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How it works:
We're going to vote for two genres, based on the new voting selections. The two options with the most votes will be the choices for February. If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to contact the mods or comment in our suggestion
post.

You are voting for TWO genres. Please tick TWO boxes only.

Poll #34099 February Voting Poll

Open to: Registered Users, detailed results viewable to: All, participants: 9

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thriller: mystery, crime, suspense, police procedurals
4 (44.4%)

horror: paranormal, ghost
3 (33.3%)

fantasy: dystopian, utopian, magical realism, supernatural, fairytale, folklore, mythology
2 (22.2%)

sci-fi: space, futuristic, steampunk
1 (11.1%)

nonfiction
2 (22.2%)

classics
2 (22.2%)

movie/tv adaptation
1 (11.1%)

lgbt theme
2 (22.2%)

historical fiction
2 (22.2%)

contemporary: family saga, women's fiction, literary fiction
0 (0.0%)

Choose ONE

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Female author
5 (71.4%)

Male author
2 (28.6%)

monkiainen

It's time for our monthly discussion post! This post will remain open for you to contribute at any time, so no pressure. Even if you didn't get around to reading any of your selected books or opted out of participating for the month, you're still more than welcome to take part in the discussion.

Please copy and paste this in the comments!

siberian_angel

The themes for January are:
THRILLER // NON-FICTION // FEMALE AUTHOR
You must choose books with these genres and themes for your buddy. If you think you might not have books in your TBR pile that fits this month's choices, please let your buddy know.

You can find your buddy's TBR lists here.

royalblue31 &

monkiainen

badfalcon &

siberian_angel

miscuartosamores &

killercahill

fred_mouse &

yourivy

You have until the 5th to choose your partner's books.

siberian_angel

It's officially time to sign up for January! Buddy assignments will be posted on the 1st. You'll have until the 5th to choose books for your partners.

The themes for January will be:
THRILLER // NON-FICTION // FEMALE AUTHOR
You must choose books with one or a combination of these genres and themes for your buddy. If you think your buddy might have a problem picking from your TBR pile, please mention that in your comment.

Please sign up in the comments:

Also:
• Our December Discussion is still open!

monkiainen

How it works:
We're going to vote for two genres, based on the new voting selections. The two options with the most votes will be the choices for January. If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to contact the mods or comment in our suggestion
post.

You are voting for TWO genres. Please tick TWO boxes only.

Poll #33976 January Voting Poll

This poll is closed.
Open to: Registered Users, detailed results viewable to: All, participants: 9

View Respondents

Vote for TWO options

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thriller: mystery, crime, suspense, police procedurals
3 (33.3%)

horror: paranormal, ghost
2 (22.2%)

fantasy: dystopian, utopian, magical realism, supernatural, fairytale, folklore, mythology
2 (22.2%)

sci-fi: space, futuristic, steampunk
0 (0.0%)

nonfiction
5 (55.6%)

classics
2 (22.2%)

movie/tv adaptation
2 (22.2%)

lgbt theme
2 (22.2%)

historical fiction
1 (11.1%)

contemporary: family saga, women's fiction, literary fiction
1 (11.1%)

Choose ONE

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Female author
6 (66.7%)

Male author
3 (33.3%)

monkiainen

siberian_angel

The themes for December are:
THRILLER // LGBTQ THEME // NON-FICTION // FEMALE AUTHOR
You must choose books with these genres and themes for your buddy. If you think you might not have books in your TBR pile that fits this month's choices, please let your buddy know.

You can find your buddy's TBR lists here.

endlesstwanted &

monkiainen

siberian_angel &

scytale

You have until the 5th to choose your partner's books.

siberian_angel

It's officially time to sign up for December! Buddy assignments will be posted on the 1st. You'll have until the 5th to choose books for your partners.

The themes for December will be:
THRILLER // LGBTQ THEME // NON-FICTION // FEMALE AUTHOR
You must choose books with one or a combination of these genres and themes for your buddy. If you think your buddy might have a problem picking from your TBR pile, please mention that in your comment.

Please sign up in the comments:

Also:
• Our November Discussion is still open!

monkiainen

How it works:
We're going to vote for two genres, based on the new voting selections. The two options with the most votes will be the choices for December. If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to contact the mods or comment in our suggestion
post.

You are voting for TWO genres. Please tick TWO boxes only.

Poll #33851 December Voting Poll

This poll is closed.
Open to: Registered Users, detailed results viewable to: All, participants: 7

View Respondents

Vote for TWO options

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thriller: mystery, crime, suspense, police procedurals
3 (42.9%)

horror: paranormal, ghost
1 (14.3%)

fantasy: dystopian, utopian, magical realism, supernatural, fairytale, folklore, mythology
1 (14.3%)

sci-fi: space, futuristic, steampunk
1 (14.3%)

nonfiction
2 (28.6%)

classics
1 (14.3%)

movie/tv adaptation
1 (14.3%)

lgbt theme
3 (42.9%)

historical fiction
1 (14.3%)

contemporary: family saga, women's fiction, literary fiction
1 (14.3%)

Choose ONE

View Answers

Female author
4 (57.1%)

Male author
3 (42.9%)

monkiainen

siberian_angel

The themes for November are:
THRILLER // FANTASY // MALE AUTHOR
You must choose books with these genres and themes for your buddy. If you think you might not have books in your TBR pile that fits this month's choices, please let your buddy know.

