Reposted by The Tournament of BooksRobin Z @firepile.bsky.social · 24/07/2026You: the perfect store doesn't exist Me: ok but hear me out 011832
The Tournament of Books @tournamentofbooks.com · 27/05/2026If you’re joining us for our summer book chats, we now have final dates in place—all at 9 p.m. Eastern: June 16: Brawler by Lauren Groff June 30: The News From Dublin by Colm Tóibín July 14: My Dear You by Rachel Khong ↓ 120
The Tournament of Books @tournamentofbooks.com · 08/05/2026Announcing our 2026 summer event. Short stories! Video meetups! Vote on our reads here → www.tournamentofbooks.com/well-see-you...tournamentofbooks.comWe’ll see you this summer — The Tournament of Books 011
Reposted by The Tournament of BooksLilliam Rivera @lilliamr.bsky.social · 31/03/2026Had so much fun being one of the judges for @tournamentofbooks.com Definitely check out all of the judgements and add to your TBR pile! 011
The Tournament of Books @tournamentofbooks.com · 31/03/2026It's the championship match at the 2026 Tournament of Books presented by @fieldnotesbrand.bsky.social! Today, all our judges convene to decide which title takes home this year's Rooster! www.tournamentofbooks.com/2026/champio...tournamentofbooks.comThe 2026 Championship — The Tournament of BooksOur judges assemble to decide which book takes home the Rooster in the 2026 Tournament of Books, presented by Field Notes. 140
The Tournament of Books @tournamentofbooks.com · 30/03/2026Today, the Zombie Round concludes as Katya Apekina makes our final call ahead of tomorrow’s championship at the 2026 Tournament of Books, presented by @fieldnotesbrand.bsky.social! www.tournamentofbooks.com/2026/flesh-v...tournamentofbooks.comFlesh v. Endling — The Tournament of BooksKatya Apekina judges the final match of the Zombie Round at the 2026 Tournament of Books, presented by Field Notes. 010
The Tournament of Books @tournamentofbooks.com · 27/03/2026The Zombie Round begins today as Leon Hendrix dons the judge’s robes in the 2026 Tournament of Books, presented by @fieldnotesbrand.bsky.social! www.tournamentofbooks.com/2026/the-pas...tournamentofbooks.comThe Passenger Seat v. The Burning Heart of the World — The Tournament of BooksLeon Hendrix kicks off the Zombie Round at the 2026 Tournament of Books, presented by Field Notes. 031
The Tournament of Books @tournamentofbooks.com · 26/03/2026The semifinals wrap as @susannahbreslin.bsky.social decides today’s match at the 2026 Tournament of Books presented by @fieldnotesbrand.bsky.social—plus, the zombies are revealed! www.tournamentofbooks.com/2026/the-cat...tournamentofbooks.comThe Catch v. Flesh — The Tournament of BooksSusannah Breslin makes the final call in the semifinals at the 2026 Tournament of Books, presented by Field Notes. 031
The Tournament of Books @tournamentofbooks.com · 25/03/2026Today! Danny Abel is our judge as the semifinals begin at the 2026 Tournament of Books, presented by @fieldnotesbrand.bsky.social www.tournamentofbooks.com/2026/the-pas...tournamentofbooks.comThe Passenger Seat v. The Wilderness — The Tournament of BooksDanny Abel kicks off the semifinals at the 2026 Tournament of Books, presented by Field Notes. 000
The Tournament of Books @tournamentofbooks.com · 24/03/2026Today → It’s the final match of the quarterfinals, and Neelanjana Banerjee is here to adjudicate at the 2026 Tournament of Books, presented by @fieldnotesbrand.bsky.social! www.tournamentofbooks.com/2026/flesh-v...tournamentofbooks.comFlesh v. The Ten Year Affair — The Tournament of BooksNeelanjana Banerjee makes the final call in the quarterfinals at the 2026 Tournament of Books, presented by Field Notes. 021
The Tournament of Books @tournamentofbooks.com · 23/03/2026Today, @cassandralane.bsky.social kicks off week three at the 2026 Tournament of Books, presented by @fieldnotesbrand.bsky.social! www.tournamentofbooks.com/2026/katabas...tournamentofbooks.comKatabasis v. The Catch — The Tournament of BooksCassandra Lane makes today’s call at the 2026 Tournament of Books, presented by Field Notes. 020
