As in past years, we’re continuing to expand the "Book" of the Month picks to "Theme" of the Month for February through December. You’re welcome to pick any title that meets that month’s theme. Theme of the Month reads also count toward the yearly reading challenge! For January 2026, the members who finished the 2025 Reading Challenge will select a single title for January’s read.
While you’re welcome to read any book that fits the theme for February through December, keep in mind that your fellow members are likely to consider your picks for their own reading. For that reason, we encourage you to select any kind of comic (American, European, manga, etc) that meets the following guidelines:
- Available in English - Available digitally (legally) - Available in print - Is not an omnibus or multi-volume collection
*drumroll*
The themes for 2025 are:
January: 2024 challenge finishers’ pick Description: Selection from those who finished the 2024 Reading Challenge
February: OMG: Popular Comics You Haven't Read Yet Description: Tired of hearing "You haven't read X yet?!" Now's the time to finally read it!
March: WE KNOW MEN MAKE COMICS: Comics made by women and non-binary creators Description: Comics by women and non-binary creative teams.
April: Around the World: Non-US Comics Description: Yes, including manga. Or bandes dessinées. Or manhwa. Your choice!
May: Writer and/or Artist is a POC Description: Comics by POC creative teams.
June: 2025 Eisner Nominees Description: Choose from any book nominated for a 2025 Eisner award!
July: Disability Pride Description: Comics created by or featuring characters who are people with disabilities.
August: THE DARK AGES: Comics Published 2000 - 2010 Description: Relive the (not so?) glory days with a comic published between 2000 and 2010.
October: Spooky Season Description: Comics that fit the spooky season vibe!
November:Ask An Expert: Recommended by your LCS or library Description: Read a comic recommended to you by your local comic shop or library (or their staff picks shelf if you're shy..)
December: 2025 Releases Description: Congratulations! You read a new comic book this year! Pick a comic released in 2025 to read this month.
While you’re welcome to read any book that fits the theme for February through December, keep in mind that your fellow members are likely to consider your picks for their own reading. For that reason, we encourage you to select any kind of comic (American, European, manga, etc) that meets the following guidelines:
- Available in English
- Available digitally (legally)
- Available in print
- Is not an omnibus or multi-volume collection
*drumroll*
The themes for 2025 are:
January: 2024 challenge finishers’ pick
Description: Selection from those who finished the 2024 Reading Challenge
February: OMG: Popular Comics You Haven't Read Yet
Description: Tired of hearing "You haven't read X yet?!" Now's the time to finally read it!
March: WE KNOW MEN MAKE COMICS: Comics made by women and non-binary creators
Description: Comics by women and non-binary creative teams.
April: Around the World: Non-US Comics
Description: Yes, including manga. Or bandes dessinées. Or manhwa. Your choice!
May: Writer and/or Artist is a POC
Description: Comics by POC creative teams.
June: 2025 Eisner Nominees
Description: Choose from any book nominated for a 2025 Eisner award!
July: Disability Pride
Description: Comics created by or featuring characters who are people with disabilities.
August: THE DARK AGES: Comics Published 2000 - 2010
Description: Relive the (not so?) glory days with a comic published between 2000 and 2010.
September: Magical Creatures
Description: It's Erin's Birthday!! Everyone read unicorn comics!! (Or comics featuring other magical creatures...)
October: Spooky Season
Description: Comics that fit the spooky season vibe!
November:Ask An Expert: Recommended by your LCS or library
Description: Read a comic recommended to you by your local comic shop or library (or their staff picks shelf if you're shy..)
December: 2025 Releases
Description: Congratulations! You read a new comic book this year! Pick a comic released in 2025 to read this month.