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Joined December 2019

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Roll the Dice | Wayne Avrashow
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It is the first #Roll100 roll of 2026!

We are starting off with 100 which I don't think has ever been rolled before

Roll 1 - 36
Roll 2 - 51
Roll 3 - 100

You can pick which number you want to read or read multiple numbers. It is entirely up to you!

If you want to share what you are reading then tag me @PuddleJumper and I'll come and make appreciative noises on your post

I hope everyone has a great year and reads down their TBRs

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Oh look SVSSS was my favourite book in 2025 ... I am so very shocked 🤣

#ReadingBracket2025

shanaqui 🎉 I have a huge soft spot for SVSSS as well. 6h
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The last monthly stats for 2025

I read 158 books in 2025. 79 were books I owned, 27 were for #Roll100 and 22 were #ARCS

I donated 84 books and bought 21. I received 3 as presents in December

I definitely need to sort the numbers out so they aren't as wobbly, that really bothers me

#2025Stats

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That was a really good year for #BookSpinBingo

Not sure I'll track it like this again next year. I couldn't get it to look cute or get the picture sizes right

@TheAromaofBooks

TheAromaofBooks I think it looks great, and fabulous progress!!! 6h
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I cannot believe it's nearly January! I'm not ready!

#BookSpinBingo @thearomaofbooks

AmyG Hockey smut HA! 17h
Soubhiville I love that “hockey smut” now qualifies as a genre! 17h
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Zuhkeeyah 🤣🤣 I shall also be reading “hockey smut” 12h
TheAromaofBooks Woohoo!! 6h
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Role Model | Rachel Reid
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Pickpick

I'm reading these as my library holds come in. I don't think it's massively important to read them in order. This is book 5, I've read 1 and 2.

The writing has improved loads. It read like original fiction and not reworked fanfic. It's still simplistic and a lot of things are touched on but not fully explored.

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PuddleJumper The character growth felt organic, the relationship was sweet and good for both characters, and I can see the start of some found family dynamics going on with the team.

It also touches on sexism, corruption, coercion, bullying, and homophobia in sports which was respectfully done.
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CarolynM You‘re right that you don‘t HAVE to read them in order, but it‘s good that you read this one before The Long Game but after Heated Rivalry. (edited) 3d
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Boyfriend Material | Alexis Hall
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Mehso-so

I really enjoyed this until about half way through then it began to drag.

I liked the romance, the transition from fake dating to feelings was well done and I liked the banter.

dabbe 🖤🐾🤍 5d
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Boyfriend Material | Alexis Hall
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It is technically Christmas here in the UK. Happy Christmas to everyone who celebrates!

I'm reading downstairs with the cats. I needed some alone time before I had a meltdown.

It's been a lot the last few days, I haven't had a break and a bunch of little things have gone wrong which then meant plans had to be changed and yeah, none of that is good!

Cat cuddles, lo-fi, and a fun book for another hour or so.

I hope everyone has an amazing day!

lil1inblue I hope those cat cuddles do the trick! ❤️ And I hope your Christmas turns out to be just lovely. 7d
Booksblanketsandahotbeverage Boyfriend Material has the best banter! I hope your time is restful. 😊 7d
Leftcoastzen Sorry things haven‘t gone well , a little downtime with Cat & Book will help!😻 7d
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Kenyazero Sounds like some well executed self care. I hope things start going a bit more smoothly soon! 7d
Ruthiella Hope things start getting better soon! 🎄📚😻 7d
Bookwormjillk I hope you got the peace you needed. 7d
AnnCrystal Good to step back and take a break 💝🫂💚😻🤍❤️. 6d
PuddleJumper @lil1inblue @Booksblanketsandahotbeverage @Leftcoastzen @Kenyazero @Ruthiella @Bookwormjillk @AnnCrystal Thank you everyone, I really appreciate your kindness. Sometimes it's just good to heard!

It has gotten better. I've had some nice, low key days with partner and the cats
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AnnCrystal @PuddleJumper 💝💝💝. 3d
claudiuo Hope things will get better soon and you will enter 2026 on a high note! Thanks for everything you did for all of us, and especially for me, this year! 23h
PuddleJumper @claudiuo ❤️❤️ Thank you 19h
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Heated Rivalry | Rachel Reid
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Mehso-so

This is written like fanfiction and I don't mean that in a derogatory way. Fanfiction assumes knowledge of the material, the characters, and this is like that.

Nothing is explained or described because the assumption is that you already know. There's no sense of place.The author says this wasn't based on hockey RPF but it reads like it was.

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PuddleJumper I don't mind that because it's hockey romance porn and brain fluff. It tickles the same part of my brain that fanfic does. It's quick and easy to read and I like the archetypes.
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PuddleJumper I read this in one sitting with a fussy cat on my lap that wanted all the attention 1w
dabbe 🖤🐾🤍 1w
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AnnCrystal 💕😹💝. 1w
CarolynM I don‘t disagree with what you say, but I think it does what it does exceptionally well. 1w
Ruthiella 😻😻😻 1w
lil1inblue 😻 😻 😻 1w
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Thank you to everyone that voted! You've picked some great authors. I'm excited for #QueerBC 2026!

