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Birth of a Dynasty
Birth of a Dynasty (Birth of a Dynasty, #1)
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May 2026 Mod Curated fantasy
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Outlaw Planet
Outlaw Planet
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May 31, 2026
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April 2026 cowboy candy/ space western
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+ Group Business
* 2026 Bookshelf Rereads [voting is closed]
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This topic has been closed to new comments. * July 2026 Chef's Choice SciFi Nominations
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This topic has been closed to new comments. * July 2026 Chef's Choice Fantasy Nominations
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last updated May 23, 2026 05:42PM
* WARNING: Scammers impersonating SFFBC asking for money
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This topic has been closed to new comments. * Group Book Discussions 2008-2026
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last updated Jan 01, 2026 02:26PM
* Contacting the Moderators
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+ SciFi and Fantasy Book Challenge
* 2026 Booklover’s Combat : Collaborative Point Game
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last updated 58 minutes ago
* 2026 RATB Challenge - The Teen Years
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last updated May 27, 2026 07:58PM
* 2026 TBR Cleanup Challenge: You Are What You Read
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last updated May 28, 2026 03:28AM
* Personal challenge threads
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2026 Horror Team Chat
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Squire's Personal Challenges (maybe SFF, maybe not)
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last updated May 29, 2026 03:46AM
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+ SciFi BOTM Discussion
“Outlaw Planet” Full Discussion “Spoilers Allowed”
By SFFBC , Ancillary Mod · 9 posts · 50 views
last updated May 23, 2026 09:55PM
“Outlaw Planet” First Impressions “No Spoilers”
By SFFBC , Ancillary Mod · 17 posts · 71 views
last updated May 23, 2026 02:08PM
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+ Fantasy BOTM Discussion
“Birth of a Dynasty” First Impressions “No Spoilers”
By SFFBC , Ancillary Mod · 7 posts · 58 views
last updated May 19, 2026 03:58AM
“Birth of a Dynasty” Full Discussion “Spoilers Allowed”
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last updated May 16, 2026 12:05PM
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+ What Else Are You Reading?
This topic has been closed to new comments. * Buddy Read Master List
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last updated Dec 30, 2025 03:02PM
* Buddy Read Recruitment
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last updated May 29, 2026 04:04AM
What Else Are You Reading v. 2026
By Melanie , the neutral party · 449 posts · 445 views
last updated 9 minutes ago
Infinity Gate by MR Carey (BR)- starts July 10
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last updated 4 hours, 5 min ago
Roadside Picnic by Arkady Strugatsjy (BR) - starts August 14
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last updated 4 hours, 10 min ago
Japanese Gothic by Kylie Baker Buddy Read (ongoing)
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last updated May 29, 2026 04:26AM
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* 2026 Virtual Book Club
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* Be Seen! Be Heard! Introduce Yourself!
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* How many of our Club Books have you read?
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Preface, Forwards, Afterwards, Post Scripts?
By Melanie , the neutral party · 10 posts · 31 views
last updated May 27, 2026 01:03PM
Project Hail Mary the movie
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last updated May 19, 2026 02:11PM
What is Your Reading Doorway?
By Melanie , the neutral party · 13 posts · 64 views
last updated May 18, 2026 07:53PM
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* Resources for Diverse and Inclusive Books
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last updated Feb 28, 2024 07:56AM
* Other places to ask & resources
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last updated Feb 15, 2019 05:45PM
Need a sci-fi recommendation
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last updated May 23, 2026 10:21PM
Introduce Me To Your Most Beloved Fantasy Books?
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last updated May 19, 2026 12:13AM
well written fantasy book recs?
By Mia · 15 posts · 65 views
last updated May 12, 2026 02:01PM
Book List: Banned Books Sci-Fi & Fantasy (June 2026)
By SFFBC , Ancillary Mod · 1 post · 36 views
last updated Apr 27, 2026 04:28PM
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+ Short Fiction Discussions
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last updated May 21, 2026 02:20PM
Discovering New (and Old!) Scifi Magazines?
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last updated Oct 09, 2025 09:59AM
“Summer Frost” by Blake Crouch (Forward Collection)
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last updated Mar 27, 2025 10:50AM
What short stories most affected you?
