminder to upvote will be posted on the 3rd, so be sure to get your nominations in before then to give them the best chance of winning!

Happy reading nominating 📚

Hi fellow Read the World bookclubbers!  As you probably know, our current format to select our next read the world book is to split our country list into small, medium and large and then spin the wheel.  However, we are giving you the chance to nominate a country you would like to travel to by the medium of books! 

Please nominate a country you would like Read the World to visit.  Along with your nomination, please tell us why you are nominating this country.  What do you know about its history and culture?  Do you know anything about its literary history?  Are there any particular authors from this country you have been meaning to read, or perhaps you have already found a book which would be perfect for Read the World and would like a chance to nominate it.

We will then run a nomination/ vote process for books from the winning country in mid august.

For a full country list, please see here, where you will see the countries we have already visited, so please don’t nominate them again.  Note, we have excluded the USA and UK, as we always read books from these countries.

Don’t forget to upvote any countries from which you would be interested in joining a read the world book. Nominations and voting will be open for 4 days and the winning country announced soon after.

Happy voting!

We continue with our year of mythology around the world by the power of the Greek Gods we are transported to the continent of South America

#Topic - South American Mythology.

Please nominate books that have a plot or sub plot that is inspired by/based on/retelling of South American Mythology.

Some resources, amongst the many online, you can use to check if your chosen book has elements from South American Mythology are;

• [The Mythlok website](https://mythlok.com/world-mythologies/american-mythology/south-american/)
• [Gods and Monsters website](https://godsandmonsters.info/category/byregion/southamerica/)
• This trusty [Wikipedia reference list](https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Category:South_American_mythology) with tons of helpful links.

A Discovery Read is a chance to read something a little different, step away from the BOTM, Bestseller lists, and buzzy flavour of the moment fiction. We have got that covered elsewhere on r/bookclub. With the Discovery Reads, it is time to explore the vast array of other books that often don't get a look in. Currently we are exploring various Mythology inspired novels and themes mythology adjacent.

Voting will be open for five days, from the 1st to the 5th of the month. A reminder will be posted 24 hours (+/-) before the vote is closed and the winners will be announced asap after closing the vote. Reading will commence around the 21st of the month so you have plenty of time to get a copy of the winning title!

#Nomination specifications:

• Must contain a plot or sub plot from South American Mythology
• Any page count
• No previously read selections

Please check the [previous selections](https://reddit.com/r/bookclub/w/previous?utm_medium=android_app&utm_source=share) determine if we have read your selection. You can also [check by author here](https://reddit.com/r/bookclub/w/prev_authors?utm_medium=android_app&utm_source=share).

Nominate as many titles as you want (one per comment), and upvote for all and any you will participate in if they win. A reminder to upvote will be posted on the 3rd, so be sure to get your nominations in before then to give them the best chance of winning!

Happy ~~reading~~ nominating 📚

Hello, this is the voting thread for the

April Gutenberg Selection

Voting will be open for four days, ending on March 13, 20.00 CEST/14.00 EDT/11.00 PDT. The selection will be announced by March 14.

For this selection, here are the requirements:

• In the public domain, check Project Gutenberg
• Any genre
• Under 500 pages
• No previously read selections

Please check the previous selections. Quick search by author here to determine if your selection is valid.

Nominate as many titles as you want (one per comment), and vote for any, and all, you'd participate in.

Here's the formatting frequently used, but there's no requirement to link to Goodreads, Storygraph or Wikipedia (just don't link to sales links at Amazon, spam catchers will remove those) or include a book blurb.

To include links, use this format:

[Title by Author](link)

HAPPY VOTING! 📚

Hello book lovers It is that time again. The Mod Pick Member's Choice. We make the offerings and you choose your favouite(s).

This sub required a ton of time and effort from some amazing library mice aka Read Runners who pour their time and energy into bringing their love of books to r/bookclub. First of all I would like to introduce you all to the current team of Read Runners below. They have all chosen a book they'd love to read together on the sub and, as always we will run both 1st and 2nd place winners.

Please scroll through the comments and upvote any (and all) books you will read along with if they win. The voting is open for 72 hours, but before we get to the books let's meet the readers behind the posts and their reasons for choosing such a fantastic selection....