There will still be monthly reminder and discussion posts. I'll do one for January after Christmas

Please drop any recommendations, thoughts or criticism in the comments below

Let me know if you want to be added or removed from the tag list. You can dip in and out, there's no pressure

peanutnine Yay! So excited! Thanks for organizing this!! 🏳️‍🌈 1w
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AllDebooks That's an impressive author list. I can't wait. Thank you Jo xx 1w
lil1inblue Fun fact: #queerbc is the only club I stayed caught up on this year! Looking forward to another year! 🤩 1w
BookmarkTavern What a great list! I can‘t wait to get started! 1w
Jari-chan Thank you! So excited! 1w
Kenyazero I can make no promises to stay caught up, but I am quite excited! 🤩 1w
TheBookHippie Off to get the books! Thank you! 1w
Suet624 Please add me to your list of tagged folks. 1w
PuddleJumper @lil1inblue That's great! 1w
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Mehso-so

This is a very simplistic book, both in writing and in content. There were many missed opportunities to make the story and characters more complex and nuanced

I would have been more invested if the relationship was longer. It was instalove and they dated for two months before going into crisis

The miscommunication was painful. Just talk!
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PuddleJumper My other issue was that Scott's fear of coming out was treated as a character flaw and not as a genuine concern. There are very real reasons why a professional athlete might stay closeted. It felt a little divorced from reality

I did enjoy the hockey though

Ok, so it's not the greatest book in the world but it was decent enough brain fluff. I've heard that this is the weakest in the series so I'm hoping the writing and plotting improves
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zezeki I started watching the show, and it is really, really good!! 1w
PuddleJumper @zezeki I've only heard good things about the show! 1w
Nessavamusic I just finished the show, it was really good! With this review I may just skip this one in the series. They are a side couple in the show. 6d
PuddleJumper @Nessavamusic I doesn't really add anything. The important thing is the kiss after the Stanley Cup which gifs are telling me happens in the show 🤣 3d
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The problem with this being based on a Stucky fanfic is that I'm gonna be disappointed when one of them isn't an amnesiac assassin

Also, has AO3 broken my smut metre? Because this is not smutty

Leftcoastzen Awwww😻👏 2w
RaeLovesToRead Awwwww kitty! 🥰🥰 2w
Ruthiella 😻😻😻 2w
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dabbe 🤍🐾🖤 2w
AnnCrystal 💕🐾😻🐾💝. 2w
lil1inblue 😻😻😻 1w
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We had to do some last minute food shopping and it was absolute hell

As soon as we were done I ran to the library and got myself a little haul

I'd totally forgotten I'd put the physical copies of Game Changer and Heated Rivalry on hold. They came a lot quicker than the ebooks 😅

I'm bummed I won't be able to read this weekend. My partner is moving so I'll be doing that

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Pickpick

I've seen the drama and read the first volume of the manhwa so I was interested to see what the novel would be like.

The two characters have very unique voices which made it easy to identify with the shifting POV.

It was fun to see their different interpretations on things and their thought processes. It added a lot of depth to the characters and their interactions.
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PuddleJumper I did find the pacing challenging. Some bits were slow, some bits were fast, and it made the reading experience a bit jarring.

I would definitely recommend it to fans of the show/manhwa because it adds another dimension to the story.

Thanks to #NetGalley and Yen Press for the #ARC
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Pickpick

I kept putting off this book because it was chonky looking and I didn't want chonky. It's actually very accessible and quick to read. There's lots of white space, big text, and different formatting.

I was recommended this book because I was looking for practical tips and guidance. This book offers that but more importantly it includes the why, which is something a lot of books miss out.

PuddleJumper Explaining why something might work means I am more likely to try it. Telling me to go for a walk will not work. Explaining why going for a walk might help my brain reset, give me a break, and maybe some dopamine means I'm more likely to try it.

There was a good balance between anecdotal, factual and practical. I would definitely recommend it as a starting point.
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willaful I'll have to check this out. Oh, I found this cool site you might like. https://adhddd.com/comics/
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PuddleJumper @willaful She has a YouTube channel as well

Thanks! I'll check it out
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BookishMarginalia Weighted plushie! 3w
PuddleJumper @BookishMarginalia 😅 It's a new thing in trying. I think I need something a bit heavier 3w
BookishMarginalia I have 4 weighted plushies right now, for the different textures. A sloth from Bearaby (woven texture), one furry Highland Cow from Snuggle Pals, and a super soft squishy Parrot and baby parrot from Pillowfort at Target. The Target kids decor section is the only place I have found weighted plushies in real life. 3w
PuddleJumper @BookishMarginalia I'm in the UK and you can get them in kids shops here. Heaviest I've seen is 3kg. I wanted a Hug-a-Lump because they come in different weights but I didn't like the texture.

The cat is a store brand one, it's so soft. I picked it up and just carried it around rubbing it's ear so it may work more as a comfort one.

