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For readers of fantasy who are looking to find a partner or small group to read and discuss with! We run several fun ongoing challenges and discussion topics. Come join us! :)
2026 Addendum for authors: We have never and will never sell Buddy Reads to authors. This is a group for Buddy Reading at reader discretion. Disregard any and all suspicious emails that claim otherwise, pretending to be group moderators. This has become a growing problem in the past year.
2026 Addendum for authors: We have never and will never sell Buddy Reads to authors. This is a group for Buddy Reading at reader discretion. Disregard any and all suspicious emails that claim otherwise, pretending to be group moderators. This has become a growing problem in the past year.
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*START HERE* Group Info and Suggestions
By Jenna , I'd be free if not for Temper & Edgewalker · 411 posts · 2226 views
By Jenna , I'd be free if not for Temper & Edgewalker · 411 posts · 2226 views
last updated Jul 26, 2026 09:37AM
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Buddy Read Master List by Month
By Jenna , I'd be free if not for Temper & Edgewalker · 1 post · 1072 views
last updated Sep 30, 2022 04:05PM
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Directions to get Buddy Reads Added
By Scott , Karsa Orlong · 5 posts · 1073 views
By Scott , Karsa Orlong · 5 posts · 1073 views
last updated Oct 12, 2025 09:09PM
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Welcome - Introduce Yourself
By Jenna , I'd be free if not for Temper & Edgewalker · 3670 posts · 3617 views
By Jenna , I'd be free if not for Temper & Edgewalker · 3670 posts · 3617 views
last updated Sep 26, 2026 02:43AM
Buddy Read Invites and Planning!
By Yanique , Thread Master · 3720 posts · 836 views
By Yanique , Thread Master · 3720 posts · 836 views
last updated 8 hours, 24 min ago
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Normal Buddy Read Threads explained
By Yanique , Thread Master · 4 posts · 556 views
By Yanique , Thread Master · 4 posts · 556 views
last updated Jun 25, 2025 10:36PM
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What's Happening?
By Niki Hawkes , I made it past GOTM... barely · 19 posts · 845 views
By Niki Hawkes , I made it past GOTM... barely · 19 posts · 845 views
last updated Nov 10, 2025 03:10AM
The Twisted Ones [October 1, 2026]
By Yanique , Thread Master · 10 posts · 7 views
By Yanique , Thread Master · 10 posts · 7 views
last updated 45 minutes ago
Dive Bar at the End of the Road [October 6, 2026]
By Yanique , Thread Master · 4 posts · 5 views
By Yanique , Thread Master · 4 posts · 5 views
last updated 48 minutes ago
A Divided Duty (October Daye #20)[October 6, 2026]
By Yanique , Thread Master · 14 posts · 9 views
By Yanique , Thread Master · 14 posts · 9 views
last updated 6 hours, 17 min ago
Schooled in Magic (#1)[January 2, 2027]
By Yanique , Thread Master · 3 posts · 6 views
By Yanique , Thread Master · 3 posts · 6 views
last updated Sep 22, 2026 11:19PM
Raising Steam (Discworld #40)[December 22, 2026]
By Yanique , Thread Master · 2 posts · 4 views
By Yanique , Thread Master · 2 posts · 4 views
last updated Sep 22, 2026 09:13AM
Snuff (Discworld #39)[November 22, 2026]
By Yanique , Thread Master · 2 posts · 2 views
By Yanique , Thread Master · 2 posts · 2 views
last updated Sep 22, 2026 09:10AM
He Who Fights With Monsters Vol. 1 (HWFWM #1)[January 12, 2027]
By Yanique , Thread Master · 10 posts · 10 views
By Yanique , Thread Master · 10 posts · 10 views
last updated Sep 18, 2026 12:00AM
Chasing the Moon [December 3, 2026]
By Yanique , Thread Master · 3 posts · 4 views
By Yanique , Thread Master · 3 posts · 4 views
last updated Sep 14, 2026 12:03AM
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What's Happening in the Book Clubs? [join one to find out]
By Niki Hawkes , I made it past GOTM... barely · 68 posts · 632 views
By Niki Hawkes , I made it past GOTM... barely · 68 posts · 632 views
last updated Feb 19, 2025 06:44AM
The Mystery Book Club [September 2026: Verity Kent #9: The Bravest Hour (new release) | Cass Leary #9: Guilty Acts (series) | Q3 standalone: The Murder Rule]
By Timelord Iain , Tech Support · 4069 posts · 370 views
By Timelord Iain , Tech Support · 4069 posts · 370 views
last updated 4 hours, 9 min ago
Vagabond Treehouse ~ [Q2 2026: You Are Summoned (#1-6) | Starry Hollow Witches (omnibuses)]
By Soo · 3603 posts · 292 views
By Soo · 3603 posts · 292 views
last updated 10 hours, 3 min ago
Book Sales / Daily Deals Book Club [June 2026: Middle Falls Time Travel 3-4 | PsyCop 3 | Whyborne & Griffin 3 | All of Us Murderers | Apparently, Sir Cameron Needs to Die]
By Timelord Iain , Tech Support · 867 posts · 100 views
By Timelord Iain , Tech Support · 867 posts · 100 views
last updated Sep 19, 2026 12:29AM
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2026 Team Competition Tracker / Google Sheet Central
By Timelord Iain , Tech Support · 85 posts · 71 views
By Timelord Iain , Tech Support · 85 posts · 71 views
last updated Aug 22, 2026 08:43AM
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Announcing the 2026 Teams!
