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@literature.cafe 2 points 1 week ago (3 children)

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

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

Why don't I own more books?!

[–] JaymesRS@literature.cafe 2 points 1 week ago

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

[–] misericordiae@literature.cafe 3 points 1 week ago* (last edited 1 week 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 week 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@literature.cafe 3 points 1 week ago

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

[–] JaymesRS@literature.cafe 1 points 1 week 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 6 days ago

Suggestion: Joe Haldeman - The Forever War

My card: Poul Anderson - The High Crusade

[–] JaymesRS@literature.cafe 1 points 1 week ago (1 children)

5A Steppin' Up!: Challenges can come at you quickly, especially for those least prepared. Whether it's a major leadership position or suddenly being gifted a baby dragon, life is about to get a whole lot harder and more complicated. HARD MODE: The primary PoV does not assume the throne of a monarchy/empire.

[–] Contrariwise@lemmy.blahaj.zone 3 points 6 days ago

Suggestion: Christopher Paolini - Eragon

My card: Alexandra Bracken - Brightly Woven

[–] JaymesRS@literature.cafe 1 points 1 week ago (2 children)

5C Late to the Party: Apparently this is a really popular work, you just haven't gotten around to it yet. Read a book that you have seen recommended over and over. HARD MODE: Not Harry Potter.

[–] Contrariwise@lemmy.blahaj.zone 3 points 6 days ago

My card: Robert Jordan - The Eye of the World

[–] fujiwood@lemmy.world 3 points 1 week ago

East of Eden by John Steinbeck

[–] JaymesRS@literature.cafe 1 points 1 week ago (1 children)

5D Cozy Read: Cozies generally feature a smaller cast of characters in a smaller location, emphasize community, highlight successes and inspirational moments, and have a more optimistic and upbeat tone. Above all, they have to have a satisfyingly happy ending. They offer comfort to their readers and a safe escape from the realities of daily life. HARD MODE: There is no hard mode, hard mode defeats the purpose of the cozy task.

[–] Contrariwise@lemmy.blahaj.zone 3 points 6 days ago

Suggestions: Becky Chambers (I think all of her books qualify) - Monk & Robot; Diana Wynne Jones - Howl's Moving Castle

My card: Heather Fawcett - Emily Wilde's Encyclopaedia of Faeries

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