Have you read something that you really enjoyed and want to give others a reason to try it out because it fits a square? Want to solicit help finding things to read that fit squares? This is a great place to do that.

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	A	B	C	D	E
1	Number in the Title	Author from a Different Continent	Featured Creature	Minority Author	Now a Major Motion Picture
2	Independent Author	Set in War	Orange Crush	Short and Sweet	Banned Book
3	Based on Folklore	Title: [X] of [Y]	FREE SPACE - Off Your TBR Pile	LGBTQIA+ Lead	Saddle Up
4	New Release	Alliterative Title	Judge A Book By Its Cover	Award Winner	Gamble, Game, or Contest
5	Steppin' Up!	Political	Late to the Party	Cozy Read	Jerk with a Heart of Gold

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[–] JaymesRS 2 points 1 month ago (3 children)

Questions, Complaints, Whines, General Commentary, Shitposting...

[–] fujiwood@lemmy.world 3 points 1 month ago (1 children)

Why don't I own more books?!

[–] JaymesRS 2 points 1 month ago

Because you haven't fully embraced your book-dragonhood? Build that hoard! :)

[–] misericordiae 3 points 1 month ago* (last edited 1 month ago)

Just like last year, we've pre-seeded the Storygraph challenge with ~500 (mostly fiction) books from various genres, if you're looking for ideas (no account required to browse!).

ETA: The returning categories have different book suggestions from last year, so for even more ideas for those squares, check last year's Storygraph, too.

[–] OmegaMouse@pawb.social 3 points 1 month ago (1 children)

I've just seen the Storygraph challenge - that makes it easier to keep track, thanks! However I noticed that the announcement and card link are the ones from 2024 so you're aware :)

[–] JaymesRS 3 points 1 month ago

Thanks! I knew I was missing some update somewhere. Should be fixed now.

[–] JaymesRS 2 points 1 month ago (2 children)

4A New Release: New for 2025/2026 (no reprints or new editions). First translations into your language of choice are allowed. HARD MODE: This is the first work you've read by this author.

[–] Contrariwise@lemmy.blahaj.zone 3 points 1 month ago

My card: Shalini Abeysekara - This Monster of Mine

[–] JaymesRS 2 points 1 month ago

The final book of the Fred the Vampire Accountant series by Drew Hayes was supposed to come out last year but was delayed so I'm looking forward to reading that

[–] JaymesRS 1 points 1 month ago (1 children)

3B Title: [X] of [Y] - The title of the book must feature the format described, such as A Wizard of Earthsea by Ursula K. Le Guin. HARD MODE: [X] of [Y] and [Z] (the conjunctions can be flexible).

[–] Contrariwise@lemmy.blahaj.zone 4 points 1 month ago

Suggestion: Nghi Vo - The Empress of Salt and Fortune; Laini Taylor - Daughter of Smoke and Bone

My card: Barry Hughart - The Chronicles of Master Li and Number Ten Ox (omnibus)

[–] JaymesRS 1 points 1 month ago (1 children)

2B Set in War: The work takes place with an active war in the foreground or background. The characters do not need to be directly involved in combat, but the war's presence must be a primary driver of the narrative. HARD MODE: There are more than 2 factions in the war.

[–] Contrariwise@lemmy.blahaj.zone 3 points 1 month ago

Suggestion: Joe Haldeman - The Forever War

My card: Poul Anderson - The High Crusade

[–] JaymesRS 1 points 1 month ago (1 children)

4B Alliterative Title: Many books boldly boast alliteration to attract audience attention. HARD MODE: More than 2 alliterative words in the title, excluding definite articles or conjunctions.

[–] Contrariwise@lemmy.blahaj.zone 3 points 1 month ago

For hard mode, I could really only find sequels in series, but here are a few suggestions: Andre Norton - Warlock of the Witch World; Michael Moorcock - The Weird of the White Wolf

My card: Max Gladstone - Full Fathom Five (I've been meaning to read the Craft Sequence series anyway.)

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