Happy October to all the bookworms of /r/bangtan!
October is shaping up to be quite the month! First, we have Chim Chim’s birthday coming up. Then dear Hope’s return to us and lastly, Halloween will finally be upon us!
Why not add to the list of things to look forward to? Scroll down to vote for the winning book of October’s book club!
We had such an incredible time discussing September’s book Stories of Your Life and Others by Ted Chiang so thank you for joining us. If you haven’t been able to drop your thoughts, feel free to share anytime. You can also let us know if you have any book recommendations for the Tannies.
As usual, we have five BTS-adjacent books to choose from. These books were either seen on a member's bookshelf/in their luggage, recommended by them, were seen being read by them, or are books about BTS and their music. The ult-list is much longer but we used a randomizer to choose these 5 for the poll and we'll have fresh choices for you each month (we're also taking suggestions for what you'd recommend to each member.) Take a look at October’s picks and vote on what we should read next!
Some key dates to remember
(All dates/time are in KST)
| Date | Event |
|---|---|
| October 3 | Poll opens now – ends October 6 11:59pm |
| October 7 | Voters’ choice book announced |
| October 20 | Books with Luv discussion meeting |
What if.. we picked one book out of this list?
These are the 5 books you get to choose from for the month of October!
| Title – BTS Connection | Description |
|---|---|
| The Alchemist by Paulo Coelho (1988) – A book recommendation from Suga to ARMY during the 5th ARMY fan cafe. | Combining magic, mysticism, wisdom and wonder into an inspiring tale of self-discovery, The Alchemist tells the story of Santiago, an Andalusian shepherd boy who yearns to travel in search of a worldly treasure. His quest will lead him to riches far different – and far more satisfying – than he ever imagined. |
| The Miracles of the Namiya General Store by Keigo Higashino (2012) – WWH Jin was seen reading The Miracles of the Nanimiya General Store in Memories 2018. | When 3 delinquents hole up in an abandoned general store after their most recent robbery, to their great surprise, a letter drops through the mail slot in the store’s shutter. This seemingly simple request for advice sets the trio on a journey. |
| 1984 by George Orwell (1949) – Recommended by Namjoon in the fall of 2017 during LY: Her promo. | George Orwell’s classic dystopian novel tells the story of one man’s nightmare odyssey as he pursues a forbidden love affair through a world ruled by warring states and a power structure that controls not only information but also individual thought and memory. |
| Me Before You by Jojo Moyes (2012) – Namjoon recommended Me Before You in a magazine interview in 2015. | A love story for this generation and perfect for fans of John Green’s The Fault in Our Stars, Me Before You brings to life two people who couldn’t have less in common – a heartbreaking romantic novel that asks ‘What do you do when making the person you love happy also means breaking your own heart?’ |
| When Breath Becomes Air by Paul Kalanithi (2016) – Spotted in Namjoon’s library in 2019 during his Rkive studio tour. | A profoundly moving, exquisitely observed memoir by a young neurosurgeon faced with a terminal cancer diagnosis who attempts to answer the question ‘What makes a life worth living?’ |
I don’t know.. about you but I’m excited for October’s book!
Below is a discussion guide. We will also be preparing some questions for you!
- Book specific questions: TBA
- Fan Chant:: Hype/overall reviews
- Ments: Favorite quotes
- ARMY Time: Playlist/recommendations of songs you associate with the book/chapters/characters
- Do The Wave: Sentiments, feels, realizations based on the book
- Encore/Post Club-read Depression Prevention: Something the book club can do afterwards (on one’s own leisure time) to help recover from the book hangover.
Come on. It’s time to pick your book.
As always, if you have questions or suggestions on how we can make discussions even better please let us know. You can post it here or feel free to reach out to any of our lovely volunteers and mods!
Our book club volunteers:
And the r/bangtan Mod Team
Vote for the book you would like to discuss in the next book club!
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