What is a groupread?

[S.E., Gray Mouser (Emeritus)]

Groupreads are relaxed ways to synchronize members into reading similar books. Six times a yr (every two months) we poll for 1-2 themes/authors/books, then give it go! No real commitments. Any discussion or perspective is valued (ie even if you aren't reading the chosen themes but have memories/ideas to share).

A lot of members use the groupreads as an incentive/strategy to chip away the TBR pile. Many read the books and never chime in (I know because I follow most members). That's fine too.

We've been hosting these since Jan 2013, and every two months the banner/masthead image changes to reflect the winning themes (usually with cover art with credits given).
We started with an "Anthology" theme since they are integral to the genre and are a great way to find/screen new authors too. Every Jan-Feb we have run an Anthology theme, and that tradition is expected to continue.

The banners since Jan 2013 are on Pinterest (link). and in our Group Photos (link).

Our first banner and groupread:

2013 Jan-Feb Group Read.

Please note the masthead(title image for this group) is appropriately drawn from popular Anthology covers. Here are the artists and cover credits:

Johnney Perkins and Didier Normand
Rage of the Behemoth and Return of the Sword


Frank Frazetta
Flashing Swords! #1 and Flashing Swords! #1 (two different editions)