I really like the texture and squish of the kenji toys. I use them to cuddle and rest my arms on when sitting
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BookishMarginalia Just looked up the Kenji toys — they are so cute! 3w
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Heated Rivalry | Rachel Reid
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You can't even watch the show (legally) in the UK yet 🤣

They are all available on Kindle Unlimited. I'm going the library route so I've reserved all of the books and I'll get them in February I think

I better be in the mood for hockey romance because I'll have 6 books of it

CarolynM I love this series😊 Hope you enjoy. 3w
BookishMadHatter I've read three of them so far, and am trying to wait for all episodes to be out so I can watch it all together at my leisure, but everyday my resolve is cracking more and more lol 3w
PuddleJumper @BookishMadHatter I'm waiting for the series to finish and for a time where everyone is out of the house so I can watch 3w
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TheBookHippie 🤣🤣🤣🤣 3w
lil1inblue 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣 3w
AnnCrystal 👏🏼😂📚🤣👍🏼💚🤍❤️. 3w
Dilara 😂 😆 🌲 3w
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Forcing my Mum to watch this because we're both tired and brain dead. It's awful but in a fun way 🤣

Ruthiella So bad it‘s good? Sometimes that hits the spot. 😅👍 3w
BookishMarginalia I agree — it's the fun kind of bad! 3w
PuddleJumper @Ruthiella It's by Hallmark ... I think that explains it all 🤣 It's good background noise 3w
PuddleJumper @BookishMarginalia Yes! I'm definitely going to continue 3w
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Guess The Book - 1 | Vaibhav Devanathan
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I really enjoy the Guess the Book game that runs during Winter Games, it's such a fun easy to share books and it's very low key

People share book covers that have been distorted in some way and you try and guess the book

Since it won't be running this year I wanted to do a mini version on Discord. No points, just a fun time

I'm using the Gotta Catch ‘em All server because it's easier: https://discord.gg/uFtZ9ChYuY

peanutnine I was just thinking the other day that guess the book was the best part of wintergames lol 4w
PuddleJumper @peanutnine It really is! 4w
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2026 #GottaCatchemAll is going to the Kalos region! This is the setting for Pokémon X and Y and the new Pokémon Legends: Z-A

I will be creating a new tag list so please comment if you want to be included

I really enjoy this challenge and i hope you guys do too. I'm excited to see what people make of the prompts and what books you read

Links to the SG and GDrive are in the comments

PuddleJumper SG: https://app.thestorygraph.com/reading_challenges/165bb069-8ece-41e1-869c-fd5281a...

GDrive:https://docs.google.com/document/d/1rm8w9MAK08qpwM7ei9d2VS0djx_8R8Ryjje-2HzMjts/edit?usp=sharing
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kwmg40 Please include me in your tag list! 4w
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PuddleJumper @kwmg40 ❤️ Added! 4w
Laughterhp Oh I‘m in! Is this in addition to the scatterbug challenge? 4w
PuddleJumper @Laughterhp Added! Yes, they are two separate challenges 4w
Whollybologna I definitely want to keep getting tagged! I had a plan for next year!! 4w
PuddleJumper @Whollybologna Excellent! Added 4w
willaful I think I'll join this time. 4w
Yuki_Onna I'm in! ❤️ 4w
PuddleJumper @willaful ❤️ Added! 4w
PuddleJumper @Yuki_Onna Yay! Added 4w
Zuhkeeyah Please include me again! This is one of my favorite year long challenges. Thanks for setting up another round 🧡 4w
Jari-chan I'm always up for it 😁😁 4w
TheAromaofBooks Yay!! I'm in for 2026!! 4w
PuddleJumper @Zuhkeeyah ❤️❤️ Added! 4w
Kenyazero Please add me to the new list as well! 4w
Faranae Oh yes, definitely keep me tagged. I'm working on getting everything logged this week for 2025. Got a few mons still to find books for 4w
PuddleJumper @Faranae Brilliant! I've added you 4w
thebacklistbook Yup. Count me in. 4w
SunnieK Me please all signed up on StoryGraph 3w
tdrosebud Please keep me signed up! 3w
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Roll the Dice | Wayne Avrashow
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This is #Roll100 5th year! I had no idea, this is very exciting! Thank you to everyone, I've enjoyed clearing down my TBR with you all

Every year I create a new tag list. Please comment below if you want to be tagged

You can create a new list or continue with your old one. There's two SG challenges which will be linked in the comments

Onto the rules!

PuddleJumper 1/8 It is open to everyone! You can join at any time, just let me know you want to be tagged and I‘ll add you to the list
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PuddleJumper 2/8 Make a list of 100 books you want to read. This can be 100 individual books or you can add a book in multiple times 1mo
PuddleJumper 3/8 Every month I will roll d100 & d10s to determine which number books you will read from your list
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PuddleJumper 4/8 I‘m using D&D 5e rules for percentile rolls: 00 is a zero, and 0 is a zero unless rolled together then it is 100
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PuddleJumper 5/8 When you read the book(s), you can tag me in your review so I can make happy noises. DNFs count, the goal is to read and get your TBR piles down
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PuddleJumper 6/8 If they are any repetitions of numbers rolled, you can either pick a new book for that number or read the next book above or below
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Maggie4483 I'm in! 1mo
PuddleJumper @Maggie4483 ❤️ Added! 1mo
GinaKButler Would you mind adding me? 1mo
Jari-chan Yes, here, me! 1mo
PuddleJumper @Jari-chan Added! 1mo
JenReadsAlot Yes please! 1mo
peanutnine I'm in! Excited for another year! 1mo
GinaKButler @PuddleJumper Thank you! I‘m sorry if I missed it, but is there a certain day/time you post each month? 😊 1mo
ShananigansReads I didn‘t do well in 2025 but I‘m ready to try again in 2026. Thank you for running the challenge. 1mo
Yuki_Onna I'm in as well! 1mo
PuddleJumper @GinaKButler I generally post towards the end of the last month, so January's numbers will go up end of December