Reposted by The Tournament of BooksDeesha Philyaw @deeshaphilyaw.bsky.social · 20/03/2026The March Madness of books!!! 063
The Tournament of Books @tournamentofbooks.com · 20/03/2026In today’s match, @deeshaphilyaw.bsky.social closes out week two at the 2026 Tournament of Books, presented by @fieldnotesbrand.bsky.social! www.tournamentofbooks.com/2026/the-wil...tournamentofbooks.comThe Wilderness v. The Unveiling — The Tournament of BooksDeesha Philyaw judges today’s match at the 2026 Tournament of Books, presented by Field Notes. 031
The Tournament of Books @tournamentofbooks.com · 19/03/2026The quarterfinals begin today with Geoff Manaugh at the 2026 Tournament of Books, presented by @fieldnotesbrand.bsky.social! www.tournamentofbooks.com/2026/the-pas...tournamentofbooks.comThe Passenger Seat v. Endling — The Tournament of BooksGeoff Manaugh kicks off the quarterfinals at the 2026 Tournament of Books, presented by Field Notes. 030
The Tournament of Books @tournamentofbooks.com · 18/03/2026Now live at the 2026 Tournament of Books, presented by @fieldnotesbrand.bsky.social: In today’s match, @lilliamr.bsky.social closes out the opening round! www.tournamentofbooks.com/2026/the-ten...tournamentofbooks.comThe Ten Year Affair v. If You Love It, Let it Kill You — The Tournament of BooksLilliam Rivera makes the final call in the opening round at the 2026 Tournament of Books, presented by Field Notes. 033
The Tournament of Books @tournamentofbooks.com · 17/03/2026@sammacon.bsky.social makes today’s call at the 2026 Tournament of Books, presented by @fieldnotesbrand.bsky.social! www.tournamentofbooks.com/2026/flesh-v...tournamentofbooks.comFlesh v. Blob — The Tournament of BooksSam Macon decides today’s match at the 2026 Tournament of Books, presented by Field Notes. 021
The Tournament of Books @tournamentofbooks.com · 16/03/2026Week two begins as Natalie Shapero makes today’s call at the 2026 Tournament of Books, presented by @fieldnotesbrand.bsky.social! www.tournamentofbooks.com/2026/the-cat...tournamentofbooks.comThe Catch v. The Director — The Tournament of BooksNatalie Shapero makes the call in today’s match at the 2026 Tournament of Books, presented by Field Notes. 010
Reposted by The Tournament of BooksNancy Kricorian @nancykric.bsky.social · 14/03/2026I was knocked out in the first round of @tournamentofbooks.com, but the commentary was interesting www.tournamentofbooks.com/2026/katabas...tournamentofbooks.comKatabasis v. The Burning Heart of the World — The Tournament of BooksAlex Brown decides today’s match at the 2026 Tournament of Books, presented by Field Notes. 041
The Tournament of Books @tournamentofbooks.com · 13/03/2026Tbh this made me want to load up my reading list with a lot more speculative fiction 060
The Tournament of Books @tournamentofbooks.com · 13/03/2026Now live! @bookjockeyalex.bsky.social judges today’s match at the 2026 Tournament of Books presented by @fieldnotesbrand.bsky.social → www.tournamentofbooks.com/2026/katabas...tournamentofbooks.comKatabasis v. The Burning Heart of the World — The Tournament of BooksAlex Brown decides today’s match at the 2026 Tournament of Books, presented by Field Notes. 073
The Tournament of Books @tournamentofbooks.com · 12/03/2026This many years in, and judges are still finding ways to make their own, new rules. So good to see! 050
Reposted by The Tournament of BooksMolly Templeton @mollytempleton.com · 12/03/2026"I like the capacious and the unruly; the weird; the plotty and its opposite, the entirely vibes-based; the rampant deployment of the semicolon. I like books that spill over, that put out tendrils, that revel in unrepentant maximalism" SARAH COMING IN HOT (and right) (okay now to read the rest) 152
The Tournament of Books @tournamentofbooks.com · 12/03/2026Now live! @sarahmccarry.bsky.social wields the gavel today at the 2026 Tournament of Books, presented by @fieldnotesbrand.bsky.social www.tournamentofbooks.com/2026/too-soo...tournamentofbooks.comToo Soon v. The Unveiling — The Tournament of BooksSarah McCarry judges today’s match at the 2026 Tournament of Books, presented by Field Notes. 040
