SEPTEMBER BOOK CLUB PICKS
Δάιος: A Call Me Icarus Novel
By Andromeda Ruins
The Teras Trials
Lucien Burr
MM Events are currently on hold
Welcome to the Monster Manor Indie Autumn Challenge! It starts in September and it lasts until the end of November. Just as before, some information before we begin:
• You don't have to complete the prompts in order
• You're not required to be a member of Monster Manor but it will make the challenge easier
• If you're unable to complete a prompt due to an accessibility issue, please contact a host
• Unlike previous challenges you will be required to chose indie or small press books to fill the prompt spaces.
RULES
1. All books read for this challenge must be indie
2. One book may count for two spaces if it fits for both
3. Don't use the same book for three or more spaces
4. All books must be tracked through Storygraph, a Goodreads shelf or a Twitter thread
5. All books must be finished during the challenge period
6. If using Goodreads or Twitter, you must submit your tracking shelf/thread using this form by the end of the challenge
Tracking with Twitter• You must create a thread containing the hashtag #mmindieautumn
• Each prompt must be entered as a separate tweet under this thread, containing the prompt name, the book title and the authorA template is available for Instagram Stories in our profile, but those will not count for tracking.
WINNERS & PRIZES
• The first person to complete the challenge will win a bundle with 35 e-books and 3 audio books from indie creators
• Two runner up winners will also win a prize bundle of 29 ebooks
• All participants will also be entered in a prize raffle for a book off their wishlist
• Winner must use an ereader or ereader app to receive prizes
• Previous challenge winners are not able to win this prize bundle but are still welcome to participate
Please do not harass author over their identities, we do not condone violating anyone's personal boundaries or choice to be out. This challenge is just a fun way to celebrate queer books!
Please note the following ebooks listed may not contain final covers OR final titles and are subject to change before the end of the challenge
Octoberween is an upcoming writing prompt event hosted by the Monster Manor discord. Check out full information about it on our medium
More info available here soon.
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• Palestine Resources LINKTREE
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Educational Resources
Resources that contextualize the crisis\m
A reading list by Verso books that includes several free ebooks as well as other books to look into to help educate yourself
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Podcasts
Rethinking Palestine by Al-Shabaka: The Palestinian Policy Network
This Is Palestine by The Institute of Middle East Understanding
Occupied Thoughts by the Foundation for Middle East Peace
Pre-Occupation: A Not-So-Brief History of Palestine
The Palestine Pod
Palestine Deep Dive
The Miko Peled Podcast
Newsletters
The Electric Infitada
Palestine Portal
The Palestine Chronical
The Middle East Eye
KUMI NOW
A Collection of Palestinian Films
Netflix has launched a collection of 32 films you can read more about here
Other Resources
Legal Resources (United States)
•Palestine Legal protecting the right to stand for justice
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•Write to representative asking to cease fire and send aid now
Donation Incentives and Fundraisers
•RM Virtues book rewards for donations on twitter
•Aquino Loayza book giveaway on twitter
•Dorian Yosef Weber book sneak preview for donation proof on twitter
•Giveaway fundraiser with over 120 artists and authors with a goal of 25k here
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