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Aug 23, 2025 05:14AM

174195 A big set of results this go round!

Top
A book connected in some way to the "Queen of Crime", Agatha Christie
A book featuring a character with a similar occupation to one of the Clue/Cluedo characters
A nonfiction book
A book that fits a prompt suggestion for this year that did not make the list

Bottom
A book inspired by or related to the Charlie’s Angels franchise

Close Call
A book that includes a science related topic

The next round of suggestions will open around 7 am CST on Sunday, August 24.
Aug 19, 2025 06:42AM

174195 Nadine, I don't see your vote.
Aug 18, 2025 10:08AM

174195 Nike, it's on the list at number 12.
Aug 18, 2025 09:56AM

174195 CLOSED by my count - having lit fic and Oz as the last two prompts on the list
Aug 18, 2025 09:44AM

174195 I'll second the 2026 debut author
Aug 17, 2025 03:13PM

174195 Hey all, I've just posted that suggestions will open tomorrow around 11 am CST.

I've also updated the introduction thread and the spreadsheet to reflect what prompts have already been vote in.
Aug 17, 2025 03:10PM

174195 Results are posted for Poll 8!

https://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/...

The next round of suggestions will open around 11 am CST on Monday, August 18.
Aug 17, 2025 03:09PM

174195 I've posted that suggestions will open tomorrow around 11 am CST!
Aug 17, 2025 05:13AM

174195 Happy results day!

Top
A book set in Africa, Asia, or Australia
A second book for your favorite prompt

Bottom
A medical memoir
A book that starts and ends in different settings
A book with a character who does a necessary, but menial job in your country
A book with a sitcom character's name in the title

Close Call
A book with a character who appears in more than one book

The next round of suggestions will open around 11 am CST on Monday, August 18.
Aug 16, 2025 11:36AM

174195 Welcome Laureen!
Aug 14, 2025 06:08AM

174195 Irene, I did edit the prompt to say "A book with a character who appears in more than one book" in the voting and for the final list.
Aug 12, 2025 10:18AM

174195 That was my thought too, Ellie. My brain jumped to A Deadly Education, which is set in a school that tries to kill the students lol.
Aug 12, 2025 07:40AM

174195 Would that be the same as the "collective noun" prompt? or similar?
Aug 12, 2025 07:35AM

174195 CLOSED (if my calculations are correct lol)
Aug 12, 2025 07:34AM

174195 1 spot remaining
Aug 12, 2025 07:20AM

174195 Through Message 53

On the list:
1. A book with both black and red on the cover
2. A medical memoir
3. A book that is the last in a series
4. A hot book
5. A book with a setting that provokes the question, "Why did you go there?"
6. A book connected to one of The Complete Brothers Grimm Fairy Tales
7. A book that starts and ends in different settings
8. A book shortlisted for a Dublin Literary Award
9. A multi-genre or genre-blended book
10. A book with a character who appears in more than one book
11. A book with a musician character or author
12. A book with a character who does a necessary, but menial job in your country

To be seconded:
- A book about wildlife conservation
- A book with a title containing a singular word that represents a plurality
Aug 12, 2025 06:58AM

174195 I've posted the link to suggestions in the intro thread.
Aug 12, 2025 06:58AM

174195 Suggestions are open for Poll 8!

https://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/...
Aug 12, 2025 06:57AM

174195 I would agree that "two different settings" is clearer, if that's the intent.
Aug 12, 2025 06:29AM

174195 Where we stand as of Message 21

On the list:
1. A book with black and red on the cover
2. A medical memoir
3. A book that is the last in a series
4. A hot book
5. A book with a setting that provokes the question, "Why did you go there?"
6. A book connected to one of The Complete Brothers Grimm Fairy Tales

To be seconded:
- A multi-genre or genre-blended book
- A book that starts and ends in a different setting
- A book shortlisted for a Dublin Literary Award