The Tournament of Books @tournamentofbooks.com · 11/03/2026Now live: @wordsinteal.bsky.social judges today’s match at the 2026 Tournament of Books, presented by @fieldnotesbrand.bsky.social → www.tournamentofbooks.com/2026/the-wil...tournamentofbooks.comThe Wilderness v. Metallic Realms — The Tournament of BooksSarah Anjum Bari makes the call in today’s match at the 2026 Tournament of Books, presented by Field Notes. 251
The Tournament of Books @tournamentofbooks.com · 10/03/2026The quarterfinals continue in today’s match at the 2026 Tournament of Books, presented by @fieldnotesbrand.bsky.social! www.tournamentofbooks.com/2026/endling...tournamentofbooks.comEndling v. The Buffalo Hunter Hunter — The Tournament of BooksNicholas Bredie wields the gavel in today’s match at the 2026 Tournament of Books, presented by Field Notes. 042
The Tournament of Books @tournamentofbooks.com · 09/03/2026The opening round is now live at the 2026 Tournament of Books, presented by @fieldnotesbrand.bsky.social! www.tournamentofbooks.com/2026/what-we...tournamentofbooks.comWhat We Can Know v. The Passenger Seat — The Tournament of BooksTomi Onabanjo kicks off the opening round at the 2026 Tournament of Books, presented by Field Notes. 060
The Tournament of Books @tournamentofbooks.com · 06/03/2026Now live! The 2026 Tournament of Books, presented by @fieldnotesbrand.bsky.social → www.tournamentofbooks.com/2026/play-in...tournamentofbooks.comThe 2026 Play-in Match — The Tournament of BooksSpencer Williams judges the play-in match at the 2026 Tournament of Books, presented by Field Notes. 070
The Tournament of Books @tournamentofbooks.com · 02/03/2026The 2026 Tournament of Books, presented by @fieldnotesbrand.bsky.social, kicks off this Friday! In the meantime, the merch table is now open and stocked with 2026 items—plus, Sustaining Members get 50% off all purchases → www.tournamentofbooks.com/store 053
The Tournament of Books @tournamentofbooks.com · 17/02/2026With three weeks to go until the 2026 Tournament of Books, presented by @fieldnotesbrand.bsky.social, it’s time to ready your brackets before the action kicks off on March 6! Download yours → www.tournamentofbooks.com/the-2026-sho... 011
The Tournament of Books @tournamentofbooks.com · 30/12/2025Likewise, we’re proud to have published this judgment—it’s also one of our favorite pieces of writing from this year. Thank you, @emilyhughes.bsky.social! 023
The Tournament of Books @tournamentofbooks.com · 21/12/2025Depeche Mode performing “See You” with roosters feels very on brand for us www.youtube.com/watch?v=qR7f...youtube.comDepeche Mode - See You (Bananas 27.04.1982)YouTube video by Tatiana Soloshenko 071
The Tournament of Books @tournamentofbooks.com · 18/12/2025ToB followers: Molly Templeton is available for work, should you have an endeavor that needs her expertise! As evidence, her outstanding 2025 judgment → www.tournamentofbooks.com/2025/james-v... 121
The Tournament of Books @tournamentofbooks.com · 11/12/2025It’s here! The shortlist for the 2026 Tournament of Books, presented by @fieldnotesbrand.bsky.social (We’ll also need your vote by midnight ET on Dec. 18 for which book you think should get a second shot at the 2026 Rooster!) www.tournamentofbooks.com/the-2026-sho...tournamentofbooks.comThe 2026 Shortlist — The Tournament of BooksThe books, judges, and Zombie Poll for the 2026 Tournament of Books, presented by Field Notes. 264
Reposted by The Tournament of Booksdr. amelia chesley @plaidsicle.bsky.social · 21/11/2025time moves us ever closer to the next #tournamentofbooks and now we can be impatient for the shortlist 081
The Tournament of Books @tournamentofbooks.com · 20/11/2025The long list has landed. Get ready for the 2026 Tournament of Books, presented by @fieldnotesbrand.bsky.social, with the 70 most Rooster-worthy novels of the year! www.tournamentofbooks.com/the-year-in-...tournamentofbooks.comThe 2026 Long List — The Tournament of BooksLiterary bloodsport approaches! As we narrow down our shortlist of Tournament competitors, here are the 70 works of fiction in consideration from this year. 1198