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last updated Dec 28, 2024 02:13AM
This topic has been closed to new comments. Short Fiction & Poetry (Buddy) Reads
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last updated Jun 26, 2024 06:03AM
Tor.com/Reactor short fiction newsletter (free)
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last updated May 31, 2024 07:17AM
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What Are You Playing?
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Wuxia and Xianxia cdramas
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Love, Death, and Robots: list of short stories?
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last updated Aug 17, 2025 10:17AM
Murderbot - TV series on Apple - potential spoilers
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This topic has been closed to new comments. * What this folder is all about
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last updated Nov 20, 2013 12:33AM
* Book Sales!
By SFFBC , Ancillary Mod · 1238 posts · 1358 views
last updated May 14, 2026 06:10PM
2026 Locus, Nebula, & Hugo lists
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last updated Apr 23, 2026 09:00AM
Dan Simmons
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last updated Mar 03, 2026 06:37AM
2025 Locus, Nebula, & Hugo lists
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PBS video essay about Judy-Lynn del Rey
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* Help! How Do I [Do That Thing] on Goodreads?
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Upcoming changes to GR
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New User to Goodreads Looking for Groups
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Goodreads Recommendation Mishaps
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Inventing Technology
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This topic has been closed to new comments. What are your thoughts on Indian sci-fi books?
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Too Many Indies and Not Enough Books
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Translations?
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+ Group Reads Discussions 2026
“The Blighted Stars” Discuss Everything *Spoilers*
By SFFBC , Ancillary Mod · 4 posts · 67 views
last updated May 05, 2026 12:09PM
"The Shadow of the Wind" Discuss Everything "Spoilers Allowed"
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last updated May 04, 2026 08:49AM
"The Shadow of the Wind" First Impressions "No Spoilers"
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last updated Apr 29, 2026 06:55PM
"All That We See Or Seem" Full Discussion "Spoilers Allowed"
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last updated Apr 28, 2026 01:29AM
"All That We See or Seem" First Impressions "No Spoilers"
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last updated Apr 14, 2026 03:50AM
"Hammajang Luck" Discuss Everything *Spoilers*
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The Shadow of the Wind
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Blood Over Bright Haven
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Saga, Volume 1
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This mini thumbnail is copyrighted by Citadel and West Coast Midnight Run™ publication, of course it is about The Fantastic Four science fiction series, WCMR has also lots of their own created sci-fi posters and content. Hope you like A mini thumbnail poster that has Star Wars written on it but maybe its more Foundation and Empire, copyrighted by Citadel and West Coast Midnight Run™ Art Book Series, this one has a dreamy quality to it that romanticizes deep space travel far more than The Expanse or Star Trek ever could. I find it breathtaking. Another Star Wars or Star Trek laced poster from art book publication West Coast Midnight Run by Citadel. This one I call Galaxy's Edge and has that same feel of taking on the galaxy and interstellar travel but it is definitely less dreamy than the previous poster where the woman is onboard the ship as they fly past two planets with a squadron of spaceships. Nanomorph is transmitted through blood. The most common route of transmission: intense physical contact. Incubation period: 2–6 months. Since it shows no symptoms, an infected person can unknowingly pass it on to others. 99.8% turn Gray: Low energy, constant fatigue... But with extraordinarily strong bones and resilient bodies. 0.2% become Red: They stand out with high IQ, aggressive behavior, strong leadership skills, and intense energy. A part of society keeps its distance from both groups: Grays are seen as sluggish and excluded from the workforce. Reds are considered aggressive and dangerous. Yet a large portion embraces them. While some countries don’t even allow these people into military zones, in another country, a Gray woman is elected to parliament. What would you do if you were in their shoes? Do you think these Changed are dangerous? This is my first eBook and paper back book on English. Has the secret world society brought the world to the brink of collapse?! After the end of the virus that left countless unanswered questions, a new wave is announced, and people are in a collective unconscious dream! The main character, led by boundless love for humanity, wants to save the survivors and will set out in search of the truth! With his knowledge and introspection, he leads us in search of a pure soul and the eternal love within us. The ancient voice that comes to him will lead him to the temple of evil, where all evil projects originate. link: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0GQXCRVN3
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