It’s time for a giveaway! HUZZAH!

A Complement of Scoundrels by S.V. Lockwood has had an incredible first two weeks out in the world, and a huge amount of that is because of this community. Y'all showed up for this book in a massive way, so I wanted to kick a little something back your way.

I have TWO Spotify audiobook codes for A Complement of Scoundrels to give away!

The audiobook was produced by Tantor Media and narrated by the wonderful Gabrielle Baker, and I’m very excited to get a couple copies into your ears.

To enter the giveaway, be a “Kist Reads” Follower, Sicko, Sicko+, Mega Sicko or Sicko Society member and leave a comment on this post. It can be an emoji or whatever, you know the drill by now. I’ll randomly draw two winners, with each winner receiving one Spotify audiobook code, and reach out via email if you’ve won.

Thank you again for everything you’ve done to help make the launch of our first Kist Reads book such a success. Also make sure to enter the giveaway for one code on IG when that drops later this week to increase your chances. Good luck, Sickos!

*Terms & conditions below.

No purchase necessary. Must be 18 years of age or older. Void where prohibited by law. Spotify audiobook code redemption is subject to Spotify audiobook availability in your country.

How to enter:
Open to all “Kist Reads” Bindery members, any tier (including free “Follower” members). Comment to enter. Limit 1 entry per person.

Prize:
Two (2) Spotify audiobook codes for A Complement of Scoundrels by S.V. Lockwood. Two winners will each receive one (1) code.

Timing:
Runs 10/6/26 - 10/10/26

Winner Selection & Notification:
Two winners will be selected at random and notified via email within 3 days of the giveaway’s end. Winners must respond within 3 days to claim their prize.

Other Details:
By entering, you agree to these rules and all applicable laws. No cash substitute. Sponsor is not responsible for lost, late, or misdirected entries, email delivery issues, or issues related to Spotify account eligibility or audiobook availability.

Sponsor:
Kist Reads, Sun City Center, FL
Kistreadsbooks@gmail.com

Hello, Sickos! The October polls for the History/Fiction Sickos Book Clubs are live! You can go vote on them in the appropriate Discord channels (scroll down and you'll see #fiction-vote and #history-vote). The polls run for 72 hours so you've got plenty of opportunity to bully and bribe.

If you're not seeing the channels, make sure you've linked your Bindery subscription to Discord via the Account Settings page. Those vote/discussion channels unlock at the Sicko plus paid tiers, so if you're a "Follower", you'll need to upgrade. Along with the book club forums you also get access to a ton of other channels for various genres, book recommendation requests, movies/TV, buddy reads and much more.

Back to the options... These are the 8 books across the 2 clubs that we're voting on.

FICTION SICKOS

Chain Gang All Stars by Nana Kwame Adjei-Brenyah

Incarcerated people fight in televised gladiatorial matches for a chance at freedom.

James by Percival Everett

A reimagining of Huckleberry Finn that retells the journey down the Mississippi from the perspective of the enslaved Jim.

The Secret History by Donna Tartt

A group of elite classics students at a New England college cross a line with deadly consequences in this dark academia novel.

She's a Doll by Barbara Truelove (a Bindery book from Ezeekat Press!)

After being murdered, a young woman possesses an antique doll and sets out for revenge against her killer.

HISTORY SICKOS

The Invention of Prehistory by Stefanos Geroulanos

How the modern idea of "prehistory" was created, and how theories about humanity's origins have been used to justify empire, racism, and violence.

Carthage Must by Destroyed by Richard Miles

The rise and destruction of Carthage, from its Phoenician origins and through the Punic Wars with Rome.

The Trojan War by Barry Strauss

A historian looks behind Homer's epics to ask what archaeology and ancient evidence can tell us about the real war that may have inspired the legend of Troy.

King of Kings by Scott Anderson

A narrative history of the 1978-1979 Iranian Revolution that brought down the Shah and transformed Iran.

That's it, go vote! (and make sure you've got your copy of A Complement of Scoundrels!)