You'll get tagged or you can follow me to make sure you don't miss anything
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GinaKButler @PuddleJumper Thank you! 1mo
Roary47 I‘d like to be added to the list! I‘ve gotten so much off my shelves. 🥰 1mo
MaleficentBookDragon I'd like to join this year if I may.
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ImperfectCJ I would love to join again in 2026! Thanks for hosting! 1mo
Liz_M Add me to the tag list please! 1mo
DrSabrinaMoldenReads Please add me to the list! Thanks!! 1mo
RaeLovesToRead I will be joining in again next year and this time I'm gonna be more organised! 🫣🧐 1mo
Read4life I‘m in again 1mo
Pigpen_Reads Please add me :) 1mo
TheAromaofBooks I am definitely in!!! 4w
SconsinBookyBadger Keep me on the list please! 😊 4w
julieclair Yes please! I love this challenge! 3w
rabbitprincess Looking forward to joining again next year! Already made my list 😂 3w
PuddleJumper @rabbitprincess Wow! That's very organized 🤩 3w
Kelly326 Add me please! Thank you! 3w
Lkempf Add me please 3w
janeycanuck How did I miss this? I‘m in again! 2w
PuddleJumper @janeycanuck Wahoo! Added! 2w
Clare-Dragonfly I‘d like to join this year! 2w
PuddleJumper @Clare-Dragonfly Welcome! Added 2w
MegaWhoppingCosmicBookwyrm Yay!! Just finished making my list! 🥰 Excited to get back to it in 2026. 2w
PuddleJumper @MegaWhoppingCosmicBookwyrm Amazing! Very organized 2w
Smarkies Please continue to tag me. Thanks! 2w
kelli7990 I want to participate again in 2026. 1w
Firestarter994 @PuddleJumper I want to participate again!!!! 5d
melissajayne I‘m in 3d
katiekat311 Yes, please! I cleared SO many this year thanks to you continually doing this. Thank you!! 3d
bekakins I‘m in please! Have loved this challenge in 2025 😁 2d
PuddleJumper @melissajayne @katiekat311 @bekakins Added! Numbers will go up soon 2d
triplem80 I've been hiding from Litsy (and the world!) this month, but I definitely want to try this again in 2026. Thanks for hosting again!! 1d
Larkken Add me again please! Love this challenge 22h
DebinHawaii Please tag me again this year! 🤗 15h
BookmarkTavern Count me in please! 💖 2h
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Thank you to everyone that suggested authors! It is a great list to pick from

It's time to select #QueerBC authors for 2026

I used a random picker to select 3 choices for each month. Vote for the one you most want to read

Vote here: https://forms.gle/MATW5nZ2JjospzYh8

Voting will close 21st December

I've also asked about whether people want authors announced monthly or as a lost at the beginning of the year. Both work for me

Jari-chan Voted. Wasn't familiar with a lot of the names, so I just chose randomly 😅🤣 1mo
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PuddleJumper @Jari-chan 🤣 That's one way to discover new authors! 1mo
AllDebooks Done ✔️ Thank you xx 1mo
willaful I like seeing your author post each month, but I'm happy to go with whatever most people want. 1mo
rwmg There are some months where I have no basis to choose because I haven't heard of any of the authors. Could you tweak the poll so that we can abstain from voting for some months? 1mo
Kenyazero Thanks for putting this together! I picked a bit randomly as well. I could have looked everyone up but just decided to go with it. 1mo
PuddleJumper @AllDebooks ❤️❤️ Thank you 1mo
PuddleJumper @willaful Yeah, both work for me so I'll do whatever gets the most votes 1mo
PuddleJumper @rwmg I understand your position but I would prefer people vote for every month. This may mean just randomly selecting an author. 1mo
PuddleJumper @Kenyazero I get that! It was a good mix of authors, some of them I hadn't heard of which was nice 1mo
rwmg @PuddleJumper OK, will do 1mo
lil1inblue So many new-to-me authors, which I love! Thanks so much for putting this together! 1mo
flying_monkeys Thank you for organizing this again! 3w
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I'm very tired 🤣 I think I pushed too hard in October because I've got very little interest in reading

I think December will be equally as slow

#MonthlyWrapUp #PuddleJumperWrapUp

tpixie That‘s ok! Pace yourself. Reading is for joy 🤩 1mo
PuddleJumper @tpixie ❤️❤️ 1mo
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November was the spicy book month! 🤣

One month left! How are we all doing?