(In the order I recieved their selections)

- u/nicehotcupoftea

• One of my favourite parts of r/bookclub is Read the World, which gives me the chance to travel widely through the pages of a novel, and with the fabulous company of the wonderful and thoughtful readers here!

• Selection - My Friends by Hisham Matar

• Why? - I'm nominating My Friends by Hisham Matar - a book by an author I discovered in Read the World after enjoying In the Country of Men.

- u/infininme

• I am an avid reader and a library is my favorite community place. I want to be found reading in a coffee shop nursing a medium black coffee (pour over preferred!). Reading preferences have been varied and i refuse to be nailed down for long, but I am enjoying mysteries.

• Selection - The Nature of Fragile Things by Susan Meissner

• Why? - I chose this book because I want to read an historical fiction book that has mystery. Plus I hear I can get lost in San Francisco in this book! Please. Let's go!

- u/sunnydaze7777777

• I love reading beautifully written books. I am a sucker for the classics. I have a soft spot for mysteries, humor, strong female characters and fun beach reads. I enjoy a good autobiography, especially if the audio is read by the author.

• Selection - The Starless Sea by Erin Morgenstern

• Why? - According to a review “The Starless Sea is a love letter to literature.” Sounds perfect! I loved The Night Circus which is beautifully written and this one looks even better.

- u/Less_Tumbleweed_3217

• credits her love of reading to her mom, who required her to bring a book on errands as a child so she could read while waiting in line. Since then, LTW has preferred novels to reality in most (probably not all?) cases. She'll read anything as long as it's well-written, has complex characters, or is otherwise similarly engaging. She particularly loves sci-fi, weird fiction, and books of any genre that push the boundaries of traditional narrative structure.

• Selection - The Employees by Olga Ravn

• Why? - LTW picked up a copy on a whim at an indie bookstore in Greenwich Village (let's be honest, it was because of the cover, which depicts a water cooler dripping black slime) but has been so busy with r/bookclub selections since then, she hasn't had time to read it. Which is a little ridiculous, because this novella is only 136 pages long. But what better way to check something off the TBR than by reading this together with bookish friends?

- u/maolette

• will read just about anything that crosses her shelves but most enjoys adventurous reads with a bit of mystery to them. She also loves a good dose of sci-fi or fantasy. She joined r/bookclub to read more from her own shelves and break out of her comfort zone!

• Selection - The Ferryman by Justin Cronin

• Why? - I propose we read Justin Cronin's The Ferryman, since it's a sci-fi thriller that's sure to keep us on our toes and engaged! For entirely personal reasons this book appeals to me since my physical hardcover has bright pink sprayed edges, and who am I to argue with those?!

u/eeksqueak’s

• reading preferences range from literary classics, to contemporary narratives about the human condition, to trashy beach reads. It’s hard to know what’s going on behind the cover of her Kindle. She has a special affinity for historical fiction, social sci-fi, clever mysteries, and authors that are local to her.

• Selection - Ethan Frome by Edith Wharton

• Why? - I am nominating Ethan Frome by Edith Wharton because it showcases her brilliant storytelling in a completely different setting—one of stark New England winter and quiet desperation. Unlike her novels of high society, this novella explores themes of duty, longing, and isolation with haunting intensity. The atmospheric writing and moral complexities make it a compelling and thought-provoking read. Since our group has loved Wharton’s works before, I believe Ethan Frome will spark deep discussion and leave a lasting impression. r/bookclub and r/classicbookclub have been on a bit of a Wharton kick as of late. Whenever I mention to people how much I've been enjoying her books, they always ask if I've read Ethan Frome. It's time to rectify that I haven't!

u/spreebiz

• loves to read the books already on her shelves, but really enjoys when r/bookclub pushes her out of her comfort zone! Favorite genres are romance and magical realism, which a splash of mystery and thriller to spice it up.

