September 2026
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Historical Fantasy vs. Contemporary Fantasy
This month, we're discussing books we're discussing books with opposing themes. For historical fantasy, we're reading These Violent Delights by Chloe Gong. For contemporary fantasy, we're reading Ninth House by Leigh Bardugo.
We also have a bonus historical fantasy pick for the month: The Red Winter by Cameron Sullivan. The voting was very close this month, so we chose an optional read for those who DNF or do not want to read on of the other options. It will be casually discussed at the end of the meeting.
These Violent Delights
by Chloe Gong
A Romeo and Juliet retelling set in 1920s Shanghai featuring rival gangs, political turmoil, and a mysterious monster plaguing the city.
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Ninth House
by Leigh Bardugo
In this dark fantasy/mystery set at Yale University, a high school dropout with the ability to see ghosts is recruited to monitor the occult activities of Yale's secret societies.
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BONUS PICK
The Red Winter
by Cameron Sullivan
This historical fantasy debut novel reimagines the legend of the Beast of Gévaudan in pre-revolutionary France, following immortal monster hunter Sebastian Grave as he confronts the beast and his past.
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September Book Club Meeting
Tentatively scheduled for September 27, 2026
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