I have completed mine! I'm so pleased

#GottaCatchemAll

Jari-chan I've also managed to finish mine 😁 1mo
Whollybologna I‘m not even close! I have to go back and log all of mine lol 1mo
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TheAromaofBooks Yay!! I have two prompts left, but somehow they are both for the same Pokemon! 1mo
PuddleJumper @Jari-chan 🎉🎉 1mo
PuddleJumper @Whollybologna The logging is the hardest part! 1mo
PuddleJumper @TheAromaofBooks 🤣 Oh frustrating! 1mo
Kenyazero I won't be completing, but my goal is usually just to catch as many as I can instead. Looks like I have 8 left I can catch and I suppose I should at least try to catch Eevee because it's my favorite 🤭 1mo
SunnieK I am pretty sure I just logged all them. According to Storygraph, I am finished and caught them all 1mo
PuddleJumper @Kenyazero Eevee is indeed the best 1mo
PuddleJumper @SunnieK Congratulations! That's brilliant! 1mo
Zuhkeeyah I only have 5 left! So, so close. 1mo
kwmg40 I think I'll be able to finish before the end of the year, as I have only 5 left! 1mo
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What are you reading for #CasttheDie ?

You can pick whatever number you want or read all 3!

Roll 1 = 19
Roll 2 = 10
Roll 3 = 18

willaful I have The Flame (#10BeforetheEnd) Those Beyond the Wall (#Bookspin) and a #URC challenge book I already started, so good picks for me. 1mo
PuddleJumper @willaful Happy reading! 1mo
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The Hidden Oracle | Rick Riordan
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I am completely lost with the #RiordanverseReadalong. I've not been enjoying the books the way I thought I would. I would still like to try the Apollo books since I did enjoy his Greek series the most

I'll put them up as buddy reads over on SG but I'm not going to be doing monthly things here. I don't want to pressure myself to read them in case I hate them! 🤣

willaful 👏 👏 👏! 1mo
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Here is my list for #CasttheDie

It's a mix of winter books, #SnowedIn picks and #10BeforetheEnd

I'm going to be rolling the numbers on Sunday (because Monday is December! 😱) Make sure you've made your lists before then!

Jari-chan Oh, Like Real People Do is on your list! 1mo
PuddleJumper @Jari-chan That whole series is on Kobo Plus as is Outfoxing the Paranormal. If I'm up for it I'm gonna buy it for a month and binge read 1mo
Jari-chan @PuddleJumper Awesome plan 💪 1mo
TheAromaofBooks Woohoo!! Cannot believe it is so close to December...!!!! 1mo
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#ReadYourDamnDanmei is mostly for me as a way to get through my light novels

I did really well this year. I read 5 out of 8 books and then 9 extra … that I maybe bought

I've got several more that I want to get through. I've just set up a SG challenge where you add 24 books. I don't think I've got that many right now but my self control is limited

https://app.thestorygraph.com/reading_challenges/83448941-c7fe-41d2-add3-7311439...

shanaqui I'll need to at least stalk that list for stuff to add to my own TBR, ahaha.

I just got my first baihe as well (The Beauty's Blade), so I'm dooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooomed.
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PuddleJumper @shanaqui I've asked for that for Christmas! I really hope more get released 1mo
shanaqui @PuddleJumper I'm really looking forward to it. Probably going to buy it for my sister (she almost exclusively reads books with female protagonists and preferably f/f) but I need to, ah, quality check it first. Yes. Ahem. Definitely. 1mo
PuddleJumper @shanaqui Absolutely, quality assurance is very important 1mo
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TheAromaofBooks Woohoo!!! 1mo
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I really want a good fantasy book right now. Total immersion and escapism

Any recommendations?

I don't mind romance I just don't want it to be the focus, great world building and I don't need it to be 'good guys win' but I can't handle long drawn out misery

I love the Robin Hobb books but damn trauma

TieDyeDude Have you read Carrie Vaughn's Robin Hood novellas? And Brian Jacques' Redwall series is always good. 1mo
PuddleJumper @TieDyeDude I have not! Didn't she write a paranormal series? I think I read that years ago

I loved the Redwall series as a kid. I hadn't thought of rereading them as an adult
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kwmg40 Have you read Fonda Lee's Green Bone trilogy? I also love Guy Gavriel Kay's books when I want total immersion. 1mo
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TieDyeDude She wrote a superhero story, but I'm not sure what else. I'm not familiar with her other stuff, but the Sherwood duology was good. Focuses on Robin's kids 1mo
Ruthiella I‘ve not read it yet but maybe Martha Wells‘ fantasy novels might do the trick? If Murderbot is anything to go by. 1mo
AnnCrystal Have you tried, “The Chronicles of the Necromancer“ series by Gail Z. Martin? There are four books, which continues with two more books in, “The Fallen Kings Cycle.“

I've read the first four, but still need the books in, “The Fallen Kings Cycle.“

💝📚💝.
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TheAromaofBooks I really enjoyed Maria Snyder's Poison Study series. 1mo
PuddleJumper @kwmg40 I've heard of both of those authors but never read them. I'll have a look at what my library has. Thanks! 1mo
PuddleJumper @Ruthiella My library doesn't have the series unfortunately and it's still really expensive to buy. I'm waiting on it though since I enjoyed the MurderBot series 1mo
PuddleJumper @AnnCrystal I have! A very long time ago though. I'm not even sure if I finished it or not. I'll have to have a look. I might still have the first book somewhere 1mo
PuddleJumper @TheAromaofBooks I've heard of that, I'll check it out. Thanks! 1mo
AnnCrystal 🆒📚💝 @PuddleJumper 👏🏼😉👌🏼📚💝...I really should finish the, The Fallen Kings Cycle part of the series 📚💝. 1mo
Larkken Have you read Long Live Evil? I think you'd like that. A Resistance of Witches was pretty good, too 1mo
PuddleJumper @Larkken I'm on a wait list for that one, is very popular at my library 😅 I'll check out the other one, thanks! 1mo
TheAromaofBooks If they sound interesting to you, I recommend visiting her website. She has several free “extra“ stories that really add a lot to the overall series arc, so her website tells how everything fits together lol 1mo
AnnCrystal Have you read The Half King by Melissa Landers, the beginning is a bit tough (an unnecessary scene), but after that, the story took on an unexpected woman's power theme.