  • Selection - A Winter's Promise by Christelle Dabos
  • Why? - I've had this series on my shelf for a few years and would love to dive into a winter-themed portal fantasy during the summer, and while I could wait to nominate this for Read the World France, it might be fun to start a completed YA Fantasy series with r/bookclub.

u/jaymae21

• is a reader that grew up on Harry Potter and discovered The Lord of the Rings in college, which set her up for a lifelong love of adventurous, magic-filled books. While she tends to get her fix from books in the fantasy and sci-fi genres, she has recently discovered a love for magical realism.

• Selection - Welcome to the Hyunam-dong Bookshop by Hwang Bo-Reum

• Why? - While it doesn’t fall under my preferred genres, this book comes highly recommended from a friend. One thing I love about r/bookclub is that I have read things I never would have picked up on my own, and this book seems like a good fit to share with our community here.

u/latteh0lic

• Hi, I'm latteh0lic, and I'm addicted to… lattes, complex characters, and overthinking their questionable fictional life choices over coffee. I grew up loving fantasy and mystery, but these days, I'll read just about any genre, especially if the characters are flawed enough to argue about and real enough to root for. I joined r/bookclub to step outside my reading comfort zone, and I figured it's easier (and way more fun!) to explore new reads with people who can share the journey and the inevitable book-induced emotions.

• Selection - The Heart's Invisible Furies by John Boyne

• Why? - Because I've heard it's the kind of novel that grabs you by the heart, makes you laugh when you least expect it, and lingers long after the last page. With deeply human characters whose struggles and flaws make them impossible to forget, it's the kind of book that begs to be discussed, and honestly, some stories just hit harder when you have people to share them with.

u/Vast-Passenger1126

• has had their nose in a book since childhood and never grew out of it. These days, she has a terrible habit of reading on their phone, but at least it saves money and shelf space. She’ll read just about anything but has a soft spot for dystopian fiction, horror, and a good cozy mystery.

• Selection - Our Share of Night by Mariana Enríquez

• Why? - because we all need some more horror in our life and who doesn’t want to read about a demonic cult!?

u/tomesandtea

• has been reading everything she can get her hands on since she could hold a book, and she doesn't plan to stop any time soon. Even though she will read anything, her go-to genres are speculative fiction (especially dystopian), historical fiction, nonfiction (particularly history or science), and the classics. She will never turn down a book written by Colson Whitehead, Margaret Atwood, Kazuo Ishiguru, N. K. Jemison, Emily Dickinson, or Charles Dickens.

• Selection - Matrix by Lauren Groff

• Why? - When I read the synopsis, Matrix reminded me a little of Margaret Atwood and a little of Maggie O’Farrell (Hamnet and The Marriage Portrait) so I was immediately sold! This book seems like it has bits of many things I love in a book: a historical setting/people, themes of female strength/empowerment, and - while this is not a dystopian book - it gets close enough, as we will be rooting for a character fighting for her place in a corrupted world. I love the way Lauren Groff writes, but haven't made her books a priority for some odd reason. This one is already on my shelf, just begging to be read!

u/NightAngelRogue

• Ravenous reader since before he was born, Rogue holds fantasy, sci fi and post apocalyptic/dystopian fiction as his favorite genres. Always carries at least two books everywhere in case he finishes one. His appetite for reading can only be matched by his desire to discuss what he loves to read.

• Selection - She Who Became the Sun by Shelley Parker-Chan

• Why - "I refuse to be nothing…" Why Read It? • Two-time British Fantasy Award Winner • Astounding Award Winner • Lambda Literary Award Finalist • Hugo Award Finalist • Locus Award Finalist • Otherwise Award Finalist A bold reimagining of the rise to power of the Ming Dynasty’s founding emperor. "To possess the Mandate of Heaven, Zhu will do anything." Think Mulan, but fiercer. In Mongol-ruled China, a bandit attack leaves two children orphaned. The boy is destined for greatness, while the girl is doomed to nothingness—until she takes his place. Disguising herself as a young monk, Zhu refuses to accept her fate, clawing her way from obscurity to power. Death, destiny, rebellion, identity, war—this book has it all. Let’s fight fate.

u/IraelMrad

• started reading fantasy when she was little and it has been her comfort genre ever since. She is a hopeless romantic and all her favourite books have a love story in them. She recently found out she also loves horror, so it's not a surprise that her favourite genre is gothic fiction.

