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message 1: by Rainbowheart (new)

Rainbowheart Oh, I am usually the one who runs these lists each year. :(

It just hadn't occurred to me yet to create one. But I will contribute, of course. Hard to believe 2023 is only two years away!


message 2: by rachel, x (new)

rachel, x i'm so sorry, rainbowheart! i didn't mean to step on your toes. i was looking at the 2022 list and realised i knew enough 2023 releases for a 2023 list. you can definitely 'run' this list! i just wanted to be able to vote on it & had some spare time, sorry.


message 3: by Rainbowheart (new)

Rainbowheart It's ok, no worries! The time just got away from me, lol.

I had gotten behind on keeping up with the Publishers Weekly Rights Reports. There are tons of 2023 releases already. This reminded me it was time to create the LGBT list, too.


message 4: by rachel, x (new)

rachel, x haha, it's a bit like that at the moment. again, i'm really sorry if i did something wrong.

i just saw! i'll be sure to vote for some that i know of as well. it's hard to keep up 😊


message 5: by Rainbowheart (new)

Rainbowheart Don't stress about it! This actually wasn't even my list originally. I think I took it over in like 2015 because the original creator disappeared. It's good to know people are interested in keeping these lists going. I think they're an awesome resource. And thanks for voting on the LGBT list. :)


message 6: by rachel, x (new)

rachel, x i don't know why i didn't even think to check who usually creates them but i adore the lists! they help me keep track of what's releasing and when.


message 7: by Rainbowheart (new)

Rainbowheart Me, too. I just wish Goodreads would let us add the Publishers Weekly descriptions. Apparently there's a copyright issue. They started cracking down on that last year.


message 8: by rachel, x (new)

rachel, x i didn't know that was a thing until i got called out for it two months ago or so. i just started adding them to my review space instead.


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