Book of The Month discussion

Did you guys see that BOTM added two new categories of books? Non-fiction and YA. Did anyone get books from this category this month?

I was thinking of getting an add on from the new non-fiction category, but changed my mind last minute. Mainly because I’d rather just purchase it on my kindle to read.

I’m new to botm. I noticed the categories but didn’t know they were new.

I got Gilded Wolves, which admittedly I hated, but the two categories are exciting!

Brandi wrote: "I was thinking of getting an add on from the new non-fiction category, but changed my mind last minute. Mainly because I’d rather just purchase it on my kindle to read."

I got The Mastermind. I'm a sucker for true crime.

I noticed YA as a new category! Which, to be honest, I'm not really happy about =\ I feel like BOTM caters to adults, and I feel like YA can be a bit of a waste of a category...if I may put it so bluntly!

Even though BOTM may be catered more towards adults doesn't mean that there aren't any teens on the site. Not long after i learned how to tead i was reading above my grade level in school so I would anything i could get my hands on that i thought sounded interesting. I am still that way i even read ya books if they sound good.

I think the BOTM club should spend more time juicing up the books they pick for the existing categories instead of adding new genres. Recently I have skipped my monthly selection because the novels seem so...blah. I would like to see more challenging novels with great plot lines and unforgettable characters. More books like The Hearts Invisible Furies by John Boyne for example.

Michelle wrote: "I think the BOTM club should spend more time juicing up the books they pick for the existing categories instead of adding new genres. Recently I have skipped my monthly selection because the novels..."

I have been finding it hard to stay investing in BOTM mainly because I feel like we get the same story selections every time. So, I'm with you on thinking they should juice up their selections.

Jillian wrote: "I noticed YA as a new category! Which, to be honest, I'm not really happy about =\ I feel like BOTM caters to adults, and I feel like YA can be a bit of a waste of a category...if I may put it so b..."

I agree with you Jillian! I hope there are not too many YA selections going forward.

Michelle wrote: "I think the BOTM club should spend more time juicing up the books they pick for the existing categories instead of adding new genres. Recently I have skipped my monthly selection because the novels..."

Is there a way you/we could forward the suggestions to the BOTM team?

Ying Ying wrote: "Jillian wrote: "I noticed YA as a new category! Which, to be honest, I'm not really happy about =\ I feel like BOTM caters to adults, and I feel like YA can be a bit of a waste of a category...if I..."

The reason there is a YA category is because BOTM is introducing a new YA-only subscription box. These are separate from the "regular" BOTM but their books are available to "regular" BOTM as add-ons

Kenda wrote: "Ying Ying wrote: "Jillian wrote: "I noticed YA as a new category! Which, to be honest, I'm not really happy about =\ I feel like BOTM caters to adults, and I feel like YA can be a bit of a waste of..."

They've also added a nonfiction exclusive subscription box.

Kenda wrote: "Kenda wrote: "Ying Ying wrote: "Jillian wrote: "I noticed YA as a new category! Which, to be honest, I'm not really happy about =\ I feel like BOTM caters to adults, and I feel like YA can be a bit..."

Thanks Kenda for your explanations! How can we navigate to these separate subscriptions? I wanted to take a look at the non-fiction subscription option, but haven't been able to find it on their website.

Ying Ying wrote: "Kenda wrote: "Kenda wrote: "Ying Ying wrote: "Jillian wrote: "I noticed YA as a new category! Which, to be honest, I'm not really happy about =\ I feel like BOTM caters to adults, and I feel like Y..."

They are at https://bookofthemonth.com/ya/ and https://bookofthemonth.com/nonfiction/

You have to be logged out of your BOTM account to view them, or else it just redirects you to the regular site.

Kenda wrote: "Ying Ying wrote: "Kenda wrote: "Kenda wrote: "Ying Ying wrote: "Jillian wrote: "I noticed YA as a new category! Which, to be honest, I'm not really happy about =\ I feel like BOTM caters to adults,..."

Thanks Kenda! I see BOTM is beta-besting these concepts. Thanks for sharing the sneak-previews!

This kind of bums me out that they might split away YA & Nonfic away? I do BOTM partly to choose books I don’t typically read, and I’m definitely not typically someone who picks up NF. I’ve gotten some YA recently, reading THESE WITCHES DON’T BURN which I was a bit excited for. Unless it’s geared specifically for those who ONLY want these categories, and BOTM will be open to ALL categories? I read THE BURIED last month, which I wouldn’t have picked normally & really liked it.

I hadn’t known about the new categories. I think I am okay with it. Unless I don’t pick anything for the month, I could always add a nonfic as an add on. I don’t really care about the YA being taken away for the same reason and plus I rarely choose from that category. I have nothing against YA but as a high school teacher and a mother of teenagers, I need a break from that world!

I was looking for a book and decided to see of BOTM offered it. Unfortunately it did not. However I did come accros a book called . I don't remember it being offered. Does anyone remember when this book was offered? Also, the category/genre is no longer offered (Social Sciences) when did that happen?

I wonder what other books are not listed but they still have. Any one else know of a book that isn't listed on the All Books List, but if searched can still be found? I would love to know.