She-Geeks discussion

Now taking recommendations for the month of June! This thread will close on May 14th; commencing the polls.

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 (like this one). 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. 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 message one of us moderators!

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Voting for Neverwhere. :)

I recommend:
Comic

=The Girl who owned a city

Manga

=Library Wars

Novel

=Song of Scarabaeus

*IMPORTANT*

Hey everybody, Kelly had a good suggestion for the monthly recommendations. We're going to start closing the recs thread earlier in the month so that voting is completed sooner and members who wish to participate in the group read have more time to buy/prepare for the next month's read.

The first two weeks of each month will be reserved for recommending the following month's books. The third week we'll open the polls and at the start of the last week we'll announce the winners.

For example, for May:

May 1 - 14 - take suggestions for June reads.

May 15 - 21st - voting.

May 22nd - announce the books (give everybody a week to get them!).

Sonnie (Future Mrs.Eric Northman) wrote: "Comic-
Manga-
Novel- "

Great picks!

VOTE for Courtney Crumrin and the Night Things by Ted Naifeh.
VOTE for Neverwhere by Neil Gaiman.

Okay, my recommendations for June:

For comics:


For the novel:

I vote for "We". :)

I'd like to nominate Promethea: Book 1.


We do after all seem to be on quite the Alan Moore streak and this one is supposed to be incredible.

Arielle Rae - Fables is a previous read of the month.

Voting for "Neverwhere" :)

Stefani - SpelingExpirt wrote: "I'd like to nominate Promethea: Book 1.


We do after all seem to be on quite the Alan Moore streak and this one is supposed to be incredible.

"
Looks promising. Voting for it and (in case of not being rotm) gonna buy it anyway, I guess. :)

I also vote for Promethea. And Neverwhere as novel. I really need to reread it.

I nominate these...
Comic: Booster Gold, Vol. 1: 52 Pick-Up
Manga: Yotsuba&!, Vol. 01
and for novel: The Walking Dead: Rise of the Governor
I dunno, these are just some of my favorite books.

I'm voting for Yotsuba&!, Vol. 01!

Arielle Rae wrote: "I recommend:
Comic

=The Girl who owned a city

Manga

=Library Wars

Novel
[bookcover:Song of Scarabaeus..."

Library Wars is a great series!

My suggestion for novel is "Ex-Heroes" by Peter Clines.

"We" and "Neverwhere" both sound good. What about "Left Hand of Darkness"?

Hi Everybody -

The suggestions for June are now closed - please head on over to the polls and vote for which picks we'll read!
http://www.goodreads.com/poll/list/73...