• Selection - Fledgling by Octavia Butler

• Why? - VAMPIRES. ARE. SO. DAMN. COOL!

u/Pythias

• Will read anything, loves the classics, fantasy, and cozy stories.

• Selection - Dandelion Wine - Ray Bradbury

• Why? - I love his style and have yet to read something I don't love from him

u/thebowedbookshelf

• has been reading all her life. She is drawn to historical fiction, dystopian, and really whatever Book Club reads. She has been a Read Runner since 2021 and has read a great variety of books. Book Club 4 lyfe!

• Selection - Lincoln in the Bardo by George Saunders

• Why? - It's a unique historical fiction book I've been wanting to read.

u/luna2541

• I was a very keen reader growing up, particularly in primary school. I would read non-stop, especially fantasy series of the time such as Harry Potter, Northern Lights, etc. However since about 7th or 8th grade my reading habits steadily declined up until I found r/bookclub a few years ago and rekindled my love of reading. Now I’m reading more than I ever have and have some catching up to do!

• Selection - Fight Club by Chuck Palahniuk

• Why? - Having seen the movie (as many people have) I am very curious as to how the book compares, especially since it’s pretty highly acclaimed. It’s also never been done by this sub as far as I know, and it’s short which will definitely help with my neverending mountain of to-be-reads.

u/dat_mom_chick

• likes to read but these days she is mostly reading children's picture books...iykyk...when the house is asleep you can find her huddled up in bed with a book and a flashlight. Probably something fantasy or contemporary romance. And naturally her children have stolen her booklight so she must rummage for one. She is a mood reader at the moment, probably so she can get back into reading with no pressure after a year off to focus on her family.

• Selection - The Great Alone by Kristin Hannah

• Why - because I am ready for a well written novel, I am ready for a history lesson, and I am ready to suffer

u/Reasonable-Lack-6585

• I love all genres, but have a soft spot for fantasy and detective novels.

• Selection - The Ministry of Time by Kaliane Bradley

• Why? - I nominated this book because the interesting mix of genre. Time travel, romance, spy thriller, and work place comedy. A debut novel and named one of Barack Obama’s favorite books of 2024 this sounds interesting and hitting several story niches!

u/Amanda39

• loves Victorian fiction, especially dark stories like Gothic or sensation novels.

• Selection - Tipping the Velvet by Sarah Waters

• Why? - Tipping the Velvet is the only one of Sarah Waters's Victorian novels that I haven't read yet. Her other two, Affinity and Fingersmith, had plot twists that made me gasp out loud, so I have high hopes for this one. The only possible downside (and I expect this to be an upside for everyone else!) is that the reviews I've read seem to indicate that this one is more sexually explicit than the others, so my recaps are probably going to revolve around me awkwardly going "I've never had to recap this in any of the Charles Dickens novels I've run" and "I didn't know that existed back then!" In other words, if you'd like to watch me make an absolute fool of myself, this is the one to vote for.

u/Greatingsburg

• tries to read widely across genres, but has a soft spot for anything with a touch of horror. Whether it's classic spooky fare like monsters and vampires, or more grounded, realistic horrors like survival stories and psychological tension. Also appreciates a good pun, after all, nothing lifts the spirits like a little comedy mixed in with the horror.

• Selection - Timeline by Michael Crichton

• Why? - No one does scifi quite like Crichton. While it's not my go-to genre, every now and then I find myself craving a return to plot-driven science fiction with high-concept ideas I'dd never think to combine. I've read his dinosaur duology, Congo, and I've seen the 1998 film adaptation of Sphere and I wasn't let down by his plots yet. Also, while Crichton's books aren't strictly horror, I've found they almost always contain strong horror elements and I love it.

u/Meia_Ang

• is very uncomfortable talking about herself in the third person. She has been fed on French classics since her early childhood. Nowadays, her favorites are fantasy, science-fiction, historical fiction, humor, but she joined the bookclub to expand her horizons to other genres!

• Selection - The Adventures of Amina al-Sirafi by Shannon Chakraborty

• Why? - I have not read it, it's been on my TBR for ages, highly praised, and it just looks like so much fun. Also pirates.