Stefani - SpelingExpirt’s
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Nah we're pretty free about what you can do here. I feel like limiting people's ability to create threads limits the conversation. As long as it's relevant to the group (so anything geeky) then go ahead.
What kind of polls?
It's time again to open up recommendations for our next group read!Theme for May: Urban fantasy
***Remember, the theme ONLY applies to our Themed Read option, which can be any type of read.
****Themed reads should still follow our novel guidelines of SciFi/Fantasy/Horror
***You should still nominate un-themed comics, mangas and novels for our regular monthly reading.
For example, you can nominate reads as follows:
Comic -
Manga -
Novel -
Themed Read -
Recommendations are open until May 15th
Here are the guidelines for recommending books for new group members and old hands alike:
1. Every month we read one comic book, one novel, and one manga. Comics and manga can fall under any genre, but please note that novels must fall under the heading of science fiction, fantasy, or horror (and any of their sub-genres).
2. Please recommend books that have not been previous group reads. You can see which books we've read previously here.
3. Be specific. Don't say "any book by ______". It won't be counted.
4. Please link your book in your thread so members can easily look it up.
5. Suggest a book that you think would be good for a large group discussion - that's the point of this group bringing us all together!
How voting works
We choose the top three in each category for the final vote from the 15th - 21st of the month based on how many votes it has.
1. All members can vote on a book/comic/manga they would like to read if somebody suggests it. Simply reply to the thread with "I'm voting for ______" or "VOTE: _____" and it will be counted. The books with the most votes get chosen to be put into the final three poll in the 3rd week of the month. Only comments with the word "vote" somewhere in it will be counted as such in order to avoid confusion.
2. Please only vote for a work ONCE. Multiple votes for the same works will not be counted.
3. You can change or modify your votes as many times as you'd like before the thread closes on the 14th.
4. In the case where two or more books are have equal votes, the book that was suggested first (as indicated by the timestamp on the thread) will enter the poll for the month.
All members do not have to read, recommend, or vote for all three genres - if you only want to suggest and read a novel, that's fine! We're a pretty diverse group here.
Of course
Fiona Staples artwork is some of the best in comics for me. She just excels at every drawing!
We have a tie this month so you lucky people have two mangas to choose from!
We have a tie this month so you lucky people have two mangas to choose from!
If I can find this one then I'm in. Who's joining me?
Happy reading!
Saga is your May group read.It has been a previous read so shouldn't technically be allowed but I'm giving you all a pass because it is amazing and it has been a couple of years since we last read it.
If anyone would like to turn this thread into a general Saga discussion when the month is over then let me know and I'll do that (mainly because I'd love to discuss all of Saga with you lovely people).
It's time again to open up recommendations for our next group read!Theme for May: OUTSIDERS AND ROGUES
***Remember, the theme ONLY applies to our Themed Read option, which can be any type of read.
****Themed reads should still follow our novel guidelines of SciFi/Fantasy/Horror
***You should still nominate un-themed comics, mangas and novels for our regular monthly reading.
For example, you can nominate reads as follows:
Comic -
Manga -
Novel -
Themed Read -
Recommendations are open until May 15th
Here are the guidelines for recommending books for new group members and old hands alike:
1. Every month we read one comic book, one novel, and one manga. Comics and manga can fall under any genre, but please note that novels must fall under the heading of science fiction, fantasy, or horror (and any of their sub-genres).
2. Please recommend books that have not been previous group reads. You can see which books we've read previously here.
3. Be specific. Don't say "any book by ______". It won't be counted.
4. Please link your book in your thread so members can easily look it up.
5. Suggest a book that you think would be good for a large group discussion - that's the point of this group bringing us all together!
How voting works
We choose the top three in each category for the final vote from the 15th - 21st of the month based on how many votes it has.
1. All members can vote on a book/comic/manga they would like to read if somebody suggests it. Simply reply to the thread with "I'm voting for ______" or "VOTE: _____" and it will be counted. The books with the most votes get chosen to be put into the final three poll in the 3rd week of the month. Only comments with the word "vote" somewhere in it will be counted as such in order to avoid confusion.
2. Please only vote for a work ONCE. Multiple votes for the same works will not be counted.
3. You can change or modify your votes as many times as you'd like before the thread closes on the 14th.
4. In the case where two or more books are have equal votes, the book that was suggested first (as indicated by the timestamp on the thread) will enter the poll for the month.
All members do not have to read, recommend, or vote for all three genres - if you only want to suggest and read a novel, that's fine! We're a pretty diverse group here.
Rat Queens is finally back! Damn artists. I have been lax on my comic reading lately. I still have Alex and Ada, Wayward and Drifter sitting on my bedside table. Might be able to get to them tonight.I was torn with Roche Limit but I'm quite hooked by the end of issue 3 (need to pick up the rest).
I haven't tried Copperhead but it looks like there are two volumes on Netgalley so might download them both (hell it's free).
Trees disappointed me.
I'm sure I'll come back with more thoughts soon.
Jim wrote: "It seems a great side benefit of this challenge is to find books by wonderful women authors you haven't heard of before!"I'm surprised how many of the books that I'm reading with strong female protagonists are written by men. I should read more by women though.
It all counts
15. The Paper Magician by Charlie N HolmbergVery disappointing book but interesting premise
16. Ship of Magic by Robin Hobb
The characters in this enraged me. They are so annoying and petty and whiny but also believable.
17. Red Queen by Victoria Aveyard
Mare goes through a really tough time in this and stays strong and kick ass and determined.
18. I Was Here by Gayle Forman
This was a tough book to read but I really feel like I understood the main character and her feelings.
I went on a bit of a comic reading kick...9. Saga, Volume 4 by Brian K Vaughan.
10. Tomb Raider Volume 2: Secrets and Lies by Gail Simone and Rhianna Pratchett
11. Sex Criminals, Vol. 2: Two Worlds, One Cop by Matt Fraction
12. Rat Queens Special: Braga #1 by Kurtis J Weibe
13. Ms. Marvel, Vol. 2: Generation Why by G Willow Wilson
14. Mind the Gap, Volume 1: Intimate Strangers by Jim McCann