By Timelord Iain , Tech Support · 81 posts · 60 views
By Timelord Iain , Tech Support · 81 posts · 60 views
last updated Apr 09, 2026 06:20AM
The Princess Posse (Formerly Jaghut Guardians)
By Timelord Iain , Tech Support · 100 posts · 36 views
By Timelord Iain , Tech Support · 100 posts · 36 views
last updated 8 hours, 2 min ago
Horns of Hammerad
By Timelord Iain , Tech Support · 59 posts · 31 views
By Timelord Iain , Tech Support · 59 posts · 31 views
last updated Sep 29, 2026 02:08AM
Team Donut Holes (Formerly Lawless Rogues)
By Timelord Iain , Tech Support · 101 posts · 32 views
By Timelord Iain , Tech Support · 101 posts · 32 views
last updated Aug 17, 2026 12:20AM
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[January 2026] New Year, New Books
By Timelord Iain , Tech Support · 44 posts · 74 views
By Timelord Iain , Tech Support · 44 posts · 74 views
last updated Mar 04, 2026 09:08PM
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Monthly Reading Challenge [How it Works]
By Jenna , I'd be free if not for Temper & Edgewalker · 115 posts · 2211 views
By Jenna , I'd be free if not for Temper & Edgewalker · 115 posts · 2211 views
last updated Jan 22, 2026 02:31AM
[October 2026] Spooktober
By Timelord Iain , Tech Support · 18 posts · 22 views
By Timelord Iain , Tech Support · 18 posts · 22 views
last updated 3 hours, 12 min ago
Plan-a-palooza 2026
By Timelord Iain , Tech Support · 135 posts · 42 views
By Timelord Iain , Tech Support · 135 posts · 42 views
last updated 21 hours, 48 min ago
Virginie's BR Tracker - The (new and slightly more) Evil Empire
By Virginie · 235 posts · 145 views
By Virginie · 235 posts · 145 views
last updated Jun 01, 2026 01:45AM
Iain's What Am I Reading? (2026)
By Timelord Iain , Tech Support · 26 posts · 38 views
By Timelord Iain , Tech Support · 26 posts · 38 views
last updated May 19, 2026 11:32PM
NashiraGnocchi’s BR Tracker
By NashiraGnocch… · 6 posts · 27 views
By NashiraGnocch… · 6 posts · 27 views
last updated Apr 24, 2026 04:39AM
Nirkatze's All the Things BR Tracker
By Nirkatze · 96 posts · 160 views
By Nirkatze · 96 posts · 160 views
last updated Jan 26, 2026 07:12AM
Katie's Character Corner [Buddy Reading Goodness]
By Katie · 102 posts · 198 views
By Katie · 102 posts · 198 views
last updated Jan 12, 2026 07:11AM
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A-Z Non-Fantasy Topic Challenge
By Scott , Karsa Orlong · 29 posts · 227 views
By Scott , Karsa Orlong · 29 posts · 227 views
last updated Jan 17, 2019 04:25PM
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A-Z Topic Challenge rules
By Scott , Karsa Orlong · 59 posts · 277 views
By Scott , Karsa Orlong · 59 posts · 277 views
last updated Apr 05, 2018 02:16PM
Frank's 2026 A-Z Non-Fantasy Topic Challenge
By Frank · 1 post · 7 views
By Frank · 1 post · 7 views
last updated Jan 29, 2026 07:00AM
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Bingo Challenge Rules
By Niki Hawkes , I made it past GOTM... barely · 45 posts · 439 views
By Niki Hawkes , I made it past GOTM... barely · 45 posts · 439 views
last updated Feb 21, 2022 10:19PM
Saar's Bingo Challenge 2026
By Saar The Book… · 5 posts · 52 views
By Saar The Book… · 5 posts · 52 views
last updated Feb 28, 2026 10:32AM
Diana's 2025 Bingo Challenge
By Diana Stormbl… · 3 posts · 17 views
By Diana Stormbl… · 3 posts · 17 views
last updated Jan 01, 2026 06:09PM
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The Book Cover Challenge Rules
By Niki Hawkes , I made it past GOTM... barely · 50 posts · 542 views
By Niki Hawkes , I made it past GOTM... barely · 50 posts · 542 views