You can find your buddy's TBR lists here.

yourivy &

miscuartosamores

siberian_angel&

monkiainen

You have until the 5th to choose your partner's books.

siberian_angel

It's officially time to sign up for November! Buddy assignments will be posted on the 1st. You'll have until the 5th to choose books for your partners.

The themes for November will be:
THRILLER // FANTASY // MALE AUTHOR
You must choose books with one or a combination of these genres and themes for your buddy. If you think your buddy might have a problem picking from your TBR pile, please mention that in your comment.

Please sign up in the comments:

Also:
• Our October Discussion is still open!

monkiainen

How it works:
We're going to vote for two genres, based on the new voting selections. The two options with the most votes will be the choices for November. If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to contact the mods or comment in our suggestion
post.

You are voting for TWO genres. Please tick TWO boxes only.

Poll #33743 November Voting Poll

This poll is closed.
Open to: Registered Users, detailed results viewable to: All, participants: 8

View Respondents

Vote for TWO options

View Answers

thriller: mystery, crime, suspense, police procedurals
5 (62.5%)

horror: paranormal, ghost
1 (12.5%)

fantasy: dystopian, utopian, magical realism, supernatural, fairytale, folklore, mythology
3 (37.5%)

sci-fi: space, futuristic, steampunk
2 (25.0%)

nonfiction
2 (25.0%)

classics
0 (0.0%)

movie/tv adaptation
0 (0.0%)

lgbt theme
1 (12.5%)

historical fiction
1 (12.5%)

contemporary: family saga, women's fiction, literary fiction
1 (12.5%)

Choose ONE

View Answers

Female author
3 (42.9%)

Male author
4 (57.1%)

monkiainen

siberian_angel

The themes for October are:
CONTEMPORARY // HISTORICAL // LGBTQ // THRILLER // HORROR // FEMALE AUTHOR
You must choose books with these genres and themes for your buddy. If you think you might not have books in your TBR pile that fits this month's choices, please let your buddy know.

You can find your buddy's TBR lists here.

monkiainen &

flareonfury

yourivy &

badfalcon

You have until the 5th to choose your partner's books.

siberian_angel

It's officially time to sign up for October! Buddy assignments will be posted on the 1st. You'll have until the 5th to choose books for your partners.

The themes for October will be:
CONTEMPORARY // HISTORICAL // LGBTQ // THRILLER // HORROR // FEMALE AUTHOR
You must choose books with one or a combination of these genres and themes for your buddy. If you think your buddy might have a problem picking from your TBR pile, please mention that in your comment.

Please sign up in the comments:

Also:
• Our September Discussion is still open!

monkiainen

How it works:
We're going to vote for two genres, based on the new voting selections. The two options with the most votes will be the choices for October. If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to contact the mods or comment in our suggestion
post.

You are voting for TWO genres. Please tick TWO boxes only.

Poll #33639 October Voting Poll

This poll is closed.
Open to: Registered Users, detailed results viewable to: All, participants: 8

View Respondents

Vote for TWO options

View Answers

thriller: mystery, crime, suspense, police procedurals
2 (25.0%)

horror: paranormal, ghost
2 (25.0%)

fantasy: dystopian, utopian, magical realism, supernatural, fairytale, folklore, mythology
1 (12.5%)

sci-fi: space, futuristic, steampunk
1 (12.5%)

nonfiction
1 (12.5%)

classics
1 (12.5%)

movie/tv adaptation
1 (12.5%)

lgbt theme
2 (25.0%)

historical fiction
2 (25.0%)

contemporary: family saga, women's fiction, literary fiction
3 (37.5%)

Choose ONE

View Answers

Female author
4 (57.1%)

Male author
3 (42.9%)

monkiainen

siberian_angel

The themes for September are:
CONTEMPORARY // THRILLER // NON-FICTION // FANTASY // MOVIE/TV ADAPTATION // FEMALE AUTHOR
You must choose books with these genres and themes for your buddy. If you think you might not have books in your TBR pile that fits this month's choices, please let your buddy know.

You can find your buddy's TBR lists here.

miscuartosamores &

fred_mouse

siberian_angel &

killercahill

monkiainen &

badfalcon

You have until the 5th to choose your partner's books.

siberian_angel

It's officially time to sign up for September! Buddy assignments will be posted on the 1st. You'll have until the 5th to choose books for your partners.

The themes for September will be:
CONTEMPORARY // THRILLER // NON-FICTION // FANTASY // MOVIE/TV ADAPTATION // FEMALE AUTHOR
You must choose books with one or a combination of these genres and themes for your buddy. If you think your buddy might have a problem picking from your TBR pile, please mention that in your comment.

Please sign up in the comments:

Also:
• Our August Discussion is still open!

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