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So You Want To Be A Game Master: Everything You Need to Start Your Tabletop Adventure—for Dungeons and Dragons, Pathfinder, and Other Systems by Justin Alexander

informative medium-paced

5.0

Incredibly thorough guide to GMing a TTRPG. Tonnes of practical tips, how-tos, thorough explanations, and quick tips and tricks to get you going right away. Highly recommended for new or experienced Gamemasters—everyone will learn something from this book.

Park Cruising: What Happens When We Wander Off the Path by Marcus McCann

challenging hopeful informative reflective medium-paced

5.0

Lost Federations: The Unofficial Unmade History of Star Trek by A. J. Black

informative inspiring reflective medium-paced

4.25

Second Chances in New Port Stephen by TJ Alexander

emotional hopeful lighthearted medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

TJ Alexander writes another wonderfully charming, inclusive romance! Eli and Nick were both adorable and I loved seeing them work through their own journeys. Margo was fantastic and I want to see more of that world. Would definitely recommend!

Light Carries On by Ray Nadine

emotional hopeful reflective medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

3.75

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Murder

The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes by Suzanne Collins

adventurous tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? No
• Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.25

Rockstar and Softboy Go to Space by Sina Grace

adventurous funny medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

Rockstar and Softboy by Sina Grace

adventurous funny medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

The House of Doors by Tan Twan Eng

reflective medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
• Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

4.75

The Art of Destiny by Wesley Chu

adventurous hopeful medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0