Wow. That was a more exciting election since Iran’s last week. We even got insinuations of voter fraud! We’ve made it!
So right down to the wire Larry Niven’s Ringworld just barely edged out John Scalzi’s Redshirts.
Neither is a perfect choice for everyone. We’ve done Mr. Scalzi’s books as a main pick recently and as an alternate book previously so he’s had lots of coverage. on the other hand there does not seem to be a legit ebook of Ringwolrd (there are print copies and audio copies) which is a deal killer for some.
So here’s what the electoral commission has decided. Ringworld got the most votes. It’s our pick for July. But for the first time since before we went to a strict monthly schedule, we will have an OFFICIAL alternate pick. The votes were just too damn close.
So get out there and read whichever one you like. I’ll be diving into both and I know Veronica already has read Redshirts.
And remember no book pick is ever going to please everyone in this club. It’s not meant to. It’s meant to expose you to books you might not pick up otherwise. And if you’re grumbling about not having an ebook, remember the people who often grumble that the book is not in the library and they don’t have ereaders. We’re all in this together.
Now go enjoy some reading!
*In absence of Veronica who is on vacation electroal commission consisted of Tom and his two dogs.