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Themed BOTMs

Themed BOTMs include the three genre–based books: MG, YA, and Adult. These three BOTMs must fit the monthly theme!

Please do not suggest books in a series unless:
(A) It is the first in a series,
(B) It can be read as a standalone, or
(C) We already have read the previous books as BOTMs in this group!

NOTE: When suggesting Adult books, please do not suggest ones with excessive sexual content.

December BOTM Themes:

・ Thanksgiving
Nominate a book that involves the holiday Thanksgiving
Nominate a book that includes one or more of the traditional Thanksgiving foods

・ Thankfulness & Gratitude
Nominate a book that deals with thanks and/or gratitude
Nominate a book in which a character learns the value of thankfulness

・ Family & Friends
Nominate a book involves family and friends reuniting
Nominate a book in which a character learns the value of good friends and family

・ Winter, Snow, & Cold Weather
Nominate a book that takes place during the winter
Nominate a book that takes place in snowy weather
Nominate a book that takes place during cold weather
Nominate a book that has "winter," "snow," or "cold" in the title

・ Cozy & Warm
Nominate a book with a fireplace on the cover
Nominate a book in which the MC talks about things that make them feel warm and cozy
Nominate a book that involves something that makes you feel warm and cozy
Nominate a book that has something warm in cozy in the title (e.g. fuzzy socks)
Nominate a book that has something warm in cozy on the cover (e.g. fuzzy socks)

・ Christmas & The Holiday Season
Nominate a book that takes place during the holiday season
Nominate a book that involves gift giving
Nominate a book in which the MC learns to give
Nominate a book that explores giving versus receiving

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» MG Nominations «
Thanksgiving on Thursday
Blizzard of the Blue Moon
A Ghost Tale for Christmas Time
Ghosts of Greenglass House

» YA Nominations «
The Bright & the Pale
The Winter Duke
A Castle in the Clouds

» Adult Nominations «
Let it Snow
The Bear and the Nightingale
The Snow Child
Spinning Silver
The Wolf in the Whale

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Choice Read BOTM

The Choice Read BOTM can be any book that fits the monthly category. It does NOT need to fit in any genre (e.g. YA) or into the monthly theme.

The December Choice Read BOTM is ENEMIES TO LOVERS!!

Nominate any book that includes the enemies to lovers trope.

Please do not suggest books in a series unless:
(A) It is the first in a series,
(B) It can be read as a standalone, or
(C) We already have read the previous books as BOTMs in this group!

NOTE: When suggesting Adult books, please do not suggest ones with excessive sexual content.

» Enemies–to–Lovers Nominations «
The Night Orchid
The Cruel Prince
The Shadows Between Us

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Please submit all nominations by November 20!!

NOTE: December's BOTMs include would have been November's BOTMs.

The winter duke*

Thanks for the recs, MK!

I added those I could, but a couple of them I wasn't sure which one to add. . . . Could you add author names or a link, please?

Thanks! :)

A Castle in the Clouds
It's YA
fits these themes:
Nominate a book that takes place during the winter
Nominate a book that takes place in snowy weather
Nominate a book that takes place during cold weather
Nominate a book that involves something that makes you feel warm and cozy
Nominate a book that takes place during the holiday season

and for enemies to lovers- The Cruel Prince

Of course, I'm sorry I left the author's names off.

The Bear and the Nightingale by Katherine Arden
The Snow Child by Eowyn Ivey
Spinning Silver by Naomi Novik
The Wolf in the Whale by Jordanna Max Brodsky

Also, enemies to lover:
The Shadows Between Us

Thanks, LJ and MK!

The books have been added! :)

"Ghosts of Greenglass House" takes place during winter/cold weather and makes me feel cozy inside ;)

Can Ghosts of Greenglass House be read as a standalone?

Asia (semi–hiatus) wrote: "Can Ghosts of Greenglass House be read as a standalone?"

It can, but it's part of a series. but to answer your question, yes

The Caraval series by Stephanie Garber

How does Caraval fit the theme?

Just a general announcement, nominations close tomorrow!!

Sorry guys, I forgot to make the polls!

They are now posted, though!

Go vote now!
・ MG
・ YA
・ Adult
・ Choice Read

Polls close December 4 at 12p EST!!