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This is the comprehensive listing of 2023 Monthly Group Read selections!

This will be updated as time progresses to include all books selected and discussion leaders for each month.

Many many thanks to those who will volunteer to lead monthly discussions throughout 2023!

JANUARY #3 A book about a vacation
A New Year! But I already feel as if I need a vacation!
Rock Paper Scissors by Alice Feeney
Teri graciously volunteered to serve as the "powerfully provocative facilitator" for this month’s discussion! THANK YOU, TERI!

FEBRUARY #43 A book that takes place entirely in one day
In honor of Groundhog Day, a North American tradition observed in the US and Canada on February 2! This derives from a Pennsylvania Dutch superstition that if a groundhog emerges from its burrow on this day and sees its shadow due to clear weather, it will retreat to its den, and winter will continue for 6 more weeks! If it does not see its shadow due to cloudiness, spring will arrive early! Per Wikipedia: Though this tradition remains popular in the 21st century, studies have found no consistent association between a groundhog seeing its shadow and the subsequent arrival of spring-like weather.
The Sun Is Also a Star by Nicola Yoon
Katrina is the "knowledgeable navigator" who bravely volunteered to lead this discussion! YAY, KATRINA! THANK YOU!

MARCH #7 A book with “Girl� in the title
In honor of Women’s History Month in Australia, UK, and US
The Girl Who Fell Beneath the Sea by Axie Oh
No "fascinating facilitator" stepped forward in advance, but we so appreciate LeahS's initial questions to begin discussion! THANK YOU, LeahS!

APRIL #27 A #BookTok recommendation
Wait! You're thinking this is still the 2022 Popsugar Challenge…but...
This is actually prompt #27 for the 2023 Popsugar Challenge! :)
In honor of April Fools!
Legends & Lattes (Legends & Lattes #1) by Travis Baldree
Sherri will be serving as the "reading wrangler" for this discussion! THANK YOU, SHERRI!

MAY #24 A book with a rabbit on the cover.
In honor of springtime in the Northern Hemisphere.
Bunny by Mona Awad
Are YOU the "literary luminar" needed to lead the discussion of this book? There was no leader for this discussion and unfortunately, there seemed to be only a few who enjoyed it...

JUNE #22 A book with a queer lead
In honor of “Pride Month� as declared by US Presidents Bill Clinton, Barack Obama, and Joe Biden. (Also acknowledged in a 2019 tweet by Donald Trump.) Per Wikipedia this originated to commemorate the Stonewall Riots which occurred at the end of June in 1969. June is increasingly recognized as “Pride Month� (for all LGBTQ+/non-cisgender folks) outside the US.
Red, White & Royal Blue by Casey McQuiston
We'll be searching for a "savvy superstar" to lead this month's discussion! No one volunteered so I provided some pre-reading and discussion questions since this is one of my favorite reads this year! :)

JULY #47 A book with a holiday that’s not Christmas
You may have heard of “Christmas in July"! But this is �not Christmas in July"! :)
The Hunting Party by Lucy Foley
Erica has graciously stepped forward to serve as the "bubbling bibliophile" to lead this discussion! THANK YOU, ERICA!

AUGUST #30 A book that’s on a celebrity book club list
Celebrities are “august,� per the definition—respected, dignified, impressive!
Wrong Place Wrong Time by Gillian McAllister
Lindsey will serve as the "fearless facilitator" to lead this discussion! THANK YOU, LINDSEY!

SEPTEMBER #14 A modern retelling of a classic
Since September is typically a time for returning to school and reading "classics"!
Longbourn by Jo Baker
This is a retelling of Pride and Prejudice from the servants' perspective!
Ashley Marie is the "vivacious volunteer" who will guide this discussion! THANK YOU, ASHLEY MARIE!

OCTOBER #18 A book that’s been banned or challenged in 2022
Banned Books Week is October 1-7, 2023!
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The Complete Maus by Art Spiegelman
Jennifer is the "official organizer" who will lead this discussion! THANK YOU, JENNIFER!

NOVEMBER #41 A book written during NaNoWriMo
NaNoWriMo runs through November!
The Night Circus by Erin Morgenstern
Will you be the "marvelous manager" to step forward and volunteer to lead this discussion?

DECEMBER #32 A book released during the second half of 2023
Because it’s the end of another great reading and book discussion year and we want to include a brand-new book!
Bookshops & Bonedust (Legends & Lattes #0) by Travis Baldree
Who is the "cool captain" to close out 2023 with this last discussion?