Also, The Old Kingdom by Garth Nix (a personal favorite).

And To Shape a Dragon's Breath by
Moniquill Blackgoose (this may be outside your theme request).
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PuddleJumper @AnnCrystal I've not heard of any of these. I'll definitely check them out, thanks! 1mo
AnnCrystal @PuddleJumper 👏🏼🥳👌🏼📚💝. 1mo
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Fish male pregnancy was not on my bingo board for this year ...

This is still delightful but I didn't enjoy it as much as the other volumes. I don't like the perfect children trope and the children featured very heavily in this

AnnCrystal 💕😻💝. 1mo
shanaqui The babies are pretty prominent in the fourth volume too; I was warned going in, but ahaha, it's such a completely out there series. 1mo
PuddleJumper @shanaqui I figured they would be! I'm still really enjoying the series but I do skim the kid bits 😅 1mo
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@JoeMo you're #SnowedIn but luckily you've got several books with you so you won't get bored!

I tried to pick different genres so you'd find something you'd enjoy

JoeMo This looks great….thanks for hosting and picking books for me!!! 🎄 1mo
PuddleJumper @JoeMo 🩵💙🩵 I hope you enjoy them! 1mo
ChasingOm This is so cuuuuuuuuuute! 1mo
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Stay Another Day | Juno Dawson
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#QueerBC December buddy read is Stay Another Day by Juno Dawson

It won with 10pts. Close behind with 8pts each was Christmas Days by Jeannette Winterson and Look Up, Handsome by Jack Strange

This was apparently only released in the UK. So! If you can't source it, read one of the runner ups instead

Sorry!

Thank you to everyone who suggested books and voted!

There is a SG buddy read in the comments for anyone that wants to join

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PuddleJumper I have read this and enjoyed it. I might see if my library still has it and give it a re-read 1mo
willaful Not finding it in my libraries. :-( Will keep looking. 1mo
willaful Damn, can't even get it through inter-library loan! 1mo
PuddleJumper @willaful That a shame! It's not on Kobo plus or Kindle unlimited either 1mo
peanutnine Hmmm yes I'm having trouble finding it as well. It's not even available for purchase on kindle, paperback only 1mo
PuddleJumper @peanutnine That's really weird! It's available as an ebook in the UK

If it's going to be a challenge to source then maybe the runner ups could be an option instead?
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PuddleJumper @peanutnine @willaful Ok, looks like it wasn't really released in the USA. Something something UK World Book Day 😅

Ok, in that case go to the runner ups. I'll make a note
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willaful Oh interesting! I did wonder if it was released here under another title, but I hadn't thought of that. 1mo
lil1inblue This one looked so good! Ah well, looks like I'll be doing Christmas Days instead. 1mo
Jari-chan @PuddleJumper If it's okay I'd go with Look Up, Handsome. You mentioned in your review that EDs are a topic, and I don't feel like handling that rn ... 🥺 1mo
PuddleJumper @Jari-chan Yeah, go for it. I think it was a fairly big part of the book 1mo
Jari-chan @PuddleJumper Thank you! Then I go with LUH - I'm totally in the mood for that 💖 1mo
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Snowed In | Sarah Title
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The #SnowedIn matches are below! You have until November 30th to post your picks and tag the recipient

I will be posting the matches like this;

1. @PuddleJumper – (5) Dabbe – Goodreads Link

This means that PuddleJumper is picking 5 books for Dabbe from the linked list.

You can post your picks as a comment, a new post, create a graphic or write them down, whatever works for you! Let me know of any mistakes

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Available on Kobo and Kindle for 99p

TJ Klune is #QueerBC December author so get the deal if you fancied reading this next month

#99ponKindle #99ponKobo

PuddleJumper Wolfsong is also 99p 1mo
AkashaVampie Klune is an auto-buy for me. Love everything I have read from them. 1mo
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Snowed In | Sarah Title
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Sign ups close for #SnowedIn tomorrow 5pm GMT

You can still sign up here: https://forms.gle/NraUpVpqBqGcUGJ19

Full information here: https://litsy.com/p/TEJIRGdMYm1o

I'll get matches done tomorrow evening and you'll have until November 30th to post the books

PuddleJumper @Bookwormjillk Just a poke as you said you were interested 1mo
Bookwormjillk Thank you! I thought I had missed it! 1mo
Bookwormjillk Thanks again for the reminder. I should be all set now. 1mo
PuddleJumper @Bookwormjillk ❤️❤️ 1mo
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The #VivillonProject will explore the connection between the Vivillon‘s wing pattern and Scatterbug birth location.

Everyone is free to participate and help further the understanding of this unique, butterfly-like Pokemon!