last updated Aug 27, 2022 03:18PM
Diana's Book Cover Challenge
By Diana Stormbl… · 3 posts · 20 views
By Diana Stormbl… · 3 posts · 20 views
last updated Jan 01, 2026 06:08PM
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Set your own challenge folder
By Angela , I'm Silverfox lost · 5 posts · 125 views
By Angela , I'm Silverfox lost · 5 posts · 125 views
last updated Jan 18, 2019 03:49AM
Chrissy's Read Through T. Kingfisher's Backlist Challenge
By Chrissy · 77 posts · 18 views
By Chrissy · 77 posts · 18 views
last updated Sep 21, 2026 09:50PM
Diana 2025 A to Z challenge
By Diana Stormbl… · 2 posts · 10 views
By Diana Stormbl… · 2 posts · 10 views
last updated Jan 01, 2026 06:04PM
Shaitarn's 2026 Individual Challenges
By Shaitarn · 2 posts · 17 views
By Shaitarn · 2 posts · 17 views
last updated Jan 01, 2026 10:42AM
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Incomplete Series Challenge Rules
By Niki Hawkes , I made it past GOTM... barely · 32 posts · 329 views
By Niki Hawkes , I made it past GOTM... barely · 32 posts · 329 views
last updated Aug 21, 2018 10:36AM
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Incomplete Series 5 for 1 Mini Challenge!
By Niki Hawkes , I made it past GOTM... barely · 116 posts · 236 views
By Niki Hawkes , I made it past GOTM... barely · 116 posts · 236 views
last updated Sep 07, 2018 07:22PM
Katie K's dive into All Things Fantasy ~ aka series challenge
By Katie · 169 posts · 176 views
By Katie · 169 posts · 176 views
last updated Mar 17, 2026 07:42AM
Christene Paula's Incomplete Series Challenge
By christene_lit… · 17 posts · 15 views
By christene_lit… · 17 posts · 15 views
last updated Jan 31, 2026 03:45PM
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Overflowing Bookshelf Challenge Rules [The Main Challenge]
By Niki Hawkes , I made it past GOTM... barely · 125 posts · 348 views
By Niki Hawkes , I made it past GOTM... barely · 125 posts · 348 views
last updated Jul 11, 2019 10:54AM
Chris H's Overflowing Bookshelf 2025
By Chris · 13 posts · 29 views
By Chris · 13 posts · 29 views
last updated Jan 09, 2025 12:09PM
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The TBReviewed Challenge Rules
By Niki Hawkes , I made it past GOTM... barely · 32 posts · 141 views
By Niki Hawkes , I made it past GOTM... barely · 32 posts · 141 views
last updated Jan 11, 2019 10:02AM
Mel's TBReviewed 2026: It's a Brand New Year
By Mel · 15 posts · 9 views
By Mel · 15 posts · 9 views
last updated May 03, 2026 12:14AM
TBReviewed Challenge 2023: Return of the Mel
By Mel · 14 posts · 18 views
By Mel · 14 posts · 18 views
last updated Jan 29, 2023 11:20AM
Schrödinger's Weekly Reviewer Take Two ft. Sha (2021)
By Sha · 21 posts · 42 views
By Sha · 21 posts · 42 views
last updated Aug 29, 2021 05:59AM
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** Settlement Portal Challenge Rules **
By Soo · 3 posts · 105 views
By Soo · 3 posts · 105 views
last updated Jan 02, 2024 04:44PM
Soo's Lost Lands 2025 SPC (Temp Name, Make it Happen '25? XD)
By Soo · 6 posts · 85 views
By Soo · 6 posts · 85 views
last updated Feb 14, 2025 11:19PM
Rapunzel's Lonely Planet Wayward Inn (2024)
By Rapunzel · 6 posts · 22 views
By Rapunzel · 6 posts · 22 views
last updated Jan 06, 2025 04:32AM
Settlement Portal Challenge [Questions]
By Jenna , I'd be free if not for Temper & Edgewalker · 27 posts · 30 views
By Jenna , I'd be free if not for Temper & Edgewalker · 27 posts · 30 views
last updated Jan 29, 2024 10:49PM
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The Book Fairy Program!
