The Rogue Syndicate Book Club Kickoff

Sorry I left off horror on accident, added it by request, can you resubmit your vote? 😅 I left it open for you to choose multiple genres you'd be open to reading in.

If you're interested in joining book club for April, our genre is officially FANTASY, as chosen by vote. Please drop all suggestions for FANTASY books in this chat by END OF DAY Saturday, March 22 to ensure adequate voting time prior to the reading month starting (April).

(If you're not interested in book club, just ignore this ping! Thanks for your patience, friends!)

** The Jasmine Throne by Tasha Suri**
Set in a world inspired by Indian history and mythology, this novel follows Malini, a princess imprisoned by her dictator brother, and Priya, a maidservant with forbidden magic. Their paths intertwine as they navigate a realm of politics, rebellion, and ancient powers.

** The Lies of Locke Lamora by Scott Lynch**
In the city of Camorr, a place reminiscent of Renaissance Venice, orphan Locke Lamora leads the Gentleman Bastards, a group of elite con artists. As they navigate the criminal underworld, they become entangled in a dangerous game against a mysterious adversary threatening their lives and the city's balance of power.

** The Goblin Emperor by Katherine Addison**
Maia, the half-goblin youngest son of the emperor, unexpectedly ascends to the throne after a tragic accident. Thrust into a labyrinth of court politics and intrigue, he must navigate prejudice and betrayal to unify a divided empire.

** The Shadow of What Was Lost by James Islington**
In a world where those with magical abilities were once revered but are now oppressed, young Davian discovers he possesses a forbidden power. As he embarks on a journey to uncover his destiny, ancient forces awaken, threatening to plunge the world into chaos once more.

** Black Sun by Rebecca Roanhorse**
Drawing from pre-Columbian American cultures, this epic fantasy introduces Serapio, a blind man destined to become a god, and Xiala, a sea captain with magical abilities. As a solar eclipse approaches, their fates converge in the holy city of Tova, setting the stage for prophecy and intrigue.

• • not a smutty option, but we also have book club, if you're interested!

• • if you're interested in April's book club, the final vote is in and we have chosen The Shadow of What Was Lost by James Islington.
    Check your libraries, your libby apps, Everand, etc. -- Kindle edition is $6.99.
    I'll be making a new forum for this book, and you can talk all month about where you are, how you're liking it, etc. ☺️

I bought the Kindle and the audiobook version, waiting to make sure I like it before I buy the physical. But this is actually one of the books that I pick up every time I walk into Barnes & Noble, so I'm sure I'll purchase my book trophy (and the two books following it) soon enough haha.

Sorry -- was trying to help but didn't know how to select to open multiple answers for you. Please re-select the genres you're interested in -- and YES, this time you can select more than one.

I know, she thiccccc 😍

Vote above! ☺️

We need to break the tie before we choose a book! Help narrow it down, pick ONE!

WAS IT GOOD?! It was just in a Audible 2 for 1 credit sale.

That’s a choice haha

1000% agree, way better than doomscrolling. But don’t be so lost in bettering yourself that you forget fiction books allow your brain to create, dream, and most importantly decompress because it takes you out of your present time. I give myself scattered 15 minutes chunks throughout the day for both (as a break from work, because I don’t actually have time to read otherwise, especially lately).

You selected Fantasy as the next book for book club -- now let's pick a book to read! The vote is above, the descriptions of the books are below! I also included page numbers this time, so we're not shockingly surprised again. Voting ends the 25th around 4:30PM EST.

1. "Nettle & Bone" by T. Kingfisher (2022)
   Pages: 272
   A dark fairy tale where Marra, a convent-raised princess, embarks on a quest to save her sister from an abusive prince. With the help of a dust-wife, a reluctant fairy godmother, and a demon-possessed chicken, she faces impossible tasks and deadly challenges.

2. "Legends & Lattes" by Travis Baldree (2022)
   Pages: 316
   After years of adventuring, orc Viv retires to open a coffee shop in a city unfamiliar with the beverage. As she builds her new life, she encounters challenges that test her resolve and the bonds she forms with her new community.

3. "Half a Soul" by Olivia Atwater (2020)
   Pages: 258
   In Regency-era England, Theodora Ettings has half her soul stolen by a faerie, rendering her emotionally detached. When she meets the eccentric Lord Sorcier, they delve into London's magical underworld to find a cure, uncovering dark secrets along the way.

4. "The Bear and the Nightingale" by Katherine Arden (2017)
   Pages: 336
   Set in medieval Russia, young Vasilisa defies societal norms by embracing the old spirits of the forest. As Christianity spreads and ancient magic fades, she must protect her village from dark forces that threaten to consume them.

5. "Kingfisher" by Patricia A. McKillip (2016)
   Pages: 346
   In a world where modern technology coexists with ancient magic, young Pierce Oliver leaves his coastal home to seek his destiny. His journey intertwines with knights, sorcerers, and a quest that blurs the lines between myth and reality.

