2025 Group Reads: October | Frankenstein

[Ashley, Accidental Mod]

The votes are in, and our October Buddy Read winner is… Frankenstein by Mary Shelley! ⚡️

First published in 1818, this groundbreaking Gothic novel tells the story of Victor Frankenstein, a scientist whose obsessive pursuit of knowledge leads him to create life, only to recoil from the result. Shelley’s tale of creation and consequence is often called the first true work of science fiction, but it’s also a deeply human exploration of isolation, ambition, and what it means to be monstrous.

Whether you’re experiencing it for the first time or revisiting with fresh eyes, this is the place to share your reactions, theories, and thoughts as we make our way through Shelley’s dark and stormy masterpiece.

🔖 A few ideas to spark conversation:

• Do you see Victor as a tragic visionary or a reckless villain?
• How does Shelley play with the idea of “creator and creation"; who’s truly the monster here?
• What do you think the novel says about scientific ambition and moral responsibility?
• The Creature’s voice: sympathetic, manipulative, or something in between?
• How does the novel’s structure (stories within stories) shape your reading experience?

Hop in whenever you’d like—spoiler tags are encouraged if you’re ahead. Grab your lanterns and your moral compasses… it’s time to wander into the storm with Frankenstein this October. ⚡️🕯️💀