By Niki Hawkes , I made it past GOTM... barely · 815 posts · 392 views
By Niki Hawkes , I made it past GOTM... barely · 815 posts · 392 views
last updated Oct 28, 2024 11:12AM
Book Fairy Update
By Niki Hawkes , I made it past GOTM... barely · 13 posts · 111 views
By Niki Hawkes , I made it past GOTM... barely · 13 posts · 111 views
last updated Jan 19, 2022 04:41PM
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Click Here to ask for Book Recommendations
By Scott , Karsa Orlong · 528 posts · 1092 views
By Scott , Karsa Orlong · 528 posts · 1092 views
last updated Aug 23, 2026 01:13AM
NOBODY READS DARK FANTASY with political intrigue these days!!
By HBNB · 2 posts · 11 views
By HBNB · 2 posts · 11 views
last updated Sep 07, 2026 11:02AM
Has anyone fully read the Witcher series?
By CB · 26 posts · 52 views
By CB · 26 posts · 52 views
last updated Apr 07, 2024 01:59AM
Freebies and Subscriptions
By Jenna , I'd be free if not for Temper & Edgewalker · 21 posts · 43 views
By Jenna , I'd be free if not for Temper & Edgewalker · 21 posts · 43 views
last updated Apr 06, 2024 12:01PM
The Cozy Corner
By Timelord Iain , Tech Support · 41 posts · 51 views
By Timelord Iain , Tech Support · 41 posts · 51 views
last updated Feb 17, 2024 03:50PM
Random Chatter
By Jenna , I'd be free if not for Temper & Edgewalker · 7237 posts · 823 views
By Jenna , I'd be free if not for Temper & Edgewalker · 7237 posts · 823 views
last updated 7 hours, 57 min ago
Fantasy News
By Margret , Caladan Brood Face · 682 posts · 317 views
By Margret , Caladan Brood Face · 682 posts · 317 views
last updated Jul 26, 2026 10:08PM
Which Better in Black Couple Deserves a Full Novel
By deleted member · 1 post · 9 views
By deleted member · 1 post · 9 views
last updated Jul 04, 2026 04:36AM
Gardens of the Moon [May 19, 2025]
By Jenna , I'd be free if not for Temper & Edgewalker · 217 posts · 60 views
By Jenna , I'd be free if not for Temper & Edgewalker · 217 posts · 60 views
last updated Sep 07, 2026 11:03AM
House of Chains [Nov 19, 2025]
By Jenna , I'd be free if not for Temper & Edgewalker · 14 posts · 22 views
By Jenna , I'd be free if not for Temper & Edgewalker · 14 posts · 22 views
last updated Jan 13, 2026 01:38AM
Memories of Ice [Sept 19, 2025]
By Jenna , I'd be free if not for Temper & Edgewalker · 31 posts · 28 views
By Jenna , I'd be free if not for Temper & Edgewalker · 31 posts · 28 views
last updated Jan 12, 2026 09:12AM
Deadhouse Gates [July 19, 2025]
By Jenna , I'd be free if not for Temper & Edgewalker · 49 posts · 29 views
By Jenna , I'd be free if not for Temper & Edgewalker · 49 posts · 29 views
last updated Sep 01, 2025 02:06PM
Toll the Hounds [April 2018]
By Scott , Karsa Orlong · 194 posts · 146 views
By Scott , Karsa Orlong · 194 posts · 146 views
last updated Jan 09, 2025 10:36AM
Wars of Light & Shadow Series by Janny Wurts (2021)
By Soo · 90 posts · 99 views
By Soo · 90 posts · 99 views
last updated Jan 01, 2026 11:24AM
Q&A with Janny Wurts!! [Curse of the Mistwraith BR]
By Niki Hawkes , I made it past GOTM... barely · 144 posts · 158 views
By Niki Hawkes , I made it past GOTM... barely · 144 posts · 158 views
last updated Dec 02, 2021 03:01PM
Curse of the Mistwraith chapter summaries/highlights
By Laura · 99 posts · 202 views
By Laura · 99 posts · 202 views
last updated Nov 24, 2021 10:09PM
Stormed Fortress [February 1, 2021]
By Niki Hawkes , I made it past GOTM... barely · 11 posts · 32 views
By Niki Hawkes , I made it past GOTM... barely · 11 posts · 32 views
last updated Mar 20, 2021 09:42PM
Cover Art Symbolism for Wars of Light and Shadow
By Laura · 18 posts · 96 views
By Laura · 18 posts · 96 views
last updated Mar 05, 2021 02:21PM
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Self Promotions Rules
By Jenna , I'd be free if not for Temper & Edgewalker · 1 post · 213 views
last updated Aug 13, 2016 05:16PM
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Link Your Blog/Vlog Here!
