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The Chessmen of Mars

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aoife_obrien · 8 Oct 2026, 22:10 UTC

Paperback or ebook for The Chessmen of Mars? I tend to go for paper when I want to slow down with a book.

cianinmayo · 9 Oct 2026, 11:10 UTC

Aoife, a book-club style conversation afterwards could be good, even when people disagree.

darraghreads · 9 Oct 2026, 02:10 UTC

The Chessmen of Mars is one I am weighing up. Keeping this on the list for a quieter evening rather than trying to squeeze it in.

roisinreads_88 · 9 Oct 2026, 16:10 UTC

Darragh, yes, a spoiler-free discussion would be ideal. I am trying not to look too much up beforehand.

eoinkennedy · 9 Oct 2026, 06:10 UTC

For anyone considering The Chessmen of Mars: This is the sort of choice I might miss without someone putting it forward.