To help you will be tasked with catching and evolving a Scatterbug from different geographical locations.

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PuddleJumper 1/7 There are three routes to this challenge and you can pick whichever one you like.
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PuddleJumper 2/7 Route 1: Catch a Scatterbug from each region and then evolve it into Spewpa and then into Vivillon (Read 3 books from each region)
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PuddleJumper 3/7 Route 2: Catch a Spewpa from each region and then evolve it into Vivillon (Read 2 books from each region)
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PuddleJumper 4/7 Route 3: Catch a Vivillon from each region (Read 1 book from each region) 1mo
PuddleJumper 5/7 These will be separate challenges on Storygraph. You can join all of them if you aren‘t sure you‘ll complete the harder routes. 1mo
PuddleJumper 6/7 To information including links to the SG challenges, graphics, and recommendations can be found in the GDrive: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1UzJ4w-SZTaux_eX_qPWqT0tVdWgFokPD
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kwmg40 Count me in for 2026! 1mo
Faranae Mt brain can't handle understanding this one just now, but I might just join in 2026?! These are the best pokemon spin-off games. :3 1mo
PuddleJumper @Faranae It was too hard to fit it on Litsy, you definitely need the Google Doc and Storygraph to figure it out.

I'm wondering about extending it so it's just a challenge to do rather than just for 2026. Some of the regions are going to be so tough.
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Kenyazero Very excited for it 🤩 I'd be here for it as either a 2026 challenge or an ongoing one. I definitely don't plan to finish it in a year 😆 1mo
PuddleJumper @Kenyazero I think it's going to be very challenging to do it in a year 1mo
thebacklistbook Count me in! Route 3 entered via Storygraph. 1mo
PuddleJumper @thebacklistbook Wonderful! Hope you enjoy it 1mo
TheAromaofBooks Oh wow, this looks crazy!! I love it! 😂 I am definitely going to join at some level. 1mo
PuddleJumper @TheAromaofBooks 🤣🤣 This is what happens when I get bored 1mo
Jari-chan I'm in, duh 😁 1mo
SunnieK I‘m in 1mo
tdrosebud I'm in, though will look through the options better later. 1mo
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#HoloNet December is Grogu because of course it is! Small, cute, and could kill you. Everything the holidays are about!

Extra points if you can find hideous Grogu Christmas things. I own several

Prompts are up to interpretation

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Tie Me Knot | Allie Brahms
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Panpan

The description of this sounded great and I wanted something easy. I didn't realize the author also writes as AJ Sherwood, an author I've read before and not enjoyed.

This had such an interesting premise that I wished another author had written this. It was shallow, there was a lot of ‘not like other girls‘, sexism, and it was boring.

AbigailJaneBlog Euch that's such a shame! 1mo
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Pokmon: Sun & Moon, Vol. 1 | Hidenori Kusaka
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It's nearing the end of the year and ice and winter type Pokémon are appearing more often, drawn in by the frosty, cold weather. This is the time to catch them with #GottaCatchemAll

You can catch them by reading books that fit the prompts. Either a book per prompt or multiple books per prompt, it is up to you

Prompts are open to interpretation

There are 3 versions of the bingo board. Link in comments

PuddleJumper Bingo board is in a shared GDrive: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1VQLKBN22T267cXik5YGlhjqjkxO6J0Ig

You can join the Gotta Catch 'em All Discord to get prompt recommendations, have a chat and get early access to future challenges

https://discord.gg/uFtZ9ChYuY
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TheAromaofBooks Yay!! 1mo
Faranae Hopefully I'll do better on this one than October. If nothing else, I have my annual holiday romance re-reads to fall back on. 😁 1mo
Kenyazero great! ❄️❄️ 1mo
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Roll the Dice | Wayne Avrashow
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#Roll100 last roll of 2025! It is -3 here and I'm feeling it so enjoy the winterish dice

Roll 1 - 73

Roll 2 - 58

Roll 3 - 26

What are you all reading?

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SunnieK I can‘t believe this is the last roll for the year 1mo
PuddleJumper @SunnieK Me either! 1mo
Hooked_on_books That doggie reindeer pic is SO cute! 🥰 1mo
AllDebooks Wow, 2025 sure rolled fast. That doogy tho' 🥹😍 1mo
TheAromaofBooks Woohoo!! 1mo
TheAromaofBooks By the way, I haven't seen anything around - any plans for Winter Games this year? 1mo
willaful I've already read #26, radio silence. My other two books are both non-fiction - Hey Hun is about MLMs and white supremacy and the Magician's Book is about Narnia. 1mo
PuddleJumper @TheAromaofBooks I don't run Winter Games. I haven't seen anything either so no idea if it's running 1mo
PuddleJumper @willaful Very different vibes! 1mo
AbigailJaneBlog Thanks so much for this, as always!! This is the first year I've consistently read books on my list 🎉 1mo
TheAromaofBooks I knew you did Haunted Shelf, and remembered you being active with various readathons/challenges during Winter Games, but I couldn't remember if you actually organized it 😂 1mo
PuddleJumper @TheAromaofBooks Lol yeah I do a lot but I think it's @Staycurious @liseworks 1mo
BookmarkTavern Yay! Thank you so much again for organizing this! It has been so helpful for making me focus on books I already own. ❤️ 1mo
claudiuo Thank you so much! 1mo
PuddleJumper @AbigailJaneBlog That's great to hear! 1mo
PuddleJumper @BookmarkTavern I'm really pleased it helps! 1mo
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It is time to vote for #QueerBC December buddy read! Thank you to everyone who suggested books, there's a great selection

Vote here: https://forms.gle/EYRhiMEKptfvMuyFA

Voting will last until Sunday 23rd November

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#CasttheDie is back for December!

