Book of the Month Nominations / April 2026 > Likes and Comments

– Books must be published by the first, be available internationally, and available in print form.
– After 24-48 hours, 8 books from each genre will be chosen at random from the selection, using a random generator online (if necessary).
– Each person may nominate a fantasy book AND a sci-fi book, if desired. Only ONE nomination per person. Please include whether your nomination is fantasy or sci fi.
– If books are part of a series, they must be the first, unless the group has already read the previous book(s). You can see our previous group reads https://www.goodreads.com/group/books... or click “Bookshelf” from the menu on the right.
– No authors nominating their own works.
– No self-published or ebook-only books — we want our BotM to be accessible to as many members as possible!
– Moderators may use their discretion when accepting nominations. Keep the thread focused. Discussion about changes in rules can go to General Chat.


SCI FI
1. Howling Dark
2.Lords of Uncreation
3.She-Wolf and Cub
4.The Two Lies of Faven Sythe
5.The Mote in God's Eye
6.Occupation
7.Saturation Point
8.



FANTASY>
1.Of Blood and Fire
2.Wearing the Lion
3.Violet Thistlewaite Is Not a Villain Anymore
4.Heretical Fishing
5.Rise from Ruin
6. Once Was Willem
7. Sons of Darkness
8.

Of Blood and Fire for fantasy
Howling Dark for sci fi please

Heretical Fishing for Fantasy and
Lords of Uncreation for sci-fi please

Wearing the Lion by John Wiswell for Fantasy
She-Wolf and Cub by Lilith Saintcrow for Sci Fi

SF: The Two Lies of Faven Sythe
Fantasy: Violet Thistlewaite Is Not a Villain Anymore

Dawn wrote: "Heretical Fishing for Fantasy and
Lords of Uncreation for sci-fi please"

I cannot work out if heretical fishing is indie? Can anyone help me please Im rubbish at this bit. :)

Lel wrote: "Dawn wrote: "Heretical Fishing for Fantasy and
Lords of Uncreation for sci-fi please"

I cannot work out if heretical fishing is indie? Can anyone help me please Im..."
It looks Indie to me. Sometimes it's difficult to tell, but I think this one is Indie. :)

Shawnie wrote: "Lel wrote: "Dawn wrote: "Heretical Fishing for Fantasy and
Lords of Uncreation for sci-fi please"

I cannot work out if heretical fishing is indie? Can anyone help ..."

In that case I'll go for Under the Whispering Door for Fantasy please

Dawn wrote: "Shawnie wrote: "Lel wrote: "Dawn wrote: "Heretical Fishing for Fantasy and
Lords of Uncreation for sci-fi please"

I cannot work out if heretical fishing is indie? ..."

I think Heretical Fishing is good to go. :) Indie is good. The rule is for Self-pub.

ok, go with Heretical Fishing then. Thank's for checking

Shawnie wrote: "Dawn wrote: "Shawnie wrote: "Lel wrote: "Dawn wrote: "Heretical Fishing for Fantasy and
Lords of Uncreation for sci-fi please"

I cannot work out if heretical fishi..."
as I said im no good at this bit. Sorry Dawn. x

Rise from Ruin for fantasy

The Mote in God's Eye for sci fi

Legend (FAN)
Terminal Alliance (SF)

Lel wrote: "Shawnie wrote: "Dawn wrote: "Shawnie wrote: "Lel wrote: "Dawn wrote: "Heretical Fishing for Fantasy and
Lords of Uncreation for sci-fi please"

I cannot work out if..."

You do a fantastic job Lel. I don't know how you keep track of all the books xx

AI has been really helpful for that, lol.

Once Was Willem (fantasy)
Occupation (scifi)

im going to nominate
Saturation Point for sci fi

Sons of Darkness for fantasy

Where Peace Is Lost for sci fi
Red City for fantasy
😃