6. "The Stone Giant" by James Blaylock (1989)
   Pages: 264
   In this whimsical tale, Theophile Escargot, a roguish protagonist, embarks on a series of misadventures involving elves, dwarves, and ancient stone giants. Blaylock's narrative combines elements of fantasy and steampunk, offering a light-hearted parody of the heroic quest.

7. "The Knight" by Gene Wolfe (2004)
   Pages: 432
   This novel follows an American boy transported to a magical realm, where he rapidly matures into a knight named Able. Drawing from Norse, Arthurian, and Christian mythology, Wolfe crafts a complex narrative exploring themes of honor, identity, and destiny.

Need to break this tie -- please vote for one of the two (tied) options.

I forgot to vote -- but I was going to say Nettle & Bone -- so I'll be the official tiebreaker. 💁‍♀️
Grab the book or audiobook when you can -- keep us posted on your progress and thoughts in #channel

I don't believe so? Is there a first book?

Book Club (BC) Breakdown (Start Here!)

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Oooooh over here feeling some type of way haha.

Are we still doing book club???

Having some difficulties with leading this myself, I've got too many irons in the fire currently. It's absolutely on the docket, but I'd need someone else to lead it.

I could ATEMPT haha like a once a month meeting and we can choose a book looks like the last poll was for smut and I have a huge smut tbr list 🙂

Well I'll be officially taking over book club haha I have 5 smutty options right now for this current read im just getting some plans ironed out first! I'll be posting the poll shortlyyyyy

the poll has been posted please vote on what you think the current read should be!!

Book review pages and a spice rating system for this current genre

Hi there welcome in!!

Look the absolute best way to get into your first smut book is to jump in feet first hands tied together and hope for the best haha the initial reaction to the first spicy bits is like a. Ore memory

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We vote on the genre of the current read haha im more then happy to take any suggestions for ANY genra

I hear some of the best books are sapphic, sooooooo maybeeeee.

Oh trust me I like tiddys waaaaaaay to much to be 100% straight lmfao im down for it haha

My sexuality is like a triangle it can make a turn at any point

Yes

lol i used to exsclusively read wolf shifter books on kindle lol

yuuuup lol

Have you guys read Legends & Lattes?
Or The High Mountain Court (book 1) and the rest of the series?
I’ve only heard great things, and they’re both sapphic.

adding to the conversation — she got James to start ACOTAR. Hahaha.

no i have not lol

have you ever read the Sweep books ??? they are pretty good

Magic and coming of age kinda stuff prophecy and bad warlocks and shit but like alotta the info about Wiccan is actually correct

Author is Cate Tiernan

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Hey I saw you had the bookworms tag and thought you may be interested in the server book club!

Well if you are interested we are currently reading the book "until the world falls down" by Jordan lynde

Everyone has 6 weeks to read the book ((this current read ends on Jan 3rd)) we vote for the next genre in the polls channel and then after that vote is final we will vote between 5 diff titles of the choose genre

Yes its smut right now but horror is in the lead for the next genre lol thats gunna be a big switch for me if it is horror

Oh and on December 19th ((half way point)) we are gunna have a meeting discuss the book and we will be watching a movie to go along with the tone of the book this time its gunna be " the labyrinth"

acually horror is in the lead because of 's vote since she has already finished the current read her vote on the next genre counts for 2 votes meaning horror is in the lead with 5 votes

But since I cant just make it ao she can vote twice i just have to keep a tally haha

Read faster and you'll get the vote haha jk lol and as for sky her vote counts as 2 when it comes to choosing the next TITLE so once the genre is chooses she will get double vote on the book because she had already read it before it was chosen

Hey !! So as some of you have seen in the #channel the next genre of book is....dun dunn DUNNNNN horror!So we are talking like Steven King, Dean koontz and others of the like.

Now as a disclaimer you do not HAVE to read a book if the one choosen has triggers or anything of the sort that may make you feel uncomfortable. We want all members no matter what to feel safe and valued. You are absolutely welcome to partake in anything else regarding the book ((ie. meetings, movie nights, events)) even if you decided not to read it. I know horror/suspense/thriller tend to have more of the bloody gory stuff that somw may not like AND THATS OKAY! Your comfortability and mental wellbeing come first!

That all being said i look forward to seeing yall at the meeting on the 19th. And again we will be discussing points and topics from the current read: Until the world falls down by Jordan lynde and then watching the movie "the labyrinth" to go along with the book vibes. The current read time frame "ends" on January 9th!

Happy reading and happy holidays to all!!

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If you need the logo and things. I can get that for you ☺️ Idk what you used to create, but it’s cute! 🤗

Lagit just the edit a photo thing on my phone lol

Oh girl have fun i love that series

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Ik im excited haha I even requested that night off work

book club meeting down here in the literacy lounge! cant wait to see yall

the poll for the next current read in the genre horror/thriller is up!! Head to the #channel and vote!

yes indeed my dearrrrr lol

4 hours till our book club meeting!!! Whos all gunna be there

No one was responding to pings so we canceled for tonight and will be movieing it to friday ((also alotta people put down electronics during Ramadan too and I didn't realize that