In lieu of Camp ToB, Tournament of Books is hosting a Summer Bracket featuring selected books from the long list that didn't make it onto the short list. You can vote for the book you want to advance and join online conversations on the ToB site:

https://www.tournamentofbooks.com/welcome-to-the-summer-bracket

Opening Round runs 7 - 30 July 2025, but I've left the dates blank so it's an ongoing challenge.

 

Monday, July 7
The City and Its Uncertain Walls
v. The Safekeep

Wednesday, July 9
The Ministry of Time
v. Absolution

Monday, July 14
Creation Lake
v. You Dreamed of Empires

Wednesday, July 16
Real Americans
v. Wandering Stars

Monday, July 21
Playground
v. I Cheerfully Refuse

Wednesday, July 23
This Strange Eventful History
v. Long Island Compromise

Monday, July 28
Intermezzo
v. Good Material

Wednesday, July 30
My Friends
v. The Husbands