Make a list of 24 books you want to read in December. Closer to December I will roll 2 d12 and you'll read the corresponding books.

Comment below or tag me if you want to be tagged for the rolls

ImperfectCJ Ooh! I would love to be tagged, please! 1mo
willaful I'm in. 1mo
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Roary47 Interested. 😍 1mo
Jari-chan Of course I'm in! 1mo
thebacklistbook I'm in 1mo
peanutnine Count me in! 1mo
Yuki_Onna I'm in as well! 1mo
TheAromaofBooks Add me to your list, please!! 1mo
Maggie4483 Add me please!!! 🎄 1mo
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The lasy #QueerBC author of 2025 is TJ Klune who won with 50% of the votes!

If you've read this author drop your recommendations in the comments or let us know what you intend to read

I've read a few from this author and mostly enjoyed them. Any recs for a wintery/holiday one by this author?

November's author is Adam Silvera, you've still got plenty of time to pick up something by them

TheBookHippie Never read either. Off to the library I go! 1mo
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PuddleJumper If anyone wants to be removed from the tag list for 2026, please let me know 1mo
willaful I liked his two books with asexual characters, have not liked any of his sort of fairy-taleish books, though I am quite an outlier there! Not sure what I'll pick. 1mo
PuddleJumper @willaful I haven't read those, I'd be interested in trying them. I didn't enjoy the YAc series' that I read but that could be because it was YA 1mo
Butterfinger House in the Cerulean Sea is one of my favorite books. I think I will read Under the Whispering Door. 1mo
rwmg I've read quite a few. The Cerulean Sea duology was great, with the first one being better. Under the Whispering Door was good. I read Wolfsong but didn't really take to it so I haven't read the others in that series. I enjoyed his YA trilogy The Extraordinaries.

He does tend to bash the reader over the head with AUTHOR'S MESSAGE but there is also some great storytelling.
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BookmarkTavern The audiobook for this one was really good. And I read it at just the right time for me, emotionally. 1mo
Read4life I‘ve enjoyed several of his books. I think I‘ll be reading the second book in The Extraordinaries series. 1mo
Soubhiville I love Under the Whispering Door best, but also Cerulean Sea for its fun characters. 1mo
peanutnine I have the sequel to Cerulean Sea but I've been putting off reading it. Maybe it's time! 1mo
AbigailJaneBlog Yessss one of my faves 😍😍😍 1mo
Kenyazero Nice! Sounds like it's time to look at a few Klune books I haven't read yet 🤩 1mo
Kitta Oh I read this one already and enjoyed it! Definitely up for another by Klune 1mo
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At least it isn't AI! I will take MS Paint any day

Texreader I agree 1mo
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This continues to be a delight

shanaqui They are SO adorable. Li Yu, my precious little cinnamon roll. 2mo
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I reached my book goal this year! I'm hoping to get my page goal too

I'm in a slump though so maybe? 700 seems doable but I've read one book this month

Kenyazero Nice! And you can do it! 2mo
Jari-chan Awesome!!! 2mo
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I'm switching things up for #QueerBC in 2026 as I'm really struggling with the monthly schedule

I'm going to randomly pull 3 authors for each month and then you'll vote on them December 2025 so it's all done before the year starts

The author will still be a surprise and voted for by you, this is just a bit easier on me

Read more in the comments

PuddleJumper I have a list of authors I'm working off, you can suggest more authors by following the links on the comments. Please check if the author is already on the list.

Here is the current list of authors: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1b89_X7A7yMaWwp2-r_6PEaG731yTd7H4FabXzUNs...

Suggest new ones here: https://forms.gle/ucD2juYxkDb67o9F6
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AbigailJaneBlog So many good authors on there! 2mo
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lil1inblue Sounds great to me! And big thanks for leading this - I truly appreciate this challenge. 💓 2mo
willaful Anything that makes it easier for you is fine by me! 2mo
PuddleJumper @AbigailJaneBlog It's a great list! I'm glad people suggested so many authors, I've not heard of many of them 2mo
PuddleJumper @lil1inblue @willaful Thanks! ❤️❤️ 2mo
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There's only a week left to sign up for #SnowedIn

Full information here: https://litsy.com/p/TEJIRGdMYm1o

Bookwormjillk I need to do this soon. Thanks for the reminder! 2mo
janeycanuck I think I managed to read one of my Trapped in a Spooky House books so I must sign up for this immediately. 2mo
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Reminder to suggest your books for #QueerBC December buddy read

I'm extending the suggestion period as I've not got many suggestions so far!

https://forms.gle/xQZhYn8yriq3YHrbA

Full information here: https://www.litsy.com/web/post/2914324

Don't forget to vote for the December author either: https://forms.gle/QwsN6jw5Q29H95LKA

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