By Margret , Caladan Brood Face · 30 posts · 187 views
By Margret , Caladan Brood Face · 30 posts · 187 views
last updated Feb 26, 2026 09:49AM
🏰 What If a Castle Could Remember You?
By Ravi · 1 post · 3 views
By Ravi · 1 post · 3 views
last updated Sep 29, 2026 10:00AM
Remnants of Trust (Central Corps #2)[June 22, 2026]
By Yanique , Thread Master · 12 posts · 4 views
By Yanique , Thread Master · 12 posts · 4 views
last updated Aug 30, 2026 03:12PM
Realm of the Elderlings Series' [2023] (Currently Reading Liveship Traders)
By Nirkatze · 282 posts · 145 views
By Nirkatze · 282 posts · 145 views
last updated Sep 01, 2024 12:06PM
Penric & Desdemona Novella Series (#1 to #11) [February 2023]
By Timelord Iain , Tech Support · 167 posts · 51 views
By Timelord Iain , Tech Support · 167 posts · 51 views
last updated Feb 17, 2024 05:55AM
RETIRED: The Bridge of D'Arnath Series by Carol Berg - buddy read (#4 Daughter of Ancients), June 2023)
By Laura · 373 posts · 57 views
By Laura · 373 posts · 57 views
last updated Jul 30, 2023 03:18PM
Daughter of the Wildlings series by Kyra Halland - Buddy read (starting 5th June 2023)
By Laura · 79 posts · 19 views
By Laura · 79 posts · 19 views
last updated Jul 17, 2023 10:10AM
The Hyena and the Hawk (Echoes of the Fall #3)[August 26, 2026]
By Yanique , Thread Master · 11 posts · 9 views
By Yanique , Thread Master · 11 posts · 9 views
last updated Sep 30, 2026 04:39AM
The Hidden Palace (Golem & Jinni #2)[August 20, 2026
By Yanique , Thread Master · 7 posts · 5 views
By Yanique , Thread Master · 7 posts · 5 views
last updated Sep 29, 2026 08:13PM
Heated Rivalry (Game Changers #2)[July 20, 2026]
By Yanique , Thread Master · 83 posts · 22 views
By Yanique , Thread Master · 83 posts · 22 views
last updated Sep 28, 2026 05:24PM
The Hunger of the Gods (The Bloodsworn Saga #2)[August 15, 2026]
By Yanique , Thread Master · 8 posts · 7 views
By Yanique , Thread Master · 8 posts · 7 views
last updated Sep 27, 2026 10:29AM
Witch of the Wolves (Witch of the Wolves #1)[August 7, 2026]
By Yanique , Thread Master · 18 posts · 11 views
By Yanique , Thread Master · 18 posts · 11 views
last updated Sep 26, 2026 02:44AM
2025 Team Competition Tracker / Google Sheet Central
By Timelord Iain , Tech Support · 179 posts · 80 views
By Timelord Iain , Tech Support · 179 posts · 80 views
last updated Nov 18, 2025 11:22PM
Horns of Hammerad 2025
By Jenna , I'd be free if not for Temper & Edgewalker · 132 posts · 37 views
By Jenna , I'd be free if not for Temper & Edgewalker · 132 posts · 37 views
last updated Nov 11, 2025 12:44AM
Year 8 Rules
By Jenna , I'd be free if not for Temper & Edgewalker · 54 posts · 51 views
By Jenna , I'd be free if not for Temper & Edgewalker · 54 posts · 51 views
last updated Nov 07, 2025 12:52AM
Silver Swords 2025
By Jenna , I'd be free if not for Temper & Edgewalker · 188 posts · 44 views
By Jenna , I'd be free if not for Temper & Edgewalker · 188 posts · 44 views
last updated Nov 04, 2025 01:28AM
Lawless Rogues 2025
By Jenna , I'd be free if not for Temper & Edgewalker · 71 posts · 33 views
By Jenna , I'd be free if not for Temper & Edgewalker · 71 posts · 33 views
last updated Oct 24, 2025 02:56PM
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