The Tournament of Books @tournamentofbooks.com · 31/10/2025It’s the final match at the Horror Popup! www.tournamentofbooks.com/the-2025-hor...tournamentofbooks.comThe 2025 Horror Popup: The Finals — The Tournament of BooksWelcome to the finals at the 2025 Horror Popup. 010
The Tournament of Books @tournamentofbooks.com · 30/10/2025The Zombie Round is now “live” at the Horror Popup www.tournamentofbooks.com/the-2025-hor...tournamentofbooks.comThe 2025 Horror Popup: The Zombie Round — The Tournament of BooksWelcome to the Zombie Round at the 2025 Horror Popup. 010
The Tournament of Books @tournamentofbooks.com · 29/10/2025We’re now halfway through our first-ever Horror Popup. Today → the semifinals www.tournamentofbooks.com/the-2025-hor...tournamentofbooks.comThe 2025 Horror Popup: The Semifinals — The Tournament of BooksWelcome to the semifinals at the 2025 Horror Popup. 010
The Tournament of Books @tournamentofbooks.com · 28/10/2025Today at our weeklong Horror Popup: the quarterfinals! www.tournamentofbooks.com/the-2025-hor...tournamentofbooks.comThe 2025 Horror Popup: The Quarterfinals — The Tournament of BooksWelcome to the quarterfinals at the 2025 Horror Popup. 010
The Tournament of Books @tournamentofbooks.com · 27/10/2025The opening round at our weeklong Horror Popup is today, so make sure you get in your votes/comments/upvotes by midnight ET tonight! www.tournamentofbooks.com/the-2025-hor...tournamentofbooks.comThe 2025 Horror Popup: The Opening Round — The Tournament of BooksWelcome to the opening round at the 2025 Horror Popup. 010
The Tournament of Books @tournamentofbooks.com · 20/09/2025If you’re as excited about next month’s horror popup as we are, you’ll want to jump on this StoryGraph, courtesy of @mrsthrift.bsky.social! app.thestorygraph.com/reading_chal...app.thestorygraph.comTournament of Books Horror Popup 2025a one-week-only popup tourney of horror classics new and old - We’ll start on Oct. 27 with an ... 021
Reposted by The Tournament of BooksThe Tournament of Books @tournamentofbooks.com · 16/09/2025READRUM ~Coming Oct. 27~tournamentofbooks.comWelcome to the Horror Popup — The Tournament of Books 053
The Tournament of Books @tournamentofbooks.com · 16/09/2025READRUM ~Coming Oct. 27~tournamentofbooks.comWelcome to the Horror Popup — The Tournament of Books 053
The Tournament of Books @tournamentofbooks.com · 14/08/2025It’s the final match at the summer bracket! www.tournamentofbooks.com/the-2025-sum...tournamentofbooks.comThe Safekeep v. I Cheerfully Refuse — The Tournament of BooksIt’s the final match at the 2025 Summer Bracket, as “The Safekeep” faces “I Cheerfully Refuse.” 000
The Tournament of Books @tournamentofbooks.com · 13/08/2025The Zombie Rounds ends today. Tomorrow: our summer final! www.tournamentofbooks.com/the-2025-sum...tournamentofbooks.comI Cheerfully Refuse v. The Ministry of Time — The Tournament of BooksThe Zombie Round ends at the 2025 Summer Bracket, as “I Cheerfully Refuse” faces a newly reanimated “The Ministry of Time.” 000
The Tournament of Books @tournamentofbooks.com · 12/08/2025The Zombie Round begins at the summer bracket! “Creation Lake,” our Zombie poll top vote-getter, returns to face “The Safekeep,” which has been flattening the competition so far. And this time, upvotes become percentage points, so anything could happen www.tournamentofbooks.com/the-2025-sum...tournamentofbooks.comThe Safekeep v. Creation Lake — The Tournament of BooksThe Zombie Round begins at the 2025 Summer Bracket, as “The Safekeep” faces a back-from-the-dead “Creation Lake.” 000
The Tournament of Books @tournamentofbooks.com · 11/08/2025It's the final week at the summer bracket! Today, the semifinals wrap; tomorrow, the Zombie Round begins www.tournamentofbooks.com/the-2025-sum...tournamentofbooks.comI Cheerfully Refuse v. My Friends — The Tournament of BooksThe semifinals wrap at the 2025 Summer Bracket, as “I Cheerfully Refuse” faces “My Friends.” 000