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For Dec's book, I propose Fables: Peter and Max by Bill Willingham. http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/64...
Based on the long-running and award-winning comic book series FABLES, PETER AND MAX is its own tale. Readers don't have to be familiar with the comics to fully enjoy and understand this book.
This story stars Peter Piper and his incorrigible brother Max in a tale about jealousy, betrayal and revenge. Set in two distinct time periods, prepare to travel back to medieval times and learn the tragic back-story of the Piper family, a medieval-era family of traveling minstrels. Then, jump into the present to follow a tale of espionage as Peter Piper slowly hunts down his evil brother for a heinous crime, pitting Peter's talents as a master thief against Max's dark magical powers.
I want to recommend:Manga: Bride of the Water God, Volume 1
Comic: Embroideries
and Sweet Tooth, Vol. 1: Out of the Deep Woods because I wanted to read that but then it didn't make it in the polls. ^^
Book: Do Androids Dream of Electric Sheep?
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One day a girl from the slums accidentally uses magic without realising she has the potential and suddenly a hunt to find her is on! If she can't control it she could blow up the city! If they let in one girl from the slums do they have to let in anyone with potential!
Mayhem ensues and it has a truly horrible bad guy too!
Rebecca wrote: "Book: Do Androids Dream of Electric Sheep?"My vote for this one for sure!
I vote for Sweet Tooth for comic
Manga: Me and the Devil Blues: The Unreal Life of Robert Johnson, Volume 1, by Akira HiromotoComic: Sweet Tooth, Vol. 1: Out of the Deep Woods by Jeff Lemire
Novel: City of Golden ShadowBy Tad Williams
I second (third, fourth, whatever!) Sweet Tooth, Vol. 1: Out of the Deep Woods (I've now made it my mission to expose it to as many people as possible - you guys DEFINITELY want to read it!).I'm also going to suggest again John Dies at the End. Since the movie has gotten distribution finally (rave reviews, by the way) I figure you guys should really read the book first ;).
Anna (Bananas!) wrote: "For Dec's book, I propose Fables: Peter and Max by Bill Willingham. http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/64...
Based on the long-running and award-winning comic book series FABLES, PETER A..."
I LOVE FABLES!! Great vote.
Rabbit wrote: "I LOVE FABLES!! Great vote."Rabbit, say "vote for fables." :)
I've been wanting to read this for a while.
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I'm going to recommend...
Comics:
Cable & Deadpool
The Metabarons (I read the first volume last month and loved it)
Venom
Wormwood, Gentleman Corpse (the art looks really cool and morbid)
X-23
Novels:
The Chrysalids
The Gate to Women's Country
I haven't read these two novels. Any thoughts from those who have?
Manga:
Basara
Blame!
My local comic shop recently had a manga sale, and I got these for a buck each!
I vote for this - Manga: Me and the Devil Blues: The Unreal Life of Robert Johnson, Volume 1, by Akira HiromotoLooooove RJ!
Comic:The Strange Talent of Luther Strode, Vol. 1 by Justin Jordan
Book:
Hyperion (Hyperion Cantos, #1) by Dan Simmons
Fables and John Dies at the End are both on my to read list, so I'll vote for those.
Sydney wrote: "Rebecca wrote: "Book: Do Androids Dream of Electric Sheep?"My vote for this one for sure!"
Me too
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Definitely a VOTE for Sweet Tooth!VOTE for City of Golden Shadow.
And I suggest The Road by Cormac McCarthy.
The Road
"A searing, postapocalyptic novel destined to become Cormac McCarthy’s masterpiece"
I want to read so many of these. Let's have six reads for Dec! j/k :)
Wait wait! Must add a VOTE for The Gate to Women's Country and The Chrysalids. Feeling a strong and sudden need to read a post-apocalyptic or dystopian book!
Ice Queen Wanderer wrote: "Manga: 
CloverNovel:
The Night Circus"Voting for Clover. :)
The Gate to Women's Country by Sheri S. Tepper
Bride of the Water God, Volume 1
by Mi-Kyung Yun
, The Gate to Women's Country. 
, Sheri S. Tepper. 
, Bride of the Water God, Volume 1. 
, Mi-Kyung Yun. I do not know where to post my votes, so I'm posting 2/3 right here.
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Comics
Fables *
Embroideries
Sweet Tooth *****
Cable & Deadpool
The Metabarons
Venom
Wormwood, Gentleman Corpse
X-23
The Strange Talent of Luther Strode
Avengers Disassembled
Dragon Age: The Silent Grove *
Novels
Fables **
Do Androids Dream of Electric Sheep? **
The Magicians' Guild
City of Golden Shadow *
John Dies at the End *
The Gate to Women's Country **
The Chrysalids *
Hyperion
The War of the Worlds
The Road
Asunder (Dragon Age #3)
The Night Circus
Manga
Puella Magi Madoka Magica
Bride of the Water God *
Me and the Devil Blues *
Basara
Blame!
Clover **
Oooh, there's three novels I've read already on that list - definitely wouldn't mind some discussion on those!
War of the Worlds or Electric sheep get my votes as well:)
Putting in my vote for Cable and Deadpool!
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For our new members and those unfamiliar with how the books are picked every month, here are the updated guidelines. There are 3 selections that we read every month as a group. One comic book, one manga, one novel. Of course, not everyone here reads manga or novels so the choice to either read one selection or all three is completely up to you. The three final selections are picked from polls based on all of your recommendations in our monthly thread. Of each poll, there are only 3 nominations. Nominations are picked according to popularity so only comments with the word "VOTE" is considered a vote towards that recommendation. This is to clear up any confusion and make it straightforward about what's considered a vote. In the case where two or more books are equally praised, I will simply pick the suggestion that was posted first (by date, and if necessary, time). Here are other rules:
1.) Do recommend as many books as you like as long as it falls under these genres:
- any comic book
- any manga
- books that fall under fantasy or science fiction. Further examples: apocalyptic, post-apocalyptic, dystopian, outer space, futuristic, steampunk, medieval, dark fantasy, magic, superheroes, zombies, vampires, goblins... basically, anything epic and/or imaginary.
2.) Do recommend a book more than once as long as it hasn't been a previous read of the month. A book can be renominated for the polls.
3.) Do be specific. Saying "any book by ______" won't be counted.
4.) Do vote for as many recs as you like. Of course, don't vote for the same thing twice. (Fyi, any book you recommend is counted as a vote.)
5.) Do change or remove your vote(s) as many times as you like before this thread closes.
6.) If we decide to do a theme for a particular month, only recs that follows that theme will be counted.
7.) Lastly, please link your books so we can easily look it up (unless your book isn't listed by Goodreads then that's understandable. Just make sure to name the author).
After votes are collected, the three most popular comic books, novels, and manga will enter the polls. The three polls are held during the last week of the month, and results will be announced on the first day of the following month. Both moderators and members may start discussion threads based on our reads of the month. We're always looking for volunteers for discussion leaders so inbox me if you're interested in leading a discussion for one of the reads of the month. When participating in a discussion, make sure you state your checkpoint or announce SPOILERS so you don't ruin it for your fellow members. I think I pretty much covered everything. If there's something you're still unclear about, feel free to ask us in this thread.